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No they didn’t. The 66 and earlier are different. The don’t have the reveal around ford and the top rib is different. They fit but are not the same.
I am getting nowhere with Fed Ex. Every number I call routes me over seas to somebody that says it is lost and all I can do is file a claim. I...
Yes it is a 65-66. Took me over a month to find it for my customer. Very hard tailgate to find. Chris said it was one of the best he has seen.
I would buy another but it has to be original Rangoon red with patina.
Chris sent it in this type of box. The box is not the actual box. Unfortunately we do not have pics of it boxed up. Anybody see this floating...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi all, I just want to post this here in case anybody has seen this tailgate. It was shipped by Fed Ex from Chris...
Chris got back with me and he grabbed it for me. Thanks Chris and to all that could help. Much appreciated.
Thanks I sent him a text but I have not heard back. I just don’t want it to get away as it is exactly what we have been looking for.
Hi, I am in Michigan and I found a tailgate in Spokane that the seller will not ship. Anybody willing to box it up for me and ship it if I pay for...
Fort Atkinson, WI
I am working on a patina/preservation/mechanical restoration on an old F-100. I need an original Rangoon Red pass. side fender and I am @ 16 hour...
Lots and lots of replies! Thank you. The engine is the original 201. I own a shop so any fab work needed is not a problem. The customer has a...
I have a client that has a ‘36 plymouth. I recently did a front disc brake conversion and he wants something that is a little newer, something...
I have a 216 here from a 1953 Chevy 3800 truck. Turns over and I was told it ran when truck was taken apart, how well I do not know. I kept the...
Original painted grill. Never been hit. Extremely straight. One side does have some rust through but still structurally solid. Perfect grill for a...
1952 Chevy cab. Has rust in the front floor and cab corners, rockers. Definitely fixable. No door latches. Everything else appears to be there....
Just about 9 months between these photos. Basically a shell that needed everything. First test start was today and she fired up pretty quick....
Thank you very much. First time firing that crate engine up was today and it did not disappoint.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Heat them up red hot with a rosebud tip and slowly move them to where they need to be. Let cool on their own.
I am using the cloth covered 12 circuit harness from Speedway. I am almost finished and the only issue I had was the dimmer switch and brake light...
Thanks! The front lower cowl was butt welded at the seams and plug welded where it meets the firewall/inner rocker patch.
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Box is a Saginaw 605 P/S unit. Yes the pipes took some thought to route with the box/oil filter. I will take a pic for you.
It was not a stretch drop. I dropped the spindles myself.
Wiring is underway. I have a cover over the carb, just not in the pic. Don’t want to drop anything down it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Got the axle from Sid. Great guy to deal with.
I mig weld. You can’t go hog wild. Small welds and cool to prevent warping. Also really close gaps are key.
Thank you!
The outside of the rear fenders were really rough. Multiple old fixes and very thin metal. I found the green fenders for sale. I think they were...
Thanks
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