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09-26-2016, 09:06 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks JJ but I can hardly keep up with one build thread.
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09-29-2016, 02:56 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Doorpanels looks great Chuckdriver!
Looking forward to see the rest of the interior.
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09-29-2016, 11:13 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks!
Install pic's to follow tomorrow! 
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09-30-2016, 06:05 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well guys, I finally had some spare time to install the Altman door latches. It took some time to get everything lined up and adjusted, but now they work great. The doors are much more secure and don't rattle nearly as much as they did before. The cab feels much tighter too.
I went with the long panel option, it lays over the stock door panel between the raised ribs and wraps around the end. The instructions are good and easy to follow and the kit came with all hardware needed. First cut was made after laying out the supplied template on the door panel. The first 3 pic's show the template and the panel after the cuts and with the latch loosely in place. Then following the instructions I marked out the cut lines on the passenger door. The window channel touches the door, so you must be very careful making the top cut. There is also a reinforcement panel behind the door edge that needs to be trimmed away too.
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10-05-2016, 10:54 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice work as usual there Chuck! --- lookin good
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10-05-2016, 11:00 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
JJ don't fool around!
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10-06-2016, 07:19 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
New door latches are on my To Do list. I'll be following closely on this...
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10-06-2016, 08:04 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Here's a teaser shot of the interior work.
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10-06-2016, 08:11 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Man, I REALLY like the color! I like how it's a deep Cardinal type red at least in the photos. JJ, can I ask if you know the material name and color number? Is it leather or vinyl? I'm pretty sure I'm using vinyl. Look SO good.
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10-07-2016, 07:52 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Real nice color.
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10-07-2016, 05:29 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
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10-07-2016, 05:29 PM
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10-07-2016, 06:23 PM
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10-08-2016, 03:15 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
I Like the door panels. Keep us posted on the Altman latch progress, I may be doing the same.
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10-08-2016, 03:38 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Looking good that red interior will really standout Rich
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10-10-2016, 09:39 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
All in all the Altman latches went it fairly straight forward. I did have to take the door panel on and off several times to get the right bend in the long actuating rod so that it doesn't bind against the door panel.
The biggest problem area for me was with the latch and striker pin. The pin has a hex head with sharp points. The problem I had is that one of these points was making contact with the back of the latch and was keeping the latch from completely closing. I could here metal to metal contact! My solution was to open up the mouth of the latch giving it just enough room to work! I think if Altman made to sticker pin with a round head with a hex socket, like the older GM cars, it would be a cleaner install.
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10-10-2016, 11:54 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Great work, JJ!
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11-06-2016, 11:31 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Anyone seen a 60 Impala speaker grill laying around??
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11-07-2016, 03:25 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Maybe Tpimuncie??
He's got all the goodies Or he may know where to find it?
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11-07-2016, 03:36 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
That looks great!! Did you integrate the speaker grill into the stock seat? If so, that seat will go perfect with the dash swap.
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11-07-2016, 05:48 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Yep, I had a seat custom made using the 60 Impala speaker grill and the materials and pattern of the 63 Impala. It turned out amazing!!
Will try and post installed pictures later tonight!!
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11-07-2016, 06:02 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Wow, that looks fantastic! It kinda looks like the factory seat but modified for the grill insert. Or is it entirely custom? Either way, it's gonna look SO good
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11-07-2016, 08:02 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
That seat looks awesome...can't wait to see it installed! You've got good taste JJ.
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11-07-2016, 08:36 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Good taste they JJ, looks super...Jim
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11-07-2016, 09:34 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Seat looks great.
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