1934 Chevrolet 2dr.

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More progress, getting things buttoned up on the engine, seats and GM steering column in, wiring mostly done and gauges in, floor finished, exhaust finished.
 

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Front fenders and grille shell painted and put on. The headlights, mounts and grille surround had been re-chromed so I saved some there - got rid of the original cheese grater grille and made an insert from stainless rod for a tidier look. At this point it's apparent that the front end is a bit high - needs a coil cut out of the front springs.
 

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I cut 1 coil from the front springs and mounted the Coker WW tires with American Racing chrome smoothie rims, height looks much better. I made the bumpers from 5"x1/2" aluminum bar stock, first the front one though I wasn't happy with the smiley look it ended up with...:( . Next I made the rear one and was happier with the design - back to the metal store for another chunk of bar stock...
 

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The stance and rear bumper are dead nuts on. I have to agree with you on the front bumper, just doesn't look quite right.
 
Some pics of the finished interior, did it all in cloth, seems cozier than vinyl and gave it a more retro look.
 

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An interesting photo comparo with a buddys 34 Ford done in similar resto rod style, shows how similar yet different most cars of the era were.
Also a couple underside pics.
 

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Well, that's about it for this one, a fun build and definitely less work than my current project.
 

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Thanks for posting the build pics of this project. I think my favorite piece that I have see you make is the flying eye on the 34 Caddy. Keep up the great work
 

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