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Old 01-21-2019, 11:13 PM   #176
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Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short

Looking good Carter. You are moving right along!
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Old 01-22-2019, 11:56 AM   #177
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Oh man, that looks killer!

I'm still waiting on my wheels so I can have that moment seeing it aired out on the ground.

Edit: You need more pics since its a new page.
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Old 01-22-2019, 12:00 PM   #178
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I ordered a set of Slosh Tubz this morning from Mike. I’m going to get home tonight, pull the body back off, remove the inner fenders and reassemble. Then I can see how Walt will sit all the way down...if the tires clear the fender inner structure.

I’ll snap a few pics of that
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Old 01-22-2019, 03:26 PM   #179
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Does Mike make an inner fender for the 67-72 that works with the stock hood hinges? I thought his current stuff all required the fenders to be cut and the hinges to be relocated. Looks good, by the way!
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Old 01-22-2019, 09:07 PM   #180
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Does Mike make an inner fender for the 67-72 that works with the stock hood hinges? I thought his current stuff all required the fenders to be cut and the hinges to be relocated. Looks good, by the way!
I’m going to try “something”... if that doesn’t work, I’ll order hinges.
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Old 01-22-2019, 09:13 PM   #181
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Took the Body back off the frame tonight. Got 17 of the 22 inner fender bolts out but had to soak the other 5...after I smooshed my thumb.

HillBilly dictionary... Smooshed= Smashed+Squished.

I also just sat the Sniper on the intake for the OOOH picture.
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Old 01-22-2019, 11:01 PM   #182
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And... I heard from Nate and he’s expecting to have my new stands finished and heading my way by Monday. That’ll be a huge relief...if I got the height right.
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Old 01-23-2019, 08:45 PM   #183
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So, I’ll be ordering the PB hood hinges

Guess I’ll have a pretty set of black billet hood hinges for sale.
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:29 PM   #184
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Too bad about the hinges though it is good Nate got back with you finally.
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Old 01-24-2019, 09:09 PM   #185
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Too bad about the hinges though it is good Nate got back with you finally.
Yeah Doug,

I hate the pretty hinges aren’t going to fly, but you’re right about the correspondence from Nate... just means he’ll get some more of my money.
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Old 01-24-2019, 09:18 PM   #186
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Just for the sake of some pictures. Here is (1st pic) about how it’ll sit at normal ride height, (2nd pic) how the Tire is in the inner fender when trying to air out, (3rd pic) how far apart the frame & body ‘separates’ when the suspension is aired all the way down...
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Old 01-24-2019, 09:20 PM   #187
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And, just for kicks and giggles... here’s how much clearance I have in the front at 80 psi... That’s 5-1/2” above the tire, 8-1/2+ of total lift with a big block.... Not bad
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I also finalized my EFI decision today and ordered the Holley Sniper 550-511 system.
Oh I like your EFI decision!
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Old 01-30-2019, 05:32 PM   #189
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I got home to find these...
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Nice!! Brown truck rocks...
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Old 02-07-2019, 12:21 PM   #192
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Nice!! Brown truck rocks...
No! They came in a GIANT box and had to come truck freight to a business address. But they sure are purty.
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Old 02-07-2019, 12:31 PM   #193
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I also got a package from Porterbuilt and the new 1” higher mounts seem to have remedied the exhaust maladies. I still need to put the body back on to check fitment, but I know I’ll have to cut the floorpan for a high hump. I have that in my stash of parts so I get that fitted this weekend. The driver side BBC Chevelle header fits like a champ, but the passenger side will require some “redirection” of #2 & 4 to clear the rearmost lower control arm mount.
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I’ve spent this weekend getting the body stripped of the original equipment items that won’t be reused. i.e. gas tank, wiring harness, etc. I did find rust that I didn’t know was there, but I’m not surprised.
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Up here in the rust belt, that is cherry.
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Up here in the rust belt, that is cherry.
Hahahaha. I suppose that’s true. I wasn’t to hurt to have only found that. The cab supports and everything underneath appear solid. I’ll know more when I remove the fenders and blast the bottom, firewall and interior...that tends to expose the bad stuff. I’ve got a friend that does the dustless blasting and he said he’d do it for some work in exchange. I’ve got to finish getting the interior and firewall stripped...& remove the doors, fenders & glass
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About to get back on WD. Stay tuned
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Old 10-03-2019, 09:35 PM   #198
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I have tentatively sold my 87 today. Once Martha is back running & driving, I’m going to get Walter back up front. I think I’m going to sell the PB chassis though and just do a clean static drop chassis.
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I've been following all of your builds (here & there). Hoping things go well on your exhaust expedition. I have an early PBDM (the rare, vintage, C4DM variant) that was built for an intended BBC. I'm fully expecting to have to re-work the MM towers based on what you've posted.
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I've been following all of your builds (here & there). Hoping things go well on your exhaust expedition. I have an early PBDM (the rare, vintage, C4DM variant) that was built for an intended BBC. I'm fully expecting to have to re-work the MM towers based on what you've posted.
Yeah, the MM’s vs header routing are still a bit of an issue, but I have a few welders and a plasma cutter I’ll get it to work unless I actually do decide to sell off the PorterBuilt chassis and just go static. Then I think all would be fine.

But before I get back on Walter, I’m going to concentrate on Martha for awhile. I’m really hoping to have the first iteration of the Falcon completed by the end of the month #fingerscrossed#
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