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08-19-2017, 06:49 PM | #1 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Yup, VERY nice parts. You've piqued my interest in those Trique AC vents. Gonna go look at them now for my truck.
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08-19-2017, 11:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Vintage air wants close to $100 for some chrome plastic ones so I figured I would order these and see how they are. I must say they are pretty damn nice. I'm happy with them. They also turn side to side.
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08-22-2017, 02:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Nice. Are you going to mount them in the dash or under?
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08-22-2017, 02:41 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
I added a panel to the bottom of my dash so that's where the vents are going to go.
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08-22-2017, 10:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Here's some pics of the gaps cleaned up.
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08-22-2017, 10:06 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
More work in the firewall. I think it's finally done.
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08-22-2017, 10:07 PM | #7 |
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The inner fenders are finally cleaned up and fitted as well.
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08-22-2017, 10:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Some more random pics.
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08-22-2017, 10:09 PM | #9 |
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Driver side
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08-22-2017, 10:11 PM | #10 |
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Passenger side
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08-22-2017, 10:14 PM | #11 |
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And a side view.
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08-22-2017, 10:19 PM | #12 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
man.... that thangs looking good....
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08-22-2017, 10:33 PM | #13 |
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08-23-2017, 08:23 AM | #14 |
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Looking good!
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08-23-2017, 09:52 AM | #15 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Looking real nice.
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08-31-2017, 10:46 PM | #16 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Well the truck is completely apart. The frame is headed to the sand blaster and should be painted next week.
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09-01-2017, 09:21 PM | #17 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
I got a bunch of stuff together to go to the polisher. Let's see how these shine after it's done.
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09-16-2017, 09:18 PM | #18 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Here's a sneak peek at the polished Endo-VT tank. I'll post some pics of the other stuff soon.
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09-27-2017, 10:47 PM | #19 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Well the frame should have some paint on it in the next day or so. All of the welds have been cleaned up and some primer had been applied. The frame is going to look slick.
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Some more body work on the frame.
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09-27-2017, 10:55 PM | #21 |
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Here's some primer on the frame.
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09-28-2017, 04:08 AM | #22 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
That looks slick indeed!
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09-28-2017, 08:54 PM | #23 |
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Thanks. I appreciate it.
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09-28-2017, 08:56 PM | #24 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
Some of my items that went to the polisher are getting finished. I've already posted a pic of my AccuAir Endo-VT tank. Here's a pic of my Raceline Burst 5 wheels.
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10-02-2017, 06:36 PM | #25 |
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension
It only took about a month but Tallahassee finally approved my plate.
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