General => Project Reports => Topic started by: sixinarow on October 20, 2009 1:24 AM
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on October 20, 2009 1:24 AM
Its been off and on progress, but it has been more since I have been renting space at Driven. After taking the engine halfway apart to get motor mounts swapped out I was worried about firing it up. Antibling (HUGE thanks by the way) and I final got a quick wiring set up and set out to giver the 235 life. It was damn exciting! Just need to get a cooling system lined up and I'll be set to do some fine tuning.
Here's a moving picture, if it works (Don't worry the blue fuel line will be replaced by solid lines):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp0KmNmCqDs
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on October 20, 2009 1:27 AM
Just figured that out, I feel fancy!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on October 20, 2009 2:02 AM
that is pretty fancy. You'll have to show me how sometime. It runs! Now just get it running well.. ;)
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: camargma on October 20, 2009 6:33 AM
ah, to hear that engine come alive after 4 long years. :)
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: AntiBling on October 20, 2009 11:05 PM
That's a pretty sexy forearm in that video if I do say so myself.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Wowcars on October 26, 2009 11:37 PM
These are the times I REALLY wish I could be in two places at the same time. Its hard missing this stuff.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Ryan on November 02, 2009 5:54 PM
One of the best experiences in life is when a project comes alive for the first time. Sorry I missed it, but congratulations...
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on November 21, 2009 1:02 AM
Meanwhile, on the other side of the shop...
CANCER AWARENESS!!!
Title: 51 Chevy progress
Post by: sixinarow on November 21, 2009 4:16 AM
thanks joel, here are some more. even an action shot, eat your heart out camargma!
(moved)
Title: RE: 51 Chevy progress
Post by: Eyeball on November 21, 2009 7:16 AM
I love build season. Great progress. Keep it up.
Title: Chebby
Post by: tracywiedrich on November 21, 2009 11:37 PM
Looks like a lotta fun going on out there...I just got home from hauling the exact same car as yours home from Walkers for a parts car. I found a ragtop this summer and have started to aquire all the missing pieces. I'm chomping on the bit to start on this but its gotta wait for other started projects to be completed. Whats all the plans for the tudor?
Title: RE: Chebby
Post by: Wowcars on November 22, 2009 9:09 PM
Stefan you smoothing all that off? What are your plans? Gas door, etc.
Title: RE: Chebby
Post by: pinstriper40 on November 23, 2009 4:27 AM
Stefan you gotta get a shot of the rear fender up.... surprise surprise!
Title: RE: Chebby
Post by: sixinarow on November 23, 2009 3:22 PM
Here are plans: Shave the filler door, move the filler into the trunk. French the stock headlight rims. shave the taillights and install either 53 Olds or 56 Chevy lenses about an inch lower than the stock location. Ideally I would like to find Olds side trim that runs from behind the front wheel to the rear of the back quarter and a front upper grille bar from and Olds also. Scooped rear quarters with teeth. Just realized I like a lot of Olds stuff from the early 50s. Parts car you say Weidrich? I might need a patch panel for my nasty upper rear quarter if you don't need it. I'll post pics of that eyesore later after work.
Title: Quarter
Post by: tracywiedrich on November 23, 2009 10:17 PM
If you need the passenger quarter your outta luck cause thats the main thing I need off the donor. The drivers quarter I dont think I will need...I'll wait for the pictures.of your bad quarter...There is quite a few of these old chevies around this area though, so lemme know whatcha are gonna need...Weed
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on November 24, 2009 4:29 PM
Stefan does a trick... a custom trick that is! Gas fill door removal...
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on November 24, 2009 4:31 PM
Here's a picture of the quarter for weed
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on November 24, 2009 5:04 PM
Thanks again for the pix. I have a bad feeling my camera is some where in Morris/Chicago area....
Weed, I would be looking for the drivers side rear quarter.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on November 24, 2009 5:22 PM
Title: Chebby
Post by: tracywiedrich on November 25, 2009 1:56 AM
I went out and checked out the quarter, and if you just need the piece in the red square we should be good. I kinda wanna keep the lower section around the bumper area as mine was butchered for a homemade continental kit. It looks like you plan to keep your rear section as you've already worked on the door and bumper area eh? I dont know how soon you need it or if your coming this way but it should work for ya...lemme know
Title: RE: Chebby
Post by: camargma on November 30, 2009 5:30 PM
wow! i cant believe the progress that you have done! maybe i should go on vacation more often... :shock: :roll:
Title: RE: Chebby
Post by: camargma on November 30, 2009 5:31 PM
also, your camera might be in the wonderful jelly bean too.. aka roller skate aka yaris.
Title: Re: RE: Chebby
Post by: pinstriper40 on November 30, 2009 6:58 PM
Quote from: "camargma"
maybe i should go on vacation more often... :shock: :roll:
lol... when it can get done, get it done!
Title: Re: Chebby
Post by: sixinarow on December 07, 2009 10:21 PM
Quote from: "tracywiedrich"
I went out and checked out the quarter, and if you just need the piece in the red square we should be good. I kinda wanna keep the lower section around the bumper area as mine was butchered for a homemade continental kit. It looks like you plan to keep your rear section as you've already worked on the door and bumper area eh? I dont know how soon you need it or if your coming this way but it should work for ya...lemme know
Thanks Weed, I am going to try and make the panel first. The tools and the knowledge/help are all available at the shop. If it doesn't turn out you'll be the first to know.
Title: deluxe....
Post by: sixinarow on December 11, 2009 11:27 PM
A little teaser leading into the weekend
Title: RE: deluxe....
Post by: pinstriper40 on December 12, 2009 12:54 AM
Yeah I don't know about frenchin' your headlights man...
just kidding I can't wait to see the final product!
Title: Deluxe!
Post by: sixinarow on January 09, 2010 9:09 PM
Update: I now have polished my glove box, shaved the tailights and in the midst of panel repair on the rear. (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs261.ash1/18863_598996194999_33800882_34683572_2100693_n.jpg) (http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs261.ash1/18863_598996199989_33800882_34683573_7801012_n.jpg) (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs161.snc3/18863_598996204979_33800882_34683574_2152933_n.jpg) (http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs161.snc3/18863_598996209969_33800882_34683575_3982401_n.jpg)
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on January 09, 2010 9:11 PM
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Ryan on January 09, 2010 9:22 PM
Kickin' arse man!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on January 09, 2010 9:30 PM
I get more and more excited for the final product every time some metal is replaced. I'll do anything I can to help you get it in primer spots for summer cruisin'!
Title: qvestions
Post by: tracywiedrich on January 10, 2010 4:37 AM
Stephan, I have two questions that you prolly answered already but I couldnt rember for sure...Are those the stock chevy headlite rims and what is your plan for taillights? I have looked at hundreds of different taillight treatments on 51-52 chevs and I'm having trouble finding something that looks good and hasnt been used a hundred times before. The closest I've seen that I like are 41 stude lights...just wundering what you got planned?
Title: RE: qvestions
Post by: sixinarow on January 10, 2010 3:12 PM
The trim rings are stock without trimming the lip of the bucket. Taillights will be what I believe are 56 chevy lenses I got from other Ryan mounted in roughly the same place that 50 Pontiacs were. Stude lights are cool, I passed around the idea of doing a bumper guard treatment too before deciding on the 56s.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on January 11, 2010 3:26 PM
A productive Sunday, inner trunk panel is all welded in place. Here is the tailpan patch tacked into place. It looks much better than I thought it would ever come out. Prettyboyhats and pinstriper40 have been more than helpful to me, thanks guys.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: camargma on January 11, 2010 5:03 PM
woohoo, look at the buns on that.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on January 11, 2010 10:14 PM
Great job Stefan- you should be very proud of the work you've done so far! That tailpan is an excellent piece!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on February 03, 2010 3:21 PM
Here are some pictures lagging from past and a more current work. My tailpan is all completed, and I have nosed my hood.
Yesterday I made the first cut into the floor, and then another and another. I knew they were bad and it just sucks uncovering it all. But, out with the bad in with the good. Sorry no pics, but its not pretty.
Soon to come will be rear quarter patches, rockers and floors.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: 31Rodder on February 03, 2010 4:43 PM
yeah thats coming together nicely
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: AntiBling on February 03, 2010 4:49 PM
Lookin good Stefan. You get any work done on the brakes?
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Kustom Dallas on February 03, 2010 5:35 PM
Brakes? You only need those if you want to stop.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on February 04, 2010 10:49 PM
Haven't finished my brake work, need new cylinders and then fill the lines and bleed.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: DeuceKustoms on March 01, 2010 2:04 AM
sixinarow is 50's bound then I take it???
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on March 01, 2010 5:41 AM
If I can get everything mechanical nailed down and all my paper work straightened out, then yes I would love to take it down. It would be in spot primer which doesn't bother me at all.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: DeuceKustoms on March 03, 2010 4:55 AM
you better bring it down... i might need to hitch a ride this year :(
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sko_ford on March 07, 2010 3:02 PM
the first quater repair is lookin pretty good hey
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on March 07, 2010 3:08 PM
Whats up with the Poncho?
Quote from: "DeuceKustoms"
you better bring it down... i might need to hitch a ride this year :(
I'll get pics up today of progress.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: DeuceKustoms on March 07, 2010 9:26 PM
well I still haven't gotten anything fixed yet from last summer, ie: brake lines, master cylinder, front brakes, wheel bearing (again,maybe), front suspension, alignment, and tires. all adds up to a lot more than I got right now. but hopefully i can get it done for 50's. just isn't the same w/o a car :(
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: DeuceKustoms on March 07, 2010 9:30 PM
we will see, as now I have a ton more on my plate with buying a house and trying to do all that, and working 60+plus hrs/wk ...yikes!
the 51 is looking really nice though, and keep up the good work! cant wait to see it on the road!!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on March 08, 2010 1:45 AM
Joel put in a call in search of some 1949-50 Pontiac side trim for me and found 3/4 of a set. It sounds a little rough but should clean up.
Deuce, I forgot about your new place, I'll have to check it out next time I'm in town. Hope the Poncho comes together for 50s!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on May 03, 2010 3:59 PM
A long overdue update. New rockers are in. All patch panels except the nasty upper quarter, are welded in. Mocking up my floor supports now and will be starting on floors this week once the seat is in its finalized position. Found a full set of 50 Pontiac Side trim, a set of 56 Buick Caps, and a 54 or Trifive Chev one piece bumper for the rear. Rings have been made for my taillight lenses and will be mounted once I get the side trim so they are all centered and lined up. Once the floor is done Im focusing on the mechanicals and hoping repair the metal thats left and to spot primer as it is driving.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on May 03, 2010 4:02 PM
Oh and I need a 2dr Sedan Driver's Door too, let me know what you know of. Thanks!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on May 03, 2010 7:02 PM
Lookin' good Stefan! rockers aren't that scary, are they?
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: racerjohnson on May 04, 2010 9:39 PM
I'm liking the vision with the trim, caps, and bumpers. Still a bellybutton car though :D
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: DeuceKustoms on May 13, 2010 4:56 AM
looks good. 50's is still a ways off... :)
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: AntiBling on June 07, 2010 4:25 AM
The seat mounts held stefan and my fat ass. He did a good job making them and welding them in, floors are coming along nicely, he's still working on them I'll snap a photo for him when he's done for the night.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Eyeball on June 07, 2010 5:25 AM
Looks like it was a busy weekend at the shop. Nice work!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on June 07, 2010 11:41 PM
Lookin' great Stefan! The Blue Danube is almost cancer free!
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on June 08, 2010 1:26 AM
It was a great weekend of work from Fergus to Fargo. Picked up my trim, it will need some splicing but now I can mount my taillights. One more session of floor work and they will be ready to get coated in some paint.
Title: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on June 08, 2010 1:28 AM
Oh, and thanks Antibling for the camera work and for toting us around in the 54 on our lunch excursion.
Title: DeLuxe!
Post by: sixinarow on June 16, 2010 3:52 PM
Did some grill work with the help of Pinstriper this past Sunday and a little bit more yesterday. Can't decide if I want to leave the chrome upper or mold in some tube to be painted body color.
Floors are done and painted. Just need to get some gasket material for the MC cover and Trans Hump.
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: AntiBling on June 16, 2010 5:39 PM
I'd find a upper that's in better condition and leave it chrome. Flows very well with the bar.
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: sko_ford on June 16, 2010 6:09 PM
chrome
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: pinstriper40 on June 24, 2010 9:55 PM
NOT CHROME! You won't hear me say that often...
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: Serious on June 25, 2010 4:27 AM
Painted surrounds look bad IMHO. go Chrome.
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: racerjohnson on June 25, 2010 4:54 AM
Even when its fully chromed, it still fits the mild customness of the kar nicely. . . go chrome.
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: racerjohnson on June 25, 2010 5:00 AM
Thought #2: Can always mold it later when you're driving it and need to tweek something for some freshness.
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: DeuceKustoms on June 25, 2010 10:55 PM
defintiely chrome!
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: sixinarow on June 28, 2010 11:14 PM
I think the masses have spoken. I like the chrome upper myself, so Ill keep this one as is until I come across a better upper.
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: pinstriper40 on July 08, 2010 2:23 AM
*mumble grumble*
Title: RE: DeLuxe!
Post by: sixinarow on July 09, 2010 10:24 PM
Payday is next week, so well see how getting mechanical things in order leaves me for the weekend of the run. Picking at the little things now that don't involve a wallet. I hate sanding.
Title: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on September 03, 2010 3:35 PM
Remember the nasty spot on my quarter? Well it's finally looking better. I also red did the fuel filler door piece as it was pretty crappy (my first sheetmetal work on the car) and got a fuel filler neck from Antibling's parts car. I'll be able to wrap up the filler relocate to trunk, just need a 53-54 gas cap. A new door and improved door has been hung and the inner guts swapped in. Brakes are bled and seat wrapped with a blanket (haha). (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs408.snc4/47094_625802410129_33800882_35612164_5372533_n.jpg)
Getting closer....
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: Tom on September 03, 2010 4:07 PM
Yes, I remember, much better!!
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: 31Rodder on September 03, 2010 7:18 PM
hey that looks nice!
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: racerjohnson on September 04, 2010 11:53 PM
Looks good! Didn't your landlord ever tell you to round the corners? :)
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on September 05, 2010 4:37 PM
Thanks guys! I enjoy doing/learning sheetmetal work, just taking my time on the pieces and its really relaxing.... until you get to the hammer and dolly work.
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on September 24, 2010 6:01 AM
I nabbed a wire harness last week and have been steadily plugging away on it. I'd say I am 75% of the way through it. I also decided on keeping the stock pump and pulley so I will push the radiator forward by flipping the support around and trimming the gravel pan. I am ordering a few things now to finish off my wiring and my fuel setup. She's getting closer....
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: Serious on September 24, 2010 10:49 PM
the radiator fits right behind the crossmember in the hood and cannot go forward if it is the stock radiator. the best you could do is tilt the bottom forward. you will have clearance issues with the hood if you move the top forward.
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on September 24, 2010 11:18 PM
The 51 I pulled the radiator out of had it bumped forward. I think I recall some guys trimming some of the inner hood structure and some guys saying they didnt have to. I will find out this weekend.
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: pinstriper40 on September 25, 2010 6:11 PM
Keep up this mechanical bologna and you'll end up driving your car instead of just working on it!
Title: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on October 19, 2010 4:26 PM
Well last Saturday I cleared a path out of the shop to take the 51 for a lap around the lot. In a way I did get to drive the 51, but there was no tension on the clutch and I had to start it in gear. Water pump is bent and leaking so a new one will get sourced and I hope that solves why my pulleys ate my fan belt.
It was night time and I was by myself so no photos or vid still. So damn close, exciting yet a set back.
Edit: I also got my overrider figured out. Thanks again Tom.
Title: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: mini on October 19, 2010 4:51 PM
Quote from: "sixinarow"
Well last Saturday I cleared a path out of the shop to take the 51 for a lap around the lot. In a way I did get to drive the 51, but there was no tension on the clutch and I had to start it in gear. Water pump is bent and leaking so a new one will get sourced and I hope that solves why my pulleys ate my fan belt.
It was night time and I was by myself so no photos or vid still. So damn close, exciting yet a set back.
Edit: I also got my overrider figured out. Thanks again Tom.
stefan, i am helping ross get his running right nwo and i happened to look at yours this morning and noticed that your altenator might not be true to the other pulleys. maybe this is what is eating your belts or maybe not. i just glanced at it.
Title: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: Tom on October 19, 2010 4:58 PM
Quote from: "sixinarow"
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Edit: I also got my overrider figured out. Thanks again Tom.
Good!! Glad it worked for you.
Title: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on October 19, 2010 6:35 PM
Yeah, my bracket is partially unassembled right now and just sitting in there. Once I get a new water pump I will true it all up.
Quote from: "mini"
Quote from: "sixinarow"
Well last Saturday I cleared a path out of the shop to take the 51 for a lap around the lot. In a way I did get to drive the 51, but there was no tension on the clutch and I had to start it in gear. Water pump is bent and leaking so a new one will get sourced and I hope that solves why my pulleys ate my fan belt.
It was night time and I was by myself so no photos or vid still. So damn close, exciting yet a set back.
Edit: I also got my overrider figured out. Thanks again Tom.
stefan, i am helping ross get his running right nwo and i happened to look at yours this morning and noticed that your altenator might not be true to the other pulleys. maybe this is what is eating your belts or maybe not. i just glanced at it.
Title: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: racerjohnson on October 20, 2010 6:05 AM
Quote from: "sixinarow"
So damn close, exciting yet a set back.
You'll get there Stephan, and it won't be the last set back. You've done a great job so far so just take your time and get it right so you don't have to mess with that stuff later. . . look at how much you have accomplished!! :)
Title: RE: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: AntiBling on October 20, 2010 12:10 PM
Stefan won the race between Ross and him. Unfortunately the grand prizes, a slightly used washer/dryer combo, was given away the day of the big drive. And unfortunately due to the recent economic downturn our society is facing, Driven Laundromat sadly had to go out of business.
Title: RE: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: sixinarow on October 23, 2010 6:57 AM
Pulled the trans and the pressure plate tonight, found that I had installed the clutch disc backwards. Problem solved. Buttoned er up, gear lube in the tranny and it was as if it had never even happened. Now to seal that damn rocker cover....
Title: RE: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: racerjohnson on October 23, 2010 5:35 PM
Permatex's black tube of the "right stuff" is flat awesome for preventing leaks.
Title: RE: Re: RE: Swell-erific!!
Post by: AntiBling on October 24, 2010 6:14 AM
stephan, came across this on ebay there is for days left on it. think it would look good on your car with a fenton dual exhaust headers. i had a 50 chevy with two carbs and duals and it ran great. just a thought, congrats on getting it moving by the way
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on January 03, 2011 3:49 AM
This thread needs some updating.....
Finally got my Mystery One-Piece bumper fully fitted and welded (Thanks Pete and Tyrel) and the holes for the overrider drilled. Now I will just need to mold in a new gravel guard to fit the sculpted shape of the new bumper.
I also discovered some rot in the bottom of my passenger side door so made a new inner section and door skin that is currently getting tacked into place.
(No pic, too bad)
Just a little sheetmetal work to do up front to make the 55 grille fit nicely, shave the decklid of its trim holes and some rear wheel-well patches that are on their way, then its full on body work time.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: tracywiedrich on January 03, 2011 4:19 PM
Is that rear mystery bumper maybe a front 55-56 chev bumper? Looks good whatever it is...
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on January 03, 2011 10:49 PM
I want to say its an early 50s Olds or Pontiac Bumper but 55-6 Chevy might be right.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on January 07, 2011 5:35 PM
It looks great! Keep it up Stefan!
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on January 17, 2011 5:04 AM
Well a weekend looking at cars and conversing/drinking with fellow rodders always does a good job of getting me in the mood to get some shit done.
I templated my gravel pan tonight, ground down the welds on the bumper, shaved down "The One" to fit the bumper better and started in a a license plate mount for it.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: JakesBackyard on January 17, 2011 6:51 PM
Lookin' good. Nice work.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on January 17, 2011 11:20 PM
Thanks Jake! I'm looking forward to seeing how the 35 is since I last saw it at BTTF, love that rig.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on April 11, 2011 5:18 PM
Well, the weekend was surreal. Drunk off lack of sleep and just the excitement of a "done" car. Big thank you to the guys in the club and the guys in the shop. It never would have made it to this point without you guys.
I'll get some better pics once more things are buttoned up.
order today, have them monday or I am pretty sure the racer shops stock them in town.
The banjo fittings need to be a 45 degree as the wheel cylinders have a an angled backside to clear the kingpin. I'm going to check around (Bergs, Performance Auto, NAPA...) and see what I can dig up. Joel dropped off a temp gauge that I'll hook up for some vitals, and I might as well sort out my fuel gauge while I'm at it.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on November 29, 2011 12:48 AM
I'd like to see that car next to the pumps on a shirt...
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on May 17, 2012 5:12 PM
Finally got around to swapping out the 235 that shat the bed on the way back from Watertown last summer. Picked up a 54 235 out of Wisconsin and painted it the obligatory gold color. Runs great and doesn't leak oil! Also scored a set of whitewalls for around town. A big thank you to Tim, Tokyo, Blaine and Bolo for the extra hands. Engine pics to come soon-ish...
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Lord_of_the_Dance on May 17, 2012 5:52 PM
I had a FREAKIN' blast working with the guys on Stefan's car. We may have taken several beer breaks, and my stomach hurts from laughing...but lots was accomplished!
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: pinstriper40 on May 25, 2012 2:22 AM
Koolsville... I like the wide whites! I didn't know you had gotten them!
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: racerjohnson on May 26, 2012 9:27 AM
Damn, thats what looked different! Just saw the WWW.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: sixinarow on May 29, 2012 3:22 PM
Thanks guys, the white walls are for only around town as they are a bit cracked. But I agree that it is a totally different looking car.
Title: Re: 51 Chevy Progress
Post by: Tom on May 29, 2012 9:41 PM