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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
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jstgtpaid 1791cc


 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 8/11/2011, 11:29 am | |
| I have so many questions! First though, I love the color you chose. Now for the questions...
Did you take the body off yourself or did you take it off at the painters and tow home the frame?
Your heater channels looked in decent shape. If they were not in good condition, does one need to support the door frame prior to removing the body?
Was it difficult to get the pans in? Is reasonable to think an inexperienced welder (like myself) could do the job?
Where did you purchase your disc brakes and lowered spindles? How much did you lower it? Many folks that lower opt for a narrowed beam will you be doing that?
Sorry for the many questions, but you are doing several things I will end up doing, Lord willing.
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 8/11/2011, 3:03 pm | |
| I'll try to help the ever busy Bugn. Don't take this as gospel but: -He wheeled the body down on the pan -Support is wise to keep the body straight -Never done it but there's really not much to it. -Can't remember where he got the brakes. I know he did opt for a narrowed beam without shock towers.
-If it helps, I purchased the CB wide 5 disc brake kit with lowered spindles. Pretty nice kit IMO. |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 8/11/2011, 10:15 pm | |
|  AMEN! Nice Job........it seems as though you remember more than I do. All of that is exactly how it happened. Here is the link to the brake kit thread: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Thanks for the compliment on the color, I am finally working on it again. I am hoping to get it done before the Jam. |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/6/2011, 10:18 am | |
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/6/2011, 10:48 am | |
| Lookin' gooooood! Hurry up and get that engine in there so we can go for a cruise during lunch [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/6/2011, 10:55 am | |
| It is going in today!!!!!! I tarboarded it yesterday. |
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MadMike Crew Chief


Location : Brandon
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/6/2011, 4:50 pm | |
| WOW!  That looks great! |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/7/2011, 9:35 am | |
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Beetle Juice Premium Member


Location : Brandon, Fl.
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/7/2011, 11:01 pm | |
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muddobber 2498cc


Location : plant city,Fl
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/10/2011, 12:00 am | |
| nothing better than progress this sweet azzzz ride is really coming along and looking very good. way to go ron and lisa |
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/10/2011, 12:43 pm | |
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ohana59single 1600cc


Location : Tarpon Springs, FL
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/10/2011, 6:16 pm | |
| Wow- gangster looking '57 you got there- everything so pretty and shiny. Any dash pics? |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/11/2011, 8:54 pm | |
| So here's the update. After everything was in and I thought we were close........I noticed a leak in the right sideplate on the tranny. It all had to come back out, to repair the leak. It is back in now and all seem well.......so far. Here are a couple of pics. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/11/2011, 9:12 pm | |
| Those whitewallss look gooood ! |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/11/2011, 9:20 pm | |
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muddobber 2498cc


Location : plant city,Fl
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/11/2011, 10:01 pm | |
| man that looks very sweeeet!!!!!!!!!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] |
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Hellafast Premium Member


Location : Horizontally opposed.
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/13/2011, 9:16 am | |
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jstgtpaid 1791cc


 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/15/2011, 11:26 pm | |
| Ron, do have the gas tank in yet? I would love to get a shot of the dual master cylinder and how you hooked everything up.
~Steven |
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RDeanJr 1600cc


Location : Valrico, FL.
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/16/2011, 6:52 pm | |
| It's coming together nicely Ron.. Very nice looking.. |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/17/2011, 11:57 pm | |
| UPDATE....... We finished the front and rear bumpers and horn grilles. Also, license plate light (pope's nose) and 3rd brake light. I got the stereo system, speaker and grille installed and now I need to find someone to rechrome the ashtray cover. Here are a couple of pics...... Front End [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Dash [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Back with decklid on [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Third Brakelight [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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jstgtpaid 1791cc


 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/18/2011, 2:56 am | |
| I so dig that stop light...  You have such good taste in these accessories... |
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muddobber 2498cc


Location : plant city,Fl
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/18/2011, 9:08 am | |
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MadMike Crew Chief


Location : Brandon
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 9/18/2011, 10:48 am | |
| [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] It also looks like you've got the stance you were looking for. I love it! |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 10/16/2011, 4:12 pm | |
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 10/16/2011, 5:18 pm | |
| Its about damn time you got it running!  That is one beautiful ride! Did you get the timing set? |
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K1 Admin


Location : in the back shed
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 10/16/2011, 9:54 pm | |
| Bitchin bro |
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allisontech 1791cc


Location : Lithia
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 10/21/2011, 11:05 pm | |
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Hellafast Premium Member


Location : Horizontally opposed.
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 10/24/2011, 8:11 pm | |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 10/24/2011, 8:28 pm | |
| Thanks, It's come a long way. Not even close to possible without the help of a select few of you's out there. You all know who you are. Still having a few issues, but he's running and I drove it about 5 miles today. |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 3/13/2012, 11:05 pm | |
| Waiting for my real whitewallz to arrive, changed the carb set-up as well. I will have a set of tires for sale, almost new.....195/65/15 rear and 145/15 front. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 3/14/2012, 10:40 am | |
| - U B BUGN wrote:
- Still having a few issues.
Fixing the car wont solve any of those!  Looking good! Can't wait to see those real whitewalls! |
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U B BUGN Crew Chief


Location : WORKIN' IN NAPLES, YUCK!!!
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 3/20/2012, 10:54 pm | |
| Well....Here they are......We are Loving them. Let me know what you think. Rear 205/70/15 Diamond Back 2's Front 145/15 Diamond Back 1's All mounted on stock Smoothies. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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the-jerm Crew Chief


Location : Sorrysota physically, lost mentally
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 3/21/2012, 8:24 am | |
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muddobber 2498cc


Location : plant city,Fl
 | Subject: Re: 1957 Coming Together 3/22/2012, 10:29 pm | |
| they look great much better |
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