55.2-59 My 56 build

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by idbeast

Yes it's a 9" Touch screen Navigation stereo, Alpine iLX-F309 single din body however the touch screen is manually moveable for install setup then screws hold it in a fixed position in whatever the finished location.

A double din stereo won't work if you are using a Vintage Air and electric wipers, no room. However the alpine fit really well!

I wasted 2K on an Alpine X008 8in double din that wouldn't fit and CarToy's wouldn't take back because I had it over 90 days!

Wow 2k... that sucks. I also figured I had room for a double din. Thanks for the info! I was actually looking into that alpine iLX-F309 stereo. Again thanks for saving me the headache

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Wow 2k... that sucks. I also figured I had room for a double din. Thanks for the info! I was actually looking into that alpine iLX-F309 stereo. Again thanks for saving me the headache

You're welcome!

Yes, major sucks! Here are a couple pics of the dash painted, in the 1st picture it shows the Vintage Air unit much better!

Also notice the shadows of the instrument cluster opening and the stereo opening, looks really close to being the same! (bragging!)


Jim W

[58 pache]

Wow, I like what you did with the dash and color.
Nice work on the rear end too. I have a ford 9" that's been sitting in the garage way too long. Might be time for me to get up off my arse and do some work!

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by 58 pache

Wow, I like what you did with the dash and color.
Nice work on the rear end too. I have a ford 9" that's been sitting in the garage way too long. Might be time for me to get up off my arse and do some work!

Thanks 58 pache, it's all a work of love, time and a lot of cussing!!!


Glad I inspired you! ROFLMAO


Jim W

[Jason 56]

Finished welding up the rest of the frame and added 45 degree angle supports in the center of the frame. Thinking this should prevent prevent Any unwanted frame flexing. I mounted them at a downward angle and put a notch in them so I can still run lines to the rear. Also finished the rack and pinion notches.

[Jason 56]

Bodywork day 1... it begins braced the interior of the cab and cut out the floor and firewall. I have a sheet of 14 gauge to start replacing the floor, firewall and all the small repair panels I plan on making. As you can see I have some repairs to do in the lower cowl area.

Idbeast, that dash look awesome. Hopefully mine looks as nice when I’m done

[Jason 56]

Started my sheet metal work by trying to figure out what to replace, build and buy. Two cups of coffee later I had a game plan I started on the left hand side with the lower outer cowl and inner kick panel. Also got the floor pan cut out. On to the right hand side tomorrow!

[Jason 56]

I restarted this thread in the build forum as it should be! The link in my signature ahold take you there!