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Projects '51 Desoto Custom

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by driprail, Oct 25, 2018.

  1. 34 Airflow
    Joined: Apr 20, 2011
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    34 Airflow
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    from Australia

    Loving this build, you are doing a brilliant job!
     
  2. choptop40
    Joined: Dec 23, 2009
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    Show Stopper....Would insure it for at least 50,000 , cant duplicate it for twice that amount..
     
  3. rockable
    Joined: Dec 21, 2009
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  4. lostn51
    Joined: Jan 24, 2008
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    Oh I can’t wait to see it together, it’s gonna be amazing :):):)
     
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  5. quakerchevelle
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
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  6. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    driprail
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    Got dangerously close today. It’s always something isn’t it? Needed to reroute a brake and trans cooler line then we’ll be in business. Hopefully tomorrow!

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  7. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
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    Ooh, that's pretty. And the reshaped rear wheel opening really looks good with paint on it, you can really see it now.
     
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  8. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    Feels crazy to be at this stage. This paint can't make up it's mind what color it wants to be o_O

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  9. Man, that looks amazing! :cool: I love the color!
     
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  10. Jacksmith
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    The sunlight really lets those body lines show!
     
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  11. Needs a Bellflower exhaust.
     
  12. Woogeroo
    Joined: Dec 29, 2005
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    Woogeroo
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    from USA

    Well, whatever color it is, it looks amazing.
     
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  13. Jackie Fallen
    Joined: Sep 13, 2024
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    Jackie Fallen

    I named my 48 DeSoto OddRod.
     
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  14. Jackie Fallen
    Joined: Sep 13, 2024
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    Jackie Fallen

    Wish I had the money, talent, and patience for a build like that. Actually I lack all three.
    Really grrrrrreat looking peoject.
    Jack
     
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  15. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    Wiring is in full swing. Been looking forward to getting the dash together for years.

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  16. 41 GMC K-18
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    Perfection cannot be rushed!
    This is the sign of excellence!

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  17. gatz
    Joined: Jun 2, 2011
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    Great looking car. Superb workmanship
     
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  18. lostn51
    Joined: Jan 24, 2008
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    So when do you think it’ll be in the Rodders Journal or the cover of Good Guys:D
     
  19. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    ha that would sure be somethin! im happy with how everything is turning out but im not the best welder or fabricator. some parts of this build fall into the “good from afar, but far from good” category.
     
  20. lostn51
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    Let’s face it, you have done a killer job on this car and it deserves some serious recognition
     
  21. caprockfabshop
    Joined: Dec 5, 2019
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    I was blown away by the dash, that's gonna be so great in there! Glad to see JC Auto was able to help out with the gauges, they can be time-consuming to restore for a novice.
     
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  22. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    JC auto did a bang up job. Really impressed with the work and how much time they were willing to spend on the phone.

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  23. pwschuh
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    That's looking great!
     
  24. Jacksmith
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    from Aridzona

    Extraordinary!!
     
  25. rockable
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    Love the color selections!
     
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  26. str8 6 str8 edge
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    str8 6 str8 edge
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    from Tampa

  27. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    driprail
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    Sometimes it’s the little things

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  28. driprail
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    Was one of those weekends! Got a crash course in wiring relays correctly by doing things incorrectly first.

    Wired up a horn relay and patted myself on the back because it seemed easy. Horn stuck blaring on. Okay where is it grounding out? Hour or so later with no luck when it came to me…My rebel wire harness has a horn relay already installed and I put ANOTHER one in series because I thought I was smarter than the instructions :cool:

    Second issue. My neutral safety switch is wired through the electronic push button shifter and requires a relay. I grabbed power for the relay from the unused AC/Heater circuit. Go to turn the car over and no cranking…Pace around the car and shop scratching my head only to realize the ac heater circuit is wired as ACC so when I turn the ignition switch to start position it was cutting power to the relay and opening the starter circuit.

    good times. 90% of things working. need to start the car to check the fuel, temp, and volt gauges and we should be in business.
     
  29. stinkity stoink
    Joined: Apr 25, 2005
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    stinkity stoink
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    from new jersey

    I always feel I’m smarter than the instructions and it seldom works out for me. That’s not just for wiring cars either and I have done a 1/2 dozen and still screw myself up.
    car looks awesome. Keep it up
     
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