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Projects 53 chevy build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tattoodj, Feb 14, 2014.

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first year chevy used the bowtie logo?

Poll closed Feb 15, 2014.
  1. 1913

    12.5%
  2. 1914

    50.0%
  3. 1923

    37.5%
  1. tattoodj
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    day 1..got her home in the drive way..this is my first build thread and i hope to learn from this.i started 3 weeks ago so i will post pics to catch everyone up on progress
     

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  2. So whats the test question for?
     
  3. tattoodj
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    i don't know just put it there..it asked to do a poll so i did one..i got dozens of pics to upload but its not letting me upload..i guess the to big...
     
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1392444969.396819.jpg need some serious help on that lol ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1392445024.288084.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1392445054.213839.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1392445102.414067.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1392445134.600656.jpg


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  8. tattoodj
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    Got lots done today with 2link bars got nova rear end today.tomorrow will be putting front crossmember bag together with new bushings..does anyone know of a thread or have up close pics of putting these front ends back together?


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  9. summersshow
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    Looking good man. Keep it going
     
  10. tattoodj
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    thanks..i will have more pics up tomorrow..
     
  11. Very cool..
    Props for working outside!!!
     
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  13. brooksinc1976
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    There's a detailed thread on chevy talk of a guy fully rebuilding a early vette ft end which is the same as ur for the Mose part. If u search my posts u should find the thread link.


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  16. tattoodj
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    what type of brake systems you guys running on these cars?boosters or no?
     
  17. summersshow
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    boosters are for pussies...
    and old farts... lol
     
  18. tattoodj
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    lol ok..i didnt use them on my 46 rat i had either..that ruck was scary though..death wobble and pissy brakes made me sell it..
     
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  20. tattoodj
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    not much done last couple days cause of being sick but i managed to order some G78-15's and some brake parts got a motor..
     
  21. tattoodj
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    hey guys if i run the booster master cylinder combo is ther still need for proportioning valve and 10# in line residual valve? please help..any inf greatly appreciated thanks,,i wanna order parts but dont know what to order..still gunna run drum/drum setup
     
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  23. tattoodj
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    Got my motor done almost but gotta change that distributor

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    Sweet start man!!


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  25. Tricky53
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    Looks like a cool build so far. Keep up the good work. So why do you want to run a booster? I've been driving my '53 with stock brakes and it works great. I would say to use one if you were doing a disk conversion but wouldn't bother since your staying with drums. Just my opinion....
     
  26. tattoodj
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    had mini booster from another build ..just didnt know if i needed to use it
     
  27. chevy54man
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    Looks like some great work you're doing! Best to you man!
     
  28. tattoodj
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    Kids love it..frame is home
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