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Driveshaft is done, and I got my heater fan re-installed with a freshly pressure tested core and 12v conversion....
Brakes are good, a bracket to firm up the booster to the firewall would make them great.

Once the brake lights are figured out I am more comfortable with the trans shop road testing it once they set the kick-down. Most realistically I will be putting off that bill until spring...

Looks too high, maybe that is just because the rear fenders are not on yet.
 
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Congratulations on great progress. Going to have it ready for TS15?
 
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Im not sure if its in your thread already ( i cant seem to find it), But what radiator did you use?
 
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I just used a speedway radiator, aluminum.

I am an extra 4 hours away now, but it would make an awesome trip. In theory I could make it but the truck would be out classed with the quality typical of your events!

I can not imagine how you guys with kids make time for this hobby, there are just too many things competing for time and money.
 
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well it is a driver now. Been able to knock out a lot of little things, but plenty of bodywork left.





 
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just in case video works
 
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It's looking great. Get it street legal quick and drive it all over while you are working on the rest.
 
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Congrats, Andrew!
 
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LOOKING GOOD MAN.
 
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Thanks Guys,
Forgot to post some of the work I did.

I need headlight pans, and new headlights and I will be legal, Hoping Santa brings them cuz I am broke til next Friday







Another layer of insulation


Fresh new carpet


 
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looks real good, you came a long way in a short time, Enjoy.
 
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Andrew, pick up the rattle can and hit the bare metal, lite it up and drive that thing, Garry
 
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just curious what is the make and part number for that radiator.looking for one for my 52 f3 460 swap. hope mine looks as good as yours when im done!
 
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Great job!
 


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