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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Looks good Jim!
Going steady, before you know it, you'll be on the raod again!
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Reaper, want to share some info on the Tig unit you are using? Nice job.
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Thanks Kees, hope to get something done each day. Now that spring is here,means cutting grass and yard work, so we will see...Jim
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Jim, I really like the New turn signals your using. Did you use the Hagen frenched head lights ?
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Thanks Ray, yes they are Hagen units, so were the old ones. The new system for installing the light is much better than the older units. Will have to modify the old bucket (pass side), but no big deal...Jim
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Well, managed to get a few hours in the shop today.
Pic 1 Is the location of the existing turn signal, that needed to be cut out. My old system was welded to the fender, new ones are different. Pic 2 Back side of fender. Pic 3 After cutting out the old system.
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Pic 1 & 2 Old and new system side by side.
Pic 3 This is the rubber sleve that is held tight to back side and then tighten the clamp to hold everything in place. Pic 4 From view of new unit in place. Pic 5 Rear view of new unit in place.
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Well I couldn't help myself, had to throw a couple bolts in the fender and set it in place to check the fit. Don't see any major problems. Will have to wait till next week and Mark can help me install inner and outer fender together to see if any cutting and welding are needed.
Fender is back on the horse already, till next time...Jim
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I like those new turn signal units.
I'm impressed that you can get back into fixing it so quick. I'd be so depressed I'd probably just stare at it and hope it would fix itself! Hope there isn't to much cutting and welding.
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That new turn signal assembly looks like a simple install. It looks good too. Repairs are coming along very well.
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Believe me when I say I hoped it would fix itself, hoped it was a bad nightmare, but it wasn't...Jim
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Thanks Doug, yes it is simple. Little by little it's getting there, and a lot faster with your fender. Hope you and Cindy are doing good...Jim
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I like the chrome trim ring of the new light. It adds just the right amount of bling. The repair is looking really good.
Marc
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Faribran, The TIG unit I have is from Eastwood (TIG200) AC/DC is is an awesome TIG machine! and you can find them on sale for around $700.00 and they offer a digital 200 AC/DC unit now for $1000.00
Both units have a trigger on the torch so you don't have to use the foot pedal all the time (like under a car) hope this helps. Mark
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Coming along nicely!!
To be honest, I like the new turn signal more than the old one, it looks great!!
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Looking good Jim!
I like the new turn signal approach too. Not that i didn't like the prior look but this just looks a bit more finished. Matching the headlight chrome and grill is just a bonus. You ARE aware that chrome adds 10 horsepower, aren't you? It's kinda like the huge diagonal letter "R" graphic on Japanese import cars! Lol.
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Coming along real good! Almost time for the rattle can and call it a day
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Thanks lower. I wish it were, but lots more time fitting, etc, before that...Jim
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wow good updates! you will be ready for the summer shows for sure
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Did you say you are going with a chrome grill this time?
If so, are you buying a reproduction or getting an original one re-chromed?
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Thanks joedoh, I really want it ready my May 1st, will see...Jim
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Yes, a chrome grill. I bought a repo, looks really good, will see how it fits, here soon...Jim
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