Projects 53 150 build

wow just WOW

 

I’m just on a mission now pops 78 & his 1964 class reunion is this year ! He was class president so I’m making each minute count !

 

Wiring final phase begins today , full crew at work “ I’m boss “ slower season & got a don’t bite the hand that feeds ya ethic from the last 3 fellas that past this down to my son ❤️

 

Thanks Verde !

 

Finished under the dash wiring & down to windshield & rear glass interior trim, fit column , paint window interior mouldings & a glove box on backorder. Determination to stay on it , too close to Dad’s Class of 64’ reunion.

 

Fabricated accel linkage & a 3 in 1 choke cable set up & very close to firing it up, fuel lines next then core support & radiator

 

Rad fit nice after modifications to make it sit lower

 

Nothing like cutting fresh powder coat sheet metal to clear an arms . Then realizing one of the inner splash guards has been krinkled up bad , putting it lightly the inner fender layout on these cars is kinda odd compared to 55 up.

 

Hope to have front clip on soon , gotta get column in while I can get to it easy & cover up other air vent opening with finned header caps

 

Steering linkage & column in to stay / gotta epoxy tiny crack or 3 & paint wheel. Moved ididit no tilt column back 1/2 more towards driver to get added leg room too , that orig 150 wheel is huge !

 

First I've seen of this thread. Nice work. The older I get, the more I dig the crew cabs. You're on the homestretch now!

 

Your attention to detail is top notch. Looking forward to seeing more pictures in the future on your progress.
It looks like you used the Chassis Engineering Rear spring kit in your pictures. I installed the same setup in my 50 coupe with a Nova 8.5.

 

Chipping away ……grille next

 

replated original stuff , using nickel process too, extra teeth Dad added in early 60’s as a teenager.

 

I can all most see the finish line ……

 

With 2 weeks to go till Dads Class 64 HS reunion ! Pipes done tomorrow. Porter mufflers , Fentons , & GM Accessory tips. I been busting it hard but drove it for first time in decades last week. More to come in the final build finally! Best part is seeing Dad’s Joy & the stories about HS drag racing it & some of their early 60s adventures. Flux

 

Perfect

 

Thank you !

 

Mission Accomplished by pushing a working guy beyond his threshold of time & energy, I’m exhausted but today it was all worth it . Old Guys & gals remembered it & you’d think it was 1964 again . Don’t give up , dreams can come true ❤️

 

Even had folks bring by old pics of it from 80s

 

Hey you went with the same caps as on my 53.

 

Yep the exact same set of caps were still in the trunk rusty & wall art in my shop ❤️ I like the steelie poverty look but it’s got his high school look down to a tee

 

At least on modern versions you don't have to worry about rust

 

Fantastic build and even more so that you did it for your dad! I especially like that beautiful engine and bay- very clean!

 

Thank you ! To me it just costs more time to detail the smalls & that makes a slower build time but after few major restorations & race car builds I find the smalls refreshing, & everything works as it should , lol

 

The Big goal was met yesterday. Class of ‘64 HS Reunion , some 60!+ years later they’re still together & more memories to be made ❤️ Thanks to All the HAMB’s for the help & advice !