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Nope. They offer a kit and they will rebuild mine but no new ones.
I can find no one that lists the correct master cylinder for my 55 Chieftian. I have tried ordering 2 that say they have the correct one and both...
Still waiting for parts so decided to do a little upholstery install. [MEDIA]
Finished the front end chrome and trim last night. Bumper and grill sit about 1/2" to the driver's side. Adjusted it to the passenger side as...
Thank you. I fuddle my way through most things.
Took a few hours to get everything to line up but the rear bumper is on. [ATTACH]
Thanks. I try to make it a good build. I started out doing both front and rear bumper but the more I thought about it the grill and headlight...
Just returned from the powder coating place. His first time using this powder so it has a bit of orange peel in it but it turned out way better...
Finished blasting, priming and painting the rims. Now have to let the paint harden for awhile before mounting the tires. [MEDIA]
I'm running disc in front and stock drum in rear. I've been told that I need a proportioning valve. Looking on line all that I see are built for...
Started some interior work tonight. Began with the part that I dreaded doing the most. Went much better than I thought that it would go. [MEDIA]
How is the windlace installed around the top of the tailgate on a 55 Chevy wagon? Trim hold the sides after staples and tabs. I don't understand...
How is the windlace installed around the to of the tailgate on a 55 Chevy wagon? Trim hold the sides after staples and tabs. I don't understand...
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Can't get my images to show up now.
Cokers and the exhaust arrived today.
metal scrap yards are full of useful stuff. New metal prices up here in Alaska are high. Used is the way to go.
It will make life much easier. Can't do without mine. Once you find the wire reel it's a pretty easy cheap build.
I accomplished a bit more. [MEDIA]
Thanks. Barring dying I'll get it finished. lol
latest progress. [MEDIA]
Thanks guys. I appreciate the help.
I ordered a 22 circuit speedway motors wiring harness. Everything is going pretty well but I've hit a block. Anyone know if there's a simple way...
Picked up the door panels yesterday.
got some more upholstery back. [img] [img]
on a tri 5 you have to install the top 2 pieces in the rubber before you install the windshield.
Thanks. I've never done one that has all that trim in it before. Sure makes things difficult.
I was able to finish installing the windshield. What a pain with only 1 person. [IMG][IMG] [IMG]
Worked on the chrome extensions for the chrome lip on the hood. A little work left to do. [IMG] [IMG] [img]
I made an aluminum punch out of 1/14 round stock. Rounded off the end and used that and a hammer.
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