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funny story.... i was putting a windshield in my truck and invited a friend over to help out, we fought it for almost 3 hours and gave up. I attempted again the next evening (by myself) and had the glass in and done within 15 minutes. Haven't had any luck with the big back windows though, tried one on my dads 57 gmc and we worked at it for an hour and didn't get anywhere (it was oem glass too). |
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Wow, how can you install a windshield single handed? Seems like you’d have to have a hand on one side pressing in while pulling the rope/cord as you go along.
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I had SafeLite Auto Glass come to my house and install the windshield. it cost less than $300.00 including the windshield the rubber and installation. It took a while to do, the installer called for back up. it took two guys to install it no additional cost. go to my page if you want, on page 18 line #447. My wife & I installed the small back window.
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Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
What else do you have left besides the glass and prob tuning..
Mudman.
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Lookin good my brother, Tell Bam "hey" for me
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Not going to even attempt it - I have heard too many stories of SHOPS breaking glass that know what they are doing... I dont have a clue!
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I am going to build some custom inner fender panels to fit around that big ole S/C and the headers. Install the rear bed panels once they are done - waiting on fab man Install air intake with air cleaner -waiting on fab man Install interior again after it gets back from glass install Install door windows, motors, electrics, panels, trims, etc Install some home depot carpet for now.
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Haven't checked in here for a long while. The wheels are stunning. What size? Also love what you did with the tail lights. One thing you will never regret are the electronic cutouts. Most fun thing I do with the truck. As far as burn outs, even my modest HP kills the Hoosiers I have. Been looking, kind of, for some DOT drag radials but I haven't found any in 17" that are wide and tall enough to look good on a 14"wide rim. Keep up the good work.
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A few things left for sure but has sure come a long way hasn't it, beautiful build. Be nice to just be able to turn the key and go for a rip.
Mudman.
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Yup the list is getting much smaller
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Did you do a write up on your grill? I missed it. I'm wanting to do the same thing just wasn't sure how to shorten the center piece up?
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Thanks to the site - I tried to show it to the admins but they dont have time to keep up with all the issues here. So its just more lost data....
Good thing I have my own photo album of the entire build and the write ups. Cant beat good ole non-computerized know-how! ![]() In a nut shell - you have to cut off both end light pods and shorten each end 3" and then pot weld it all back together. If you are rechroming it you will need to reinforce the pot welds or they (the shop processes) will break them right off.
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Well the beast is just about completed. Did a little "GARAGE SQUAD" reveal on it for the family on Turkey Day and made a few "marks" on the driveway!
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great lookin truck sir --- are your door solinoids 100 lbs pull? just the larger ones my 57 doors are tough to open - thinkin that that the solinoids are not strong enough |
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Great stance and wheel/tire combo! I really like the overall clean, smooth look...
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Windows are working but not perfect Im gonna need some help on those from my window guy
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![]() Thats with the mufflers installed now. they are just bullet mufflers but they do quiet it down to a dull ROAR! I installed them close to the collectors to try and get the noise down before the cab, seems to have worked a little bit. --- The cutouts will be next. ![]()
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Nowadays the law enforcement officers don't even give me me a second glance, unlike my youth when interaction with cops was commonplace. I guess it's one of the perks of being an adult...
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Strong work, well done. No enjoy the hell out of it!!!! Keep on keepin on NC ![]()
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Now that is a great feeling when you can show it to your fam.
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Truck looks great.
Love the grill. Kim |
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Yea they really dig it - my soon to be son in law has a '55 we are going to get him going on next. Nice clean truck from his granpa! Thank you Kim -- glad you likey!
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Your truck looks great PTC, first class comes to mind reading through your build thread. Hope you dont mind if i steal afew ideas for my '57
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