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jh99 02-10-2012 03:56 PM

Let's see some pics of that dash!

69c4x11 02-11-2012 03:02 PM

57 Ford dash.
 
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A friend of mine, Scott Widby,put one in his orange 69 Camaro several yrs. ago, Ya'll might remember it or the Black 69 with the 59 Chevy dash,, that i also put in my 69 Camro that I sold, in 06,,
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jh99 02-11-2012 04:25 PM

That dash looks good! I have some similar ideas for mine.

waynieZ 02-11-2012 05:17 PM

X2 the dash looks good to me too.

69c4x11 04-24-2012 05:01 PM

Little progress !! BiG Honey Do Job !!! Killin Me !!
 
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Now the Sod comes tomorrow !! Never ending !! I've spent several months on the Honey Do Patio !!

69c4x11 06-17-2012 10:44 AM

Progress is SLOOOOWWWW!!
 
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Next ..to smooth undeneath the hood, start with a little Mercedes Paint !!

jh99 06-20-2012 06:30 PM

The dash is sweet! Everything looks awesome Roger. I like what you are doing with the front end. How about some new updates!!!

66winstang 06-30-2012 08:29 PM

Honey-do looks great Rog. I've got a patio that need some help. You help out your old cuz? Glad you're back on the car. I'll have to stop by one weekend. That patio got AC too?

daemon2 07-01-2012 10:15 AM

Are you having glass custom made for the doors? Just noticing the wood template you have in the pass door.

69c4x11 07-03-2012 01:25 PM

Glass/ Lexan
 
Yes, going with lexan, already have the back Lexan, trying to save some wght,,, The Luan wood was a test pc., to make sure my tracks are correct,, The windshield will be Lexan and use S10 molding,, I have since gutted the Cowl hood garbage, and blocking undeneath it,, Saved some wght, got rid of the ugly baggage,,, Thinking about gutting the deck lid ??Sure is heavy !!!

69c4x11 08-12-2012 08:20 AM

Hood Butcher'd,, Lil' paint on TCI
 
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This is the Mercedes color I'm going with,,

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69c4x11 08-14-2012 05:07 PM

vette door handle
 
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Had to move from outside of door glass to panel side, since going with vent window delete&powerwindows,,upper panel had to be removable for fuzzies to screw in,, Hope this makes cent$

69c4x11 08-14-2012 05:43 PM

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Had to move from outside of door glass to panel side, since going with vent window delete&powerwindows,,upper panel had to be removable for fuzzies to screw in,, Hope this makes cent$

Poor Ass White Boys Have Poor ass ways ,,When You lack funds and Tools ,You have to make do,, Novanutcase,That's $$$$'s and Skiiiilllll !! John's is the Mother of all Nova's,,

69c4x11 12-23-2012 12:20 PM

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A/C trail fit,, Brake lines in position,,,,Defroster vents cut in,,

G-Body 12-24-2012 03:57 PM

Amazing build look forward to following this bad boy.:thumbsup:

69c4x11 03-07-2013 04:48 PM

Men, Sorry no progress,,,Had knee replacement 1-15-13,,, Still hobbled, Can't do anything stupid yet,,, Gaining ground every day,,:getout: : :bitchslap:

E.rodz 03-10-2013 12:41 PM

nice job on the build so far. Hope the recovery goes well and you will be back in action in no time!

214Chevy 03-10-2013 03:38 PM

Hope for a speedy recovery. Take your time sir and rehab like you're supposed to. I work at an orthopedic surgery hospital, so I know exactly what you're going thru. You'll be up and running in no time with that new, titanium knee. Take care!! :thumbsup:

smitty29 03-24-2013 07:15 PM

I love your dash but how are you going to service your brakes. Its a sweet build

69c4x11 03-25-2013 12:28 PM

Dash, will bolt in,,, brakes and clutch will be operable before dash goes in,, Can access, from bottom ,will need a hose and bottle to service if a leak shows up ??? Will have to pull steering column ,to remove dash,,,,

syborg tt 03-25-2013 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 69c4x11 (Post 472166)
Dash, will bolt in,,, brakes and clutch will be operable before dash goes in,, Can access, from bottom ,will need a hose and bottle to service if a leak shows up ??? Will have to pull steering column ,to remove dash,,,,

Kenny had to do this three or four times on the 57 till he finally got the correct pedal feel. Each time was a master cylinder swap and I am pretty sure he call the car every name in the book.

69c4x11 04-19-2013 12:01 PM

After 2yrs, they are mounted and under it !!This is a 5" ride hgt..
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BossaNova 04-19-2013 03:12 PM

Awesome! You must be excited.

wellis77 04-19-2013 04:46 PM

Nice!!!

no go nova 05-06-2013 09:08 AM

Nice 67 with the 66 front end. I'm doing a 66 with a 67 front end. You gonna run E-85 with this engine?

69c4x11 05-08-2013 04:01 PM

No,,, i'm going to need more octane, 93 at that! might blend a little,,,,

Royalworks 05-08-2013 04:54 PM

E-85 is 104 octane i think. Just get less gas mileage.

69c4x11 05-09-2013 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Royalworks (Post 479119)
E-85 is 104 octane i think. Just get less gas mileage.

That was just My dumb ass speaking and not knowing!!! I thought it was like alcohol blend with 85 octane ???? Some one put some knowledge on Me !!!:thankyou: :thankyou:

waynieZ 05-14-2013 09:59 PM

It looks great.

jbg00d 08-31-2013 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 69c4x11 (Post 284069)
Roger;; Neal is giving me guidance... Still it all comes down to $$$$,,His brain has to many ideas for my budgit and skill !!! Check out this low budgit jig zero $$ ,,Can't beat the price ,Thanks Temple Inland,,, my emplorer,,

Hey. Just joined up with Latral-G... found your post on google while looking around for idea's for chopping a Nova... Anyhow, names Brian, my Dad and I have plans to do the same to our '67. It's currently at the stripping shop... We've had to remove the roof skin and whatnot due to rust and started thinking about putting more slant on the windshield. That's when we came up with the idea of just chopping it since the new skin was not installed yet...

Anyhow, did have a question about front ends... Looking for best front clip that will provide a good ride without sacrificing looks... Don't want something so stiff that you feel every little bump - no what I mean?

Was thinking about a Detroit speed but they're too damned expensive so what's a good alternative?

Thanks
Brian

waynieZ 08-31-2013 06:41 PM

Welcome Brian

69c4x11 09-01-2013 09:57 AM

Bolt on front ends???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jbg00d (Post 502451)
Hey. Just joined up with Latral-G... found your post on google while looking around for idea's for chopping a Nova... Anyhow, names Brian, my Dad and I have plans to do the same to our '67. It's currently at the stripping shop... We've had to remove the roof skin and whatnot due to rust and started thinking about putting more slant on the windshield. That's when we came up with the idea of just chopping it since the new skin was not installed yet...

Anyhow, did have a question about front ends... Looking for best front clip that will provide a good ride without sacrificing looks... Don't want something so stiff that you feel every little bump - no what I mean?

Was thinking about a Detroit speed but they're too damned expensive so what's a good alternative?

Thanks
Brian

Brian ,, Welcome:welcome3: :welcome3: Bang for buck on the front suspension, That is a big debate !! one I'm not qualified to answer, I went with the TCI after it was introduced,, Had read their reviews and mag., articles,,,, For my car and $$$ I went with the TCI-pro/touring,,, Any thing You throw under the front is still better than the Factory Junk,,, I had -um when they were new couldn't stop-um or corner-um in a 10acre field:superhack: :superhack: Cut it, let it hit the ground:superhack: As the top goes ,I seen the Eddie Krawic car in Super Chevy,, Loved the look , and cut it 7/8'', on the A,, 3/16'' to 0'' on the B pillar,,,, Welcome !!!!

jbg00d 09-01-2013 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 69c4x11 (Post 502519)
Brian ,, Welcome:welcome3: :welcome3: Bang for buck on the front suspension, That is a big debate !! one I'm not qualified to answer, I went with the TCI after it was introduced,, Had read their reviews and mag., articles,,,, For my car and $$$ I went with the TCI-pro/touring,,, Any thing You throw under the front is still better than the Factory Junk,,, I had -um when they were new couldn't stop-um or corner-um in a 10acre field:superhack: :superhack: Cut it, let it hit the ground:superhack: As the top goes ,I seen the Eddie Krawic car in Super Chevy,, Loved the look , and cut it 7/8'', on the A,, 3/16'' to 0'' on the B pillar,,,, Welcome !!!!

Thanks for the info!

So your're saying you cut 3/16" on the sail(B pillar) and 7/8"(A pillar)? If so, man, that isn't much... from what I can see, it looks as if you cut and narrowed the sail's from top to bottom and just leaned the A pillars(window frames) back a bit giving the windshield a bit more slant (Bad ass!) saving time and forgoing the roof stretch.

Just seeing if my thoughts are correct on proceeding with a plan of action...

I have a ton of questions about this project and greatly appreciate and idea's and or comments.

I will be posting pictures of our progress shortly.

Thanks agian!

Brian

jbg00d 09-01-2013 01:06 PM

One other thing...

We've noticed a few cars with one piece door glass, but can't find anywhere selling the kit???

would you know where we could get a kit?

Thanks.

Brian

69c4x11 09-02-2013 08:33 AM

Door glass...
 
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Originally Posted by jbg00d (Post 502555)
One other thing...

We've noticed a few cars with one piece door glass, but can't find anywhere selling the kit???

would you know where we could get a kit?

Thanks.

Brian

Brian,,, You will to get your glass cut,, I'm going with power windows , the door latch will have to be modified,,because the rod and mechanism will have to be moved to the inside of the door glass,,, I also moved the windshield header at the roof up, so the stock glass won't need to be cut,, since your roof panel is off ,, think this out for a flush mount glass,,My new glass is at the shop now,, I have a pro-glass rear,, RogerJ

jbg00d 09-02-2013 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 69c4x11 (Post 502632)
Brian,,, You will to get your glass cut,, I'm going with power windows , the door latch will have to be modified,,because the rod and mechanism will have to be moved to the inside of the door glass,,, I also moved the windshield header at the roof up, so the stock glass won't need to be cut,, since your roof panel is off ,, think this out for a flush mount glass,,My new glass is at the shop now,, I have a pro-glass rear,, RogerJ

Door Glass: So are you saying that we'll need to have the door glass made..?

Windshield: We had planned on cutting and shortening the sails just enough to lay the windshield pillars back a bit.

Flush mounted glass would be very cool, but it seems like more work than I'm feeling like I want to do (lol), unless I'm over-thinking it which is quite possible??? A crash course explanation would be greatly appreciated. :)

Btw, I've worked in the auto body industry for 30 years and have plenty of knowledge to share if needed, but will never claim to be an expert on any matter of the subject... ;)

Thanks

Brian

69c4x11 09-03-2013 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jbg00d (Post 502650)
Door Glass: So are you saying that we'll need to have the door glass made..?

Windshield: We had planned on cutting and shortening the sails just enough to lay the windshield pillars back a bit.

Flush mounted glass would be very cool, but it seems like more work than I'm feeling like I want to do (lol), unless I'm over-thinking it which is quite possible??? A crash course explanation would be greatly appreciated. :)

Btw, I've worked in the auto body industry for 30 years and have plenty of knowledge to share if needed, but will never claim to be an expert on any matter of the subject... ;)

Thanks
Sent You a PM, If you want to BS ,about the Nova,,:superhack: When You lay the A- pillar back the vent window becomes' the problem,because the angle changes,, also the back window and quarter window,,Corner molding at drip rail,,and on and on,,,
Brian

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69c4x11 09-03-2013 12:56 PM

Eddie K
 
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=30411
This is the link to His car,,$$$$$$$$$ ,I talked to him last yr. when he was at Atlanta Southern Nationals,,,It was my inspiration !!!!


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