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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-10-21 9:42 PM (#572139 - in reply to #539179)
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bought some "potential" seats from a 2004 Cadillac Deville.

Over the winter I will decide. I had to grab these before someone else did, I got the fronts, backs, console and seat belts for 160$ out the door...

Power leather even heated seats. They have the computer attached. and the console has a fan in the back for the passengers... cant be strong though...

Oh and they have cigarette lighter plug ins at the bottom also. I can easily sell them for more than I paid if i dont use them.

I am thinking turquoise around the outside, blue/pattern in the centers.  When the console is set correctly is almost looks like a bench seat.  I will bump up the cushion a bit also, although these are pretty comfortable already.

So I get safety, comfort and functionality while giving up originality.  I can actually use lap belts, head rests also in the back seat and comfort if I put them in.



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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-10-23 2:12 PM (#572225 - in reply to #539179)
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wow bad paint job but basic concept



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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-11-02 2:32 PM (#572801 - in reply to #539179)
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okay consolidating projects... I think its going to be a 57/58 regal lancer... Willow Green on White... or White on Willow Green...

I will keep the 57 front end I guess? You can swap at will.

I think I like the 58 front end better



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Posted 2018-11-02 2:43 PM (#572802 - in reply to #539179)
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Posted 2018-11-02 2:50 PM (#572803 - in reply to #539179)
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Location: So. California		Just a little rot going on there If you have a Regal Lancer, it would be better to keep the trim with the car. But a willow green Regal does look pretty good. One thing I don't like about the Regal is the hooded headlight chrome from the '58 Windsor. I think it looks a lot better with the standard Dodge trim. I recently found out that the headlight bezels could have been painted body color as a springs special option. That's pretty cool, and I am going to do that with mine. I have always preferred the '58 grille too, but lately, the '57 is really growing on me.
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Posted 2018-11-02 3:08 PM (#572806 - in reply to #572803)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-11-02 3:18 PM (#572808 - in reply to #539179)
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Im thinking I like option 2 better...

I dont have a regal lancer,  just the trim.

This would be a clone



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Posted 2018-11-02 4:37 PM (#572815 - in reply to #572808)
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If you don't use the Regal Lancer trim ( I hope you do) I would love to be the new owner of it! If you were thinking of selling it of course...

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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-11-02 4:44 PM (#572816 - in reply to #539179)
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hah dude its take a lot of money and time to get a complete set of regal lancer trim You couldn't imagine

I picked up the last NOS pieces off Len Dawson. I think he has one quarter panel and one fender piece left.

 

I think this is it, 60 Willow Green on White, turquise interior.



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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-01-16 1:03 PM (#576875 - in reply to #539179)
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I bought a willow green desoto to check the color, looks pretty good.

I got the paint from TCP, single stage eurethane. I will see how it goes. I am really thinking willow green and black, but I already have the white put down... uhg…

Im moving the 58 Plymouth to have some room to work so i completely rewire the car with a modern harness.







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Posted 2019-01-17 7:46 AM (#576917 - in reply to #539179)
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Cant wait to see your Dodge car get a color. I recon the black looks better, just seems to make the car and the green jump out!


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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-02-04 11:07 AM (#577821 - in reply to #539179)
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I will probably paint it white, then next year paint it black
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Posted 2019-02-11 12:35 PM (#578075 - in reply to #539179)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxZ3BtSAGek

Just did a short video on my Hemi
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-02-12 8:18 PM (#578123 - in reply to #539179)
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Picked up a set of vintiques smoothie rims at summit clearance... I tried to figure out a reason not to buy them... but bolt pattern, paint perfect, offset, 6 inches wide... 100$ uhg I can use them to store the cars with later if I switch...

And picked up an alternator off a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee to experiment with. It is a 3 wire so it will work. Externally regulated, 160 amp, internal fan...

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=357981&cc=1430895&jsn=429



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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-02-13 7:12 PM (#578180 - in reply to #539179)
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Rofl now that I have nearly all the 59 front end parts... Voila... the worlds only soon to be "57", "58" and "59" Dodge Regal Lancer...

I might as well paint the 59 parts and have them ready. I can get the 59 bumper chromed later. I already have the 57 and 58 front end ready to go.

I will need to swap over the trim though on the 59.



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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-02-15 11:01 PM (#578274 - in reply to #539179)
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Regal Lancer trim collection complete! hah... wow that took a while...





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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-02-22 9:55 PM (#578534 - in reply to #539179)
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let the 59 Grill collecting commence!

I think im going to have them chrome painted...





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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-03-21 1:50 PM (#579669 - in reply to #539179)
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got some inner seat material...





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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-03-24 7:28 PM (#579845 - in reply to #539179)
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outer seat is marine vinyl turqouise... brand new batch stinks, had to air it out...







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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-04-17 8:14 PM (#581051 - in reply to #539179)
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welder up the door trim holes, im going to double sided tape the regal lancer trim on, no more leaks!





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Posted 2019-04-17 8:36 PM (#581055 - in reply to #539179)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-04-17 8:48 PM (#581057 - in reply to #539179)
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hah yeah i might drill some small holes... well see... i am painting backs of doors and under the hood tomorrow! testing willow green...

I will make sure they are secure, a full length 3m double sided tape 1/2 wide would be hell to remove i think.

Ive scrapped the idea of using a EFI carb setup... just to many issues.

Ill get a holley 4 barrell.



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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-04-18 5:45 PM (#581113 - in reply to #539179)
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scuffed and repainted back of doors and hood... im seriously looking at some black... maybe 3 tone... black white and willow green...





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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-04 11:55 PM (#581789 - in reply to #539179)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-10 12:56 AM (#581988 - in reply to #539179)
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welded up all the trim holes... I may 3m double sided the regal lancer trim... maybe...





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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-20 1:35 AM (#582305 - in reply to #539179)
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reshot the fender liners, wanted them with a bit of shine, the rust protection didnt really shine...





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Posted 2019-05-20 7:24 AM (#582308 - in reply to #581988)
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mikes2nd - 2019-05-10 12:56 AM

welded up all the trim holes... I may 3m double sided the regal lancer trim... maybe...



Maybe not a bad idea, as the trim holes is usually where it starts to rust. But I would make at least one bolted connection, just to be sure. Nice project btw, I always thought the Regal Lancer is one of the best looking cars ever build. It must have been "fun" to source all the trim for this project!
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-20 8:59 AM (#582313 - in reply to #539179)
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I am drilling holes for the end pieces. It was a royal pita finding this stuff. I got lucky honestly and found the ends. They weren't cheap of course. I will be making two front fender pieces out of normal trim, a 57 quarter panel just happens to be a upper regal lancer fender piece since it is curved.
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Posted 2019-05-20 8:00 PM (#582338 - in reply to #539179)
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painted door jams and firewall...



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Posted 2019-05-20 8:51 PM (#582345 - in reply to #539179)
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Location: So. California		That's the way I like to paint them too. Remove doors and paint entire jams, firewall, cowl, maybe floor at the same time. I didn't do it this way on my black '57, and now I regret it because it makes for more work later.
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Posted 2019-05-21 7:49 AM (#582357 - in reply to #582338)
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mikes2nd - 2019-05-20 8:00 PM

painted door jams and firewall...


That is a nice color! Are you building a Regal Lancer in seafoam green?! That is awesome.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-21 10:53 AM (#582366 - in reply to #539179)
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yeah hah 3 tone.. i think 3 tones are too much but im doing it for now, I can always reshoot the roof/trunk black if i absolutely hate it i guess.

black stripe/willow green regal with white roof/trunk

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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-25 5:00 PM (#582518 - in reply to #539179)
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reshot the fenders with featherfill... ill wet sand and wetcheck again



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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-25 11:54 PM (#582523 - in reply to #539179)
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rofl thrilling FWL Cowl sealing!

https://youtu.be/wUq_sy-dxFE

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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-29 6:33 PM (#582666 - in reply to #539179)
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painted doors, gonna have to wet sand and buff...



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Posted 2019-05-29 7:26 PM (#582675 - in reply to #582523)
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mikes2nd - 2019-05-25 11:54 PM

rofl thrilling FWL Cowl sealing!

https://youtu.be/wUq_sy-dxFE



After I heard you saying that you remove the OE wiring, I removed my thumbs up
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-29 8:01 PM (#582677 - in reply to #539179)
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dude its a nightmare, they are cut and hacked i would like to leave the old stuff in but they are so trashed
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-05-30 10:35 PM (#582726 - in reply to #539179)
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im upgrading to variable speed wiper motor... i did another thrilling video.

im worried about the bracket, the parts list shows a "different mount"...





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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-06-03 2:18 PM (#582874 - in reply to #539179)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-06-05 1:19 AM (#582945 - in reply to #539179)
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got exhaust manifolds on and the fender wells. All nice an rustproofed underneath, painted on top.





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Posted 2019-06-05 1:25 AM (#582946 - in reply to #539179)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-06-08 12:46 AM (#583101 - in reply to #539179)
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vht high temp flake gold. I might have them powercoated though for toughness.


Got adjustable "washer nozzles"... I think ill have it chromed. Wouldnt look good black...







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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-06-10 1:38 AM (#583188 - in reply to #539179)
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Hood is painted, I will cut and buff when i'm ready to reassemble, i will put the painted parts safely away until they are nice and dry.

I put up a temporary paint booth in the driveway. its too windy and im under trees in the driveway.

5 coats of TCP restoration shop on each piece, a few small runs, but they will look perfect when done, like a mirror. I picked up a washer bottle out of a caddy, its the solid type and ordered a remote pump. I guess I could put the switch on the floor like original.

I have to call the guy about Chroming the washer nozzle and im going to be molding some Regal lancer emblems and have everything painted in gold chrome(front rear dodge. and side regal emblems). I will make 2 sets(for the 57/58 fenders and the 59 Fenders(havent gotten those yet). I will paint the 59 parts I have now. I really think im not going to like the 3 tone white roof. Im itching to just paint it black or all green...



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Posted 2019-06-10 2:45 AM (#583189 - in reply to #539179)
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Location: So. California		The hood looks nice. I agree, green and black or green and white would look good. Three colors wouldn't look as good.
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