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**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-13-2017, 12:52 AM

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Just an update to this status "Log"

Ordered Billet Specialities 3rd brake light last night
Stopped at the shop today:
- Stored parts had been brought out
- AC mounting bracket & bulkhead fittings are re-mounted, AC hoses will be in wheel well.
- Vintage Air control panel finally installed in dash for 1st time.
- Core support removed
- Turns out PS reservoir is in the way of the mechanical fan. Either it will be moved to core support or an electric fan will be substituted. If used it may be replaced by a shortened stainless radiator catch can so it looks better.
- We discussed the engine clearence to firewall again. Mike insists it won't hit firewall, I said I am ok with it for now but if it hits, i am going to want it moved forward 1/2"
- I need to get to the Car & Truck Shop to buy new rear leaf front spring "pins" bed wood & stainless strips.
* Anyone seen the difference between std and "premium" oak bedwood kits Brothers sell? Supposedly better matching grain between boards but I wonder if it's worth considering?

07-13-2017, 12:52 AM	#2069
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Just an update to this status "Log" Ordered Billet Specialities 3rd brake light last night Stopped at the shop today: - Stored parts had been brought out - AC mounting bracket & bulkhead fittings are re-mounted, AC hoses will be in wheel well. - Vintage Air control panel finally installed in dash for 1st time. - Core support removed - Turns out PS reservoir is in the way of the mechanical fan. Either it will be moved to core support or an electric fan will be substituted. If used it may be replaced by a shortened stainless radiator catch can so it looks better. - We discussed the engine clearence to firewall again. Mike insists it won't hit firewall, I said I am ok with it for now but if it hits, i am going to want it moved forward 1/2" - I need to get to the Car & Truck Shop to buy new rear leaf front spring "pins" bed wood & stainless strips. * Anyone seen the difference between std and "premium" oak bedwood kits Brothers sell? Supposedly better matching grain between boards but I wonder if it's worth considering? Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda! Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 07-13-2017 at 01:55 AM.