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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by vin likes diesel, Aug 30, 2009.

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  1. Cool as you like! Keep the updates coming.
     
  2. vin likes diesel
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    would have got more done but the mig gas run out:cry:


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  4. vin likes diesel
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    thanks for that , i have a plan where the dash goes there willbe two glove boxes that will be removeable and the dials will have a removeable box hopefully later in the build it will show, cheers vin
     
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    got the bench seat frame made today , this is going to bolt in so it makes it easier to get the gearbox out
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  7. vin likes diesel
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    just got a bit more of the drivers side floor welded in , also put a recess in the gearbox tunnel for my leg to be comfortable on long journeys

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    Your makin great progress, I think thats goin be a cool little ride:D
     
  9. vin likes diesel
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    cheers for that, hoping to get all the floor and tubs in place in the next two weeks
     
  10. Talk about a sleeper. That puppy will surprise a lot of folks when the traffic light turns green. Keep posting updates!
     
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    not got a lot done this week so far ,
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    just making the removeable rear panel , still needs some bead rolls .
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    next job is to seal the seat frame to the tubs
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    Lookin good.... Your kickin ass
     
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    just started the rear frame to seal the removeable seat frame

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  16. 1950ChevySuburban
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    Damn cool! Keep up the good work!
     
  17. vin likes diesel
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    cheers for the comments guys , much appreciated:D
     
  18. Wow a lot of time invested, looks great ..............
     
  19. vin likes diesel
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    abit more for the jig saw
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  20. Wow, you work fast...and good! I am really looking forward toseeing this one done. That is going to be one really cool little car.
     
  21. vin likes diesel
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    spent today staring from scratch with the tunnel , must say this is what i wanted the first time
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    your floor pan fabrication and tubbed wheel wells are outstanding great job on your car
     
  23. Well done mate - you're certainly getting your money's worth out of that bead roller!
     
  24. YOur kicking arse with this build!
     
  25. vin likes diesel
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    got the shifter fitted today, the brake pedal and servo/master cyl. hand brake is just positioned for now.
    Had to make a servo adapter to get it in the right position
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  26. SteadyT
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    This is a cool little ride man. You should be proud.
     
  27. Ob1
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    What does Dad think? Is he lending a hand?
     
  28. Left Turn
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    Cool build... I think you mounted the pedals on the wrong side though... Unless your a mail man...
     
  29. vin likes diesel
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    steadyT, very happy with it so far , still searching for some better panels.

    53olds, if you ever come over to london you can have adrive in it if it is ready.

    ob1, i would have loved to had built this with the old man but 5 minutes in the workshop and he wouldnot be able to move the next day

    left turn,:D, thanks for the comments guys , glad you are enjoying it as much as me
     
  30. Looking good. Will definitely be checking back on progress.
     
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