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That's how it goes in this State.. No inspection unless car is nearly complete and trailered into the inspection station. (cannot drive becasue it is not licensed) User Unhandy!

Out of State Title inspection by the Sheriff Dept ~ and the follow up visit to the DMV..... done!!.. Glad that's over!
Smiles!!
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I can reach it ok but probably will use the remote most of the time. I prefer utilizing the ipod or cd disc so that will be less fumbling with the radio controls. Its really not as far back as the...

Whiplash... you live in beautiful country...

Radio installed with Amp. I guess the airplane fixer led me to the radio rack idea. Also the Controller mounted there is the engine thermostat. It controls the water pump at set temperature and...

Initially that was my plan. (to block the outer ends) I made fiberglass ducts from the body up to the dash top and getting them sealed and in at the same time the dash was installed was a real...

Thanks Ryan! it is starting to be fun now. A lot of the headaches are, I think, over. That is fitting everything including, I hate, brakes!
By the way,,,putting Defrosters on a 34 Dash is rocket...

Vintage Air completed. (These cars are definately short on extra space to put things) And starting to fit front sheetmetal.
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I think they are Flowmasters. A nice mellow sound. I didnt want loud mufflers as I want a fairly quiet ride for cruising. I am really happy with them.

Exhaust system installed. Much better now!! Took it for a quick drive up the blacktop..oh my,,, it wants to "move it move it"

I am not the youngest guy on the block and I do remember the good old days. And they were good - especially with the cars. You have been very kind and supportive Whiplash!

Thanks Mark.. this one has a little less clutter. It is going in for Exhaust system next week.

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Not sure.. they have been with the car many years.

It's individual choice but too me,, stocktop height fits the body just fine.
If I could have prevented it ~ I would have preferred the cloth top in it too but the previous owner had it filled.
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Are you going to run PCV on the engine?

soon to be installed.

Lookin' good! Are you running splash aprons/inner fender panels up front?

I have all the Body components and they will be installed. Mostly left off for now to do the engine run and leak...

Update: Fired it up.. the fun part! I installed the Davies Craig water pump system with Digital Temperature (Fan) Controller... Love it so far. Check it out on the web if you want to learn more...

thanks guys... todays updates

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Body is shaping up.

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motor installed in frame and 700R4

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Finishing up the body. not a fun job but necessary. .. also, update on frame ~ it now has brakes.

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Decided on a topcoat for the car. PPG Ditzler Hot Rod Black... supposidly designed to replicate the glory days of street rods. (I am after the 50's look)
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