1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

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So, I took Friday off for a 4 day weekend to get some work done on the car. I never liked the underside of the car from the rocker panels to the frame. I decided to make some panels that would cover it all up for a cleaner appearance. First thing I did to make sure the pinch welts were even. Most of the time they are very wavy both up & down and side to side. So I took a 5' piece of 1/2" of square stock and tacked it along the pinch welts to use as a guide. I hammered them flat to it then used a grinder to make sure they were 1/2" all the way down. I took a piece of 18ga metal 2 3/4" inches and rolled a step in it. The step did 2 things. Let me use it as a guide up against the pinch welt when I tacked it in, and also will let the panels sit flush once installed. (You'll see in the pics) I then proceeded to make 2 panels that run full length of the car that will tie into the front of the rear tub and rear of the front inner wheel well. Came out pretty nice IMO. Tieing in the rear will be easy once I get the rear tires off the car. I placed a 2" 90* break in the rear. Just need to extend the rear tubs down a few inches. The front ones will be a little tricky but I have a good game plan..I think!! Currently I have the panels being held with Cleco's, looks a little busy. Once done I plan on using 12-24 button heads. Both passenger & drivers sides completed! Still have one more day of no work. We'll see how far I get!

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