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Frank had some Keystones on the car about 1965. I love the rear wheels with the pie crust. Thanks for the tips. The scrap pipes would have...
I installed the USB port in the seat frame so i can control the system. I kept the system out of sight.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I decided to install the sound system . I built a ported subwoofer box to fit behind the seat. Had some nice weather so i took the old Vette out....
The hood is still a mystery. The letters on the catch are TENAXIT and it has a patent #.
great car love it
thanks i will look at some pictures of British cars
I assume someone cut the two long lovers into the top to move some air. I think it's cool looking
Trying to find out what car this hood came from. I have posted this about a year ago, thought i might try one more time. Someone added some...
This hood came with the car when i picked up the car. Any one know what it is from? I am considering using the two top sections for this build....
I was installing the dash but it was too tight so i had to do some grinding too get the parts to fit. I thought i had a good fit two years ago...
I finished the floor pans i just need to paint them. I plan on screwing them down into the existing subrail so i can remove them if i need to...
Thanks . I am having a great time bringing this car back to life.
I used a one way roll over check valve inside the trunk placed above the fuel tank. The actual vent is mounted outside under the trunk floor. I...
Thanks LB i have a few more things to finish up. I will keep posting
When you tow a car with this method do the front wheels just follow in the turns? Do you need someone in the car that is being towed to steer?
Here is the finished trunk. I wired in a pig tail for a trickle charger that i hid under the trunk behind the license plate. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I am hoping i can trailer it up to New Hampshire this spring. Will let you know.
I was surprised how good it sounds and idles with the tunnel ram. Might have no need for a stereo
Some one used an old quilt to stuff under the seat cover. I used some speaker fabric to hide the speakers. I am amazed how the seat covers look...
Painted the seat frame and installed a pair of speakers. Not sure if i will install a stereo but i wanted to get the speakers in now so i don't...
Here is my 32 Commerical grill. Not sure if it was cut down it came with the car with an original 32 radiator . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The wiper motor was in the trunk when i bought the car . Trying to figure out how it goes together and still allow me to close the windshield....
The old antenna that frank installed was shot. I found a replacement that matched what was on the car. Ford Fairlane 1960. I think the antenna...
The old tires were not useable. They did not hold air and were dry rotted. I went with bias ply to keep that old look
thanks for all the positive feedback.
I finished installing the new panel boards for the interior. I used a hole punch to make the holes for the plastic fasteners. This interior was...
When i started this build i felt the need to keep the flavor of how this car was built back in the day. I think many people will enjoy this at...
yes i am in Mahwah
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