 1nice52
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04-23-12 06:32 PM - Post#2218454
In response to solson780
Sweet! Impressive work!
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 19IMnuts53
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04-24-12 03:39 PM - Post#2218734
In response to 1nice52
solson780
WOW! if that's what your chassis looks like, can hardly wait to see the whole car. Fantasic job, i'm very very jealous 
Rob
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Rogasm
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05-08-12 10:31 PM - Post#2224028
In response to prowler
Surfin in tofino/heavy drinking. any good cruises going on over there? it would be rad to meet up
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Rogasm
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05-08-12 10:32 PM - Post#2224029
In response to prowler
I was in Tofino surfin and partyin. Are there any good cruises on the vanisle? It would be rad to meet up and roll
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prowler
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05-08-12 10:41 PM - Post#2224030
In response to Rogasm
oh ya, man, the Island has more old iron per capita than ANYwhere in Canada. FACT!! haha. Tha fathers Day show in Qualicum Beach is unreal!! Like around 700 cars!! There are a few good one right here in port too, just not as big.. Let me know if you ever come over for one, will hook up 4 sure!
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Boats54
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Loc: Kansas
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05-18-12 03:02 PM - Post#2227289
In response to Matt Grey
Hope you don't mind me asking but how do you post pictures on this forum? I am just as proud of my old Chevy as a lot of you guys and wouldn't mind knowing how. Please help this computer illiterate 
Boats
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Boats54
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05-18-12 03:08 PM - Post#2227291
In response to solson780
You have to be pleased with the work you have done so far. That is sweet. I want to keep my old 52 stock because it is in good original shape but if I were to find a clean donor it would be great to do what you are doing.
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Boats54
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Age: 59
Loc: Kansas
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05-18-12 03:57 PM - Post#2227302
In response to 57Townsman210
That is a very nice car and you should be very proud going down the road in it with all of the hard work you have done to it.
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 Keith_Knox
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05-18-12 10:32 PM - Post#2227420
In response to Boats54
Posting pictures.
http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?ti...
Also if you become a supporting member you can post direct from your computor.
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19IMnuts53
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
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Age: 53
Loc: Regina Beach, Sask.
Reg: 09-21-08
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05-21-12 06:01 PM - Post#2228372
In response to Keith_Knox
here's an updated pict of my 53 business coupe. Today i managed to the trunk finished......well sort of,I'm thinking of adding 3 digital photo frames to run the photos of the car being restored, in the back of the trunk along with a couple of LED lights on the sides.
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 dads54
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05-28-12 01:06 PM - Post#2230805
In response to 19IMnuts53
I thought some of you may be interested in a short story about my Dad, who was a hot rodder when hot rodding was relatively new...the 50's, and who was the inspiration for my enthusiasm now.
He had some cool cars along the way...
...but life and family soon took a front seat as it often does. It was many decades before he would be able re-visit those times. In 2005, we found a beat up but running '54 Chevy 210 and parked it in my shop for a few months while we transformed it into his vision of what he would have built back then.
It was a low buck build so he put the money in the important things. Lowering uprights and blocks, all new brake lines, dual exhaust and glasspacks for the stovebolt six, paint, tires, etc. etc. My buddy shot the DP Primer on for us and it looked great...until it got wet. Then there were white spots all over it!! We tried everything from wax to alcohol to fix it but nothing worked. Then dad suggested wiping it with WD-40. Worked like a charm! (1002 uses!!) When we finally rolled it out, I've rarely seen him that happy. It was a great time.
The club plate on the back of the car is an exact reproduction of the original one he had back then (but lost). I had it made for him for Father's Day.
For health reasons, he doesn't get to drive it much any more. Mostly I drive and he rides along. I'm currently doing some work on it including a new trans, steering box and linkage, and hope to have it back on the road within a few weeks.
Anyway, that's my dad, a classic!
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prowler
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05-28-12 02:14 PM - Post#2230818
In response to dads54
What a great story, and an awesome car!! Way to go. I would give my left nut to have my old man by my side working on our 52, but he has been gone fore 5 years now. My son and I are doing it in his memory. Your a lucky man. Enjoy the ride!!
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dads54
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05-28-12 06:03 PM - Post#2230903
In response to prowler
Thanks! He's a great guy. Yes, I am a lucky guy!  It sounds like you are making some pretty awesome memories yourself. 
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NITROFC
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05-29-12 04:14 PM - Post#2231260
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postalcop
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06-03-12 05:29 PM - Post#2233039
In response to Matt Grey
This is my 53 I just bought last week. I'll hopefully get it on the road very soon.
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DADS53
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Loc: Yak. Valley WA
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06-04-12 09:18 AM - Post#2233256
In response to dads54
That's a great story dads54!
I finally found a few pics I've hoarded over the years of mine; unfortunately most pics of my dad are on slides.
Here's one of dad with car, I'm guessing it's circa 1954.
and one of his sis, for the longest time I thought it was the car keys in her hand.
and one of his gf at the time. My mother didn't have much to say about this gal, it wasn't her, lol.
I talked to another aunt of mine and she remembers the car and she said it was light grey which confirms the info I've gathered. It was grey on grey with custom blue paint on top, badge and possibly inside as well.
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Rob Daniels
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06-04-12 09:25 AM - Post#2233263
In response to DADS53
Great pics Dads53 
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dads54
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06-04-12 05:58 PM - Post#2233479
In response to Rob Daniels
Yes! Great photos. Thanks!
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chum58
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Posts: 257
Loc: Sherwood Park Alta.
Reg: 04-19-11
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06-04-12 06:22 PM - Post#2233492
In response to dads54
Great pics Dads53.I just love those old blk and wht pics,I just wish I could find mine 
Norm
53 Chev Belair HT
62 261
54 pg/diff
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DADS53
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06-05-12 03:52 PM - Post#2233801
In response to chum58
If I ever get through all of the slides, I hope to find one with a landmark in the background. Then I'll have to take the family out to it for an updated pic.
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kamikaze_k
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Loc: detroit
Reg: 06-05-12
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06-07-12 10:13 PM - Post#2234613
In response to Matt Grey
Didn't want to start a new thread just to introduce myself (and my car), so I figured this was the place to do it! Crossed item #6 off the Bucket List a couple weeks ago when I bought my '51 Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe.
I grew up with my grandpa constantly responding to my questions about what he was doing in the garage with, "Girls don't need to know about cars, go help your grandma with lunch/dinner/etc". With parents who constantly drove newer vehicles and insisted on having their work done in shops, and only shops, I didn't have the opportunity to learn from those around me. And since I've been in love with 1950's Chevy's since I was a child, I decided to get one and teach myself.
Thus, this whole scene is a bit new for me in regards to ownership and working to rebuild, so I'm sure I'll make some mistakes and say some dumb things, but that's all part of learning, which is what I'm hoping to do here. :]
I'm Kyla, by the way! And here's the four-wheeled man in my life:
Obviously he's in need of a paint job, among a slew of other things. But we'll get there. :]
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Honest Charlie
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06-08-12 02:22 AM - Post#2234627
In response to DADS53
Nice Chevy Kyla, I like it!
Welcome to the group.
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dads54
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06-08-12 03:00 AM - Post#2234633
In response to kamikaze_k
Hello Kyla and welcome. Cool Chevy! I'm new also, but these nice folks are very helpful. I'm sure you will love it here.
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dads54
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06-08-12 03:01 AM - Post#2234634
In response to kamikaze_k
What engine does it have?
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 Bob_Hayden
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 06-08-12 05:40 AM - Post#2234662
In response to dads54
You don't like the yellow with the green flames? Welcome to CT!!
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kamikaze_k
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Loc: detroit
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06-08-12 07:02 AM - Post#2234690
In response to Bob_Hayden
Never been much of a fan of yellow paint jobs personally, but my biggest issue is really in the fact that the bumpers and grille were painted and the terrible color fade within the flames. The picture doesn't quite do it justice, but it's pretty bad, haha.
I've started stripping the paint off the bumpers, so I'm hoping to have everything back to the bones soon - even if the bumpers aren't perfect, I'd rather have them that way and paint free. When all is said and done, I'd like him to be a root beer brown with pearl. Though I feel like someone whose favorite color is brown has no room to criticize a yellow and green car.. ;]
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! So far everyone has been very kind, and very helpful, I love it here! :]
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chum58
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06-08-12 07:07 AM - Post#2234693
In response to kamikaze_k
Welcome to CT Kyla. You will love to folks here.
Nice ride
Norm
53 Chev Belair HT
62 261
54 pg/diff
Fenton alum twin with Carter/Webbers
(Tom Langdons)
Corvette split exh. manifold. Cherry Bombs /28in
Petronic ignition |
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kamikaze_k
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06-08-12 07:10 AM - Post#2234694
In response to dads54
As for the engine, it's a Chevy small block - 305 V8
The headers on it are home made, and they're touching the oil filter, melting through it. The valve guides are worn and there's an excessive amount of blow by I need to pinpoint the cause of. I got the car to learn, so I'm currently debating between fixing the problems with this engine or just putting in a 350.
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Cruzin Okie
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06-08-12 12:30 PM - Post#2234793
In response to kamikaze_k
Hi Kyla, good to have you here. If you notice my avatar you will see I have a fondness for 50 coupes as well. I actually have two 50 models, one is the love of my life, (I am married to her) The other is not even a close second but I am fond of her (the coupe in the avatar).
Again, good to have you at CT, Johnnie
Johnnie
1950 styleline deluxe sports coupe, 350 cid, TH 400, nova rear end. Gen IV Vintage air.
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19IMnuts53
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Age: 53
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06-08-12 06:16 PM - Post#2234914
In response to Cruzin Okie
hey Kyla you came to the right place for all your 50's chev needs. lots here more then willing to help out...........so welcome
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