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Old 02-27-2014, 01:49 PM   #101
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Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom **GunMetal**

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Cut my pieces to the lengths I needed and then layd it out on the bench and took a 18 inch 2-4 and rolled it ... Comes out straight as an arrow
Good to know. I know there are straighting tools that is why I asked what you used. Thanks for the info.

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Old 02-27-2014, 02:27 PM   #102
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The old school best way to straiten out coiled tubing is to uncoil it, then pull it with a come along. It works awesome. I've done tons of that way.

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Old 02-27-2014, 10:16 PM   #103
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Didn't get as much done as I planned... Took a little more time...wanted to make sure I got the sensors perfect... Got the 2 back ones finished up

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Old 02-28-2014, 09:18 AM   #104
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Okay got it and you had no problems keeping it in the 2.75 travel range ?
with the new sensors you can have as little as 1 inch and as much as 4 inches of travel, the older sensors had to be kept in the 2.75 inch range.

looking good, very clean install
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Old 02-28-2014, 09:34 AM   #105
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Thanks yeah after reading the directions last night and seeing the extra piece of paper I figured that out ... They need to update those instructions lol I got a little confused


And as far as the positions all I should have to do is run it through the calibration thing it states and should be close on my desired positions ??
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Old 03-02-2014, 08:11 PM   #106
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Got the Accuair all buttoned up and it came out great and went off without a hitch ! Very happy with it all ! Gonna start hanging sheet metal then I need to make the decision if I want to paint it now and put it together and have a little fun with it this year







And got the pedals from billet specialties all mounted just have to fill in around the brake petal for a better fit and finish

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Old 03-09-2014, 11:27 AM   #107
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headed to go pick up some 06 Leather power GTO bucket seats this afternoon.. Should be a good starting point on the idea i have for the interior!

the last couple days i have been messing with the bed got the inside all smoothed out ! almost ready for first coat of primer







And driveshaft will be here tomorrow finally !! and she will be able to move under her own power again!!
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Old 03-09-2014, 03:52 PM   #108
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Has anyone had any luck or seen these used

https://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/5...o_Inserts.html
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Old 03-10-2014, 12:35 AM   #109
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Has anyone had any luck or seen these used

https://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/5...o_Inserts.html
those were the old rod doors panels, I have them along with the matching headliner. they fit well when I test fit them, mine are not installed yet
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Old 03-10-2014, 06:16 AM   #110
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Awesome thanks for the pic ... They seem like a great starting point and very reasonably priced
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Old 03-11-2014, 10:11 AM   #111
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It moves under it's own power !!! Got the driveshaft installed yesterday


Now need to get the truck all squared away with the rear suspension/ finish the metal work on the bed and then rough in the interior then it's off to painttttt !!






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Old 03-11-2014, 12:04 PM   #112
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Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom **GunMetal**

congrats, always a good feeling driving it outta the garage for the first time.
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Old 03-11-2014, 02:19 PM   #113
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That's always a great feeling. Congratulations...

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Old 03-11-2014, 05:32 PM   #114
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Truck looks great keep it up...
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Old 03-11-2014, 05:55 PM   #115
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Congrats on the drive, truck is looking good...Jim
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Old 03-12-2014, 07:22 AM   #116
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Thanks guys .... Hoping to get the seats mounted today
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Old 03-12-2014, 07:27 PM   #117
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finally got some decent pics ! and got the seats mounted today .... very happy with the shape/size fitment!! now what do you guys think headrests or no headrests











And after looking at this car alllllll weekend im almost sold on the matte orange accents on this thing... i think it looks unbelievably good!

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Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom **GunMetal**

looking good, I vote no headrest.
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Old 03-12-2014, 11:05 PM   #119
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Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom **GunMetal**

I have never liked headrests, especially if you can see them through the back window.

I also saw that Nova last weekend and I thought the color combo was striking. I also liked the stain/flat finish under the hood.

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Another vote for no headrest....Jim
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Another vote for no headrest....!!!
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looking good, loose the headrest
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No headrests it is !!! Now gotta start laying out a center console .... Does anyone know where I could find some billet drop in cup holders or any other accessories maybe something the accuair controller can sit it ... ?
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Old 03-13-2014, 07:32 AM   #124
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No headrests it is !!! Now gotta start laying out a center console .... Does anyone know where I could find some billet drop in cup holders or any other accessories maybe something the accuair controller can sit it ... ?
I ordered this piece and molded it into my console. http://www.dorbritzdesigns.com/produ...-pod-universal

here is a picture of it molded in the console, I just need to finish blending it in and finish the console.

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AWESOME !! Thank you sir !!! Ordered ! That's perfect was just gonna make my own but figured something like this would have some work !!
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