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Thanks! I'm actually known for tattooing, not building cars. All of my work is on my Instagram if anyone wants to see. @ry_tang_tattooer

 

Maybe you could post some shots of what you're struggling with. Lots of experienced folks watching this thread. Great job, keep going.

 

I've got most of it figured out... The part I'm struggling with is mounting it to the car. I tacked bolts from the inside (under the lense) to bolt to the car from the inside... But the top and bottom bolts were too much at an angle... I couldn't get them off. So I've got to try and make another holder that mounts different. (I was using the stock mounting holes and that's where I had the problem) just sucks when you spend a couple days on something and you end up throwing it away.

 

I hear you, but you're very talented and I'm sure you'll figure it out. Can't wait to see some pics

 

I can't wait either lol

 

I'm almost wondering if I should do a full build thread on these 56 lights, and what I have to do to get them to work? There really isn't much info on doing it... And no good photos.

 

More info is always a good thing.

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How about fabricating a curved tab on the back of the taillight housing to slip into a slot in the body? Then you could bolt it in from behind (at the top). Or put the tab at the top and the bolt at the bottom. Whichever works easier.

 

Passenger side done.

 

It would be nice to see a wider shot to see how it blends into the lines of the whole car.
Fantastic work by the way - really enjoying your thread.

 

Thank you. Once I finish the metal work, and both taillights... I'll put the bumper back on and put it on the ground and get some good photos, I promise.

 

Thank you!

 

Yep I like it !

 

any updates?

 

None tonight. Hopefully I'll have time to work on it tomorrow.

 

That might change now, you might be equally famous for your car work at some day, because that to is kick ass

 

Thank you!! That would be cool to have a famous car lol. I'll be happy if people just don't laugh at me when I pull in! Haha

 

I have seen this before; a true artist is very good at more than just one form of art. You have the ability to do tattooing art and metal sculpture. Do you play music too?

 

My father is the musician, but I paint too

 

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No disrespect with the chicken remark, we all have different tastes. I admire your skills as a builder, you're doing a great job, I will follow this thread to the end, take care, Dave

 

You would not believe how hard it is to get a photo in my garage...
I got the drivers side made and mounted (done except I didn't put the bulbs in... I have to modify the bulb sockets before they correctly take the bulb, and I'm tired)
Next I'll finish up metal work around taillights, fit the bumper... Again, then I'm putting it on the ground to see how it looks!!
After all that... I need to figure out how to make this rear pan/apron... I'm wanting to mold the bumper, with the metal work around the bumper. (Any helpful links?)
Hopefully after I get all that taken care, I can move onto these cool antennas I got! (But I'm already looking at the wheel opening... Wanting some changes there too... Maybe?

Ps installing Lee Lenses in a '56 Chevy bezel... Is not a good time. (I'm wanting to rebuild the passenger side, for a 4th time... Because I really figured out how to do it by the time I made the drivers side.) And thank you everyone who takes the time to leave a comment. I enjoy reading what everyone has to say. Good or bad. I love everyone's ideas as well!

 

You're keeping the stock grille, yes? What are your plans for the headlights? I assume you have a similarly funky plan for that end of the car, too!

 

I'm definitely keeping the stock grill. The head lights will have to match somehow... I'm not exactly sure what I'm gonna do... But I have a couple ideas in my head... I do know I'm gonna have to build everything lol

 

Wow. Great work, and with a kind of different subject than most. Subscribed for sure.

 

I've always liked the way 56 Olds headlights look .

 

I'm hoping for something like this!

http://www.customcarchronicle.com/news-flash/kentucky-kustom-found/

 

What about some dual headlights mounted diagonal, similar to '62 chryslers, but you could add a cool chromed surround of your design. Maybe add some machining or ripples that would match or compliment other trim or parts of the car

 

You have been doing just fine with out advice.........................PLEASE keep on listening to yourself. Bob

 

Thank you. But it's still nice to see how others have done it. If anyone knows of any threads or photos of guys molding/frenching their bumper splash pan/apron please please show me! I've seen hundreds painted and done... I wanna see how they built it!