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Thanks! I really should have this done in a week or so barring any unforeseen issues. I dropped the parts for the driveshaft off at the driveshaft shop and it will be done Wednesday. The rear leaf springs had some broken leafs so I swapped in a pair I had left over from a 47 Plymouth this morning. About all that’s left after that is bleed the brakes, put on the hood, and install the heater box and a radio. I like the ones that go quick and don’t rape your bank account.
 

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Well, first test drive had an issue; ended up pulling the trans back out and ordering an input shaft bearing. It was howling pretty good.
While I’m waiting on a couple of transmission parts I decided to make some sill plates since I didn’t have any. Just used some 1/8” steel plate and some leftover rubber mat. Just cut the plate, drilled a few holes and glued the mat on with some headliner adhesive.
 

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Bummer about the bearing but the sill
Plates look good 👍
If you come across any windshield trim parts for one of these please let me know.
I believe it to be the same as my Dodge. I need all of the outside stainless as well as the inside garnish molding.
Torchie
 
Got the trans back in last night and took it for a test drive today. After some adjustment on the clutch and back brakes it really goes down the road nice. The last thing I had to do was get the wipers going and I did that today. She’s ready for a bath,*safety inspection, and lots of cruise time!
 

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Thanks! I had to go by the boneyard to pick up a part for my brother’s car today and I noticed that the van I got the seat from that I used for the front was still there. I went ahead and got another one to use for the back. I’ll have to build a mount for it but it’s the perfect width and it’ll be nice to have matching seats.
 

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