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Old 11-12-2022, 01:38 AM   #126
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Beautiful project. I absolutely love it.

May I ask: Why did you install 1955 dash stainless rather than 1956? Just personal preference? I prefer what you have too but I know some guys are sticklers about details like that.
I like the look of bow ties. I'm building it for myself.
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Old 11-30-2022, 07:16 PM   #127
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Finally got to the point where we got the engine started. Moved the car under its own power outside and drove it around the block.
Just a few finishing touches and off to the upholstery shop.
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Old 12-04-2022, 02:52 PM   #128
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Great milestone for you Dennis! Bring it to the next swap meet so we can all check it out.
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Old 12-15-2022, 12:38 AM   #129
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Started on the interior this week in the cargo area.
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Old 01-01-2023, 10:14 PM   #130
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Getting close to finishing all of the body work. Polished all of the exterior window trim and starting to install the trim.
Also installed the rear bumper and license plate lights.
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Old 01-03-2023, 11:44 PM   #131
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One more step closer to finishing the body work. All the exterior window trim is now installed.
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Old 01-05-2023, 09:04 AM   #132
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This week has been a milestone for me. My 56 Handyman has finally reached the next chapter. Done with the body work now onto the upholstery shop.
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Old 01-11-2023, 12:16 AM   #133
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All cleaned up final buffing and getting ready to come home Wednesday.
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Old 01-14-2023, 01:28 PM   #134
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All cleaned up final buffing and getting ready to come home Wednesday.
Excited for you!! Enjoy those cruises
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Old 01-17-2023, 12:32 AM   #135
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Well, it's finally home. Wire up the speakers and off to the upholstery shop.
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Old 01-17-2023, 12:35 AM   #136
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Old 03-28-2023, 04:49 AM   #137
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Just waiting for the upholstery shop to get the interior in on April 18th. In the mean while I got the tires and wheels installed.
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Old 03-28-2023, 08:36 AM   #138
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Man that looks good..!!!!!!!!!
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Old 04-05-2023, 06:13 PM   #139
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Your 56 looks awesome! Love it!
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Old 04-06-2023, 05:29 PM   #140
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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   #141
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Old 04-21-2023, 03:47 AM   #142
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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   #143
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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   #144
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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   #145
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Getting closer finishing the interior on the Wagon.
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The 56 finally has come home from the upholstery shop.
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