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My 1955 Chevy 3100 build
As with the driver's side, I then welded a strip of metal to form the new back of the cowl where the cowl meets the door. After spraying the inside with weld-thru primer to avoid future rust inside the cavity, I cut and welded a piece of 18-gauge sheet metal over the new "cowl extension". I grinded everything down smooth.
I think it ended up looking just as good as the driver's side!
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Nice work! Really like the radiator mount fabrication. Good ideas.
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Nice work...Jim
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Nice work!!
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Real nice fab work.
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Nice work Dave. I agree the brackets should still be strong with the ends slotted.
That bumper does look much better tucked close. Like a Chip Foose move... |
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I shaved my bolts on my bumper.
I just welded my mounting brackets to the bumper. Mine aren't stock as my frame was narrower than the original with my clip. Should be able to do the same to yours as it looks like the bolt to your frame the same way mine do. Kim |
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Looks great. I haven't decided what to do with my bumper yet.
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It's been a while since my last update. Time to get caught up...
I reworked the clutch pedal pad. I think there is now enough room between the clutch and brake pedals. The placement feels good. I also figured out the throttle pedal. I bought a Lokar throttle pedal from Summit Racing. It is designed for a 2nd generation Camaro/Firebird. I liked it because it included a steel mounting shaft that I could cut, heat up and bend to the proper configuration for my application. Again, the final placement feels good under my right foot. It will feel even better once it actually does something when I push on it!
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While dry-fitting the hood, I noticed that it would not line up correctly with the fenders. I finally found that one of the mounting holes in my homemade radiator core support was not in the correct location. I took the whole front clip apart, welded in the bad core support hole and drilled it in the correct location and put the front clip back together.
I picked up a set of billet aluminum hood hinges from Brothers Truck Parts while they were on sale. I cut a pair of reinforcing back plates and welded in receiving nuts for installation on the back side of the firewall. After drilling holes through the firewall to mount the hood hinge bolts, I temporarily taped the back plates to the back side of the firewall and inserted the bolts. After some adjustments, I welded the back plates to the firewall. These hood hinges are very nice!
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Nice progress.
Everything is looking real nice. Kim |
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Great update, looks sweet...Jim
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Nice work!
Great progress Dave!!
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Nice Dave!!!! looking good!
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Dave
Strong Work. I've helped myself to some of you ideas, thank you, thank you very much. Keep on keepin on NC
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I haven't posted in quite a while, but I have definitely been busy on the truck. Here is the latest update:
I bought some stainless tube on EBay and cut it to length and fit it in the silicone couplers I bought from Summit and tightened down all of the clamps. The cooling system is done!
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I also decided it was time to install the clutch and flywheel.
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Looks great!
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Nice progress. What size sub is that? I've been thinking of trying a downfire 8 or 10 but not sure if it will fit.
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That is a JL 12" W3 subwoofer mocked up between the seats. With the placement and size of the seat frames I made, it barely fit. Before ordering, I looked up the overall dimensions and made a template out of cardboard to make sure it would fit. It's tight, but it sure does make some great tight bass! According to Crutchfield, (1) 12" sub is better than (2) 10" subs. Good luck with your project.
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Incredible attention to detail!
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Very cool! Very clean install!
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Nice work Dave. Looks good!
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Nice job...Jim
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