Re: 56 Mild Custom Build
 

Thanks. I started building this truck with the plans of a super shiny custom pickup, but I knew I would be to scared to drive it for what it was made to be... A truck. So now when I'm done with it I won't be scared to go to Home Depot and load up the bed with materials.
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yep, pretty much the same reason i decided to do what I'm doing. If I wanna use my fender to hold my beer, I don't want to have to worry about scratching the paint. Plus I think it just looks cool

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Started getting the glass in.

Fitting the one piece window channel to glue it.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...pscfb679c7.jpg
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps179420f5.jpg

Installing the back glass
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psc318802a.jpg
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My 56 Bel Air steering wheel came in the mail today and couldnt wait to see how it looks. Should really pop after I paint it.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps022069ee.jpg
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Did your rear glass go in with out to many issues? Thanks
Rich
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Re: 56 Mild Custom Build
 

Nice looking wheel.
Kim

Re: 56 Mild Custom Build
 

I just got a 56 belair steering wheel too. They look great. Did you get a 15 or 18 inch one?

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Rear glass went in pretty easy, it's the windshield that's difficult to get in especially if you have the stainless trim.
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18 inch steering wheel.
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Mocking up the bench seat I just picked up today.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psbe3aab4f.jpg
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Wow nice seats. What are they out of? Thanks
Rich
My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

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3rd row Astro van seats.
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Thanks
Rich

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Nice seats.
I've been thinking about getting those for mine even though I already have a recovered 87 truck bench seat.
Kim

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Nice seat. How wide is seat? How centered is drivers bucket seat on steering wheel?

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The Astro van seat is 55 inches wide factory seat is 56 inches wide. Center of the steering wheel is about 2.5 inches to the right of the center of the seat. I have sat in the seat and the driving position feels very good and comfortable even with the 18 inch steering wheel and no tilt.
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Thanks for the measurements. Are you planning to raise the the seat any?

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Yea I'm going to raise it about 2 inches.
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Process of hand painting the shop logo on the door.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66ca4c99.jpg
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psca008416.jpg
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps45f60ce8.jpg
Ill finish off detailing the crest tomorow.
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Re: 56 Mild Custom Build
 

Looking good.
Kim

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Got all the hardware and lights installed. Getting the wiring harness installed.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a7f4357.jpg

Finished the passenger side door logo. All hand painted and all detail work on the crest was all free handed. Probably the hardest piece I've done.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps40e9d5c0.jpg
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KOOL NICE WORK
Rich
my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

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It's coming along nicely.
Kim

Re: 56 Mild Custom Build
 

Man this truck looks cool. Are you planning on leaving it stock height or will it get lowered?
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Stock for now, but who knows down the road
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