'55 panel build
Mountain Pass
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From: jersey shore
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"ooraider"
54 f100 Panel rod/rebuild
Thanks again for your insight this is my Thread.
"ooraider"
54 f100 Panel rod/rebuild
Thanks again for your insight this is my Thread.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 152
Likes: 4
From: jersey shore
I used Direct Sheet metal.,"http://www.directsheetmetal.com/" , I had purchased the 4' setback {Big Block} firewall many years ago from them and When I called them they set me up with the proper toe kicks,
they now sell the complete floor and toe kick setup and firewall.
I'm very happy i went this route seeing i have a big block 460 for the truck and all my measurements was cutting it to close with factory firewall.
they now sell the complete floor and toe kick setup and firewall.
I'm very happy i went this route seeing i have a big block 460 for the truck and all my measurements was cutting it to close with factory firewall.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 152
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From: jersey shore
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Just finished reading your build posts. Nice job and great information on your build.
I have a 55 Panel, same color as yours, in about the same shape although I haven't begun to tear it apart so not sure what I will find. Your posts give me hope but also make me wonder if I will ever get a chance to really get into it.
Have a ton of questions but I'll start with a couple -- How did you remove the body from the chassis? I know some people have used a forklift since it is so large. Curious how you did it? Also, are you doing most of the work alone or do you have help? Some of the projects look pretty daunting. Just wonder how you manage it.
Keep it up, I look forward to more posts.
I have a 55 Panel, same color as yours, in about the same shape although I haven't begun to tear it apart so not sure what I will find. Your posts give me hope but also make me wonder if I will ever get a chance to really get into it.
Have a ton of questions but I'll start with a couple -- How did you remove the body from the chassis? I know some people have used a forklift since it is so large. Curious how you did it? Also, are you doing most of the work alone or do you have help? Some of the projects look pretty daunting. Just wonder how you manage it.
Keep it up, I look forward to more posts.
