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Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #361586 02/03/16 11:07 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada Hey Dads... Is that the very same car in the picture, or are you doing a re-creation? Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! brewster #361679 02/04/16 10:40 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Looked for the original for years, North Dakota bound I think, it was 1979? The radio dash area was cut out to accomidate a 8 track if I remember? A re creation, correct except it's a power Gluide "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #361685 02/04/16 11:06 PM Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. To mount the fog lamps in the corect position check the 1951 accessory installation manual. Gene Schneider

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #366491 04/13/16 11:24 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Getting some of the interior done. "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #366515 04/14/16 01:51 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada That door panel looks beautiful!!! Are you planning on attending any VCCA shows with it this year? Last edited by brewster; 04/14/16 01:51 PM. Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! brewster #366531 04/14/16 08:57 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Sorry not really sure what shows you are referring to? I'm trying to get the car done by mid May as I want to drive it a 1000 miles one way to South Dakota the last week in June. "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #366534 04/14/16 09:07 PM Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 21 South East Florida, USA R50Chevy Grease Monkey R50Chevy Grease Monkey Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 21 South East Florida, USA Beautiful upholstery work. 1000 miles in May. That's coming up soon.

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #366537 04/14/16 09:43 PM Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,801 Likes: 1 Willoughby Hills, Ohio bobg1951chevy ChatMaster - 3,000 bobg1951chevy ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,801 Likes: 1 Willoughby Hills, Ohio Originally Posted by dads51 Sorry not really sure what shows you are referring to? I'm trying to get the car done by mid May as I want to drive it a 1000 miles one way to South Dakota the last week in June. Go to pages 10 and 11 of your current G & D to see the VCCA events. 1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe 2 door sedan / purchased from second owner 6-19-2000.

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! bobg1951chevy #366539 04/14/16 10:26 PM Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Personally I think it is a mistake to take a fresh restoration and drive it a long distance right off the bat. There is bound to be some problems showing up. Gene Schneider

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! Chev Nut #366540 04/14/16 10:42 PM Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,801 Likes: 1 Willoughby Hills, Ohio bobg1951chevy ChatMaster - 3,000 bobg1951chevy ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,801 Likes: 1 Willoughby Hills, Ohio Originally Posted by Chev Nut Personally I think it is a mistake to take a fresh restoration and drive it a long distance right off the bat. There is bound to be some problems showing up. Yes, 1,000 miles one way, is Baptism by Fire. 1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe 2 door sedan / purchased from second owner 6-19-2000.

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! Chev Nut #366553 04/15/16 08:21 AM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA i plan on putting a couple of thousand miles on it before I leave. "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! R50Chevy #366554 04/15/16 08:23 AM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Last week in June and its 2000 total. Last edited by dads51; 04/15/16 08:24 AM. "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #366654 04/17/16 09:06 AM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Seat upholstery time € "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #366677 04/17/16 01:07 PM Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3,578 seattle,wa. chef-chevy ChatMaster - 3,000 chef-chevy ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3,578 seattle,wa. Nice work!!!

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #367705 05/01/16 11:21 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Still got lots of "loose ends" to tuck but its starting to look like something! Headliner and window garnish were a REAL BEAR! Front seat belts (male) is way short?? Calling the company in the am? "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #367765 05/02/16 06:27 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada Where did you get the carpet and floor mat? Are you happy with them/ recommend them? Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #367766 05/02/16 06:37 PM Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Who determined the length of the front seat belts? If I remember correctly I installed the second longest available on my '50. They were from J.C. Whitney and of excellant quality. Last edited by Chev Nut; 05/02/16 07:29 PM. Gene Schneider

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! brewster #367773 05/02/16 10:11 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Hampton Aka Le baron Bonney on the rear Matt. Very happy but broke E bay nos years ago on the front. "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! Chev Nut #367774 05/02/16 10:14 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA I just ordered the second longest 74 inches for the front seconds ago These are 60 inches and now part of my learning curve "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #368501 05/15/16 10:19 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA well, about a month or so of little odds and ends and of course a few minor major projects for this winter but its time for some road miles! Time capsule behind the driver's seat First ever car show "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #368508 05/15/16 11:08 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada Looking great! It was fun "riding along" during your restoration. Thanks for posting all of the photos and info, it's really helped me out on my restoration as well! Glad to see you made your first show! Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #368537 05/16/16 11:14 AM Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 9 Napa CA Keith Knox ChatMaster - 1,000 Keith Knox ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 9 Napa CA Great looking Fleetline. 1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010 1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Super Crew

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! Keith Knox #368541 05/16/16 12:08 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 350 Northen California 41carguy Backyard Mechanic 41carguy Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 350 Northen California Well Dads, you did good...I've followed this from the beginning and you did it yourself, congratulations from another Jay. you gave me encouragement.

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! 41carguy #368587 05/16/16 10:18 PM Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA dads51 OP Oil Can Mechanic OP dads51 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 549 New Mexico USA Thanks to all you Forum Followers and advisors too! Most of the time I have been well out of my league! "Frame Off" restoration, its a journey not a destination

Re: Finally paint after 10 years of a labor of love! dads51 #368604 05/17/16 08:00 AM Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 106 NY land of corrupt politicians My54 Shade Tree Mechanic My54 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 106 NY land of corrupt politicians Beautiful looking car,a fantastic job.Well done.