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Old 04-05-2023, 06:13 PM   #1
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Your 56 looks awesome! Love it!
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Old 04-06-2023, 05:29 PM   #2
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The car looks awesome. The new wheels are a good fit. Looks very clean.
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Old 04-10-2023, 04:35 PM   #3
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Nice!!!
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Old 04-21-2023, 03:47 AM   #4
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The next to last chore before I can start cruzin. Off to the upholstery shop.
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Old 04-27-2023, 07:45 PM   #5
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Long time coming D, super cool, happy for you coming up to the finish line!
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Old 05-25-2023, 02:01 AM   #6
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The upholstery has started on the wagon. All the fabric has finally arrived. The headliner has been started with the panels being measured out and cut out.
The carpet pad is now installed, The rough fit of the carpet has been started. The wind lace has been installed along with the headliner tack strip.
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Old 05-25-2023, 02:05 AM   #7
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A couple more pictures
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Old 07-06-2023, 04:53 AM   #8
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Getting closer finishing the interior on the Wagon.
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Old 07-06-2023, 04:57 AM   #9
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Old 07-30-2023, 05:00 AM   #10
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Nice,.!!!
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Very nice!
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Old 08-17-2023, 06:50 AM   #12
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This is the last post on my 56 Chevy Handyman Wagon.
I entered the car in a local car show. It was a small show only 350 cars. The 56 won Best 50's Modified. A pleasant surprise.
Thanks go out to:
Mark Chance aka Liverat for welding and fabrication.
David Larson's Hot Rod Shop for body, paint and assembly.
Carl at Creative Interiors for the upholstery.
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Old 08-17-2023, 01:58 PM   #13
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-18-2023, 11:15 AM   #14
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Beautiful car! Congrats!
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Old 08-18-2023, 11:37 AM   #15
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Congratulations! I love the car.
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Old 02-12-2024, 12:16 AM   #16
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The final chapter.
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Old 02-12-2024, 10:37 AM   #17
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Congratulations. The wagon looks great, and I'm loving the interior.
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Old 02-12-2024, 02:19 PM   #18
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Wow ! I just read through your thread this morning. Lots of ups and downs but it was worth it in the end . It turned out beautiful. Love it.
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Old 04-23-2024, 12:07 AM   #19
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I have been battling oil leaks. First valve covers then the dreaded intake manifold gaskets along with oil pressure plugs.
I'm happy to say the leaks are now stopped and all mosquitoes are now safe.
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Went to 3 car shows and trophied in all 3. Doing great on my investment on my car. $53,000 per trophy.
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Got to see you and your car up at Arlington earlier this summer. Looks great!

So much work you had to have done, basically a brand new car all the way around.
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Looks great!! Some expensive trophies!!
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