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12-01-14 05:36 PM - Post#2503062
It seams as if im unable to attach pictures from my facebook or instagram so below are links for both. Lots of pictures and a bit of info as to the direction im going. Thanks for the comments.
Facebook- Link
Instagram- Link
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 Boosted54
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12-02-14 06:29 PM - Post#2503381
In response to Chevelle
55 frenched headlights
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Boosted54
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12-02-14 06:51 PM - Post#2503385
In response to Boosted54
More on the building of the plug & one piece fiberglass door panels on my instagram or facebook, link up via www.boosted54.com
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 Fitzback
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12-03-14 05:38 AM - Post#2503466
In response to Boosted54
very skilled builder you are!
Fitz
La vie est belle! 1953 Pontiac Pathfinder deLuxe 2 doors sedan + Victory Vision tour
Fitz
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Boosted54
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12-03-14 08:04 AM - Post#2503500
In response to Fitzback
very skilled builder you are!
Fitz
Thank you
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Boosted54
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12-03-14 09:05 AM - Post#2503510
In response to Boosted54
-Currie 9+
-Falken
-Intro 20x10
-Baer 6P+
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BlackBelair53
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12-06-14 05:18 PM - Post#2504315
In response to Boosted54
thats a great job. if my eyes are correct the dash and door panels are from a Pontiac GTO (Really its a Holden)
looks great
restored 1953 belair 4door powerglide powersteering black.....aircond would be nice
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Boosted54
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12-06-14 08:40 PM - Post#2504381
In response to BlackBelair53
thats a great job. if my eyes are correct the dash and door panels are from a Pontiac GTO (Really its a Holden)
looks great
Thank you & yes the dash is from a GTO. I used some of the GTO door panel parts to get my plug made.
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Bel_Air_53
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12-07-14 01:16 PM - Post#2504494
In response to Boosted54
Eh...WOW...very impressive !!!
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Boosted54
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12-07-14 02:02 PM - Post#2504503
In response to Bel_Air_53
Eh...WOW...very impressive !!!
Thank you. Will have several motorizations throughout the build with some cool fabrication coming up. Check out my facebook or instagram for more of the build up to this point. Both can be found via www.boosted54.com
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53 green machine
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12-07-14 03:56 PM - Post#2504538
In response to Boosted54
That looks awesome! I LOVE the Cadillac-esqu headlights! ! ! I wish I could learn how to do this! I really do. Im a good self learner but also know when I would need instruction. I would love to find one and completely tear it down and and do what you're doing. I hope I can find this thread to keep up with the progress! Good luck!
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Boosted54
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12-07-14 04:08 PM - Post#2504540
In response to 53 green machine
That looks awesome! I LOVE the Cadillac-esqu headlights! ! ! I wish I could learn how to do this! I really do. Im a good self learner but also know when I would need instruction. I would love to find one and completely tear it down and and do what you're doing. I hope I can find this thread to keep up with the progress! Good luck!
The headlights are from a 55, i cut the front ofthe 55 fender off and worked it into the 54 fender. The frenched headlight bucket & bezel are from Chevs Of The 40's.
The build can be seen on our facebook or instagram, both can be found using boosted54 or boosted54.com
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Boosted54
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12-10-14 04:16 PM - Post#2505290
In response to Boosted54
This thing had lots of rust starting out.
www.boosted54.com
Facebook- boosted54
Instagram- boosted54
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Panama Red
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12-10-14 05:46 PM - Post#2505306
In response to Boosted54
Just received a flyer in the mail today from Chev's of the 40's and your car is featured as one of the projects they have been supporting. Great work!
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Boosted54
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12-10-14 06:33 PM - Post#2505316
In response to Panama Red
Just received a flyer in the mail today from Chev's of the 40's and your car is featured as one of the projects they have been supporting. Great work!
Yes it is. Thank you. They also used the renderings on the cover of thier 2015 Street Rod Headquartes catalog that is seen on the MavTv comercial that just came out.
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 Tony
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12-11-14 01:44 PM - Post#2505527
In response to Boosted54
Not sure if you're a restorer or public relations specialist. You certainly are well represented all over the web. 
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Boosted54
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12-11-14 02:54 PM - Post#2505545
In response to Tony
Not sure if you're a restorer or public relations specialist. You certainly are well represented all over the web.
Hmmm well thats pretty cool, I have had a few published builds in the past and building momentum on this one. Some really cool unique things still to come on the boosted54 project.
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nauta
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12-12-14 09:25 PM - Post#2505894
In response to Boosted54
What motivated you to pick the 54 as a platform to build? I've looked at various web sites about the Boosted 54 but don't recall if you talked about it. It's obvious from your work that you could have started with anything and shaped it into whatever you wanted. I've always liked 53/54 Chevy's with there clean lines and looks.
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Boosted54
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12-12-14 11:36 PM - Post#2505913
In response to nauta
What motivated you to pick the 54 as a platform to build? I've looked at various web sites about the Boosted 54 but don't recall if you talked about it. It's obvious from your work that you could have started with anything and shaped it into whatever you wanted. I've always liked 53/54 Chevy's with there clean lines and looks.
Hey thank you for the props. The 53 & 54's are not as often built into hot rod/resto mod as often as the 55-57. My original plan was to build a 406ci sbc like we used in our dirt track cars and just make it a ratty looking beast. Well that has all clearly changed and now im building a 1,000hp twin turbo car. Im going to be using a lot of the modern technology & crossing boundaries that are sure to upset the tried & true traditional guys.
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Boosted54
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12-13-14 09:30 AM - Post#2505962
In response to Boosted54
Front floor & toe panels, inner & outer rockers, inner & outer quarter panels, & tail pan all needed replaced.
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Dean50
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12-14-14 09:37 AM - Post#2506179
In response to Boosted54
Boosted 54 -
I'll add my compliments on your imagination and engineering.
What a great looking car.
Dean50
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Boosted54
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12-14-14 10:40 AM - Post#2506194
In response to Dean50
Boosted 54 -
I'll add my compliments on your imagination and engineering.
What a great looking car.
Thank you, i traveled to some of the biggest events i could get to for about 18 months looking to see if people had implemented any of the ideas i had been kicking around before i put contacted my buddy to get going on the renderings. There are plenty of things on this build that others have done but i will be putting a modern twist on a few areas that will set it apart from most.
Thanks again
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Bob_Hayden
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 12-15-14 07:04 AM - Post#2506421
In response to Boosted54
Looking good!!!!!
Bob Hayden's 54 Chevy, 350 Engine with TH400 Tranny and 94 4X4 Blazer Rear End with 3:23 gears.(FINISHED PICS) </a> My 54 Albums
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Boosted54
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12-15-14 07:41 AM - Post#2506430
In response to Bob_Hayden
Looking good!!!!!
Thank you.
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Boosted54
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12-19-14 10:51 AM - Post#2507528
In response to Boosted54
I made a mock up of my Ridetech shock wave as it would be inflated at ride height. Then used it to help set up my clearances so as to keep things as tight as possible to allow room for exhaust.
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Boosted54
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12-19-14 07:13 PM - Post#2507634
In response to Boosted54
Something i didnt mention about these particular Ridetech shockwaves is that they have an adjustable rebound.
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Boosted54
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12-20-14 09:16 AM - Post#2507752
In response to Boosted54
The gas filler has been filled in, and some guys just mount the new filler in the trunk. I didnt want to open my trunk to add fuel so i made a motorized tail light to access my new filler location. check out the link below. More info on the Facebook post.
Link
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Nite Dragon
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12-20-14 05:33 PM - Post#2507847
In response to Boosted54
thats badass... im doin something similar with mine but with 49 buick taillights, got anymore info on the actuators?
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Boosted54
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12-20-14 08:00 PM - Post#2507870
In response to Nite Dragon
thats badass... im doin something similar with mine but with 49 buick taillights, got anymore info on the actuators?
Thanks man. Are the 49 Buick tails the ones that mount up on top of the fender. damn cool lights.
The actuator is a 4in unit, could have likely used a shorter one using link arms to change the ratio but already had this one.
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Nite Dragon
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12-21-14 08:10 AM - Post#2507960
In response to Boosted54
Yeah they are. They will match the flow of the rounded part of the 50 fender.Just have to peak the top of the fender to match the peak in the light.
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