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The second floor pan fabbed up...........

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Mocked up the engine and trans..............

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first cut on the trans tunnel................

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These headers are just to die for IMO! The steering shaft will take a bit of creativity!

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Looking good bro. I can wait to see you stuff some fat rubber out back.

Tim...Wow !

I can't wait to see this car and it looks like it's possible as i think your in Wisconsin.

Looking forward to more update

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 672629)

Tim...Wow !

I can't wait to see this car and it looks like it's possible as i think your in Wisconsin.

Looking forward to more update

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You are correct! Shooting for GG Nashville for my 50th BD

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Originally Posted by NAPA 68 (Post 672634)

You are correct! Shooting for GG Nashville for my 50th BD

It's possible that I will be at that show as a good buddy of mine is going to be there and I have always wanted to go to that show.

I really do love this car,your work is amazing.Wheels will be perfect on it.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by tubbed69 (Post 674142)

I really do love this car,your work is amazing.Wheels will be perfect on it.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks for the kind words. Total disclosure...............

It helps when you have a buddy......................who has a fabrication business......................who likes you.........................and is fair with you........................that is very efficient.

Topline Design & Speed. North Prarie, WI.

Great guy!

Freak'in Awsum !!!!!!

That is just too sweet how the exhaust is sliced right in line with the under body and chassis. :king:

Awesome work...such a cool build. :thumbsup:

Got my Wegner Motorsports accessory drive installed. All I can say is WOW!

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Steering is mocked up..........

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I'll take the opportunity to give a shout out to Ididit. I purchased one of their columns about 7 years ago. The top of the column had become sloppy. When calling them for parts, they asked for the serial number and told me where to find it.
Without asking for dates, proof of purchase.....................asked nothing...........They offered to repair the column, free of charge. All I had to do was ship it to them. What a pleasant surprise.

Tore apart the headlight buckets for blasting and power coat
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Nice progress. You should be driving pretty soon.

Good to know on the IDidIt column. I was looking at those and a friend was trying to talk me into a Flaming River. I really liked the IDidIt column a bit better and I felt (pure opinion) it was built a little better. For me service post sale is often the deciding factor in decisions like these.

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Originally Posted by NAPA 68 (Post 674148)

Absolutely love this build! I had a 59 Bel Air and sold it..... really regretting it now. I'm in the Milwaukee area, I can't wait to see your ride at some local shows!

Fantastic build.

I have had similar experience with Ididit. I was given one of their columns for a Christmas gift once. Never came out of the box for several years, then that project was sold off. The new project needed a different size column. When I reached out to them, they said as long as I covered shipping then they would swap one for the other free of charge. This was at least 5 years later. I was blown away. How many companies would do that?? They will always get my business and support.They know good customer service!

What are you going to do for a brake booster? I'm running hydroboost on my 61 Impala and I love it.

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Originally Posted by gofastwclass (Post 675599)

What are you going to do for a brake booster? I'm running hydroboost on my 61 Impala and I love it.

x 2 on the Hydroboost.............It's Fun spending Tracy's money !!!!!!!

I am going to run a hydroboost. I should have just gotten one from work and made the mounting plate for it. I was told 3-4 weeks when I ordered it, we are now on 7. A bit frustrated. I'll leave names out of the discussion for now.

Bummer about the delay. Nothing more irritating than ordering something that takes longer than anticipated.

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Originally Posted by kwhizz (Post 675616)

x 2 on the Hydroboost.............It's Fun spending Tracy's money !!!!!!!

I've tried to convince her of that...............little slow to come around:G-Dub:

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Originally Posted by NAPA 68 (Post 674126)

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Sweet knock-offs!! :bow::bow: What brand of wheels are those you'll be running?

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Originally Posted by 214Chevelle (Post 675679)

Sweet knock-offs!! :bow::bow: What brand of wheels are those you'll be running?

From these guys here................

http://vintagewheelsus.com/index.php...21e21953868c32

I have since found out they sublet the wheel work to someone else. I must admit, they have been good to deal with.

Tim

WOW this is cool!
Old becomes new, but still retains old look, i love it!

I did not realize 3 weeks was actually made up of 53 days....................

Can finally get going on the firewall

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Three weeks, 53 days.. it's like horseshoes or hand grenades. How close do you want to be? :sarcasm_smiley:

On a positive front it looks nice. Looks like this bracket turns the nitrogen cylinder to the top. Is that correct?

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Originally Posted by gofastwclass (Post 675945)

Yup........................and moves the fittings to the left of the M/C which packages much better.

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Originally Posted by tgvettes (Post 676128)

love those wheels

Yep....:king:

Now this is getting fun!

Wheels and tires mounted.................

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Firewall smoothed and prepped.............

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Bottom is coated with bed liner............

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Firewall painted................(with correct overspray below seam)

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And....................the powder coater turned the frame and rear housing around in 2 days! Pics to come!

Nice on the powder coat!

Plus those knock off wheels are cool.

I see the holes where the block off plate was installed, which AC system are you going to run?

I noticed the larger hole for the wiring. Is that for an American Autowire Highway One kit?

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Originally Posted by gofastwclass (Post 676337)

Thanks for the kind words. The A/C is Vintage Air and yes, American Autowire harness