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Doing a frame off rebuild on my 1940 Chevy coupe. The frame is original and stock. It has had a V-8 in it since 1976. It also has had three...
Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated. Since I wasn't having any luck at all locating a 55-56 dash, I decided to purchase an old...
Squirrel, Great Pics!!!! Thank you for uploading them. Actually seeing the underside and especially the pic without the lower trim piece attached,...
Dustin, would very much appreciate that!!!
Squirrel, have actually considered this as an option. Not round on top like the 55-56. Plus, passenger side doesn't have one like it as does the...
I'm in the slow process of gutting my 1940 Chevrolet coupe to do a total frame off rebuild. This is my very first build and I'll be honest,...
Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it. Bill
Just curious as to the approximate weight of my coupes body. Not the front clip. From the firewall back. Interior will be stripped. Going to...
Thank all of you for your advice, input, and comments. I am learning a great deal from members that are so much more intelligent and experienced...
James, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world! The body has some rust (very little), doors and trunk deck need adjusted, but it is in great...
Istwsh & RamJet1, thank you very much for this info. My car turns like a normal car to the right, but when steered left, it only turns half the...
Very, VERY, nice!!!!
Bobkayrods, I have no problem with people telling me my ideas suck, we all have opinions. I would like to hear why my ideas suck and what I could...
By the way, would love to see pics of your car and hear your ideas and plans for it. With me being a first time builder I might like your ideas...
And the are ugly.......lol. The buckets stick out so far it gives it a bug eyed look. But my final decision will be awhile in the making. My first...
It seems that some of the plans that I have for my car don't fit in to the traditional theme for this web site because a couple of my plans are...
Thank you for the advice!!!
Thanks for the kind words and also the advice on the fule filter.
My father in law is the biggest tire distributor in the U.S. plus on the side he owns seven tire/mechanic shops. Within the next couple days I...
The previous owners wife just bought him for Christmas new 14" Craiger SS wheels and Cooper Cobra tires. Tires are not the issue. Another HUGE...
I never gave up looking for it. I'm just fortunate that after my dad sold it that the next three owners all lived in the same town my dad lived...
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Ok, Power is back on. Here are some pics of it on the trailer.
UPDATE!!! The trip out to Kewanee, Illinois was delayed due to my friends work schedule. He is the one with the truck and trailer. Anyway, we left...
Yes, took a ton of photos. We just had a hell of a storm pass through and lost power. When power is restored I'll upload photos. I can't upload...
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