 2ndtime50guy
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Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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11-27-20 06:56 PM - Post#2808796
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Finishing the interior POR-15 and making backseat trunk panels today. Tomorrow the wiring harness goes back in "for keeps".
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 one4dad
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Age: 77
Loc: Baton Rouge La
Reg: 01-17-10
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11-27-20 07:19 PM - Post#2808797
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Great work, keep it up
| Bill Wilson 50 styleline deluxe 2 door sold,- 51 styleline Deluxe 2 door ,'56 235 with dual carter webers on an Offenhauser intake, Fenton headers, 56 chevy rear end and 700R4 transmission. |
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 Keith_Knox
Member #189 Moderator and "19th Year" Platinum Supporting Member
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Age: 79
Loc: Napa, Ca USA
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11-27-20 08:55 PM - Post#2808803
In response to one4dad
Second that.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1946 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, stock. Purchased 11/18/17. Sold 9/16/20
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2ndtime50guy
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Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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12-26-20 10:55 AM - Post#2810777
In response to 2ndtime50guy
For the last few weeks, I've been redoing the wiring and trying to clean things up a bit. This coming month I plan to rebuild the original gauge cluster and vacuum wiper motor, finish wiring, and build small front and back consoles to house a new stereo, cup holders, speakers, USB chargers, and storage. Here are a few pics.
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2ndtime50guy
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12-26-20 11:10 AM - Post#2810778
In response to 2ndtime50guy
I've looked at several ways to install a stereo, but I don't want to hack up the dash, the original speaker grill, or the rear windshield sill plate. I thought about custom carpentry and then found these: 1950s era film projectors for $25 each. I plan to use the cases to build front and rear consoles. They will hold the stereo, speakers, cup holders, and USB chargers, plus a little storage. AND, they match the shape and original interior colors of the car, so I may not upholster them. The Bell and Howell case will look nice between the shifter and the dash and the DeJur case will look nice sitting on the back seat trans tunnel. Both will need a bit of arched trimming to fit the hump.
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2ndtime50guy
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01-12-21 05:56 PM - Post#2811958
In response to 2ndtime50guy
I'm just over here taking my time and doing my thing. Front radio console is done, and the gauge cluster, clock plate, and glove box are now restored. Bonus: the clock is mint and WORKS.
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2ndtime50guy
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01-12-21 06:01 PM - Post#2811960
In response to 2ndtime50guy
More...
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one4dad
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Age: 77
Loc: Baton Rouge La
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01-13-21 07:59 AM - Post#2811995
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Tim, nice work. I was struggling with your earlier mention of console design.....but I got it.
Bill
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2ndtime50guy
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01-13-21 06:05 PM - Post#2812028
In response to one4dad
Thanks Bill! I really struggled with it too, in other ways. I needed something bubble shaped like the car and the old Bell and Howell projector fit the style. I've seen lots of bad plywood consoles on the internet and I just didn't want to go that route.
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2ndtime50guy
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01-18-21 08:33 PM - Post#2812374
In response to 2ndtime50guy
More progress...dash lights and glove box light done. Heater blower restored...
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2ndtime50guy
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01-20-21 07:42 PM - Post#2812513
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Mocking up the heater to reroute air ride wiring...I also can't wait to restore the steering wheel and horn in the next few weeks. That's a new horn ring, horn swivel kit, and an NOS steering wheel cap I bought last year.
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 19Chevy50
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Loc: Wichita, KS
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01-21-21 11:15 AM - Post#2812553
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Things are looking good!!! 
I look forward to your next updates.
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2ndtime50guy
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01-21-21 07:10 PM - Post#2812587
In response to 19Chevy50
Thank you! I may have to slow down and back peddle a bit. In my excitement to get the dash done, some of the wiring in the last two weeks has gotten a little sloppy on the routing. I need to go back and clean that up with zip ties, trimming a few circuits, and even soldering on a few extensions. I've been a little too much in a hurry lately.
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