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Presto-changeo on the passenger side! It’s tacked into place, but the welding will continue tomorrow. i have a tremendous amount to learn, but i’m...
It beats watching t.v. …i’m still waiting on all the floor braces to arrive
i really appreciate that! Thanks, m’man!
Mainly, an orbital sander
[ATTACH] …slow progress, but progress nonetheless
i realize now, that i forgot to mention that we made it there-and-back, and she ran like a Swiss watch! It was alot of fun![ATTACH][ATTACH]
There hasn’t been alot of progress, but beginning to do some paint removal [ATTACH]
It’s always kinda neat to find these hidden, hand-written assembly-line numbers. These were under the driver’s side fender[ATTACH]
i truly appreciate that input, m’man… it’ll be an easy switch back to the 6, if necessary, but for now, i’m going to stick with my plan , with the V8
The good, ol’ days! …i’ve never been to California, but i’m looking forward to visiting, at least once!
Totally agreed!!
Jim Krause on Pipeline Road. i bought the entire engine from him.
Thanks kindly for the information! …i would not have done that, but i definitely will now. Much appreciated!
Around 8 years ago, i purchased this dashboard dress-up-kit at a swap meet which was from a Parisienne, but I’m going to substitute the Laurentian...
i have never changed a Sraight six to a Vee eight in a Chevy before, and most of Yous guys probably know this, but just passing on what i’m...
X-mas came early!![ATTACH]
Just like Patsy Cline, this Ponch is starting to fall to pieces, with today’s help from my best pals![ATTACH]
kinda excited to have received my rebuilt 327ci V8! It’s way too early, but it’s nice to look at in the shop [ATTACH]
Twice the horsepower is why, and am looking forward to hearing that V-8. i do have the 261ci I-6, and they are good motors, but that’s just not...
The fuel tank is out, and i’d say, “she’s had the course”. i purchased a stainless replacement. This car has definitely been in the rhubarb a...
This is what i figured, as well. i gotta start somewhere, eh? Might as well be floors.
Thanks, m’man! i am going to do my best!
Thank ya, sir! Yes, i’ve done some reading on that forum, for sure!
Thanks Bill!
In 2010, i bought these Chevy pans on spec of doing this project one day. i’ll admit, that i’ve never struck an arc with a welder, ever before,...
The interior is out, and just assessing the rust, and previous pop-riveted patches… Time for a beer [ATTACH]
Thanks kindly for the compliment!
i couldn’t agree more! Thanks alot!
the question is…, why weren’t Robertson head bolts used?? Haha!
Up here, they did • In fact i kept the 261ci I-6 with the 2 Speed power-glide in this 2 door post: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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