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I will no longer be able to Use the stock hood latch so I need to figure out how to strengthen the fender bridge, build and align a new latch system.
I then used the exhaust tube radius to mark and trim away the fender to allow the tube to integrate into the fender. The tubes were tacked in...
I took some 16 gauge sheet and made a panel that would bridge the tow fenders and again follow the contour of the front hood lip. This panel will...
I was capitulating on using a rough ‘49 Caddy grill that I have or trying to replicate a Merc like grille surround like ate aforementioned Devil’s...
Then I proceeded to replace the front of the fender bottoms from the wheel arches to The grille opening. I wanted a flat panel instead of the...
Been slowly chugging away at this. I replaced the rotten rear fender bottoms. Trying to rig weld this in. Going ok but I really suck at it. One...
Keep up the great work! I will be following this build. I have my opinions in the tail lights but follow your vision and build it your way.
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing! I grew up 5 miles from there. In grade school, my buddy and I would ride our bikes to the winter nationals...
Incredible build and redirection of style! CLASSY!!!
I’ve popped the can of their clear coat in the freezer and had a modicum of sucess re using at a later time. Your mileage may vary.
Amazing build and perseverance! I just read this whole thread start to finish. Very inspiring!
Anyone know what the grill bar is from this?
Not trying to shill here on your thread, but I have a set of I believe ‘52 Ford headlight rings and internal trim rings that I am no longer...
Chopped the steering column and added a column saver. I was originally going to Fill all the holes in the firewall but wound up making a plate...
I was messing around with some poster board and foil trying to envision the grill opening and the grill bar insert. I think I like the wider...
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