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Jan 16, 2017 21:39:15 GMT
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Hi all! Been on the lookout for a few months now for my first American Project. After looking around and other various sites/media I found the one! Sat in california and imported via Rays Classics. It is: 1953 Chevy 3100 Running a 350ci with turbo 400 auto trans 12v Alternator & serpentine belt 12 bolt rear end Standard otherwise. Pictures I was sent -      And after a few months of it being held for the dollar to go up, it was shipped! And finally after a few weeks Friday i collected. In style I may add!  So now to crack on and get it driving! Comments welcome! Rich. |
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Jan 16, 2017 22:03:44 GMT
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Well, Rich, before I saw your tow vehicle, I was going to say, just slap some English plates on & enjoy - but I see your already well down that path already ! Must be time for a full custom bling up, or original resto - your particular tastes prevailing ! Top wheels though, both of them 👍🏽👍🏽
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Jan 16, 2017 22:08:22 GMT
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Hah thanks! Thats pretty much the plan for the beginning!
The tow truck isn't mine, but a guy I work with!
Main goal is a 'resto mod' as I like to call it.
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Jan 16, 2017 22:19:47 GMT
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Ha back ! That makes me feel better - the fact that your not being greedy & posing around in two sets of cool wheels ! Just one set ! Keep us informed of your progress.
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Jan 16, 2017 22:38:50 GMT
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Jan 16, 2017 23:41:25 GMT
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Hi all! ! And finally after a few weeks Friday i collected. In style I may add! So now to crack on and get it driving! Comments welcome! Rich. That is pure class! |
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Great starting point. Will be interested to see how you progress with it  |
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Jan 19, 2017 19:10:23 GMT
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bookedmarked at the first image !
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Jan 22, 2017 16:54:31 GMT
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Love your truck, bookmarked this. That tow vehicle is superb.
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Jan 25, 2017 21:45:26 GMT
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Thanks all!
Plans are to get all the mechanicals renewed. Going to be fitting a jag front clip with power steering, disk brakes, decent suspension. Fitting a new car axle for the back in the leafs for time being, fresh new exhaust system with electric cutouts. Clean the interior up abit with some new gauges, door cards and hidden radio.
Trying to stay sensible for my budget, but working in a custom/rod shop is helping!
Rich.
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Jan 25, 2017 21:49:54 GMT
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Got a pic where it sits atm.  And made some progress! It starts, runs and spins one tyre easily....  And then got myself a tailgate!  |
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Last Edit: Jan 25, 2017 21:50:13 GMT by richrichy
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Feb 27, 2017 19:32:59 GMT
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Slow progress at the Moment due to waiting for my Beetle to go. But have been tackling a few bits! Basking in some English winter sun  Ditched that god awful wooden wheel with something that was lying about at work  Rebuilt a LHD jag rack for the front  Then rebuilt all the brakes in a camaro axle for the back.  Then something fell out one day    Got some tyres on my new wheels too - they are being painted, whitewalls and spider caps to finish off  And then new axle fitted & wheels tested  Love how it looks, Needs moving back and lowering abit more. But its moving slowly! C&C welcome! Rich |
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Last Edit: Feb 27, 2017 19:34:42 GMT by richrichy
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Feb 28, 2017 11:35:00 GMT
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We need a full side shot! The back end looks awesome!
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Feb 28, 2017 22:38:32 GMT
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Once it's remounted properly and rolling I'm guna try. Or may just wait till the clip is on
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I think i see you pass me in that tow truck most days when i work gravesend. you live on the tree estate don't you?
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Only dogs go for new cars, real cars have rust!
Ford capri laser 1.6 -http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/181032/1986-ford-capri-laser-updates
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That truck is a fella i work withs. He lives over in essex, and we work in shorne? Must be passsing then
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Few little updates Got the axle re-located and dropped abit more. Pretty happy now  Then my Number plate arrived! Winner!  Ordered some paint for the block and gearbox if enough left  And my swap meet stash!  I got: - Tilt column - Headers - Holley 600 - 16" Electric fan Hoping to make a little bit more progress soon! |
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Now the weathers been much better, I've made some good steps forward! Got my front clip out, ready to get worked on!  Cleaned, checked the calipers  Turned it around  All Front metal work off, and front beam out   Steering box out!  Amd finally Engine & box out  Good progress has been made! Bad bits now. Bit bummed out, as was sold to me as a sbc 350 with a TH400. Upon checking numbers, its a 305 with a th350. Still a strong sounding motor. Hoping to have the clip trimmed & in very soon! C&C welcome! Rich |
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