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Hey Dads... Is that the very same car in the picture, or are you doing a re-creation?


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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


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To mount the fog lamps in the corect position check the 1951 accessory installation manual.


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Getting some of the interior done.

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That door panel looks beautiful!!!

Are you planning on attending any VCCA shows with it this year?

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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.




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Beautiful upholstery work. 1000 miles in May. That's coming up soon. carbana

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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.



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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.


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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.



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i plan on putting a couple of thousand miles on it before I leave.


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Last week in June and its 2000 total.

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Seat upholstery time

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Nice work!!!

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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?

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Where did you get the carpet and floor mat? Are you happy with them/ recommend them?


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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.

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Aka Le baron Bonney on the rear Matt. Very happy but broke
E bay nos years ago on the front.


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I just ordered the second longest 74 inches for the front seconds ago
These are 60 inches and now part of my learning curve


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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!


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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!


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Great looking Fleetline.


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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.

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Thanks to all you Forum Followers and advisors too!

Most of the time I have been well out of my league!


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Beautiful looking car,a fantastic job.Well done.

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