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Progress Pics! Got the frame back to the roller stage, and got a bit more done to the cab. Finished the cab corners, and got the last piece in the...
14 inches
The frame should be a roller again by the weekend. I have seen flaked wheels a few times, so not an original idea...
Got some flake on my wheels this weekend! I also have much of the suspension parts painted and back on the frame.
You could stop by for a tour of our place, Hot Rod Express. Most alway's some cool non-HAMB type cars around, if you care to see that sort of...
Well, got er' done! The frame, anyway.....
I am making progress, just not much worthy of pics. Got a radiator fitted, moved the coil overs to the out side of the frame, fitted shock mounts...
"Street Rod" is fightin' words round' here.....:D Building a traditional model A cant be done with a donor. And if your not building it...
I'll be there tomorrow. Got my truck loaded! Got a Superbell tube axle and Posie's spring to find a new home for, and a bunch of sheet metal no...
These guy's might be able to help. http://groups.msn.com/1972fordltdowners
When you do get the belts, Get the correct type of mounting plates! NOT just a big washer. The square edge of a washer, even a round one, can...
I thought I had the pics attached when I posted, but there musta been a bug in the works. There up now.
Got some more done today! Got the tailgate chains done, and got the bed set on the frame so I could finally see it somewhat whole. Got so...
I'm not sure of the measurement, but it will be about 4" below the framework you see in the pics. That will put the top of the opening near the...
More work done on the bed, almost ready to mount to the chassis. I still have to cut and form the axle openings, and make the tailgate chain tabs....
Lap belts can be bolted through the pan, but only if you use the special plates made for mounting them. They're a very heavy sort of washer,...
I would dig ditches before moving to California.
WyoTech has an auto trim course. A word of warning though, if your wanting to make a good living, look for something else. I have been doing it...
I lost three day's of wages and a weekend to that flu. Hope you get better soon.
More progress this weekend! Got started on my bed.
I work in a Hot Rod shop, doing custom interiors.
The boss is about finished with his new shop building at his house, so he will soon be able to get back to work on the Seagrave. We just don't...
I suppose if I were concerned about optimum performance, the angle of the rear tube would be an issue. I would have had to buy an additional...
More progress this weekend:D Joe, I have no idea what the grill shell is! Neither did the boss, who gave it to me. I have such a sweet...
Something not mentioned so far.....If using the "gear driven" spal type solenoids, be sure to use a remote system that limits the "ON" time to...
The big pic thing bugs me too, but what bugs me more is the properly posted pics opening one at a time, causing me to have to close another tab or...
Not a lot that can bee seen. Got half the floor pans in, and a grill shell mounted. sorry for the crappy cell phone pic.
Most major brands make head units with infra red remotes. Put one in the glove box, add an IR extender (available from just about any specialty...
So how well does the trim black hold up? I asked our paint supplier about it today, and the price is CHEAP compared to OMNI, or PPG.
Are you refering to SEM trim black? Cause that stuff is great! I wish it came in other colors!
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