I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Hurry guy, the snows a coming!
Sometimes it seems never ending doesn't it?
Sometimes it seems never ending doesn't it?
50s Ford F1 Build
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sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Never ending.....the snow or the build?? Lol
DR is doing it right....very cool build and set up.....can't wait to see what that thing will do when finished...just messin with ya pops....
DR is doing it right....very cool build and set up.....can't wait to see what that thing will do when finished...just messin with ya pops....
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Sure pick on the old guy, he's harmless.
DR, never mind the peanut gallery.
We all are wanting to see this ride done and on the road.
DR, never mind the peanut gallery.
We all are wanting to see this ride done and on the road.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
You and me both, but I'm feeling like I am on the home stretch in a lot of ways, but far off on others... but all in all I am feeling pretty good about how much there is left to do...
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
...........................popcorn was makin' me thirsty
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Don't weaken!! It's the priority thing that seems to get in the way a lot for me.
Like weather I really need my wife speaking to me this week or not.
Seems to be a problem this week.
Stay after it.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Thanks for the encouragement... Early next week I need to tackle suspension replacement on the daily driver, and probably throw on some rims and tires I found, and sell the ones I have...
I am hoping that I can just get away with shocks and struts for the time being, but we will see once I get into it...
I am hoping that I can just get away with shocks and struts for the time being, but we will see once I get into it...
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Still waiting on a camber bolt to show up, then I'll be getting the new struts and shocks on the daily...
I did get the springs all setup on the struts ready to install...
Anyhow, if I get my old daily driver wheels and tires sold this week, I'll be planning on trying to get some fuel in the truck tank this coming weekend....
I've just been plugging along working on stitching in the floor from the bottom which is almost all complete now, and I worked on the driver's side firewall some, plugging holes, and welding in some repair pieces...
One other thing of note is that I found that gas nozzles for the welder are REALLY cheap on amazon... local places want close to $20 a pop for them, and online I can buy 5 for $15...
I did get the springs all setup on the struts ready to install...
Anyhow, if I get my old daily driver wheels and tires sold this week, I'll be planning on trying to get some fuel in the truck tank this coming weekend....
I've just been plugging along working on stitching in the floor from the bottom which is almost all complete now, and I worked on the driver's side firewall some, plugging holes, and welding in some repair pieces...
One other thing of note is that I found that gas nozzles for the welder are REALLY cheap on amazon... local places want close to $20 a pop for them, and online I can buy 5 for $15...
Neverdone
He's not done yet...
fuel in the tank.......... sounds like things are getting interesting......
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Rebuilding the A Pillar & building the dash end cap, firewall hole plugging
As the title says, cut, weld grind, repeat.
Side note: got all the adjustment bolts I needed for my daily driver strut install, so hopefully friday after work the struts and shocks will go on....
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As the title says, cut, weld grind, repeat.
Side note: got all the adjustment bolts I needed for my daily driver strut install, so hopefully friday after work the struts and shocks will go on....
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sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Nice!!
Looking for good DR....I take it that is the Ponitac dash?... will look killer when it's done.....cold weather is upon us....so we need to keep moving to stay warm....
Looking for good DR....I take it that is the Ponitac dash?... will look killer when it's done.....cold weather is upon us....so we need to keep moving to stay warm....
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Wow! Lotsa work patching the cab. Your a great example of staying motivated.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Thanks Bob! You are one motivated builder as well!
Looking for good DR....I take it that is the Ponitac dash?... will look killer when it's done.....cold weather is upon us....so we need to keep moving to stay warm....
yep, that is the 57 pontiac dash!
Its just right for workingin my opinion, could be just a touch warmer...
Torchie
Well-known member
Looks great. I dig the dash as well. Still trying to decide on one for mine.
Torchie.
Torchie.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Thanks guys! The driver's side of the dash is all welded in and mostly cleaned up, but I need to use a burr to get into some of the areas to smooth the welds... Little bit each night gets it done...
Tomorrow is daily driver work night, so no more updates for a day or two...
Tomorrow is daily driver work night, so no more updates for a day or two...
Neverdone
He's not done yet...
I wish I could be as motivated as you. Hopefully soon I will be able to get on my dodge a bit. By the way, the dash is sweet!!! Using the old panels in it or making some new??
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
My motivation is I want it done.. tired of it being not done
I plan on using everything I can from the 57 dash, but I have to fit the E-250 gauge cluster in, so there will be some custom work yes...
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Shocks and struts are in on the daily driver... hopefully alignment tomorrow and hopefully a good report that everything is good...
Only thing left hopefully before winter is a valve cover gasket on the daily that is only leaking internally to the spark plugs.. meh..
Only thing left hopefully before winter is a valve cover gasket on the daily that is only leaking internally to the spark plugs.. meh..
Snake Farm
Ol school snake charmer!
Hadn't checked in for a few days.......man that dash is gonna be sweet!
