Re: 1950 project
 

another quick thing to check at this time is the trans. dip stick tube clearance from fire wall & fender support rod. Looking good!

Re: 1950 project
 

thanks, yours came out nice. I have almost an inch of clearance from the dipstick tube and am going to use *****in products inner fenders. they claim you will not use the support rods with them.

update 9/9/08
 

here is an update. the firewall and floors are all welded in and the smooth dash is in progress. man I am getting tired of all the welding but the cab is getting close to being rust free.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/ahsum/dash2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/ahsum/dash1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/ahsum/dash3.jpg


here are the gauges except I have tan faced gauges

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/ahsum/gauges.jpg

Re: 1950 project
 

That billit gauges cluster going to look awesome on your smooth dash!!

Re: 1950 project
 

Very custom look!

Re: 1950 project
 

ok got a little more done this weekend. I welded in the filler panels for the top and side air vents, welded in the cab corners and de-rusted the passenger fender (6 hrs). installed the *****in products posi align core support and got everything in 2 good coats of SPI epoxy. also my bed came in from Mar K and I am in the process of priming it and putting it together


the front fender temporarily mounted. the first time I have ever had a fender on this truck I bought it in pieces

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/ahsum/front1.jpg

the custom inner fender just resting in place to get an idea of how it will look
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...nnerfender.jpg

Re: 1950 project
 

Looks nice..

11/22 update
 

the hood is in primer now and I mocked up some wheels, they are 17's from my vette but are very similar to the Boyd smoothies I have ordered. looks like a truck again.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../crusin027.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../crusin024.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../crusin023.jpg

Re: 1950 project
 

Wow, nice smooth body work. Getting close to paint and final assembly...looking good.

Re: 1950 project
 

yes, the rear fenders and bed are new so those are straight. the rest is really not that bad. removing all the rust was the real job. ashame I have to take it back apart to paint it.

Re: 1950 project
 

Did you use stock rear fenders or are they custom ones? They look a little wider than stock.

Re: 1950 project
 

fiberglass, 3 inches wider than stock, I have room for a 13 inch tire under them

Re: update 9/9/08
 

Where did you get your smooth dash and gauge bezel? That looks great!

Renegade

Re: update 9/9/08
 

I found them both on ebay. the dash cover from verdine performance products, the bezel was on ebay I dont remember the vendor

Re: 1950 project
 

Any more progress ?

Re: 1950 project
 

not much just some lower door repairs, I have been spending my time on this car. installing a 408 stroker and 700R plus a complete rewire. gotta earn the cash to fund the project.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...m/55decker.jpg

Re: 1950 project
 

looks good so far! should be a fun build to follow. good god i sure wish i would have smoothed my firewall. YUCK holes suck!

wheels update
 

my custom ordered Boyed smoothies came in today. 17x10 on the rear and 17x8 for the front. 4.5 backspacing on all. this is the minimum you can get in this wheel. I may have to tub the rear just a little for comfort it will be real close with a 315/40 tire right at 13 inches wide, I have the 3 inch wider fenders already. my goal was to completely fill the rear wells and have a deep dished wheel. looks like mission acomplished.

rear
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...m/boydrear.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../boydrear2.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...m/boyddish.jpg


front
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../boydfront.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...boydfront2.jpg

wheels update
 

oops double post

Re: 1950 project
 

its looking good, would be ashame to have to cut up the new bed with tubs, dont worry about paint its overrated :lol:

Re: 1950 project
 

I know it is gonna hurt to cut the new bed sides, but it has to happen for the overall look I want. once I make the first cut it will be ok, its just in primer now anyway. hey I like shiney paint

Re: 1950 project
 

do you have a color(s) in mind you are going with

Re: 1950 project
 

definitley a dark high metalic brandywine for the bottom, not sure for the upper color yet. I just saw this combo, what do you think, click for a bigger pic
http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/71/71/9...6LwkCVl_th.jpg

Re: 1950 project
 

to me i would say it depends on where you plan to split the colors, but with the bark brandy metallic maybe with a str8 silver or dove grey

seats update
 

not a whole lot done, I have been spending my time on the Bel Air lately. but I did bring my wheels to the powdercoater today to clear coat them and decided to go by the pull a part lot and go seat shopping. I found some really nice seats from a 94 Chrysler Concorde. 6 way power with power recline on both seats. the seats are in great shape but I will be recovering in grey leather. best of all $19.97 per seat. they are just sitting on paint cans in the pic, I need to build some mounts.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../crusin030.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../crusin032.jpg