55/58 Chevy Truck Project.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:21 pm
This isn't your first rodeo is it?
How about a few pictures of your other projects?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:40 pm
I never thought of taking project pics until this truck. When doing the 55 210 (which is pictured here) I did not even know these forums existed.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:56 pm
I've been trying to think of a way to build a air box to have the coolest air possible and found a air box that is exactly what I was thinking of building. It took a simple mod but I i did not have to make a box, which saved me a lot of time.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 5:09 pm
Does the intake extend through the inner fender or is it pressed against the rubber grommet?

Just wondering how it will stay sealed when the engine is moving as you do wheel stands. :wink:
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 5:16 pm
The tube goes all the way through the inner fender it sticks out about 1 inch. Its totally sealed off from the engine compartment.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 10:44 am
So where did you get your engineering degree?
This truck is a work of art my friend, you are doing a fantastic job on it. :worthy:
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:39 pm
'68 Coronet R/T wrote:So where did you get your engineering degree?
This truck is a work of art my friend, you are doing a fantastic job on it. :worthy:

My engineering degree? Well its from I f'ed up so I got to try and fix it university.lol

Thanks for the compliment man.

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:33 am
I'm sure another compliment won't swell your head like an Engineering degree. You've impressed a lot of people, myself included. I see you displaying qualities of exceptional perseverance, knowledgeable skills and quality craftsmanship, and I'm sure at some cost and personal sacrifice. I agree with them whole heartedly, you've done good. Bask in the glory.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:37 am
noelc wrote:I'm sure another compliment won't swell your head like an Engineering degree. You've impressed a lot of people, myself included. I see you displaying qualities of exceptional perseverance, knowledgeable skills and quality craftsmanship, and I'm sure at some cost and personal sacrifice. I agree with them whole heartedly, you've done good. Bask in the glory.


Thank you so much for your compliments. No I don't get the big head or arrogance though I have seen it on full display at car shows. I care way more about being a decent human being than I do about cars. But others find their worth in what they can do and not in who they are I guess. So thank you and everyone else who are enjoying this build, it is a labor of joy and pain.lol

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:38 am
Well I’m finally getting this thing to look like a something. I got the complete dog house install, along with the headlights and turn signals, and an engine cover (I think it’s temporary until I have time to fab something). I also started wet sanding the fenders.
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