jumping back in with my 54' bel air (pics)

Hello, i like this site and found a lot of useful info already so im joining in. ive been out of the car scene for a few years now due to my last job and location(nieghbor called cops every time i turned a wrench.) but now i moved out to another location of cali and got a shop to work in, no neibhors, the works . so i have a 54' chevy and im ready to get busy. i have many questions that i know people here will be able to answer. so thanks for the great site and i'll see you in the forums...

 

Hey Drag... Welcome. You'll get all the answerers you what. We have a LOT of very knowledgeable peeps here.

 

Welcome from Fresno.

 

alright fresno..maybe i'll see you around!, but not anytime soon in my ride. Just pulled it into my shop this last friday to bag it.

Here it is friday:



And here it is today. im at a stand still at the moment as i cant figure out which IFS to buy??

 

Hey drag great lookin car guy . like da paint!!!!!!!!!

 

lol good one. was...was good paint, but now im getting ready to do a complete color change inside and out. lots of Green and...probly white accents.. but i got plenty of time to think about it,....planning a chop. and cant decide if i want to keep the trims now...

 

Hey homie nice ranfla.... We share the same project but mine looks a little more sad-Er(lol) Oh Dragg if you deside to ditch the trim let a brother know..By the way welcome.

 

Dude any idea if 54 windshield will fit 52 2dr buss coupe. Hate 2 pc windshield in my bitch. 52 csb

 

good lookn ride. dont take any of the bullshit half these guys will dish out to heart..

 

nice lookin' 54. keep that shade of blue. looks like one of those shades that'll just glisten in the sun.

 

i had considered repainting blue but its just not my color. i'll bet i can get that same shine or better with green!
-just ordered an IFS and Gambino notch,.....hopefully they get here quick so i can lay this thing out.

 

Hey DRAG hows she cuttin!!! great to hear you are gittin er started. Went to Bobs Auto Glass couldn"t see my car there, Sent them e_mail. 52 csb

 

,...havnt started my chop yet.(still just planning it) main concern for the moment is getting the under carriage all cleaned up and taking my time whilst waiting on parts. and fixing all the prior hack jobs on this thing. oooooh man, the things im finding on this.

 

Holy Crap! Someone else building a 4 door!!!

Looks good man, keep us updated...

 

Welcome from GA! We also like more doors too! Keep us posted on your project!

 

Hey 52 csb the glass house in san dimas ca. carry a 1pc windshield @ 866 415-5982. I have a 52 deluxe 4 dr happy cruzzin 1oldvato

 

sick ride. my papa has the same model sitting out in his yard and i wanted it for a long time but i went out and touched the fender and it just crumbled underneith the pressure. its a crying shame too my papas has that car sense he was young, he even put a home made duly on the back (he welded the two rims together and bolted it on as if it were one tire) so he could drive it on the beach.
but yeah i vote green that'll look slick

 

Looks great! Welcome to the hamb and keep us posted on the updates.

 

Speaking of hack jobs...me for slamen my knee with a ball peen trying to get the damn old power steering of this thing, your welcome drag, 1290...

 

The IFS and notchs get shipped yet?????

 

dude, ross you have my # just give me a call bro! i plan on updating the thread as parts arrive or as work gets done.
-and BTW, you slammed your knee missing a swing on a "bracket",..i already had the ps removed when you got there..

 

Thanks 1 oldvato i'll give them a call. Hey Draginit 1290 good to hear you are makin progress.Stay in touch!!!! 52 csb

 

hell i would over there if i could get out this fucken room for ten minutes...okay the bracket, my shit still hurts

 

welp, since im still waiting on suspension parts ive decided to work on the firewall. the goal here is to create a clean slate so i can put the things where i want or need them, ultimatly tho i would like to try and put nothing on the outer firewall.
The first pic shows the hacks of the previous owner. hastiness and poor craftsmanship is my only guess why someone would remove a piece of metal by drilling holes and leaving the mess, which by the way had wires running through it and had been completly frayed...firehazard!!



And in this pic i now have my clean slate but i will be doing the same thing to the other side too.




I still need to repair the bottom half of the supports, they were cut so the steering column from a buick(i think) would fit in there...sheesh!

 

Hey i like the polished STAINLESS look , LOL

 

and im back,...had some crazy stomach flu that put me out a week but got back in the shop and knocked out some work. finished the notch i ordered from gambinos kustoms, which was too easy! i like it.. ordered slam bags and just waitin on them before i continue the rear. and today was a good day cuz i finished all the metal work needed to repair the firewall just as my IFS from nolimit showed up today! so i'll finally get started on that. welp, pics:





The camera makes the work look worse than it really is in person i think.






welp, this week im going to start installing the IFS and hopefully lay some mud on the firewall as i find time.

 

yea i hope you don't change the blue...I like that alot...

the stainless polished look is also pretty trendy too. it goes well with the dirty/rustic look on the inside.

 

It looks like ass, I mean where the blood at, you know what I mean...J/K.. looks like your making do with out me man..hell I think Ill just drink beers and watch...okay enough BS so its looken like a busy weekend uh?

 

Great to hear yur OK 1290 . You plan to make yur own panels 4 the hole in yur rear floor. Keep the pics goin. Need to patch mine 2. LATER 52 csb

 

Welcome, I'm in Los Angeles.....My car is in Exeter.
nice work!! car's lookin good!