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Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by NealinCA, Feb 2, 2023.

  1. NealinCA
    Joined: Dec 12, 2001
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    Still wiring headlights and taillights, but thought this was a cool pic.
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  2. alchemy
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    Checking for sparks?
     
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  3. NealinCA
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    I got headlights, taillights and brake lights finished up today.
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    My brother has been busy doing getting his high school 57 back on the road with a fresh 327 backed by a Tremec 5 speed. The car was raced in the 60s then he put it back on the street in the late 70's. It is still wearing the same paint and interior from when he built it 45+ years ago. We both need to get the hoods back on, but it was good to have the cars out tonight and the list of loose ends getting shorter.

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  4. hotcoupe
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    "Nice pair".
    Tom
     
  5. NealinCA
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    Some resemblance...
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  6. NealinCA
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    Working around the car, checking things off.

    Rear shocks installed
    Brake drum retainers installed
    Clutch and Brake pedal return springs
    Sealed up a leaky dipstick boss
    Replaced the leaking plastic oil pressure line with copper
    Installed the gas tank sender cover plate
    Installing the rubber cord into the tack strip is a tedious job...

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    Last edited: Oct 4, 2024
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  7. glennpm
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    Neal, your project is awesome!

    PS enjoying my steering 32' box :)
     
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  8. Doug G
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    Was hoping or would like more information on the "bolt in insert" ? Trying to mentally figure it out ?
     
  9. Doug G
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    Was hoping or would like more information on the "bolt in insert" ? Trying to mentally figure it out ?
     
  10. NealinCA
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    I am gonna have to call it done for now, as it's about to to pack up, load up to hit the road to Oklahoma.

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  11. krylon32
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    Stunning hot rod. It will be a shining star at the ROC. Looking forward to seeing it. Just did a quick look at the 10 day forecast for Bartlesville and it looks like the weather is your friend.
     
  12. Uncle Ronn
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    Sooo Nice Neil!

    Top 100 32 in 2032!
     
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  13. Uncle Ronn
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    ...and Love this Prediction! [​IMG]
     
  14. brady1929
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    Stunning. You should be very proud.
     
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  15. Wow Neil, the coupe is stunning!
    You did a amazing job my friend! HRP
     
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  16. continentaljohn
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    Amazing build and wicked cool hotrod. I would love to hear more about the top insert
     
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  17. Speechless.
     
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  18. riv63
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    Very nice. Enjoy your shake down trip.
     
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  19. J.Ukrop
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    Absolutely incredible. This car is an inspiration for hot rodders far and wide. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. You bring craftsmanship to a whole new level. Have fun in Oklahoma!
     
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  20. NealinCA
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    We made it to Oklahoma

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  21. Outback
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    LQQK'n good :cool:Have a great weekend & enjoy the fruits of your labour!
     
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  22. alchemy
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    Good thing there’s no paint on the fenders cause your tires would burn it off.
     
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  23. brady1929
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    Award winner for sure.
     
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  24. NealinCA
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    Here is a video my son recorded of the Hop Up magazine award presentation

     
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  25. 05snopro440
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    Congrats!

    Your car definitely deserves accolades.
     
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  26. Congratulations.
    I'm looking forward to next year.
     
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  27. And well deserved! Congrats!
     
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  28. NealinCA
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    Well this happened last Saturday afternoon on the way back from Woolaroc. It looks like it started with a dropped valve keeper and escalated quickly from there. It broke a lifter which then took out the cam and block 20241019_112920.jpg 20241019_135624.jpg 20241019_151030.jpg 20241019_145139.jpg 20241019_145143.jpg 20241019_144404.jpg 20241019_151045.jpg 20241019_174136.jpg 20241019_164038.jpg
     
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  29. Tim
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    Man if you’re gonna bust it may as well really bust it. Dang!
     
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