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Looks brilliant. Was the overspray just clear coat or another colour paint? How old is the paint under the overspray?
Hey mate, any progress! Got 51' SD myself and stumbled across your build.
My friend Des from Victoria, Australia has an awesome 50' shoebox which he posted an extensive build thread on here:...
Awesome Craig, welcome! Feel free to post pictures too, we all love a good sticky beak at what projects look like both before, during and after!
still cant get enough of this build dude!!!!!!!!!
I actually like the look of it, although its hard to tell on the angle of the photos. Post some more when you get a chance, im interested to hear...
Much appreciated mate!
Cheers mate, shes better in the photos at the moment. Once I get it running perfect with my dream driveline, ill really make the body and paint good
Lowered the rear of my SD with reset spring pack and took 2 leafs out, smaller bump stops/ Lowered the front by cutting 1 coil but I think I they...
How did you go with the reassembly? Any progress? Im interested, thinking of going down the stock rebuild but considering costs- that dream set up...
[ATTACH] Reset leaf springs with tall bias ply's. No blocks and stock front suspension Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
[ATTACH] Mixed a few blue tinters together and this is what I got, quite pleased. Will get me through till I'm ready to pull apart the car and...
Thanks, base coat it was! looks good ill post a pic later on
It will need to go to metal to be perfect. And perfect is what I will get after a few years of enjoying this car the way it is... I will strip it...
Bit late I know, but Chris these shots are killer as usual!! Amped to have our chevys parked side by side this year!
Will do, thanks mate!
Ok.. I bought a 51 Sedan Delivery late last year from CA. The paint looked pretty good then but now the clear has faded and the top colour...
Apologies for bringing this thread back up, but that blue is outstanding. Is that just a base coat or flattening agent used?
Great read wayfarer. Looking real sweet! I was shocked to see the chicken wire in the dogleg :eek: Hopefully my 51 sedan delivery hasn't got the...
Cheers mate, that's really good to know. I reckon ill trim the bump stops and lower it a bit more for the meantime. I might be able to get away...
Great stance, did you have to trim the bump stop a bit, or delete it all together ?
Hey guys, great info. Here is my 51' delivery, with de arched springs and not sure in the front yet (just bought the car) The diff has...
Also just found this thread, some interesting comments ill take on board
I feel the same way when selling the car. Quick, trouble free sale is sometimes worth more than the stress!
yep i get ya, good feedback thank you!
Thanks Ben!
I see where your coming from. I guess you can look at some advertisements and sometimes they really are priced to sell quickly, and some are...
I have noted this too, prices always falling when they receive no hits on the car.. i guess when you go to sell a car you always have high...
Interpretation is the key here in Australia too.... different areas mean different folks and attitudes, All this feedback is exceptional!
Hi everyone Please excuse my ignorance (in advance):confused: When looking for cars or parts in US classifieds, I notice the term OBO used...
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