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Old 11-29-2014, 08:41 AM   #1
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

More info on what I'm working on.
Trying to make a oil n temp gauge holde to fit on the radio opening, yet have them turned to the driver view.
This is giving me some fits as to how to get the holes long gated to set the holders(exhaust pipe) in place.
Once I get this done I will give some pics up for others to ck out.
Right now it is try on see then redo.

Also going to order the NEW radiator on Monday from speedway. So once thay get here I will start back on the front fenders n the holder for the radiator.


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Old 11-30-2014, 01:01 PM   #2
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

Good progress Tim. Hope the shop is warm!
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Old 11-30-2014, 06:42 PM   #3
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

Hello Again;

Well will order the radiator tomorrow from speedway,
Should be here by Friday.
I have come across a small problem!

I can not find the old style dash lite for the gauges(metal snap in type)see post 170 to see the gauge tub for the lite hold in the back of the gauge tubs.

Once I get the radiator in then I'm back on the front fender/hood area.
Just had to do other work till I could order the radiator.

Well just an update on the project.

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Old 12-03-2014, 10:36 PM   #4
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

Hello Everyone.

Great day;
Got the NEW radiator today.
Will get some pic tomorrow.
Now it is time to start working again.
Will try to show the progress on the radiator mount build.
Plus will also work on the front fender n hood alinement,
as I work on the front end .

Just an update.

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Old 12-04-2014, 09:03 PM   #5
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

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I can not find the old style dash lite for the gauges(metal snap in type)see post 170 to see the gauge tub for the lite hold in the back of the gauge tubs.
Don't know if they are the same but here is a pic of my instrument that shows the stock and replacement I got. Also the NAPA replacement box.
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Old 12-05-2014, 11:44 AM   #6
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

Hello;

OrrieG;

Thanks for the info;
I had a friend here in town that has some old cars n he gave me about 8 old type lite holders.
Just have to clean them up n get New bulbs for them;
WOW the bulbs are like 2.50 each, shock4shock.


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Old 12-05-2014, 11:51 AM   #7
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Re: The "Frankenstine" build;

Hello;

Got the radiator in from Speedway.

How I got to work on building the front end to fit the radiator.
Will try to keep the steps posted on here for everyone.
Here is the start pics.

Had to do some work on the ps hood as well as need to work on the hood hinge as it locks over when the hood is raised all the way up.

Think I need to move the hinge down on the body some more, n even bend down the hood hinge mounting points.

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Old 12-09-2014, 05:16 PM   #8
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Good steady progress Tim. Sounds like you have the bulb issue sorted out.
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