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Title: You've seen it before, but this is the finished photo!
Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 16:33

Today I can finally say that I am 98% done, some minor adjustments and a kick down cable. I hope Santa doesn't monkey around with it while I'm asleep. Merry Christmas. HRD.

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Post by: LAUDY57 on 2013-12-22 16:50

Very nice, what's the speed rating on those caster wheels?

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Post by: JimNolan on 2013-12-22 17:26

Beautiful!!!!!!!!

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Post by: rmk57 on 2013-12-22 17:32

Lokar universal kick down cable worked well for me. I'd check the mileage to be sure he hasn't taken it out for a spin, I'd be tempted.

Randy

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 17:34

Quote from: LAUDY57 on 2013-12-22 16:50
Very nice, what's the speed rating on those caster wheels?

LOL

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 17:38

Quote from: rmk57 on 2013-12-22 17:32
Lokar universal kick down cable worked well for me. I'd check the mileage to be sure he hasn't taken it out for a spin, I'd be tempted.

Randy

Thanks Randy. I'll check out their website.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 17:45

Quote from: LAUDY57 on 2013-12-22 16:50
Very nice, what's the speed rating on those caster wheels?

I had them on the front, but you need a step ladder to get over fenders, it's high enough in the front sitting on the tires....not that I'm complaining!

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Post by: Ecode70D on 2013-12-22 19:43

Nice work Donnie and Merry Christmas to you also.

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Post by: Boss/Cyclone on 2013-12-22 19:55

I love the way that front bumper turned out. Great looking car.

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Post by: 57AGIN on 2013-12-22 20:38

hotroddonnie:

Your car is sweeeeet. Nice job.

Bob
57 AGIN

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Post by: hiball3985 on 2013-12-22 21:23

Looks great, must be very satisfying to get this far. Now go out and chew up some Chebbies

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 22:25

Quote from: hiball3985 on 2013-12-22 21:23
Looks great, must be very satisfying to get this far. Now go out and chew up some Chebbies

I would love to, only thing is....I need snow tires! It's winter now and it'll be at least 4 to 5 months till I can drive it! I'm taking it to an indoor car show end of March.

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Post by: hiball3985 on 2013-12-22 23:04

Quote from: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 22:25
I would love to, only thing is....I need snow tires! It's winter now and it'll be at least 4 to 5 months till I can drive it! I'm taking it to an indoor car show end of March.

That right, sorry I forget about you snow bunnies :003: I felt like a fool today testing a new heater core when it was 75F.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 23:12

Nice job on your engine Jim, saw a couple of posts with pictures before it was installed.

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Post by: hiball3985 on 2013-12-22 23:18

Quote from: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-22 23:12
Nice job on your engine Jim, saw a couple of posts with pictures before it was installed.

Thank you Donnie, it's just a cruiser, stock 292 with a Holley..

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Post by: Zapato on 2013-12-23 00:22

Well done!

Zap- :unitedstates:

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Post by: Ecode70D on 2013-12-23 04:35

Quote from: hiball3985 on 2013-12-22 23:04
That right, sorry I forget about you snow bunnies :003: I felt like a fool today testing a new heater core when it was 75F.

What kind of person tests a heater when the temperature is 75? If you need some cold and snow we'll be happy to send it your way.
Donnie don't forget to take pictures when you take your car to the March show. This will be a good chance to let those chebbies see what they are going to be up against.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-23 05:49

Lots of pictures for sure, and not that it's a big deal to some, but Danny and Kevin will be there from the show Counting Cars. I like the show, and my wife will be happy!

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Post by: sprink88 on 2013-12-23 07:00

That is beautiful!

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Post by: JPotter57 on 2013-12-23 22:23

That car looks more awesome every time I see it. Great work Donnie! Merry Christmas also.

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Post by: 410ranchero on 2013-12-23 22:55

That is awesome! More pictures please! Is that a tilt front end? Looks like you have left a few "inner" type piece out of the front, I plan on doing the same.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-24 04:26

Quote from: 410ranchero on 2013-12-23 22:55
That is awesome! More pictures please! Is that a tilt front end? Looks like you have left a few "inner" type piece out of the front, I plan on doing the same.

No it doesn't have a tilt front end, it doesn't even have the original rad support. The whole inner front has been totally redone, I'll try to post pictures to show you. This is the rad I used.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-24 04:53

Here are some pictures of the inner front end.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-24 04:58

Couple more.

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-24 05:23

Thank you for all the compliments on my car guys! I've posted on other sites when I first started to build my car, lots of positive compliments as well but you guys being 57 ford owners or future owners understand what I've done, plus I can see that my car feels at home here ....so Thanks again HRD.

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Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2013-12-24 06:41

Superb Donnie..... See you on the 27th... I will bring the birthday cake.

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Post by: 410ranchero on 2013-12-24 18:20

Quote from: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-24 04:58
Couple more.

That is a ton of work! Its looks really good. Did you have to raise the engine mounting location to facilitate the fenderwell exit headers?

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Post by: hotroddonnie on 2013-12-24 21:25

Actually the fabricator custom made the headers at the end of the build, so it works well.

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Post by: RICH MUISE on 2013-12-24 23:00

Very nice exicution, HRD, didn't realize the extent of the alterations in the front inards.
Rich

57fordsforever.com

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