[C1] my 1956 restoration tread
04-18-2017, 05:38 PM
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then i have rebuild the engine and powerglide
and made a new choke cover (and a few extra) for the early exhaust manifold
and made a new choke cover (and a few extra) for the early exhaust manifold
04-18-2017, 06:03 PM
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also made the bracket to hold the generator
And with the great help of fellow CF member Jim (jrm5657)
for taking the time to get me the needed measurements and drawings
for the the early 56 sparkplug shielding. and sending me his shielding brackets (in need of repair in return) i was able to make exact copy's of the 4 shields and brackets
And with the great help of fellow CF member Jim (jrm5657)
for taking the time to get me the needed measurements and drawings
for the the early 56 sparkplug shielding. and sending me his shielding brackets (in need of repair in return) i was able to make exact copy's of the 4 shields and brackets
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04-18-2017, 07:01 PM
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I'm Speechless.
04-18-2017, 07:35 PM
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Wow. You do great work, and you sure seem to get a lot done in a short amount of time.
Do you restore cars for your own personal use, or do you sell them when they're done?
Do you restore cars for your own personal use, or do you sell them when they're done?
04-18-2017, 07:51 PM
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Sander,
The engine looks great, and of course the shielding is spot on. Be sure to post a picture after the shielding is chromed. Glad I could help with the drawings and original brackets!!
Jim
The engine looks great, and of course the shielding is spot on. Be sure to post a picture after the shielding is chromed. Glad I could help with the drawings and original brackets!!
Jim
04-18-2017, 08:18 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
Fantastic! 
At one point years ago I had a '56 but never would have made it as nice as what you are accomplishing.
Not taking anything away from your '56. but could you give us a shot or two of that blue '58 as well? Thanks!
At one point years ago I had a '56 but never would have made it as nice as what you are accomplishing.Not taking anything away from your '56. but could you give us a shot or two of that blue '58 as well? Thanks!
04-19-2017, 03:11 AM
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1x4 bbl powerglide car
below next to my sold 60 and my 63
04-19-2017, 03:12 AM
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04-19-2017, 03:45 AM
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04-19-2017, 06:45 AM
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04-19-2017, 06:14 PM
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below the work done up to date
building up the chassis and rebuild the steering column.
and installed the engine and transmission last week
building up the chassis and rebuild the steering column.
and installed the engine and transmission last week
04-19-2017, 11:16 PM
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Spectacular work; that engine is a piece of art by itself!
There isn't anything I like to see better than top notch C1 restorations.
There isn't anything I like to see better than top notch C1 restorations.
04-20-2017, 05:12 PM
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Viewing your pics makes me realize what a novice I am when it comes to restoration. Fabricating parts rather than obtaining repros is another dimension in the restoration process.
Great work!
Great work!
04-20-2017, 05:20 PM
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04-20-2017, 08:53 PM
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04-21-2017, 09:56 AM
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Help! I've been trying to see this for 2 days. I use either my phone or an iPad. Wifi or 3G it will not load the pics on the first page. Any ideas?
04-22-2017, 02:21 PM
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today have been fiddling with the seat frame sand blasted 1 seat
and removed some dents the other seat is a bit more rough
both seat have slots cut on top i need to repair, and i am not sure if the top ends should be flattened as they are now ? or open
and removed some dents the other seat is a bit more rough
both seat have slots cut on top i need to repair, and i am not sure if the top ends should be flattened as they are now ? or open
