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1956 Chevy Sport Sedan (4 doors , no B pillar) one of approx 1500 made in 1956. California Car Restored in early 1990s 283 SBC with Edlebrock...
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1956 Chevy BelAir Sport Coupe Restored in the 90's and did the San Diego/Orange county circut for a number of years as "Dick's Car". Known as...
Yeah. I’ve been suffering with that issue for years. :(.
Yeah. I dunno how it’s gonna go. Maybe I should put a soft , thick bushing on the transmission mount to give it a bit more room to flex?...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got my driveshaft back from Oceanside Driveline, cute little guy. Been running Brake, Fuel, Transmission lines. Progress....
I can’t imagine..., thoughts and prayers to your family. I’m sure everyone is gaining strength in the memories of the 10 years you had with...
Dug deep to find this thread. Remember reading it years ago. About to run exhaust on my COE project. Many thanks. Sent from my iPhone...
Next job is to blow apart the front sheet metal. Repair and prime. At the same time ADD dictates that I begin making engine connections ,...
Thanks for the encouragement! Hope the pictures are coming through viewable. Hard to tell on my end. Most pictures are not viewable to me on the...
Progress is progress
Pictures...
Cab off. Rot repair where 4 layers come together at the lower front door jam/wheel well area. Had to remove a half tube of silicone caulk that...
Thanks guys. Here’s what I ended up with as far as travel... “Plenty” of room to get to the engine for any kind of adjustments or maintenance....
Thanks! Ordered. What did you use for the switch??
My electric linear actuator from Bailey Hydraulics came in the mail today. Rated for 110lbs active force and 500 lbs static. Somehow that...
Tires shouldn’t be an issue. I followed Wolfcreek Steve’s advice to put the pivot point as low/forward as possible. It does hit the fender but...
Those are OEM Ford E 350 van tires. I have some 20 inch rims waiting in the wings. The only issue I see tilting the cab as far forward as...
With the cab....
I had a burst of inspiration/energy. Here’s where we’re at. I need to get the electric actuator for automatic tilting...
Progress. Decided running boards will be fixed to frame otherwise they probably would hit the bed.
Thanks. Trying to get the creative juices flowing......
Tilt cab question. It looks like the back of the cab goes up like 24 inches max. What is the limiting factor ? Brake lines. Steering shaft?...
It’s gonna happen. Just started this week. Any threads you have to point me too would be appreciated..
engine has been mounted directly under cab. There will have to be a bubble under the seat for the carb and air cleaner. Access to engine would be...
Bought a Toyota frame and rolling frame table today on offer up. Pretty fun getting it home in my Datsun trailer/ Land Rover Discovery 2,hauling...
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