westsiderider
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09-20-15 07:55 AM - Post#2576828
I wanted to share my project with all of you in chevy talk ... you have helped me out quite a bit , even before I became a member . This is my fathers 1949 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe , 4 door . He has owned it since 1955 , and everyone in our family learned how to drive in it . 2 older sisters and an older brother , I am the youngest of four and I am now 43 years old and I took the task of restoring it for my father . No experience in any of this stuff only that I am mechanically inclined .... So needless to say its been an adventure so far . I started the project New years day 2014 , and still going . Frame off restoration , 1959 235 engine that has been rebuilt , all body work needed has been done .... new floor pans , body panels , etc... upgrade rear end to a 3:55 ..... easy swap ....other than that every thing staying original .... Paint Color Granite Blue Metallic ... GM color on new Silverados ... So I will post pictures for your enjoyment !
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09-20-15 08:08 AM - Post#2576830
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looks great, love the color...
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09-20-15 04:39 PM - Post#2576963
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Look great. Please post often as you can!!!
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westsiderider
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09-22-15 12:21 AM - Post#2577246
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The frame is clean as can be now ... I rebuilt the front end myself with a kit ... and following the instructions from a thread on line I was able to do it ..... It was challenging for sure !
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westsiderider
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09-22-15 12:27 AM - Post#2577247
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The frame is clean as can be now ... I rebuilt the front end myself with a kit ... and following the instructions from a thread on line I was able to do it ..... It was challenging for sure !
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09-22-15 04:38 PM - Post#2577449
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That is a challenge, but well worth the effort.
As the say, Been there, done that.
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09-22-15 08:18 PM - Post#2577508
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My DIY Rotisserie !
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 09-30-15 05:11 AM - Post#2579144
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Great job!!! Really looking good!!!
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11-11-15 06:48 PM - Post#2588272
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My engine is done and it runs great ! 1959 Chevy 235
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westsiderider
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11-11-15 06:55 PM - Post#2588273
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Got my dash done and everything behind it . All my gauges , and lights , cigarette lighter , glove box light , clock light , radio light , all new wiring harness for the entire car , all the exterior lights , everything works just fine ! Little by little getting there .
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11-13-15 08:04 PM - Post#2588697
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Looking good!!!!!!!
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12-01-15 03:43 AM - Post#2592630
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Wow the car looks great. Love the color, and the dash looks like it just came off the production line. And no prior experience with restorations. Impressive. Very impressive.
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12-02-15 07:58 PM - Post#2593032
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Everything looks just fantastic. What colors did you use for your dash.
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02-03-16 02:29 PM - Post#2606496
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My Dash is GM color Granite blue metallic , the same as the exterior , and the bottom half of the dash is white with abalone flake
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02-03-16 02:29 PM - Post#2606497
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02-07-16 08:40 AM - Post#2607227
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It's coming along very good!! 
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04-05-16 05:35 PM - Post#2619797
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Looks better every time I see it. Thanks for keeping us updated, really interested to see the progress. Thanks
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05-13-16 10:11 PM - Post#2628139
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The 49 is finally starting to show its face - just put the bumpers on and the hood ornament and Chevrolet emblem , and I polished the trim going down the center of the hood . The wrap around bumper end pieces and the grill guard look very sharp .... this car never had those pieces , so it looks different to me , but I really think those additions make the ride look complete. The Chrome work looks amazing , thanks to Verne's Chrome plating in Gardena Ca. Still more work to do though .... !
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05-13-16 10:43 PM - Post#2628141
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Yes, this is my first restoration , I can wrench and disassemble and assemble with a happy face all day long . The painting and the body work was my true fear at first ....but I was lucky to have a good friend who is an auto body expert give me a crash course in body work and painting and wet sanding and buffing ....I catch on quickly ...and it has been a great learning experience for me for sure ... I believe I am hooked on restorations now ..... Love this 49 fleetline and I will keep her forever and pass it on in the family ...... Next project "in my mind" is a ............. a 1975 Porsche 911 with a v-8 ... LS maybe .... California smog laws dictates my year of vehicle choice .... anyways , ya , I think I got the bug ..... lol Thanks for the compliments , they really mean a lot to me and I appreciate them ... Good day !
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05-19-16 05:51 PM - Post#2629388
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Awesome job.
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westsiderider
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05-22-16 06:43 AM - Post#2629788
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Still need to install my visor , rear Chevy emblem on the trunk , and complete new interior , thinking about adding dual exhaust and split header , Fenton .... she runs great .... almost to cruise status !
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05-22-16 07:25 AM - Post#2629795
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Looks outstanding. Now go and enjoy it.
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05-24-16 06:21 PM - Post#2630322
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What Keith said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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06-13-16 06:34 PM - Post#2633774
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What a SO nice car! enjoy!!
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06-24-16 08:13 AM - Post#2635794
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Looks like a good start on it.
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06-24-16 02:17 PM - Post#2635866
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Actually i am almost done with it , my pics that I posted are all mixed up ... at this point I am posting pics of all the work that went into it .
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06-24-16 05:36 PM - Post#2635907
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Keep post them, It's a huge help just seeing some one else's approach to a problem or repair. I love your work!
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06-26-16 05:44 AM - Post#2636115
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Absolutely ! Thanks for the compliment ...
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