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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 11:20 AM
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Excellent work. You should be very proud of how nice this all turned out.
Happy motoring and enjoy it in good health.




QUOTE=DAN70;1594578444]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....


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Thanks, I've always said this is fun stuff. I want to thank those who followed this thread for the encouragement. I hope to get it fired up soon....
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Jack and tools for trunk...
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Dan you have one outstanding looking car that you have restored and or built. One simple question, will you be installing a radio in the car? I had one that I had restored and had in my first 54 Corvette but I never turned it on, NEVER. I was just to excited driving the car and trying to watch all the dumb dumbs around me to listen to it. People would look at me and not pay atteneion to where they were driving just watching my car. So if you install one I don't think you would listen to it like I did not listen to mine. Just wondering?
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Dan you have one outstanding looking car that you have restored and or built. One simple question, will you be installing a radio in the car? I had one that I had restored and had in my first 54 Corvette but I never turned it on, NEVER. I was just to excited driving the car and trying to watch all the dumb dumbs around me to listen to it. People would look at me and not pay atteneion to where they were driving just watching my car. So if you install one I don't think you would listen to it like I did not listen to mine. Just wondering?
Yeah Mike, I'd like to get a Wonderbar Radio to convert to 12 volt, they're to expensive at the moment. I'm in need of a top too.
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I've got light and electric. I have to admit I was worried, re wiring the whole car to 12 volt. I use Lectric Limited, 55-57 harness. Easy and no problem. FUN STUFF....






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nice and bright !!!!
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nice and bright !!!!
You're right, I was surprised how bright they were. I used a lot of ground straps which probably helped.
12 volts helps too.
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A couple buddies spending an afternoon working on a '54 Corvette Life is GOOD....
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ATTA BOY....
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Exhaust System today. Oidschool Thrush Turbo Mufflers.....






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Awesome build and looks great! I bet it'll be a blast to drive.
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Awesome build and looks great! I bet it'll be a blast to drive.
Hopefully Memorial Weekend......
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New exhaust. Thrush Super Turbo Mufflers, Oldschool..... Giddy Up Go....

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hey - it doesnt sound like a tractor !!!! ahahahahah
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hey - it doesnt sound like a tractor !!!! ahahahahah
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