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Old 02-14-2017, 06:23 PM
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They are Rod Door panels, I purchased the complete interior package from Midfifty..
 
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Originally Posted by HILLBILLY BOB
what color green is that?
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Also installed the power door locks on the Altman latches , without the power feature I don't like the Altman's..
John, I have a set of Altmans sitting on the shelf. What dont you like about them without the power feature?
 
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John, I have a set of Altmans sitting on the shelf. What dont you like about them without the power feature?
What I don't like is the only way to lock or unlock them is with the key, lets say you unlock the drivers door start the truck and drive down the street to pick someone up and the passenger door is locked you have to go and unlock the door from outside because they can't be unlocked from the inside and why I put the power feature in..
 
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Makes sense to me. Is the adding power to Altmans in your thread?
No , just those pictures you quoted me on..I bought that kit from Midfifty but didn't wire it with the bells and whistles to eliminate some of the wiring..
 
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
Electric or crank windows?

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Sorry Marv, I missed your post. I'm going with crank windows now but will switch to electric if the cranks give any problems, also going with the solid side glass too..
 
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One of my rims came in today, I expect the other four will arrive tomorrow, these are Wheel Vintiques 7x15
 
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I was asked to provide some measurements of the forward tilt hood kit I copied from the one I had purchased for my panel. Hopefully these will help..





earlier in this build thread starting on post #237 sort of gives the details...
 
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Are you going to cover them or leave as is?
I'm going to paint them...
 
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what size tires john.
 
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what size tires john.
255 R 70 for the rear and 235 R 70 for the front and spare..
 
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Decided to put the steering wheel on today and make sure the horn button worked and it gave a hoot...lol
 
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I also received my plates in the mail last Monday


And here's a picture of the gauge cluster lighted up..
 
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I put the hood on today but still trying to get the gaps right so lots a fiddling to be done..
 
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Had the tires mounted on the rims yesterday
 
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Before the hood was put on , this shows why I have to repaint the doors and running boards..This paint does look different shades depending on the light but I messed up on the this parts..
 


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