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Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

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Originally Posted by Daniel U (Post 2153675)

The black etch prime really shows the flaws in the body. (Pics above^^^^)

Ain't nothing a good body man can't fix, :D.

Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

I'm going to wait until Daniel and his brother finish theirs, them I am going to ship them my cab, as they will well experienced and should take half the time to replace the sheet metal !!!!!!

Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 2153983)

Ain't nothing a good body man can't fix, :D.

My brother is the right man for the job. He does beautiful work. His 1st complete was a '70 Dodge Charger 500. Though it wasn't worth as much as the 440 or Hemi, it never made it to the crusher. When he finally posts his own truck you'll have to have him email you some pics. A near flawless paint job. I was very proud of him. That was before his ASE Cert.

Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

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Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 2154007)

I'm going to wait until Daniel and his brother finish theirs, them I am going to ship them my cab, as they will well experienced and should take half the time to replace the sheet metal !!!!!!

My brother stays pretty busy. He's doing a '66 Mustang after my mom's truck. He's got at least 10 projects of his own that need attention.It must be nice to be single sometimes:)

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I just got off the phone with my bother. He said the toe boards are in and he's working on the floor now. I should have some pics by the begining of next week.

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Here's a few pics of the new floors installed. I didn't take the pictures, so what you see is what you get. Sorry.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...iel_U/d20a.jpg
firewall
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...iel_U/16d3.jpg
Driverside firewall
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...iel_U/eaf0.jpg
new floor on driver's side

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Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

It's looking good Daniel, thanks for the update.

R

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Daniel,
I just noticed your toe boards and they look like they are much easier to install than the B1tchen products I have, what brand are they?

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My brother told me they were from Golden State Pick-up parts. I stopped by and took some more pictures of it. He got one of the cowl pieces in and a door hung. They're using newer style OEMish latches and strikers. After I took the pic we mounted the cab and marked where to cut for the trans tunnel. Enjoy!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0768.jpg
The pass. side door hung.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0769.jpg
Inside with new guts.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0770.jpg
Pass. side jam
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0771.jpg
Batterey box
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0772.jpg
Driver's side cowl removed

Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

now thats a cool mom....she will really love her truck that her boys are building for her...

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Looking real sweeeeeet.............keep the pics coming........:cool:

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Looks like Mom might have her's on the road before you do Daniel.;)

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Yeah, I know. I made some expensive choices. Having my '54 gauges rebuilt, chroming my polished aluminum engine parts, cutting the subframe off and going with the must.II from TCI. They will be finished a bunch cheaper/sooner then me. I think if it were all up to my mom she'd drive it without paint, body work, A/C, and chrome. My dad's pushing for more of the finished look. They'll have a nice truck when they're done and I'll have fun cruising with my mom in our '54's.

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So my brother stopped by briefly on his way home with my mom's '54. Although it doesn't look like much has been done, the motor mounts are done, the trans mount is finished and the correct angle is set. It should be ready for dismantle for powdercoat soon. My brother will be focusing on the cab after that. Here's a few pics I got. Sorry for the quality, he was in a hurry.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0838.jpg
Passenger side with motor/trans.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0839.jpg
Front shot
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0840.jpg
Trans. tunnel cut for 700R4
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0841.jpg
Trans. mount
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0842.jpg
Driver's side front motor mount
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0843.jpg
Another shot as he was pulling away. Enjoy!

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It's all looking good Daniel!

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So I talked to my brother today.... My mom's truck is back at his place. It should be getting body work done to the cab soon. My mom told me she got some parts from Brother's in today. I'll get some pics when I get out there to my brother's place.

Re: Mom's '54 project build thread

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Originally Posted by Daniel U (Post 2435502)

did it take you seven years to get to your brother's place?

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This is my brother Tim cutting the paint before the polish. More pictures to come.

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Not sure what happened to the older pictures, but I will get some more recent ones up soon.

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Here's one of the few pictures of it completed that I have on my computer...