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Thanks Blue, I appreciate it, I don't have to tell you that not knowing anything about upholstry makes things a real adventure but great fun. Something like that E-brake boot. I may just raise the shifter up some more and put a smaller boot on it also. Don't know, I will be looking at them seriously this weekend in Springfield.

Brick im going to try my first upholestry on the A some tweed material simular to original. Seat springs and wood is fantastic so i can stay original shape also . Hope wifes machine dont burn up this use will be more then she used it in 25 yrs LOL . . You did a great job looks smooth and formed .

I can't take the gredit for that, the wife is the seemstress of the family. Oh and she sewed all of it on a $150.00 machine, it's all tweed also so I can tell you it isn't any sweat if you have a good sharp needle in your machine.

Brick thank you i feel more comfortable now . Hats off to the wife . I was wondering if a light machine would do that material and survive. I had home mech in 7th grade i may be able to do this with out sewing the finger .

The buffing is progressing on Bill's C-10, still have to get at the suspension and get this beast down!!!!

Not much on my '71, dug out an old set of bed rails and set them on to look at. Thinking maybe powder coat them "red chrome" and build a racer back fairing (or whatever we call them today) on the front of the box.... If I'd quit coming up with ideas, might actually get the dang thing done someday...... 16 years and counting!!!! Geez!!!!

Dave the trucks are looking good . elbow's have to be getting tired . There sure is alot of real estate to buff out there.

Lookin' good Dave.

Got the door posts boxed in and started aligning the passenger side door. Going to install bear claw latches & make lift off hinges.

Firewall is starting to shape up, Pro!!! I think the lift off hinges and Bear Claws will be a lot more convenient then the straps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pro get some good shots of bear claw install . I need some ideas to help me. I'd keep the straps as extra holding power.

Really looking good pro70, may I ask a dumb question? What is the purpose of having the doors so they lift off?

Makes it easier to work on when the chebbie breaks down........

I finally got to the point of firing up the engine yesterday. Man, it sure felt good to hear noise coming from those mufflers again.

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Pro 60 wow that sure sounds great . So what is it 3 or 4 gallons to the mile. I do enjoy hearing those big cammed engines pulse.

To be honest, I go thru 2 1/2 gallons on every 1/4 mile pass, from start-up to shut-down, so it's more like 10 gallons to the mile.

I worked on the car last night till the wee hours of the early evening to get the car to this point. About another 3 hours worth of work, and it'll be done, so to speak.