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57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Leadfoot1000 - 2018-10-31 1:52 AM To compare notes, what is the current rear wheel size and backspace, and rear tire size your running? Also, I lowered the rear on mine with 2” lowering blocks, what did you use? I think I put some of that in another post on this thread, but here's what I'm running: front - 15x5, 2.5" bs / zero (standard) offset, 7.10-15 Coker tires rear - 15x7, 2.5" bs / 1" (reverse) offset, L78-15 Coker tires The wheel centers are '56 Ford passenger car all around (kind of a '57-64 custom car thing) with new spider caps from Speedway. The outer rims are new. Wheels were built and chromed by Jimmy aka wheelkid at Rally America. http://rallyamerica.com/ I am also using 2" blocks in the rear. Something I don't think I mentioned here is the rear axle is a Ford 8.8 from a late 80s Mustang. I cut off all the four-link bits, and welded on spring pads at the right width and pinion angle. It made dealing with the Tremec trans much easier, as I got a slip yoke driveshaft, bolt-on driveshaft flange, and beefy 1350 u-joints as part of the package, plus the ease of dealing with a more common rear end. The e-brake setup came directly from a Ranger with leaf springs and just about bolted into place. I'm telling you all this because that overall rear axle width is about 1.5" narrower (I don't have the exact number handy) and it makes the rear wheels fit better in the car. I'm not sure I could run those 9" wide L78s on a reversed wheel back there without them rubbing the fender lip on driveway entrances, etc. Probably more info than you wanted, but I hope that helps! mogge65 - 2018-10-31 3:15 AM Pure awesome Danny, i also want those rear wheellips Will follow your resto :inlove: Thank you Morgan! Maybe I can ship you a pair. I'm loving your NYer too! | ||
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Veteran Posts: 241 Location: Southern CA | Thanks for explaining your setup. It explains why the rear wheels look extra deep, looks great. The rear of your car sits a little lower than mine, must be the spring rate or some difference in the spring perches between stock and the ford rear. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Time for a little update. I pulled the car apart and sent the bumpers and a bunch of other stuff out for chrome. We have been working the body over pretty good, fixing some minor collision damage in the driver's quarter, finalizing the shaved door handles, and adjusting all the gaps. This car is as rock solid as it can be. We didn't do any rust repair because none was needed. Even the rocker drain holes are flawless. Here's a pic as I left the shop last night. All the panels are primed, and now it's time to get those blocking muscles working! Hope to have it in paint within the month. (20190130_012322.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190130_012322.jpg (230KB - 406 downloads) | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13042 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | I like the way this project goes, slow and thoughful for to get it just right for you. It will be a very nice mild custom. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Thank you Sven. I know it's not for everyone. But I'm trying to do the car justice. And it's going slow because I'm poor! | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | You may have been slow before, but now you are moving faster than Speedy Gonzalez. Great progress! Which is really impressive given that time is slowing down on us. https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/time-is-actually-slowing-down-and-w... Edited by Powerflite 2019-01-30 6:44 PM | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | you may are a bit slow, but the result counts. And that looks really good | ||
GregCon |
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Expert Posts: 2524 Location: Houston | There's very little on Earth better than '57 Chrsyler...! | ||
GregCon |
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Expert Posts: 2524 Location: Houston | Except for spelling Chrysler without the typos lol | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | After a marathon of sanding and sanding and sanding, we have paint! Just the gray side sweep down both sides for now. Wanted to get that down first, so we can mask them off later to spray the rest of the car and not worry about getting tape tracks. Edited by 57burb 2019-02-04 12:24 PM (20190202_205936.jpg) (20190203_135839.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190202_205936.jpg (237KB - 389 downloads) 20190203_135839.jpg (216KB - 387 downloads) | ||
LD3 Greg |
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Expert Posts: 1906 Location: Ontario, Canada | Looks great Danny! You have waited a long time for this! Congratulations. I spent a good many years looking at partly finished cars ----- ! Greg | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | I know you did, Greg! Those cars you built were done to an incredible level. This one will be a nice driver, as I plan to drive it quite a bit. Hoping to spread that FL bug! Thank you all very much | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | That looks really good already! | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | This thread is one of my favourites. Thanks Danny for share all those pictures. I like your "Driver" | ||
mikes2nd |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | I sometimes like the patina, but a nice clean paint job is the way to go I think. | ||
56 Royal 500 |
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Member Posts: 17 Location: Southeast US | That is one nice ride!! | ||
The Adventurer |
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Elite Veteran,, James Passed away March 2021, He will be Missed Posts: 1028 Location: Melbourne, Australia | I haven't been looking much here lately , but shes looking great Danny , cant wait to see it painted . Already looks great as it is in primer with the sweep painted ! | ||
1960fury |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7385 Location: northern germany | Great looking ride! Are these the final colors? I hope so. Very, very nice. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Thanks for the comments! I appreciate the encouragement even though it's not a stock resto. Sid, the car is going to be black with a dark gray roof and sweep. The light gray is just primer. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | I was never a fun of rotten looking cars, specially elegant cars like the Imperial, either of people chopping a piece of history. But a mild custom well made is always something to respect. | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | I like that you left the kink in the side trim instead of straightening it out like Jim does to his Plymouths. It is a characteristic of the original design that I appreciate. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Laid down the paint today. It came out nice for a garage job. Will still need some sanding and polishing. The chrome and stainless is starting to come back from the chrome shop. Expecting the reupholstered seats in another couple of weeks. Starting to really come together! (20190223_160927_20190223184156861.jpg) (20190223_154413.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190223_160927_20190223184156861.jpg (140KB - 377 downloads) 20190223_154413.jpg (172KB - 374 downloads) | ||
mikes2nd |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | dang... shiny black | ||
LD3 Greg |
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Expert Posts: 1906 Location: Ontario, Canada | You must be feeling great!! I know I sure did at this stage! Just don't cut through the paint with the buffing compound. I also know what that feels like! Well done, Danny. Have fun! Greg | ||
GregCon |
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Expert Posts: 2524 Location: Houston | Very nice. The problem with 'patina' is at the end of the day, it's still rust and dull paint. If you are missing any trim there's a slim chance I might have it. I have a few odd pieces left over and the price will be very reasonable! | ||
jboymechanic |
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Expert Posts: 2196 Location: Muskego, WI | I cannot wait to see this car finished! | ||
sermey |
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Expert Posts: 1208 Location: SWITZERLAND | Congrats Danny! 10 years since you got it - 10 years of progressive happyness!! - SERGE - | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Well, it's actually been 11 years now. Better late than never, eh? All that fresh paint looks good, but of course afterwards comes all the hard work to clean it up. MORE sanding, then polishing, and then waxing. I have to give my DAD all the credit here. I could say that "we" painted it, but I was really not much more than a gopher on this phase of the job! He busted his tail on the paint, and it really is awesome. It's way nicer than I even hoped it would be. While he was working on rubbing it all out, I started building out the door panels. The door caps were a mangled, rusty, beat-up mess. (1.jpg) (2.jpg) (3.jpg) (4.jpg) (5.jpg) (6.jpg) (7.jpg) (8.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1.jpg (20KB - 378 downloads) 2.jpg (48KB - 372 downloads) 3.jpg (61KB - 374 downloads) 4.jpg (138KB - 380 downloads) 5.jpg (47KB - 361 downloads) 6.jpg (41KB - 364 downloads) 7.jpg (35KB - 364 downloads) 8.jpg (158KB - 370 downloads) | ||
jboymechanic |
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Expert Posts: 2196 Location: Muskego, WI | That has to be one of the best looking FL cars I have ever seen, really great job! | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | Those body lines are just beautiful. I love this car. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Those are some big compliments, thank you. I'm glad you guys like it! | ||
The Adventurer |
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Elite Veteran,, James Passed away March 2021, He will be Missed Posts: 1028 Location: Melbourne, Australia | Danny wow wow wow is all ican say , the car and paint looks killer . You must be over the moon . This is the when you really start getting enthused with a resto project after paint is on . Your dad looks to be like my dad , they just know how to do things right ! A credit to you guys . Cant wait to see how the trim turns up now . | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | We finally have some sunny weather, so I pulled it outside for a couple of pics with her twin sister. Starting to look like a car, now. (20190309_083333.jpg) (20190309_083805_20190309132506869.jpg) (20190309_131001.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190309_083333.jpg (207KB - 471 downloads) 20190309_083805_20190309132506869.jpg (216KB - 467 downloads) 20190309_131001.jpg (225KB - 475 downloads) | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | Danny, - wow, It looks that you could cruise very soon with your custom Cruizer | ||
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Location: North Australia | You must be proud having your Dad working on this car with you! You are a lucky Bloke. 11 years aint so long............anyways, its a marathon not a sprint! As Jon above says, I cant wait to see the pics and video of this car when done. It is spectacular already. (Hey Jon, I cant wait to see your 56 Imperial done too) Steve. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Finally got all the stainless on the car. Now working on the interior, and waiting for the chrome to get back! (20190317_164653.jpg) (20190317_164438.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190317_164653.jpg (111KB - 491 downloads) 20190317_164438.jpg (151KB - 479 downloads) | ||
The Adventurer |
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Elite Veteran,, James Passed away March 2021, He will be Missed Posts: 1028 Location: Melbourne, Australia | Looks sensational . Cant wait to see how your trim comes out . | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | The fun part! | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Fun?! Man, I am starting in on the interior, and I wouldn't call that fun! I have a lot of anxiety because I've never done this stuff before and I don't want it to look like an amateur did it. But on the plus side, if I don't like something, I can always rip it out and try to do it better. I have a local upholsterer doing the seats; he has the back seat to me already and it looks great! Can't wait to see the swivels. I thought I might try to do the headliner, but I was concerned that I could never get it stretched and glued and looking nice without having done it before. So I asked the upholsterer if he could do it, and he came to my shop and knocked it out of the park! I'm very glad I had him do it. I did get all the windlace installed and laid down the jute. I put down a thin first layer to smooth out the floor contours, and a thick layer for sound and heat barrier. Then I rolled out my Trinidad carpet in the car and it looks awesome! But once again I didn't have the guts to cut this stuff up, so I am putting in some plain black carpets for now. It doesn't follow contours very well, so I'm not totally happy with it. But I'll figure out a way to get that Trinidad in, it's just a matter of time. The door panels are mocked up. The eagle eyed among us will notice I added a second piece of trim on the door so I can add a small section of gold fabric, which my wife requested. I'll be learning as I go on them too, so I'll be putting down the thin foam and covering them in vinyl soon. The chrome shop said my stuff should be ready today, so there may be a brief pause in the interior work while all that pretty stuff goes back on (1.jpg) (2.jpg) (3.jpg) (4.jpg) (5.jpg) (6.jpg) (7.jpg) (8.jpg) (9.jpg) (panels.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1.jpg (205KB - 479 downloads) 2.jpg (137KB - 473 downloads) 3.jpg (194KB - 464 downloads) 4.jpg (208KB - 475 downloads) 5.jpg (196KB - 462 downloads) 6.jpg (171KB - 472 downloads) 7.jpg (219KB - 457 downloads) 8.jpg (183KB - 481 downloads) 9.jpg (201KB - 465 downloads) panels.jpg (135KB - 464 downloads) | ||
mikes2nd |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | hah too nice to drive now I hope not. Looking even better now that its coming to completion. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | I'm going to drive the wheels off this thing. It's nice, but it's no show car. | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | I'm very jealous about the great progress you are making. It's gonna feel like a different car when you start driving it again. | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | Powerflite - 2019-03-26 12:10 AM I'm very jealous about the great progress you are making. Me too | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | Took a couple of pictures over the weekend. I'm pretty happy with how the car is shaping up, but time is running out! I'm planning to drive it to Austin on Thursday, and I still don't have my arm rests, visors, or front seat back from the upholsterer. I did the carpet and door panels myself. They look okay, but close inspection shows they're kind of amateurish. I may redo them when I get a chance. But they'll do for now. I pulled the wheels off to inspect the brakes, steering and suspension and clean things up under there. Also, there were a couple of rear axle studs that had chewed up threads, so I pulled the axles out and will put a new set of studs in later today. Edited by 57burb 2019-04-08 10:36 AM (20190406_161210_1554685375683.jpg) (20190406_161745.jpg) (20190407_195632.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190406_161210_1554685375683.jpg (346KB - 477 downloads) 20190406_161745.jpg (343KB - 474 downloads) 20190407_195632.jpg (365KB - 457 downloads) | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13042 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | Very nice Danny, soon ready for road tests! | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | Very nice looking custom. You just need that seat done to use it. The rest is icing on the cake. | ||
mogge65 |
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Expert Posts: 1295 Location: Nasco , SWEDEN | awesome | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | The car is back together and drives as good as before! I took it on a ~600 mile trip to Austin and back and it performed just great. Reactions have been really nice so far, I'm sure the toughest critics are right here on the FL site. Still lots of minor things to address, but looking forward to a bunch of cruising... (20190409_215514.jpg) (20190409_215805.jpg) (20190412_141844.jpg) (20190412_181617.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20190409_215514.jpg (226KB - 461 downloads) 20190409_215805.jpg (181KB - 476 downloads) 20190412_141844.jpg (304KB - 459 downloads) 20190412_181617.jpg (314KB - 451 downloads) | ||
The Adventurer |
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Elite Veteran,, James Passed away March 2021, He will be Missed Posts: 1028 Location: Melbourne, Australia | Trim is looking great Danny and the car is looking totallly wild ! Hey out of interest ive been meaning to post up these pics of the C pillar mouldings i cut , shaved , folded and gingerely manipulated into shape from a 56 Packard 400 inside rear pillar . This is what i was looking for on my 57 chrysler , as i really hate the New Yorkers didnt get the roof mouldings like the 58 Fireflite . This seems to give it that finishing touch without overdoing it . It is only sitting on there loosely and is not attached yet , so if it appears wonky it is as it needs to be sitting in place better , but i dont want to mess up the paint until i attached them properly . What do you guys think . I think they are a great fit and thought it might be a good idea for others to add to that final touch . I found a NOS Rear 59 Pillar Moulding , but i found this after making mine and never realised they had a rear pillar moulding as i never really looked or took notice of 59s . I cant find the other side mate to this at an affordable price , so i will stick with what i made . Edited by The Adventurer 2019-04-15 10:46 PM (474.JPG) (473.JPG) (472.JPG) (475.JPG) Attachments ---------------- 474.JPG (321KB - 455 downloads) 473.JPG (184KB - 458 downloads) 472.JPG (175KB - 461 downloads) 475.JPG (102KB - 453 downloads) | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3966 Location: DFW, TX | They look terrific, but dont belong on a survivor car! You should send them to me asap! | ||
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