1965 Dodge A108

[falconvan]

Got lots of details wrapped up lately. Got the wiring al tidied up, under dash stuff finished, brakes finished and bled, front door latch hardware cleaned up and installed, and the driver seat in. Lots of other stuff too but that’s the highlights. Just about down to putting in the glass, painting the grill and bumpers, and doing a test drive.

 

[forbigpicture]

Wow FV..... better come up for some air... you've been a
busy boy....the more I see the more I like it...gotta feelin'
someone else is going to like it better than you do...[ddd

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[Torchie]

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[falconvan]

Thanks! I’m sure it’ll get a new home eventually but not for a bit. Been thinking a lot about my dad lately. He passed in 1992 but his pride and joy was a 1976 Suburban. It was the newest vehicle he ever had, bought it when it was 2 years old and it got scrapped the year before he died because it had rusted away to nothing. Now that the square body Chevy trucks are getting popular, I’ve been thinking about building a copy of it as a tribute vehicle. After a good break from finishing this one, that is.

 

[joedoh]

gorgeous work!

 

[falconvan]

Tedious work this weekend. I had door hardware from 8 different doors for the side and rear doors that was rusted and clogged with old paint. Was able to clean it up and got enough parts to get all four doors functional. Also got my exhaust on. Beat the dents out of the bumpers and grill and got them painted.

 

[Torchie]

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[joedoh]

good lord its 1965 again!

I have some of those wheel ghosts on my concrete too haha [cl

 

[dutch]

I love it.... I think I need to start saving up for when yer done driving it....

 

[falconvan]

I love it.... I think I need to start saving up for when yer done driving it....

Low mileage, just driven by a little old man to a few local car shows...

 

[Skip]

I still think we need a LIKE button. [cl

 

[falconvan]

As soon as the glass is in and the mirrors are on, it’s pretty much ready to drive.

 

[Old Iron]

Dang that looks good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DozerII]

What he ^^^said, I bet you don't get to drive it much before someone pulls you over and makes an offer you can't refuse. [cl[cl[cl

 

[falconvan]

All done; been cruising it around this week and doing a few final adjustments on the steering, brakes, etc. Gave it a bath and headed to the local show tonight.

 

[Old Iron]

Boy Howdy [cl

 

[dutch]

PURDY!! [cl

 

[Skip]

Nice. [cl

 

[smallfoot]

Fine job! You'll get plenty of nice words on the road![cl

 

[falconvan]

Thanks! Now time for a break from the garage and focus on mama's honey do list. She's been pretty patient......