I am going to pick up some paint stripper and check that area I have read the other tell tale signs are if the bump stop circles have 3 tack welds In a triangle shape and if the rear corners and kinda cut at a strange angle. This hood has both those if I could find a stamp I would be pumped as those actually came off the assembly line.

Yes, absolutely correct. Good luck.

New Mast oil pan in place

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it was 15 degrees today but I was just to excited I had to see what these looked like on the car.

Sweeet. 19* here.

Well that will warm the kockles of a car guys heart in any weather! Nice!

Nice, stay on it. You only have one first car.

thanks guys, so I had a little more time to fit the wheels today and noticed that with the front wheel secured it pops the center cap out. They were built for my baer brake package so i am not sure why they keep popping out the center cap.

got my dust cover situation worked out, and just keep plugging away tures mounted and balanced and T-56 got a coat of paint.

Great progress so far!

It's hard to say definitively, however the rear corners near the hood hinge have me thinking this is a reproduction. An example of the differences can be found here
That being said, being a reproduction is certainly not a bad thing if it fits. I've seen people spend just as much time fitting a NOS hood.

The hood and wheels looks nice. Glad you are making progress. Heading into the best weather too!

been able to get a little more done since all of the kids activities wrapped up with summer vacation

quick wheel pic

Looking good Paul.

Don

Sweet! it looks nice in there.

Looks very good,any progress feels good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

wow time goes fast. It has been over a year since my last update. I have been able to make some good progress and found a shop an hour from me that is ok working on it in stages. I was able to get the ridetech 4 link installed and a narrowed mosser 12 bolt installed. and some panels back on for fitment.

second trip I was able to get all metal and first round of body work done and into some primer.

third round all panels put back on and she came home. need to save more and and actually pick a color.

Just read through the build. Looks like your doing a great job Paul. I know your seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and your getting anxious! Keep up the good work.

Buddy the car is looking awesome!! Lines look great and I love the way the front rotor fills the wheel. Pretty sexy cover you got there.

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Glad to see you are still moving forward Paul. Looks great.

Don

Thanks! after seeing the cover on your car I had to get it. Thanks for showing it off.

Thanks Don it has been a roller coaster ride for sure but I am determined to finish it one day, thanks for all the great info and guidence

Wow That looks nice! Your moving now Paul. Your kicking my butt for progress, happy for you.

Thanks Wayne just happy to know I am not the only one who takes so long to make progress.

When my name is mentioned it's because I'm going for the record :hairpullout:

Well I felt the need to update this thread. I lost my father on 3/27 (his favorite chevy engine by the way), He was the man that gave me my passion for cars and I am very sorry he will never get to see this car finished. I do know however how proud he was to take his 15 year old son to go buy it and then all the time he took teaching me how to drive the three speed manual. I spent many hours and have countless memories doing car stuff with my dad and know he will be riding with me once it is done. I have since made some more progress and really hope to keep going with it in his memory.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. The impact he made on your life and memories together can never be taken from you. Very nice build.

I know there are no words that could ever help you feel better. I wish there where. I hope you and the family are doing as well as possible.

Curtis

So sorry to hear about your father passing. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

happy to report I have actually made some progress.

and now the good stuff.

Looks great Paul. Glad you kept it.

Don

I love that blue, nice choice.

Daniel

Looks fantastic. I love that blue! Keep updates coming!

Killer blue! Which color is that? Your progress looks awesome!

Nice Color! It looks great Paul, congratulations.

Excited to see my hood in color today. Sporting Frank's Hood vents

Looks fantastic!!!