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Finding the fender portion to go with the rings seems to be an impossible task so I’m curious to see what other guys have done to mold ‘56 olds...
Does anyone know the details on the bottom one? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Trust me when I say this...usually filled in glass is the sign that a bad chop took place and the builder realized it and knew the windows...
The amount of time the PO spent on shaping mud could have been spent on doing better metal work, but alas, that wasn’t the case. But, that car got...
Got the motor and trans mounted and headers set in place. So far clearance is all good. Going to notch the rear next and then 4 link to get ready...
I was hoping you’d keep the fenders [emoji22] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
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So since I’m the “other jackass” you’re referring to, let me enlighten you as to why I’m coming off as a “jackass”. You come on here talking how...
are you lap welding your flares or cutting out the old and welding in the new?
When I did the roof on my ‘62, I sprayed 4 coats of clear over my flake coat. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I used his cleco trick today and I’ll never not use this trick!! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I scored some ‘54 fender flares off of a buddy of mine and started mocking those up today. I still need to make some end pieces so they taper back...
...so your dad built the merc but the only photo you have is from street rodder [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Glass is something you do NOT want to be cheap about! Just because a guy is cheaper than the next doesn’t mean he’s better...think of it this way,...
You’re on the west coast so finding SOMEONE with the skills to help you shouldn’t be too bad...plus, you have this forum Sent from my iPhone...
Looks decent. Did the person you got it from start the chop then bail? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Let’s see a full side shot to get an idea of the chop Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Too cool Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Knowing this now makes me even more bummed I got rid of the one I had! It was in solid shape and the chrome was still pretty solid Sent from my...
Bummer, too. I have a buddy who lives in Athens Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
There’s one on eBay but for $550!!! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
What a shame to think that such a beautiful car was just rotting in the woods! The hunt now begins for a '56 Fairlane rear bumper!
stock bumpers that came with factory cut-outs.
YES!!! '56 Fairlane?
So back story, I find a bunch of cars in the woods, most are toast but some salvage parts are lying around. I find this really cool rear bumper...
My thoughts exactly! They’re two completely separate looks that definitely don’t mesh well together....but hey, to each their own Sent from my...
Wow! Great work! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Just to give an update, I found a super solid ‘53 Chevy only 20 miles from...stored in a barn for 20+ years and was being saved for a gasser...
Any info on this one?! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
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