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Old 11-28-2016, 09:57 AM   #1
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Nice job, looks great...Jim
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Old 11-28-2016, 12:54 PM   #2
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Old 11-28-2016, 01:25 PM   #3
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This is so cool.
Yeah I know some guy is putting these together up in Michigan, but I imagine its on an assembly line with set steps, but this is still pretty neat.

as always, keep up the good work.
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Damn,,, is there nothing you cant do!!!!! Excellent work!!!!
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Old 11-28-2016, 06:22 PM   #5
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There IS nothing he can't do. Hence the nickname. Give him a job to do and "BAM" it's done! Lol

Hey Bam, I don't know if you've seen my thread lately but I'm replacing my dash with a '55-'56 car dashboard like you have done. I looked at your thread for details but didn't see much. I'm wondering if you have any in-process pictures?

Also wondering if it's as easy as it would SEEM to be?
1. Locate the spot welds and drill out.
2. Pry dash loose carefully
3. Center new one in the space.
4. Rosette weld it in place?

Are there any "hidden" welds that could help this go easier? Other considerations i haven't thought of yet? Any/all help or advice is appreciated. - Dan
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Old 12-05-2016, 12:39 PM   #6
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Got the engine, trans, and torque converter mated up, next is to get it between the frame rails.

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Great power plant !
What torque converter did you use and what stall?
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Old 12-05-2016, 06:06 PM   #9
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Engine, trans combo looks great...Jim
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Old 12-05-2016, 08:21 PM   #10
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Looks real nice Bam.
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Old 12-06-2016, 04:20 AM   #11
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That is going to look really nice between the framerails!!
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Old 12-06-2016, 07:44 AM   #12
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It's going to look great in your truck!
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Old 12-06-2016, 03:16 PM   #13
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Thanks guys I really appreciate the comments.
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Old 12-16-2016, 12:09 PM   #14
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Engine and trans looks great. Think im going to need you to set me out about 8 car lengths when we race. LOL
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Old 12-16-2016, 02:56 PM   #15
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Engine and trans looks great. Think im going to need you to set me out about 8 car lengths when we race. LOL
Thanks man, but there will be no racing here. I just need enough get up and go to pass some of these Los Angeles drivers who wont let you get over.lol
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Thanks man, but there will be no racing here. I just need enough get up and go to pass some of these Los Angeles drivers who wont let you get over.lol
Now that's true, got to be able to get away from bad drivers. Guess I need an engine upgrade also.
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Old 01-04-2017, 06:24 PM   #18
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I forgot to post these. Its the new 15 inch 55 Belair steering wheel. I think it will look nice with my transplanted 55 car dash.

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Looks nice!!

Mine flex's so much when turning that it blows the horn! I finally had to pull the fuse.
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:21 PM   #21
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I've been following your build for quite a while and am quite impressed with the amount of talent and drive you have. It is the true model for a 55-59 build.
I have a question for you. Is rounding the bed corners as daunting a job as it looks? I want to try it but keep having second thoughts. Where did you get the tubing for the job?
Keep posting and I'll keep watching.

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Old 01-04-2017, 07:27 PM   #22
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I've been following your build for quite a while and am quite impressed with the amount of talent and drive you have. It is the true model for a 55-59 build.
I have a question for you. Is rounding the bed corners as daunting a job as it looks? I want to try it but keep having second thoughts. Where did you get the tubing for the job?
Keep posting and I'll keep watching.

Mike
Actually the rounded bed corners is a pretty simple mod. I bought a 16 gauge 1 5/8 u-bend exhaust pipe from jegs. One pipe will doboth rear corners. Just cut them in half to make them j-bends.lol
Here is a link to the pipe:http://www.jegs.com/i/Patriot-Exhaus...H7015/10002/-1

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I have the Belair wheel, maybe I got a weak one!
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I have the Belair wheel, maybe I got a weak one!
Oh man I thought you had the Impala wheel to match that dash. I really like that Impala steering wheel also. I just did not think it would match my build, but I think it is one of the nicest.

Well if I have that horn issue I will deal with it like you have.lol
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