Getting my hands back on it
Went to the body shop today to check on the status and while I was there I offered to lend a hand. The roof had not yet been stripped so I proceeded to scrape (yes scrape) the paint from it….
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From One Chevy Tri-Five Enthusiast To Another!
Went to the body shop today to check on the status and while I was there I offered to lend a hand. The roof had not yet been stripped so I proceeded to scrape (yes scrape) the paint from it….
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So all the rust has been cut from the tail section. No fiberglass filler or rust and the welding has been done. There is very little bondo to smooth out the roughness and Rick has even promised to make it…
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The outer part of the tail pan was welded on and it’s starting to look more like a new (er) 55 Chevy. I’m liking what I see so far.
All the rust has been cut out and now it’s time to make like a new car. The under support part was welded in and preparations are being made for the tail pan to be put on as well.
Today was looking like a good start. The rusted part of the tail section was cut off and and getting ready for a whole new life ahead.
I drove the Chevy to Ricks Body shop to finally have the rusty tail pan section replaced. I like the other jobs I have seen come out of this shop so I decided to go with them. Hope it get…
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I drove to the Patriot Chevrolet Car Show and Apple Pie baking contest in Dade City, FLA. I love the drive up there, it is so nice getting out in the country and the people there are so laid back and…
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Boy, the shipping company are early risers. Today when I awoke, a very large box was waiting for me. Unfortunately, it did not have the one part I was looking for in it. The tail pan for some reason did…
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I got a small box today with all the hardware I ordered, but the tail pan and support brace are being drop shipped from another vendor so I’m told it could be as early as tomorrow. Once I get all the pieces…
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Taking another small step towards getting the body all straight and rust free and ready for paint. I ordered the tail pan and support brace for My 55 Chevy Bel Air today. Also ordered a few small packs of bolts and…
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