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Looking good. I like the dash colors.
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10-13-2011, 10:29 AM | #29 |
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lookin good!
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10-13-2011, 06:41 PM | #30 |
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Looking good buddy keep up the good work.
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10-14-2011, 09:50 PM | #31 |
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10-15-2011, 01:51 PM | #33 |
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Looks excellent. I'm in process on the same dash rattle can work with my '55. I also redid my instrument cluster and added a custom color as you did. You may have seen this on another thread but in case you didn't:
...and I'd like to patch the floor holes - clutch pedal, floor starter, etc "while I'm in there" but I've got to learn how to MIG weld first! I guess since the patches will be under the insulation and the mat/carpet no one will know how lousy they look anyway! Your photos inspire me to keep at it, thanks. Oh and MORE PHOTOS please! |
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I like the shifter lever also, where did that come from?
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I picked up 2 15x6 Wheel Vintiques chrome smoothies from Cokers "other" site for about 36 bucks each shipped. Apparently they were special order reverse with 3" of backspacing. I plan on running these on the front and will either special order a matching pair for the rear or go with a 15x8, 4" backspace. I was looking at wide whites and see that they say a 235/70R15 will fit on a 6" wide rim. Does anyone know if they balloon out alot on a 6". I was planning on running that size on a 8" but think it might look odd if I had a 6" in the front and 8" in the rear with the same size tire. I like the DB wide whites with the 3 - 3 1/2" whitewall. Question for the masses: Do I go wider in the back and get a 225 (or smaller) for the front or should I get a set of 6" for the rear and use the same tire all the way around. And if it's the same what size tire, 235 or 225???? Would love to hear what other are using on a 15x6 if anyone is running that. Wanting to stick with the radials as this will be a daily driver one day. Thanks.
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10-20-2011, 09:22 PM | #38 |
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Ordered a pair of 15x8 WV chrome smoothies for the back today. Still haven't totally decided on tires. I'm leaning towards 215/70's (15x6) on the front and 235/70's (15x8) on the back. My son wants us (me) to spring for the wide whites from DB. I'm leaning that way too. Got the go ahead from the boss to buy them. She knows that I would be content with the blackwall but really happy with the WWW's. Got to love her!!! My Dad's '53 is coming along nicely. Apparently after you retire you have more time to work on things. Will post more pics soon.
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Got some more of the wiring run today. I put in a couple of relays for the headlights so I can run higher wattage lights if I want to and also mounted two fuse blocks. I'm having a little trouble finding a male 3-prong headlight socket for the connections. I may have to enginer something myself. The top left block is an always hot with the other being wired to the accessory termional on the ignition switch. I mounted them to a piece of sheet metal that I covered with rubberized gasket sheeting. Spaced about a 1/2 inch off the firewall on the driver side interior.
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10-26-2011, 07:50 PM | #42 |
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great to see your son involved, make sure he has proper eye and ear protection. gloves and dust mask are also something to consider.
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