My first panel
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My first panel
After a delay in finding panels that were not stamped with unmaintained dies I finally got my first patch panel installed. Many thanks to the encouragement from those of you here on FTE that have shared your expertise. My mig welding skills are still not up to the quality that I would like but the panel is in there solidly and with minimal warpage. It should refinish nicely.
Now on to the right side which is a bit trickier because of the hole for the blower plenum (yes, those of us with '49 & '50s have that special, abnormal design treat from Henry).
Now on to the right side which is a bit trickier because of the hole for the blower plenum (yes, those of us with '49 & '50s have that special, abnormal design treat from Henry).
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Dennis Carpenter was nice enough to take mine back even though I had cut one. I guess they are checking their stock.
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I bought my bed and tailgate from Northern Classics. I occasionally work in Troy Michigan, so on one of my trips I drove over to Sterling Heights....near General Dynamics, Ford, and the GM tech center (I think).
They are really nice people and from what I saw, they are making quality parts. They also know how to package their parts so that they'll make the trip without damage.
Dan
They are really nice people and from what I saw, they are making quality parts. They also know how to package their parts so that they'll make the trip without damage.
Dan
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I bought my bed and tailgate from Northern Classics. I occasionally work in Troy Michigan, so on one of my trips I drove over to Sterling Heights....near General Dynamics, Ford, and the GM tech center (I think).
They are really nice people and from what I saw, they are making quality parts. They also know how to package their parts so that they'll make the trip without damage.
Dan
They are really nice people and from what I saw, they are making quality parts. They also know how to package their parts so that they'll make the trip without damage.
Dan
There are a myriad of tool and die makers that support these facilities which I guess is probably why NCT knows how to maintain stamping equipment.
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