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Old 09-18-2017, 10:34 PM
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love those rocker covers and those #4 mount plates sure were bad !
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Powder coated frame is now in the shop. Finely time to start putting the old girl back together.
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Hi 02,
It's really nice to have a frame that's in that condition to start puting parts on.
I think assembling the running gear and front and rear suspension are the most interesting part of a restoration.
Have Fun!
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Old 11-06-2017, 09:14 AM
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Had some time to get a few things in place

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Got a lot more installed this weekend!!
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Looking good..nice progress being made.
Old 11-21-2017, 07:43 AM
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Had time to get the most of the chassis together.

Soon it will be a roller

then time to start getting the body ready to go back on.

5 Speed setting nicely in the frame
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that looks so good

BB with a 5 speed !


is that a larger drive shaft than normal ?
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Coming along great! Please keep posting pics, I love to see your progress.
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more pics when you have the time!
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Originally Posted by 02Ragtopvette

Had some time to get a few things in place
Hi, is that a new tank or did you paint it?
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Originally Posted by hicswa
Hi, is that a new tank or did you paint it?
New tank, old was not salvageable
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Almost time to start getting the body ready to go back on!!!!



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Hi 02,
Your work and progress continue to look good!
I enjoyed seeing the update!
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New bracket to hold the side vent into place made



Here is the bracket bonding to the fender. This would be much harder with the body on the frame.
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New bracket to hold the side vent into place made



Here is the bracket bonding to the fender. This would be much harder with the body on the frame.
Nice job and thank you for posting the bracket I may need that.
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Well had some time and good friends to help so the body is back on the frame. Now the fun part starts


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