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Unless you're doing a full restoration, those gauges are pretty common. You can easily find a better set that probably won't need much more than a good cleaning, lubrication for the speedo, and installation. Don't forget the voltage reducer for the fuel gauge, that's assuming you will do a 12V conversion. Good and solid looking car. Best of luck to you. I certainly will be following your progress.

 

Did you retrieve this from that salvage yard you posted photos of earlier? Looks like out west, you should fill out your profile so we know where you are from.
Looks pretty rust free, will make a great project.

 

I’ll be doing the 12v conversion for sure, I’ve been having a little trouble locating the orig. gauges but I’ll keep looking. Thanks I’ll be needing all the luck I can muster.


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I did it’s called L & L classic autos in Wendell ID. If I were a rich man there would be several more cars in my driveway, the place is huge and the inventory is something else. I live in Gooding about 10 mi. North. I’ve been trying to figure out how to update my profile but haven’t been very successful.


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J_J2 go up to the top of the page, click on the single person silhouette, drop down to personal details, make changes and then click SAVE at the bottom

 

Thank you sir!


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Does L & L have a web page? DVAP ( Dessert Valley Auto Parts)or CTC Auto Ranch should have your gauges. Both can be found online.

 

Just took a look on google, man, that is a hugh junkyard, seems there some very old stuff there!

 

They do http://m.llclassicauto.com/?url=http://www.llclassicauto.com/#3091

Ill check with both of your suggestions thanks!


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It is huge, I think its about 120 acres, if I had more money they would have a lot less inventory


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That seems to be the extent of the major floor rust, Im trying to do everything I can with one arm I just cleaned out the whole inside, I’m glad thats out of the way.


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Looks like a nice solid car! Congrats and I will be following along. About 15 years ago, I drove a similar 52 and had lots of fun in it. Made lots of trips hauling my two boys in car seats in the back pretty much from the time they were born.

 

Thanks, so far so good there’s some rust here and there but I haven’t found anything really bad yet. I will try to post as often as I can, I’ll be doing a lot more after my splints are off, of course I’ll be back to work but there’s weekends and evenings to knock things out!


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Thanks for the info J_J2, I'll look them up. Good to see that you have a solid project to start with. A rust bucket can be very discouraging.

 

looks like a great start
keep us posted on this one
curious to see how you deal with the steering and front suspension
I started down a similar path but got distracted and sold the car
still have the engine though
maybe some day it'll have a body too

 

Thank you, and you’re quite welcome!


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That engine is a beaut! (Car too) I’m putting the J-2 on mine as well. I’ll be posting as it progresses setbacks and all, thanks much.


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Wow, bet that Harbor Freight furniture dolly is screaming. ...

 

Ha!
Yes it is

 

I built my own to haul engines around my property. Larger wheels and several points of attachment to secure tie downs, chains to drag it, and more. A lot heavier duty. Paid for itself the first time I used it.

 

I know, I know..
I have no excuses..

 

Got my splints and sutures removed today, I had to do something, so I cleaned up and put a coat of paint on the intake manifold today. At least it was something.


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im all for restoring the gauges.i got a set done through jim carter trucks for my 38.didnt break the bank

 

I’ll check that out thanks for the info!


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obviously starting with the best core helps.

 

Nice project. You might try Bob Owens at Owens Salvage Co., in Wellington, Tx., he's easy to work with plus he's a H.a.m.b. Alliance vendor.

 

Thanks very much, I want to go with as many HAMB members as I can.


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I like that its a stick trans. All real Hot Rods have three pedals!

 

Yessir, I couldn’t agree more!


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