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Hey guys, I was in the shop actually putting the freshened engine back in the 40. Car show turned out nice but swap just hasn’t taken off. Only...
Couple more, had some help to get the hood on. Everything fits OK even though the front sub, one front fender and hood were from another car....
It might be ready by then…… but we’re headed out to Colorado Springs to visit my daughter. It’ll be there next year!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Doesn’t look much different but it’s wired, plumbed, 327 valve covers and exhaust is next!
I have to see if it'll make a 10 second pass first!
Guy in Wisconsin makes them. Use with the Weld Wheels and the 10 1/8" cap just hides the holes. I think I'll round up a set of mis-matched...
I sure dig the cowl air cleaners!
Making headway! Waiting on one piece of weatherstrip to finish one quarter window, door seals are in, fuel and brake plumbing is done, hung the...
Its happening this year Feb 1st! Unfortunately my wife and I will be somewhere much warmer! Eric
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I just got my 87 back that I sold in 1991 with 43k miles on so my wife and I could buy our first house. I bought the truck from a GM tech that...
Had a little help today to get the doors and deck lid hung. Lots of work ahead [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I thought it was a little whiter but since everything was getting sprayed I didn’t look back, in fact with the turquoise I think brighter white...
My first plan was hydraulic TO and use a standard GM Lakewood, but then I started hearing bad things about some clutch release bearings, release...
Thank you!
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A few more pics. Slower progress than I’d like, but I should be on track for spring. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Cool to see, man that's a long time! I need to post some updates. Eric
Sam - you're ambitious as hell. Can’t wait to see the drag car and recreated RR! Eric
Bought it when I was 14 for $1500. It was black primer with keystones. Did minor bodywork Painted it in the neighbors driveway in a Chrysler fire...
I’ve posted the 40 here is a Dirt track car my dad built and his other buddy Ron was the engine builder and Jim drove. Dad found his original...
My parts chaser. Stored since 83. 63k miles Original paint truck that I found from Lusk Wyoming. Still a 6cylinder 4 speed and 16” wheels....
Still plugging away. This is the fun part for sure!![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] .
Great to see all the details of your build Denny....Wow....you need to that car on the road. The shifter is interesting to see....I am taking an...
Brought the Chevy II body back last weekend. It’s cut and buffed. The doors and deck lid are next followed by the hood and front fenders. I’ve...
Wow...this is a great build!
If you haven’t tried it I recently discovered CLR for removing rust on small parts. It’s amazing, I bought 4 gallons, great for brackets,...
Thankful to have a guy that is super efficient at doing light collision, rust repair and touch- ups for local dealers and enjoys the occasional...
What a great thread!
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