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F5R #7446: MK4, 302, T5 midshift, 3.55 Posi IRS, 17" Halibrands
Delivered 4/4/11, First start 9/29/12, Licensed 4/24/13, off to PAINT 2/15/14!! Wahoo!
Received my 19 gl fuel tank and set about modifying it to fit the TCI chassis (it’s designed to fit an original chassis). I had to cut down the side mounting flanges, fabricated two side mounts and a rear mount. The side mounts are attached to the frame with 3/8” hex bolts. The rear mount is attached to the frame with 1/4-20 bolts. I welded the nuts to the three brackets so it will be easy to remove and install the tank. After making sure everything fit, I removed it all and painted it with gloss black POR-15.
Nicely done!
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Looking good!
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Beautiful work.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Spent the break in storms (they return tomorrow) to work on the ‘54. Removed the rear fenders that were literally welded from decades of rust. Lots of PB Blaster, heat from a propane torch, and lots of muscle and they relinquished their hold. I cleaned everything up with a power washer, then applied a coat of POR-15 to the inside of the fenders and the area on the bed where the fenders attach. Tonight I applied Herculiner bedliner to the fenders and the area where the fenders attach to the bed. I also ordered new hardware and fender-to-bed seals.
Bill
Progress baby!
Looking good!
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Made the mistake of showing this to my better half. She has been wanting an old truck for a long time. Now,...I created a monster. She is on me to finish my car and get her project truck going.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
It was a great day with the ‘54. I assembled a crew of 4 people (me and 3 neighbors) to tackle the task of taking the bed off the old frame and placing it on the new frame. I made a dolly on which we lifted the bed off the old frame, moved it into the garage, used my overhead hoist to lift the bed, move the new frame under the bed, and then gently lower the bedmin place. Took a whole 36 minutes. Afterwards, I treated “The Crew” to lunch for a local BBQ place.
Bill D
Nicely done! I love my overhead hoist. It straddles my lift, which makes short work of heavy lifting and placement. My hoist is also on wheels.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Fabricated a rod style seat adjustment system. The ‘54s used a complex cable system that no one makes reproductions for. So I had to design my own using ‘55 seat adjusters, welded two rods together, cut the welded rod to length, then welded the rod to metal flats that are attached with screws and locknuts to the seat adjusters. Tested and works
Is that kiln dried wood? If not you could be looking at loose knotholes in the near future.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Looking sharp.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
It’s been a most productive week depsite the inclement weather. It cleared today so moved the Challenger outside, move the new frame over, and installed the fenders, wired the taillights and license plate light, added a fuel fill hose, finished staining the bed wood and installed it, and finished it off with a flush mount fill cap
Looking good! Nice choice on the wheels.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Dang it! My better half saw me looking at this,...She goes,..."I WANT ONE!".
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
I started some work inside the cab over the weekend. I decided to cover the dash holes used to mount the original rear view mirror. First, I attached a piece of 0.040 mild steel to the underside of the dash with some JB Weld. I let it cure for 24 hours. Then I sanded the top side and filled the holes with body filler. Today I sanded the area with 220 grit sandpaper until smooth. Finally, I sprayed the area with automotive primer. Tomorrow I’ll sand the area first with 320 grit sandpaper, add more primer, and finish with 400 grit. It will eventually get finished by my painter
Nice.
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
Great progress!
My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.