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Skinny...if you're cutting down an original wheel, please post pics and pointer if you have any. I'm thinking of cutting a deluxe wheel down a couple of inches. Your truck is really looking good too!
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Just enjoying it all. Love the shop pic. |
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Modernize your vintage steering wheel. 17" pencil-thin to 14.5" 1" thick.
First, make a hoop. I took a length of 1" tubing and bent it around the drop center of an old Cavalier wheel (perfect diameter to get 14.5"): https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...16-672x378.png Cut where they overlap with a cutting disc on your angle grinder: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...08-672x377.png Clamp in a vice and weld together: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...50-672x378.png Cut and shape to fit: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...56-672x378.png Tack in place (I used a stack of metal to get the right height, and square): https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...00-672x376.png Fill the voids (I used JB Weld's Plastic Putty, and I also chased and filled the age-cracks): https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...12-672x378.jpg Start mixing primer: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...26-672x378.jpg |
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SkinnyG - Thank you so much for the awesome Videos!!! I am not a painter or body guy, BUT I am also going with Flat colors so maybe a bit easier on the body work. with that said, again, thank you so much for the awesome videos!! And Come on Tylenol throw my fiend some free samples!!! LOL
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Could you give me some details on that supplied air mask? sorry forgot to ask
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A bit of a detour from the truck.
SkinnyKid1 just got his license, and then ten days into it, he "nerfed" a curb (and by "nerfed" I think he means "did you even lift, bro?") So I'm making him do ALL the work (except welding), AND he has to walk the 75 minute trip to school until the car is road worthy again. And SkinnyKid2 has to walk as well, which helps kid1 see the farther-reaching impact of poor decision. So far, he's into it for a control, a ball joint, and a pair of struts. Today I had him cut off the bent lip as well as a good lip off another wheel, and I welded them together. https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/....0-504x672.jpg https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...22-672x378.jpg https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...33-672x378.jpg https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...35-672x378.jpg |
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Well i am sorry for him, BUT happy that your teaching real life things, actions have consequences and they can suck alot.
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A common thread in conversation over the last year has been "every decision has a price; good decision or bad decision, there is always a price."
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We have all learned lessons from actions, whether good or not so good, is part of development. If the rim is so rare, that you have taken this route?
Which looks great, we rarely do it. |
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The rim is a 15x6.5, which is really uncommon (most steelies are 15x5.5). On one hand, I could make him source one, and it'd probably only be found brand new at $120CDN plus $50 shipping and it won't match the other three, or on the other hand I can make him put some sweat into it and I weld it. Labour is a good teaching tool.
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You are absolutely right, good work.
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Not to self: had to order these fancy screws to redo the door glass.
https://www.classicparts.com/1955-63...ctinfo/70-813/ |
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Primer:
https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...00-672x378.jpg And trial fitting my LS Cover: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...50-672x378.jpg |
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My dad told me all about taking responsibility and exactly what you just said before handing me the keys. The lesson has paid off over the years and I have repeated is a few times to youngsters. |
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Paint:
https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...24-672x378.jpg Front glass with seal: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...23-672x378.jpg |
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Kudos on the steering wheel mods. I'm diggin it.
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The whole project, amazing really.
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SkinnyG - Sir you are one of the amazing ones on here! It is a pleasure to see what you do and watch your progress and seeing how you do what you do!!
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You are too kind.
I just really like building. That, and I'm really cheap. Well, frugal. Fabricating bumper brackets. Yes, I know you can buy them, but I wanted to make sure everything was exactly where I wanted it to be. https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...34-672x378.jpg https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...52-672x378.jpg |
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.... and that Sir is what is so cool to watch you do! You help others like myself with our own projects and your ideas are just great! I think that sometimes you guys whom post great ideas (SCOTI just to name another) and suggestions do not get the credit you are so deserving of and I just want to make sure that you and others like you get a little thank you here and there. |
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To fit the barrel engine cover closer, I need to move the evap solenoid. Two brackets:
https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...20-672x378.jpg Forgot to photo the second bracket, but here they are in situ and connected: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...09-672x378.jpg |
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One windshield down.
Ordering another one. |
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I'm sorry, better luck next time.
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New windshield is now in the shop.
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Added a 1/4" bead to the perimeter of the engine cover. Ready for blast/prime/paint:
https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...29-672x378.jpg |
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Wow, that's going to be great, you're an artist.
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Great idea for your steering wheel upgrade.
I really enjoyed your video too. Thanks for taking the time to share your build. |
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Beautiful.
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Outer mirrors installed:
https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...02-672x378.jpg Inner day/night mirror repaired (1/16" TIG rod and Gorilla Glue), and installed along with new visor: https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...32-672x378.jpg https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...49-672x378.jpg |
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And in satin body colour:
https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...49-672x378.jpg https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...05-672x378.jpg |
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Oh yeah, now I definitely see the orange. Looks great! :metal:
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I think I like the wheels. Will they have hub caps?
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I altered the photograph to best match what I actually see in person.
I "think" I like the wheels too. Maybe not 100%, but this is what it's going to be for a while. I'm thinking chrome Spider Caps. |
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Grill supports got painted in semi-gloss polyurethane, and the grill got properly mounted with 3/16" aluminum rivets and rivet washers.
Bumper also got mounted with stainless carriage bolts I had blasted and shot in polyurethane back when I did the steering wheel. Not shown, I have door seals installed. Working on wiper motor mounting. https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...55-672x378.jpg |
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