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Thank you weg92f.. that's awesome. It is my plant to rebuild and take it over 400. ::metal:

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Which panel thread should I follow? ;)

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The newest.. LOL. Hi Jon. :)

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I am going to consolidate the post so it can be followed more easily. We are moved a little forward with the custom work on my Panel. The 59 Impala dash ends are finished formed and we are finishing the barn door jambs where the Silverado hinges were mounted for the barn door conversion. Once this custom work is completed, I will be pulling the motor and transmission out of the Camaro to fit it before I send them out to be rebuilt. WES

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A little more work done. Bracing the 1/2 barn doors and closing in the right hinges. I ordered a NOS Tahoe rear outer door handle for the inside of the right panel 1/2 barn door. Then the hurricane hit! The part was in Florida. I hope everyone is safe... WES

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Not much more to report on, but we did get some Finnish welding done and the lift gate that I will be using installed. Going to have to use a shorter studs for the lift gate struts because the rub and push the lift gate out of alignment when closed. WES

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Hey Wes been super busy at work. No time to get down to your place. It does have glove box door.

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Nice. That dash looks great!! Can't wait to trade. WES

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Getting close to end of custom work... Dash is near completely done and after a few more modifications the rear doors are nearing the end. WES

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A few more... WES

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Lookin' good!!

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That project look like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing.

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So this is why my firewall insulation isn't here yet: you're working in the shop. Just kidding. Looks great Wes. I'm on board.

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Thanks guys. It's getting interesting. I hope within 2 weeks or so I'll have all the body panels on and fitted. Then I am going to install the LS motor and 4l60E. Hey Pete, I used your firewall pads on this project.. LOL. JK. WES

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I got to take another picture of my panel with all the back doors closed.

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I really like the back door set up. Great idea Wes.

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I wish I could claim it... It was done one other time that I know of. It was a green 67 suburban. I was the first to use the 2008 Silverado extended cab rear door hinges. WES

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A little more progress. The rear door interior door handle is installed as is the lift gate actuator. Front doors bolted on, core support and left fender. Fitting the parts will be next then media blast seal and prime. Forgot pictures of the dash... :( WES

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Not only looks great but they sound good when they latch...:metal:

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Well a few more pictures. We now know what it will look like with a boltless rear bumper... WES

https://youtu.be/gQqKfuy-drg

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A few more progress pics. The front clip has been fitted and the lines still need a little work. It may have something to do with the hinges being a little flexible, who knows at this point. I may need to order billet hinges to fix it. I also should have taken a picture of the NOS driver's side door. We will have to split the window frame to open up the gap in the front upper corner. Otherwise not only would the gap be bad, but the paint would be damaged when the door closes. WES

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Really nice work on the panel. Well done on the rear doors. Tagging along for the rest of the build.

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Thank you. Next stage should be fun. Installing the LS motor and 4L60E trans. I might even sneak a drive in.. LOL

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It's looking like a truck again. It's got to feel great getting it together.