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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by CHARLIE_HUSTLE, May 3, 2015.

  1. elnutty
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    So I've been on the hunt for a bunch of parts so progress has been slow ! So I started digging on the quarter panel ( not as bad as I originally thought ) also finally got my legacy plates ! !! ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1443640676.087103.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1443640704.016699.jpg
     
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  2. elnutty
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    So looks like I will finally getting some time to get going on the 54 ! Can't wait to get going on it !!!
     
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  3. elnutty
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    image.jpeg So it's been a while I finally started working on this junk earlier this week ! Hope to get the headlights frenched and the grill done soon !!
     
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  4. elnutty
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    image.jpeg Lil bit of a change since the beginning ! Would also like to do chrome reversed wheels and 6.70 bias plys whites
     
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  5. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Looks fantastic,chrome reversed wheels and 6.70 bias plys would look good. HRP
     
  6. elnutty
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    So I put the narrowed grill in it for now , pulled the bumper gaurds off the rear and added 1956 Plymouth caps to it !! image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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    Boy that grill sure changes the front! I like it!
     
  11. JeffB2
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    Like the new hub caps,looks better sans skirts.
     
  12. elnutty
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    image.jpeg Started frenching the headlights and getting ready to redo the grillsurround !! image.jpeg
     
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  14. elnutty
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    Made a little progress , need to fix the fender and the splash apron before I continue with the grill !! image.jpeg
     
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  15. greaser 35
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    Kool!!!!!!!!nice job!!!!!!;)
     
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  16. elnutty
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    Looking to take 3" outta the roof with the help of this Plymouth window !! image.png
     
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  17. TurboRider
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    nice progress. good luck with your build
     
  18. elnutty
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    So my car was part of the Modesto Rod and Custom , Cars & coffee this past weekend ! We started 2 chops for all to see on a 53 Chevy and my 54 ford ! Decided to go 4" on the chop and the Plymouth back window is getting ditched ( to flat ) for a shoebox back glass ! image.jpeg
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  19. greaser 35
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    OMG!!!!!!!!
     
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  20. greaser 35
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    Kool!!!!!!!!!
     
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  21. sololobo
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    cool man cool
     
  22. elnutty
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    So the Plymouth window is to flat , so I picked up a shoebox rear !
     
  23. Karl Schofield
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  24. elnutty
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    Been out of town since last week but should have more pics over the next few weeks , here are a few I snapped before I left !!
     
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  25. elnutty
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    IMG_0043.JPG Pulled it outside yesterday to get a better look at it ! IMG_0044.JPG
     
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  26. elnutty
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    Pulled it outside for the cars and Coffee event we had at the shop yesterday ! Really happy how this is going so far , getting ready to get the back window and sail panels sorted out this week !! IMG_0164.JPG IMG_0168.JPG
     
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  27. Peanut 1959
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    Looks nice and traditional. Just the way I like my kustoms!
     
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