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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I transported the pan from JerFab and got it to the powder coaters, here it is blasted however my powder coat guy isn't happy with the results so its getting sent back for more blasting...tack on a couple more days, but well worth it in order to have a well done pan.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My collection of powder coated pieces is growing...I'm still waiting on Jerry from JerFab to finish my beam and dropped spring plates. My original steering box is now getting rebuilt as well, many people advised me of getting a newer unit however I really like to incorporate/retain as many original pieces of the cars drivetrain as possible.

***Anyone got (2 or 3) 1954 date stamped 5 lug wheels OR rear inspection cover for sale???? I need them!!!!***

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking real good man
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Thank's Rich Very Happy ... Just trying to stick to the formula that you and the rest of the GFK have set... Smoot came over and checked out the body the other day... Looks like it's gonna be dropped off with him as soon as I get the pan rolling and get the body's few welding issues addressed by Jerry.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You cant every go wrong with Jerry and Smoot Cool Two of the most talent people in this hobby for sure Exclamation
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I finally got my pan back today...The powder coater did an AMAZING job...really was careful with the threads, and open holes into the tunnel avoiding sand exposure...even taped off both the vin tag on the center tunnel and drivers front brake line bracket. Just waiting on Jerry with the narrowed beam and dropped spring plates. In the mean time this week I'll be installing the trans and running all the brake lines after the Jamboree when I get my pedal assembly back from Scott from Pedal Works.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Great job fitting that in the mini van! Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check out this little guy that came from Belgium. Thanks Bob for the find!!! The finishing piece to the trio that will soon be hanging on the back of the 54 Rag..

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[/quote]Great job fitting that in the mini van! Laughing[/quote]

Thanks! Let me tell ya, it wasn't easy...but it fit nice and snug without any damage to the pan or van. All the hard dirty work on the bottom half is done, fun part on assembly is next than it's off to tackle the body!!!
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn.. Your doing great Steve.. By the tempo your setting your probably going to be on the road before my ass Shocked But good to see that thing moving right along.. and done right too..
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That Pan came out Sweet dude!!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That pan looks delicious.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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That Pan came out Sweet dude!!


Thanks Jerry! It look sweetier with a narrowed beam and dropped spindles!!!! Pray

Stop by my pad this week and lets figure out what I need so I can drop that wolfs order for us! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's been a while since I posted some update pictures of the 54. Worry NOT, she's still being worked on and things are moving along pretty good...the pan is just about done. If you notice EVERY original bolt has been restored and reinstalled.

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The brake switch WILL be switched out for the correct early screw terminal type...it's in the mail! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Big thanks to this fellow for ALL his help every time I ran into a little road bump...THANKS JERRY! Very Happy

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nicely done.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nicely done pan. Detail work is superb. Can't wait to see more of the project. Much props to you. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steve-O! that pan looks tits man! Cant wait to see what Smooty does to the body! Applause
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steven G. wrote:
Check out this little guy that came from Belgium. Thanks Bob for the find!!! The finishing piece to the trio that will soon be hanging on the back of the 54 Rag..

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I'm curious, so you're putting a split part on your oval? Do you have a split decklid you're using? Why not go with a stock oval decklid. Just wondering.

Beautiful work so far.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Big thanks to this fellow for ALL his help every time I ran into a little road bump...THANKS JERRY! Very Happy

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What's with the reaming?
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