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twokegger
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Location: Ringgold, GA
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 Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:01 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Got the fuel pump installed. I went with a carter, that is what i have had really good luck with on my 66 c10. Ran all black an fittings with black nylon braided hose.  Went for the first real road driving the car has seen in 3 years. Went to the gas station and back. I think the engines main seal is out,  i have replaced it twice now pretty sure the flywheel is shot, but i will have the large engine in about 8 months. I think i am going to jist let it drip and clean it regularly till then. The car is darty, i need to align the front badly lol. All and all it was a fun trip. All smiles.
I am waiting on a 2 inch collar to weld to the fuel pump bracket.
Should fit nicely down on the beam. I will raise it up enough so the beam is the lowest point.
Chears. |
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twokegger
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Location: Ringgold, GA
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| Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:50 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Well I pulled the trigger and painted the bumpers black. I think it turned out pretty good.
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txoval
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| Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:12 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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| If you get a chance, take a picture in the sun...hard to see it |
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twokegger
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| Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Best i could do for now. |
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twokegger
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| Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:52 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Quick Question for you all. I looked around and could not find anything on this, the windshield wipe shaft nut size for an oval? Is it a M10X1.0? I could not find them anywhere, and I have a show coming up in Chattanooga this weekend I would like to have the wipers on.
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vwnut1
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Excellent work. Love the exterior color and Fuch replica wheel choice. Your now on the home stretch, looking forward to the completed Bug pics.
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maskinmester
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| Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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| twokegger wrote: |
Quick Question for you all. I looked around and could not find anything on this, the windshield wipe shaft nut size for an oval? Is it a M10X1.0? I could not find them anywhere, and I have a show coming up in Chattanooga this weekend I would like to have the wipers on.
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It is 10x0,75 as far as I could measure on my 1954.
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twokegger
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| Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:24 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Perfect! Thank you for the reply. Now it is tracking down some. I went to Fastenal, no luck. I really do not want to go online and get the kit for it and spend 10 dollars in shipping. Might have to wait till I order carpet.
Thanks again for the kind comments. Almost done, then onto the engine  |
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twokegger
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| Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:27 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Finally got to take a long drive with it over the weekend! put about 100 miles on it. I don't know if I really like the 7" wide rims on the front, you really have to keep the front high to turn.
I don't think I will change it though because I love the way 16" rims look on the bugs. |
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Russ
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| Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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looks great man
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simenokstad
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:32 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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| twokegger wrote: |
Finally got to take a long drive with it over the weekend! put about 100 miles on it. I don't know if I really like the 7" wide rims on the front, you really have to keep the front high to turn.
I don't think I will change it though because I love the way 16" rims look on the bugs. |
What tyre size and rim size are you running front and back? |
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twokegger
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| Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:47 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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16"X6" on the front, 16"x7" on the rear.
Nexen N'Fera SU1 Performance Radial Tire - 195/45ZR16 for the front
Nexen N'Fera SU1 Performance Radial Tire - 205/55ZR16 for the rear
I misspoke and said 7" sorry. |
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ssx
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| Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Awesome build and attention to detail👍🏼
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Fifty-Eight Rag
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twokegger
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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| 4" narrowed. Thanks for the kind words. |
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twokegger
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:26 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Sorry gents it has been a while since my last posting. I have been saving up and finally get the interior in from Sewfine.
The seats and carpet turned out awesome. door panels are coming in today from the brown truck and I cannot wait to install them.
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twokegger
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:38 am Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Here are the seats in detail. Also purchased the gauges that I was wanting. I think I am going to do the Motorgauge dash piece. |
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twokegger
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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Got the panels in today from sewfine. They fit perfect and look Good 
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63Ragtop NZ
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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lush.
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vwnut1
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| Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: 56' Build - Melinda |
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The Sewfine covers look awesome, way better than TMI material. My dream Bug is a Mercedes silver exterior with a bright red Sewfine interior.
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