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looking good!
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57boxman
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DavidH
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:36 am Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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Thanks Guys! 
Not too long from now the body comes off the frame so I can work the frame
and other areas of the body. I checked out an early pic when I first started and
all I could do is laugh and shake my head. 
David
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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Hi Guys,
It's been a while but the work is going forward.
The floor is just about finish except a few odds and ends. I spray the dash area.
New braces for the forward pillars.
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:48 pm Post subject: 55 chevy |
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Odds and ends like rear seat mount.
This for me was a biggy,getting the rear seat in place.
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject: 55 chevy |
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There are a pile of small things that goes on but I can't post everything I don't think.
Being I'm working the cowl area (a must)take a look at the vent doors.
You should have seen the before picture. 
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DavidH
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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A shout out to all the guys that came over to help pull the body from the frame and mount it to the rotisserie.
Thank You!
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DavidH
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| Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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Hotdog I'm in business now!
David
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DavidH
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| Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:29 pm Post subject: 55 chevy |
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I made some great progress this week with the help of my Uncle Jerry and Marvin Cowden. The frame is repaired,blasted and painted. A product of the WRENCHES coming and pulling the body from the frame. Thanks guys!
I'm way past happy!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:26 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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I started to assmble the chassis. The tranny isn't finished yet but I had to put that engine in.
I'm working on the Muncie and should have it finished soon. My new leaf springs are in the mail and will be ready shortly. SWEET!
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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It's been a while some here's my progress now. The power steering is in place.
I'm really enjoying myself on this project. It doesn't feel like work.
David
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:12 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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I rebuilt my Muncie and got it bolted in.
The rear end had some problems.I had to put new perches on it,then rebuilt the thing with new bearings,and stuff.
David
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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My next step was getting the rear brakes on. I install self adjusters on them.
David
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DavidH
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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Almost time to move back to the body to finish it up.
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DavidH
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: 55 Chevy |
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The bottom of the body is finished. I'm just a few days away from putting it back on the Chassis.
The material you see is a resin coating for rust protection.
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