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Thanks for the kind feedback folks. Really appreciate it.
It’s nice to finally have some decent weather. I have been playing about trying to get the motor set up. Still getting a bit of a stumble as I set...
It looks like you are off to a great start and have a car that you can continue to build/improve while also getting some use from it. Well done....
If it's not too cold, I take the family out for the day.... [ATTACH]
The truck is looking good. Stick with the blackwalls. When I was building my truck, someone said to me "you don't want to look like a city boy...
Thanks Guys. I have been looking for a pair of 42-48 hubs but haven't been able to locate any.
Hi all. I understand from my searches that Wilson Welding is no longer in business. Is that correct? I have a pair of Buick drums that I want to...
I had managed to miss this build thread - glad I have found it. It looks a great car and I look forward to seeing it around some time.
I have made a bit more progress on the insert with the help of my resident seamstress. It will need a couple of tucks at the front corners....
The pipes and the sound they make. [ATTACH]
This one is for you Tim…. [ATTACH]
Thanks for that - it means a lot that you have mentioned it and to have the support of this forum. It's hard to know how many folks are even...
Thanks Gregger. Those are interesting videos. I do plan to re-proof it some way, as it's pretty thin. There is a product over here called...
Haha, I will try and get them lined up for you, Tim. It has not escaped me, but just one of those jobs that hasn't gotten sorted out just yet! :)
Made a start on the roof panel. I’m going to try using an old pup tent as a temporary cover, secured with Tenax fasteners. Not looking for 100%...
Still working on wiring….. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And I made up a little alloy collar to go at the base of the steering column where it meets...
Thanks Ian. It’s another area of the project that sounded ok until I did it, then I wasn’t happy with the raw edge of the sheet steel. I have...
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I'm not sure if RS operate in the US, but they are a great source of electrical components here in the UK...
I’ve made a start on a hood top. Still a bit of finishing required but I wanted to eyeball it in place before I decide how it will end up. I plan...
I’ve finished off the fuel cap and filler neck. Got it sitting right to match the trunk header panel angle. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Thanks. The license plate light is from a UK supplier, but i think they are available from quite a few speed shops etc. Here is a link to it.........
I took the plunge and swapped the SW tachometer and speedo gauges for some from Classic Instruments. Night and day difference in quality. I went...
Still working on wiring. We have fitted a large connector to the dash so that it can be disconnected from the loom and removed from the car if...
Holy smokes! That looks great. Once you start chroming it can be hard to know where to stop.
I have my buddy making mine for me! [ATTACH] Simple enough when you know what you’re doing I guess!
Did a bit more wiring this evening. Not much to show. For a bit of fun I made a little spot for my vintage bat as a digression from the job at...
A bit more done. Trunk slam panel and latch [ATTACH] Dash wiring [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Thanks OB! I have been working on the latch/slam panel/trunk stay etc while Scott has been looking at the wiring. Not much to show as far as...
I never get round to paint. I love the idea of nice paint, but I hate the prep and am no good at it. I would struggle to justify the money of...
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