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Thanks guys. If that's the case I could probably cut down the Sedan trim to fit. Should work...right?
There is a difference but everyone that has the trim for the sedan/hardtop says it won't fit the coupe. But no one can tell me why. I know the...
There is a difference. The seals and glass are different. Every place I found trim said the sedan/ hardtop trim will not fit the coupe, but no one...
Can anyone tell me what the difference between the rear glass trim on a 1951 Chevy Styleline Sedan and Coupe? I'm having a hellava time finding...
Can anyone tell me the difference between the rear glass trim on a 1951 Chevy Styleline sedan and coupe? I'm having trouble finding the trim for...
Great build! I'm about an hour north of Detroit and I'm building a 51 Styleline Coupe. What hood scoop did you use and where did you get it? BTW...
Thanks a lot. The seats I had were the wrong ones. I bought another set of spring frames and wanted to be sure they were right. I really...
So I would compress the springs so the loops are against the body and then I secure them down. After back is in I slide bottom on, push back until...
Thanks. So those loops front get covered and go in slots on the sid of the bottom?
Getting my 1951 Chevy Styleline Coupe upholstered. The rear seat back has 2 3-4" loops that extend below the corner frame work. When I put the...
I need the back and bottom
I really appreciate the help. One more question. The bottom of the seat bottom is flat all the way . Is the front suppose to over hang the floor...
It seems like you have to raise up the back of the bottom seat to get the "loops to seat in the cups. And even then the loops are only about an 1"...
The loops go into the floor cups, ok. It just doesn't seem like it holds the bottom from popping out. I'm use to My 60's cars that push back and...
Thanks. So the cups stay loose in the floor or should I weld them over the loops?
Ok I'm stumped. Rear seats in my 51 Chevy Styleline coupe were not attached when I bought the car. Getting ready for upholstery and tried to fit...
Thanks Guys. I knew what was right but was hoping I could go the easier route. Nothing good comes from shortcuts! Thanks for getting me back on track
I really like the look of a decked smooth hood. Not wanting to warp the hood or my 51 Chevy, I was thinking of filling in the center seam with JB...
Thanks but I need approx. 6" tall
Looking for or ideas for risers that would sit on top of dual Holleys to bottom of hilborn scoop. Want to get my scoop through the hood. I need...
What can I add to factory B/C C/C to get more metallic finish. Thinking about going Ford Redfire Pearl it doesn't seem to have much of a metallic...
Anyone know what type of paint 1967 Bolero Red PPG 71583 is? Lacquer, enamel, etc? Can I get it in BC/CC? Is there a "modern" paint equivalent...
Does anyone know what kind of paint 1967 Chevy Bolero Red PPG 71583 is? Lacquer, enamel, etc? Can I get it in Base coat/clear coat? How's it...
DDDenny, Thanks for the reply. I was thinking of going '67 Bolero Red, my first car was a '67 Impala SS in that color. What kind of paint is it?...
Getting ready to paint my 1951 Chevy Styleline gasser style. Looking for a red. Not orange red, Brandywine, or burgundy, Just a great looking RED....
Thanks. Is there a window channel on top that the glass rides in?
Installing quarter slider glass. Does it get fuzzies on both sides? How do I install upper weatherstrip channel so slider will work?
I looked in other threads and didn't find an answer. 51 Chevy fuel gauge, running through a Runtz 12v to 6v reducer. Has been wirking fine for a...
Visionary, I did tack up my exhaust with it hooked up. Grabbed a Procomp ignition box from my buddy and everything works fine. Thanks everyone for...
Have a '51 Chevy that I converted to 12v. I installed an MSD 6a ignition box and now the engine just dies. Put a timing light on it and it shows...
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