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[ATTACH] Everything is done, less vinyl top, glass and some interior.
The color is Hot Rod Flatz, Firethorn Red pearl Metalic
I haven't posted for a while but I have made progress. The car is painted and put together. Almost ready for the vinyl top.[ATTACH]
I just ordered one of these. I have a small block 350 with Edelbrock performer rpm heads. I don't know the cam specs. The motor did pull 423hp on...
I just ordered one of these the other day. I will soon know if they work as advertised. I'll post how it turned out once it's up and running.
Getting close on the body. I put it on the chassis to get some stuff final fit before I finish up for paint.[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I pushed her outside and took some pics. [ATTACH]
Yea, I don't have any hold downs on the brake lines yet. I want to make sure nothing is going to have to be moved before I make any holes In the...
[ATTACH] I hooked up the rest of my steering tonight. It cleared my low mount alternator. I had to get a passenger side mount. The alternator hit...
I think the biggest concern for old tires are the ones that have been mounted and set with the weight of a car on them for years without moving....
Good point Joker. I just sold a set of roller wheels and tires on Craigslist. I put in the add that the wheels were good but the tires were...
Something to consider is with cars that set for long periods of time. Tires can get a bad spot and separate at the contact point where they set. I...
You're doin a great job. Keep it up.
I would pull the sides out with vise grips or something similar. You will need to go past their original position a little. Then use a solid bar...
Thanks, should be driving by spring 2016.
[ATTACH] 1950 Pontiac tail lights with blue dots on my A Sedan.
[ATTACH] Well,I haven't posted for a whil but I've been busy. I chopped the car 4" and pretty much completed the chassis. I got my wheels and...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Haven't posted for a while. The car has been stripped and put in aircraft primer. I purchased a set of lakestyle headers and...
I can't see your pics. ??
It's called a Vintage IFS. It's by Fatman. I think they came out around 2000.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I got the second light mount done today. I threw on an old set of headlights and mocked up the grill. I'm liking the look so...
I hadn't ever seen one. I hope it rides good.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I got some work today. I got the car back on the frame everything clears except the car sets on the rear axel tubes and hits the...
U[ATTACH] Here are the new shock / head light mounts I made. I got to cut the old ones out and weld these in.[ATTACH]
I have thought about a steel top. I can buy a ribbed one for 350.00. I haven't ever put one in and I'm a little worried I might not do a good...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] My 32 grill shell and insert came in today. Really looks nice. I got the frame and floor all welded in.
Your top looks good. I'm not sure what I'm doing on top yet.
I ordered a 3" chopped radiator and a 32 Ford grill for the A. Also ordered the floor and drop mount for the steering column. My wiring harness...
I've been building the floor frame to channel the car 3". I have the frame built and tacked into the car. I'm hoping to get it welded tomorrow....
I got a set of fenders with my car. I'm not going to use them and I don't want to store them. The front fenders are original and in great shape....
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