55 E/G – New old ride – Page 5

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February 28, 2012 at 6:27 am #33335
mikey
The car is really looking good. Glad to see it rolling again. Looks like it’s coming along nicely. ……………….Mikey 😆
February 28, 2012 at 4:43 pm #33337
vbob
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HEY
TOM, very nice I would like to be your neighbor next door!!Remember working on cars back in Connecticut in the winter ???This was my open air workshop!!!!
‘V’

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February 29, 2012 at 4:44 am #33347
tomblake
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Vbob……Yes I do remember working on the cars in the winter. That’s where I got my start. A good friend of mine got me started when we both bought junkyard 283’s and rebuilt them in his cellar over the winter. Don Scinto did all the machine work back than. When the engines were finished we both put them in two different $100 55 Chevys that we got from the back line at a couple of dealerships in CT.
The one that was mine turned out to be the orange E/G’er. The one he finished, I bought from him and used it as my first tow vehicle.
“The good old days” but I like working in the Florida winters much better.
February 29, 2012 at 4:54 am #33348
tomblake
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After adjusting the ride height on the back end last night I decided to get going on the front end today. I put the engine and transmission together and than put the assembly into the car. Now I can get a start on the headers, get the steering thru the firewall and get the placement for the master cylinder, brake and gas pedals.

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March 5, 2012 at 5:48 am #33387
tomblake
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Building the inside with cardboard. Need to use the templates to make the inside covers out of sheet metal next.

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March 14, 2012 at 4:49 am #33431
tomblake
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Some of the smaller items seem to take a long time to complete. Trunk almost complete, all the openings closed with sheet metal, the battery box for two batteries complete. Still working on the gas tank hold down straps but almost done.
Got the bracket to mount the brake pedal and master cylinder, made and fitted to the chassis. Will need some help from a welder friend to weld it into place. Don’t like my welding for the brake stuff. The brake lines and line lock are all in the car just waiting to mount the master cylinder to finish the brake system.
Got to keep going there is only 150 days to the race.

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March 14, 2012 at 2:02 pm #33434
mikey
Tom, you are really getting a lot accomplished in a relatively short period of time. You sure do some nice sheet metal work!! We need to talk. I would like a removable trans hump in my car, maybe you could do it. In your spare time,of course. Yes, I’ll pay!! Really looking good. ……….Mikey 😯 😆
March 14, 2012 at 5:31 pm #33436
babycakes
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Mikey,I second the motion,Tom does real nice work….and hey….YOU do too!!! 💡
March 14, 2012 at 7:58 pm #33437
frank-j-majauskas
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WOW Tom ❗ This is like watching an “Overhauling” show on tv ❗ I can’t
believe how quickly you’re moving on this project ❗ Boy, does it look GREAT ❗
Can’t wait to see it at the Valley in August. You are going to have a flock of ODF
guys along with other racers all over your “55….Keep up the good work ❗ 😎

Frank…..
March 15, 2012 at 6:23 am #33442
tomblake
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Frank…..One big difference, Overhauling dose a car in a week. And as of this morning I have had the car 93 days and have only 149 days to the race.
Did get the brake bracket spot welded and temporarily installed. Couple of minor adjustments, fluid and the brake system could be completed.

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March 17, 2012 at 5:27 am #33477
tomblake
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Getting ready to finalize the trunk area after spraying with spatter paint. While waiting for the paint to dry got a start on the headers. The left side will need an “S” turn to get away from the chassis and the right side needs a little more thinking.

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March 19, 2012 at 5:04 am #33509
tomblake
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Well for now the trunk area is done. Started on the steering, since the headers are started I know where I can locate the steering column and shafts. The headers are on hold till I get a tube with a good radius and get another tube adjusted.
It’s starting to look like a real car.

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March 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm #33512
bossguy
Just Curious Tom, is the guy you bought this 55 from following the awesome progress you’re making here?
March 20, 2012 at 1:44 am #33513
tomblake
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bossguy……No, he hasn’t even returned my last call about getting another part he might have. He didn’t seem to interested after the sale. I do think he would be surprised to see it now but he just didn’t show any interest and we haven’t talked since December.
March 20, 2012 at 1:47 am #33514
dino
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His loss your gain …for those of you that don’t remember …see the photo in the first post of this topic. Tom has come a long way!
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