Progress '54
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Picked this Carter Carburator manual up at Carlisle a few years ago. Just recently found how valuable and helpful it is.
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Ok, Holidays are over, it's time to get back on this project. I thought I'd clean it up somewhat. I'm only doing a frame/drivetrain resto at this time.The body,chrome and interior are presentable so I put some elbow grease to it. The old girl still has some shine to her. I'm happy....
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I havent been at it for while but had some time today. I fixed the "bad" rebuilt/restored carbs. Since I'm using a newer fuel pump I had to bend my own fuel lines. It's the little stuff that takes time...
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It took two of us to get the accelerator linkage set up and working properly. Got er done with one or two modifications. We used a 58-61 linkage assembly with a 56-57 petal and a couple minor mods at the firewall. It looks good and works good....
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Fantastic work and beautiful car. Are you missing a grommet in the accelerator linkage?
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Probably a mistake to run ignition shields, but I have them might as well use them. I can always change later....
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Use Eagle One Never Dull to polish your Chrome. It has NO grit in it and will not scratch the finish like some other polishes will. I use it on all my Chrome and on my Motorama Car as well. Try it you will love it. Your 54 looks great. Kind of wish I had my first 54 Vette back. But you can not keep them all.
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Sure was love, that went into the rebuild, looks great!
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Use Eagle One Never Dull to polish your Chrome. It has NO grit in it and will not scratch the finish like some other polishes will. I use it on all my Chrome and on my Motorama Car as well. Try it you will love it. Your 54 looks great. Kind of wish I had my first 54 Vette back. But you can not keep them all.
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Body and interior are driver quality. Gauges rebuilt but not restored.
Frame and drivetrain is all new or rebuilt. A neat little 4 spd shifter. It's just a 60's HOT ROD....
Frame and drivetrain is all new or rebuilt. A neat little 4 spd shifter. It's just a 60's HOT ROD....
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