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V-Dub Guy
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 Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:35 pm Post subject: Brake Light Measurement |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:55 pm Post subject: '55 a single cab |
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Tom was hard at it and allot of the small things were looked after. Nice and straight!!
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject: '55 single Cab |
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Working on cleaning gates to bare metal.
Shoes for the SC!!!
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 4:38 pm Post subject: Weld Nut Replacment |
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Only these 2 needed replacement.
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:32 pm Post subject: 1955 Single Cab |
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Well the snows started to fly so it's time to put the SC away till the mild weather comes back. Here is where we are right now...... I'll try to update as much as I can. My express parts from Germany have arrived so I'll post them as soon as I can. Cheers!
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:58 pm Post subject: 1955 Single Cab |
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Back to work!! Ended up getting my garage heated and air conditioned so after procrastinating my friend Kyle wanted to see this done and has offered his skills. Only got a couple shots but I'll post more as they become available
No more excuses......lets get it done!!! 
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: 1955 Single Cab |
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Test fitting front and rear bumpers and splash pans. Front is great but rear passenger bracket needs a little tweeking. It's all progress....
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:02 pm Post subject: 1955 Single Cab Resto. |
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Got the body work completed on the front cab so we were able to shoot it with high build. Will be blocking this with 300 grit, then re-sprayed with gray primer for the final 600 grit....... Then paint. Rest of the truck to follow. All the body work on the small's are done and will be shot in the next couple days.
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Schwing
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 6:38 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab |
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Test fitting front and rear bumpers and splash pans. Front is great but rear passenger bracket needs a little tweeking. It's all progress....
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Looks really great man. This is meant to help not criticize, because I think you are doing an amazing job. I think your bracket is probably good, it looks to me from where I sit that the passenger corner comes down a little lower than the driver side, I noticed this when you shared a pic of the apron installed. I'd probably trim that corner at the d-pillar before I messed with that heavy gauge bracket which is mounted on a fixed point. Looks awesome keep it up!
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V-Dub Guy
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Thanks for the kind words and constructive criticism is always welcomed.....that's what this site is all about.
Yes you are correct about the corner not curving enough. We put the rear deck lid on and noticed the diffrence. We will fix that in the next couple weeks. |
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Schwing
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:46 pm Post subject: 1955 single Cab Resto |
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Well I got together with Joe my engine builder and FINALLY got to look at the Riechert Express parts we brought in from Germany. Took some time but definitely worth the wait. We messaged the original heads and had them rebuilt. Can't wait to see this put all together.
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:57 pm Post subject: Paint Sample |
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Base clear or single?? Got some samples....
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earlywesty
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| if i were going to all this work it would not be wasted on base/clear.... I'd also make sure to use L31 Dove blue on a truck of this age..... |
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V-Dub Guy
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| if i were going to all this work it would not be wasted on base/clear.... I'd also make sure to use L31 Dove blue on a truck of this age..... |
Yes for sure about the colour. I gave the L31 code to Nason and this is a sample of that. I was hoping to spray a sample piece and possible come hold it up to your '58 to compare. |
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earlywesty
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| if i were going to all this work it would not be wasted on base/clear.... I'd also make sure to use L31 Dove blue on a truck of this age..... |
Yes for sure about the colour. I gave the L31 code to Nason and this is a sample of that. I was hoping to spray a sample piece and possible come hold it up to your '58 to compare. |
sure, let me know. maybe we can match it up and then get a larger batch as I need some for my blending eventually. |
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V-Dub Guy
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| if i were going to all this work it would not be wasted on base/clear.... I'd also make sure to use L31 Dove blue on a truck of this age..... |
Yes for sure about the colour. I gave the L31 code to Nason and this is a sample of that. I was hoping to spray a sample piece and possible come hold it up to your '58 to compare. |
sure, let me know. maybe we can match it up and then get a larger batch as I need some for my blending eventually. |
Yes for sure. I'll let you know when I have the sample painted up. Hoping for this weekend. |
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