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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
There IS nothing he can't do. Hence the nickname. Give him a job to do and "BAM" it's done! Lol
Hey Bam, I don't know if you've seen my thread lately but I'm replacing my dash with a '55-'56 car dashboard like you have done. I looked at your thread for details but didn't see much. I'm wondering if you have any in-process pictures? Also wondering if it's as easy as it would SEEM to be? 1. Locate the spot welds and drill out. 2. Pry dash loose carefully 3. Center new one in the space. 4. Rosette weld it in place? Are there any "hidden" welds that could help this go easier? Other considerations i haven't thought of yet? Any/all help or advice is appreciated. - Dan
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Got the engine, trans, and torque converter mated up, next is to get it between the frame rails.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Great power plant !
What torque converter did you use and what stall?
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looking good Bam
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Engine, trans combo looks great...Jim
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looks real nice Bam.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
That is going to look really nice between the framerails!!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
It's going to look great in your truck!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Thanks guys I really appreciate the comments.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Engine and trans looks great. Think im going to need you to set me out about 8 car lengths when we race. LOL
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I forgot to post these. Its the new 15 inch 55 Belair steering wheel. I think it will look nice with my transplanted 55 car dash.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
That looks fantastic.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looks nice!!
Mine flex's so much when turning that it blows the horn! I finally had to pull the fuse. ![]()
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I've been following your build for quite a while and am quite impressed with the amount of talent and drive you have. It is the true model for a 55-59 build.
I have a question for you. Is rounding the bed corners as daunting a job as it looks? I want to try it but keep having second thoughts. Where did you get the tubing for the job? Keep posting and I'll keep watching. Mike |
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Here is a link to the pipe:http://www.jegs.com/i/Patriot-Exhaus...H7015/10002/-1 Here are some pics that should help ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by BAM55; 01-04-2017 at 07:41 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I have the Belair wheel, maybe I got a weak one!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
bam
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
That steering wheel is a piece of Art!
It will look fabulous with your dash!!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Oh man I thought you had the Impala wheel to match that dash. I really like that Impala steering wheel also. I just did not think it would match my build, but I think it is one of the nicest.
Well if I have that horn issue I will deal with it like you have.lol Last edited by BAM55; 01-04-2017 at 08:10 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Pretty nice
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