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    Paint and body work completed.













    Livin' on Route 66

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    Engine and transmission installed in chassis.





    Shortened drive shaft in.



    Minneapolis Moline Z grille shell and aluminum radiator installed.



    Detail shots of the front suspension, steering, and brakes. All new or rebuilt components to make sure everthing is reliable and safe.





    Completed rolling chassis.

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    Body set on frame. Channeled 4".



    Header on the engine. Exhaust tips are for VWs. Fit a 1 1/2" pipe perfectly.





    Corvette manual brake master cylinder.

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    Installing the shortened bed.





    Wiring uuuugg! Hate wiring.


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    Allis Chalmers fuel tank ~15 gallons. Plenty





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    Engine pictures. Offenhauser 3 X 1 manifold with 3 Rochester B carbs. Stock distributor with Pertronix Igniter II



    Water heated manifold.







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    Great pics! I like the modified vw exhaust!
    " "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.

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