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Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452000 12/23/20 06:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 366 Likes: 1 SE Michigan Dean50 Backyard Mechanic
Dean50 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 366 Likes: 1 SE Michigan	She's looking real nice! Dean 50 - VCCA #44675

Filling Station - Chevrolet & GMC Reproduction Parts

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452223 12/29/20 09:24 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	Almost done.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452227 12/30/20 12:27 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 535 Denver, Colorado chevy50jim Oil Can Mechanic
chevy50jim Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 535 Denver, Colorado	I love it, and I am sure many others will love it too!

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452228 12/30/20 01:33 AM
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	Beautiful!!! Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452235 12/30/20 01:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 319 Likes: 2 Ohio Clement Backyard Mechanic
Clement Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 319 Likes: 2 Ohio	Sweet !!!

Re: Starting a Restoration Clement #452488 01/04/21 11:13 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	Went to pick up the 1950 from the upholstery shop today. Had to wait 6 days for the Mother Nature to make up her mind. Anyway, the car turned out very nice. John the stitch master did a great job. He was happy to do a restoration for a change rather than a custom street rod interior. Andy, THANKS for recommending John for the job. Also, for getting Jim to trailer my car back home. I could not have done this without you. Attached are several photos of the finished product and of the ride home. The car is now 97.5 % complete. Finally, a Chevy product next to me. For all of you out-of-towners, the white stuff next to the mailbox is what we call snow. But, that's not all we call it.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452494 01/05/21 12:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 935 Likes: 12 NW PA. XLVIIdriver ChatMaster - 750
XLVIIdriver ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 935 Likes: 12 NW PA.	Wow !! Super nice. Dick

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452502 01/05/21 10:16 AM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada kaygee Backyard Mechanic
kaygee Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada	Are you ever planning to put fender skirts on it?

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #452508 01/05/21 11:45 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	Kaygee, the last time they were on was about 2 years ago at the body shop. They are painted and the seals are attached. Currently, they are hibernating in a box in the parts department (aka garage attic). As soon as the weather gets a little warmer, they will be going on along with a few other goodies. That's the 2.5% that still has to be completed. Stay tuned.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #453855 01/31/21 01:46 PM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 116 north Jersey stude Shade Tree Mechanic
stude Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 116 north Jersey	YNZ harnesses are not perfect I had several problems when I rewired my 54 convert I E mailed them and they called me one evening and we discussed the issues which I do not remember now.I hope they made the corrections.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #458645 06/20/21 09:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	Well, it's been a long five years since I started this restoration. I felt I was in reverse more than I was in drive. Anyway, at this point in time, I AM DONE! I took my 1950 Bel Air to the 63rd Annual Father's Day Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron Ohio today. It was a hot, sunny day with a few passing dark clouds, but no rain fell. Perfect weather for the hard weather stripping to soften up. Next thing on my to do list is to clean up my play area in the garage, inventory all the extra parts and try to find homes for what I do not need. Attached are several photos of the finished product.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #458647 06/20/21 10:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500
Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa	Very nice, congrats on a good job! Ed

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #458660 06/21/21 08:35 AM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 319 Likes: 2 Ohio Clement Backyard Mechanic
Clement Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 319 Likes: 2 Ohio	Gorgeous !!!! Awesome job, thanks for sharing. I should go there next year .

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #458663 06/21/21 09:09 AM
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	Absolutely fantastic! It’s been fun following along with you on the chat site! Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Starting a Restoration Clement #458664 06/21/21 09:50 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,743 Likes: 11 GA. ruscar ChatMaster - 1,500
ruscar ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,743 Likes: 11 GA.	Quote Absolutely fantastic! It’s been fun following along with you on the chat site! Agree with brewster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, now enjoy. Russell #38868 '48 4 door Fleetline

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #458677 06/21/21 02:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 327 Likes: 1 Boiling Springs, S.C. 29316 ... Achipmunk Backyard Mechanic
Achipmunk Backyard Mechanic Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 327 Likes: 1 Boiling Springs, S.C. 29316 ...	Haweye, simple words are not enough for all your hard work but the least I can say is job very well done. I can see your smile from S.C. 1937 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup 1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe Coupe 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton Panel Delivery I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hubcap than ride in a Ferd.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #458765 06/24/21 05:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 366 Likes: 1 SE Michigan Dean50 Backyard Mechanic
Dean50 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 366 Likes: 1 SE Michigan	That is a beautiful car! Great job. Dean 50 - VCCA #44675

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #460255 08/01/21 10:19 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	I've been watching the VCCA Facebook page all weekend with envy. How did the '50 do at the Central Meet? Looks great in the photos! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3106888189532421&set=pcb.10158503313687833 Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #460297 08/02/21 07:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 319 Likes: 2 Ohio Clement Backyard Mechanic
Clement Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 319 Likes: 2 Ohio	It sure looked absolutely beautiful !!! Excellent job. Hopefully someone will chime in if he won an award.

Re: Starting a Restoration Clement #460303 08/02/21 10:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	The '50 won a 1st. Place Junior. If you look real close, you can see it smiling.

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #460322 08/03/21 11:49 AM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada kaygee Backyard Mechanic
kaygee Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada	Congratulations!!! A beautiful award for a beautiful car!!

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #460326 08/03/21 12:31 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	Here are the photos that were suppose to be in the previous post.
	1 member likes this: Clement

Re: Starting a Restoration Hawkeye #467942 03/16/22 07:38 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio Hawkeye OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP Hawkeye ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,005 Likes: 5 Ohio	I went to the Ahijoy site and you lost me. What specific item or product are you referring that I use?

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