It never fails….
I guess no matter how hard you try to be neat and organized, nuts and bolts will always turn up missing. As I start to put things back in My 55 Chevy Bel Air, I’m finding myself making a few…
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From One Chevy Tri-Five Enthusiast To Another!
I guess no matter how hard you try to be neat and organized, nuts and bolts will always turn up missing. As I start to put things back in My 55 Chevy Bel Air, I’m finding myself making a few…
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Since the new wiring harness was equipped for a third brake light, I decided to take advantage of the updated technology. Well, after an extensive search, I finally found the third brake light I have been wanting. It is a…
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I’ve pretty much finished up under the dash and proceeded to the engine compartment. This wasn’t too bad. Again with the neatness. The way it was around the engine before with all the wires about, I was determined to have…
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There are so many wires to connect I spent the bulk of the day under the dash again. I got the headlight switch and the ignition switch wired. I am sooo glad I removed the front seat. At least I have…
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Amazing how far one can get off track. Now I know how easy it could be get caught up in the moment so to speak. I started out with plans to re-wire the car and ended up going off on…
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After a lot more fine scraping and sanding and more sanding, I felt it was time to do the deed. I opted for the gray primer and proceeded to prime the dash. After more fine sanding and another coat of primer the…
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Since I had the dash all taken apart, I decided the pinkness had to go. So with that, I grabbed a scraper and proceeded to rid the dash of it’s unwanted coat. What I found underneath was another coat of…
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Today I brought out the woodworking tools and attempted to turn my design into something real. I measured the cardboard template carefully and proceeded to cut the wood by the design. A lot of cutting and trimming and fitting and…
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I was in a “let’s see” type of mood today, so after researching last night, I jumped in and attempted to design a floor console. I would like to keep the dash as original as I can (after repairing the old…
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Today was a productive one. I installed the tail light harnesses I received earlier in the week. I never thought I would have to “chisel” rubber grommets to get them out, but I guess after 55 years somethings are bound…
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