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will do.going to try to get it home sunday.it's in really bad shape.i build wrecks everyday so i can do the metal and paint but the frame choices are going to take some head scratching.it's all original except the engine but he's got two 235(?) engines for it.i'm wanting to find another factory frame(just can't bring myself to cut the factory frame,feelings run to deep) and do a mustang 2 front with a ls engine.

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Chassis Engineering has a bolt in IFS for the AD no cutting the frame just new bolt holes to drill.

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Just ordered up the all the bed sills... Also waiting to hear on some six lug Chevy wheels that I learned about from a friend. Someone is apparently ready to let 'em all go for 50 bucks! Piece by piece, we're gonna get this thing done... Only 18 days until Spring!

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Wiring, lots of driving around to get extra connectors, wire etc. Pulled the back harness and found the gas tank sender wire is too short, so I called it a night. Also noticed master cylinder number two is weeping a little, I am going to continue pumping it and hope it seals up when I get it running and some heat to the unit. I am not going to replace it until I get this on the road.

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Covered it in saw dust from another project.

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have 58 chevy apache, tried to replace fuel sending unit.
has clutch head screws. thought it would be a 2 hours job.
4 hours later, broke one screw ,4 are stripped. now I have to
go buy a extractor kit . I hate clutch head screws and bolts.

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Started finishing the Oak Bed Boards, it will be a Black Bed with Polished Stainless Hidden Hardware.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...s/IMG_3062.jpg

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went and got the front cap today.it's still real solid with just surface rust.took it apart and ready for sandblasting.

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I pulled off the front bumper, and had started getting the front clip off.
Pulled of the speaker grill to have it beaded and primed

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Installed my new KN 12" oval washable air cleaner, filled it with fuel and took the dogs to the dog park. Getting ready to haul my wife and 6 friends to dinner.
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here's some starter picks

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wow ! that looks in great shape !!!!! good deal - best of luck with it

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rivet removal......and then some. What a PITA

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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps95197dc3.jpg
Cut some metal to shave the firewall tomorrow
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plowed snow

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Installed a NO LIMIT cowl vent panel replacement without the louvers. It is crazy cool for those of us who aren't going to use the vents anyway. I discovered the product while reading this forum and there was a question about whether wipers would work or not. They work very well all you have to do is locate and drill the holes. Everything else is there. It took a little tuning on the fiberglass around the short side edges to match my body lines and I had to drill the front mounting holes + plus the wiper arm holes. Installed and removed about 6 times to get it properly fit, about 3 hours and it's slick for those of you considering the mod. Now for paint.

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Put in some Cadillac buckets and ran some new plug wires.... Here's a pic of the buckets before I put the carpet back in.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps336e79b8.jpg

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Those look comfy!

I always wanted a P51 Mustang, This is the closest I will get
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps259f8ee4.jpg

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i hear ya ! i always wanted a B-24 Liberator but i dont think it would fit in the cab of my 57 !!! ahhhhh well ya know !

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More wiring....

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That is too cool! Nice!!!
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I finally did SOMETHING on my truck today!

Been wanting to use her as a weekend driver and since Daylight Savings Time stated today I figured it was a good day to begin. I'd already pulled the cross panel in front of the radiator & latch assembly. I could see the grill & apron below were very dirty and had lots of surface rust. Pulled the whole front off:

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psab6135bf.jpg

The grill is in good overall condition:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psc9e636ad.jpg

Backside has "light" surface rust considering its never been off there for 58 years!:lol:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psc9e636ad.jpg

I'm debating using either naval jelly OR Ospho on this backside. I COULD use my El Cheapo Craftsman siphon sandblaster if I stay back so as not to warp it. Opinions?
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psfe5fba45.jpg

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Sorry for the double grill photo. Didn't edit it fast enough and now it won't let me.

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Go go go Dan!

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no pics, but i disassembled the front clip. finally getting back to work on mine after it sat for a few years.

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my new fuel tank came today.

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Ha ha ha, I know what that means: Get OFF YOUR ASS Dan!

So I came down with a case of anal glaucoma today (I couldn't see my ass going to work!:lol:) took the day off to do a little more work today. I hit OSH and Home Depot early for Rustoleum Rust Reformer, some naval jelly and some Ospho - or whatever HD calls theirs. Here's how it went....so far!

Backside of front bumper: Crusty rust & old chrome bubbling loose in places:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps671cf519.jpg

Following directions I diluted Ospho 3:1 and sprayed one side. Full strength by brush on other side. Kept it wet for HOURS - not much happened. After 8 hours my impatient ass was tired of waiting (Yes Virginia, I know you're supposed to wait 24hrs.) I washed it off, dried & used a 3M wheel to remove the remaining rust and loose flaky chrome. Came out decent:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps55791eae.jpg
In the center (above) you can KINDA see where the Ospho pooled so it stayed submerged/worked best. I bet it would work great if you get $100 worth (riiight) to submerge a big part in a kiddie pool.

After, I sprayed it with the Reformer and up close it came out quite smooth given where it started:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psf0b25f4e.jpg

Hit it with the Rust Reformer - Don't flame me, I like that stuff. I don't know if it's just black spray paint and I'm fooling myself, but I'm going willingly!:lol:

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Oh and P.S. I also used the 3M wheel to strip the front side of the grill under-apron. I wire brushed the backside (sorry, forgot to take a pic) and sprayed it AND the grill with the Rust Reformer. Label says you've gotta wait 24hrs (grrrr...) to top coat. Pics of THAT hopefully tomorrow.

Stripped but Reformer on the mounts where the 3M wheel couldn't reach. I DID spend a while to scrape the loosest rust off with a flat screwdriver. Best I could do.

BEFORE:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps753e0f6b.jpg

AFTER:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psfaa48e85.jpg

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epoxy primed a few pieces and started welding patch panels on the left fender.

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Where do you get the cowl panel with out louvors?

They used to be available in steel.

I need a web address or link, can't find no limit....???

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Nolimitengineering.net I believe.
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I'm debating using either naval jelly OR Ospho on this backside. I COULD use my El Cheapo Craftsman siphon sandblaster if I stay back so as not to warp it. Opinions?
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for what it will cost you in time and materials, plus getting it media blasted and painted you can buy a new chrome one. Just be sure to paint the back side with a sealer coat, as it will rust eventually too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1956-55...f0f9a4&vxp=mtr

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After two years, i finally installed the new clutch in my truck.. Now to work on getting it running.

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continued working on one of my rear fenders. Welded a new piece in the flange that bolts to the box side. Been putting in overtime so only have a few hrs here and there to tinker.

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oldcouple - I'm pretty sure that's a Chinese grille and I've heard differing opinions on whether they fit properly or not. I WILL have a chrome grille someday but for the present I'm just trying to get my truck to a clean, reliable weekend driver. THEN later I will likely blow it all apart and do high end paint and chrome.

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That looks cool.:smoke:
There is a 57 napco{I think. memory blurs} with a sheet metal bed floor that is painted to look like rivited aluminum panels including nose art.

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Got as far as I could with the under hood/headlight wiring. On to the dash...

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Finished headlight and engine wiring except for turnsignals (need to dig out the turnsignal grille). Got all the dash done except for a couple of minor things. On to the back, but need to fab a bumper infill piece first.

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Finished the rear driver fender mounting flange and started pounding out the small dents here and there.

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Yesterday I took a drive on the back country roads down in Missouri. I had just rolled it out of the shop for the first time since November's snow hit.
The plan was to verify the gas tank's range and enjoy the nice heater on a cloudy cold day.
It ran dry 3-miles from the gas station, which is another 3-miles from home. Now I know.