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Old 04-25-2021, 10:07 AM   #2426
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build

Congrats Bam, long time coming, but it looks great, super job my friend...Jim
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Old 04-25-2021, 10:36 AM   #2427
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Your truck looks great Bam.
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Your wife cracks me up, congrats on the truck, it's beautiful!!!
Yeah she's been cracking me up for 30 years.lol Thanks man
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Thanks man. Yeah I know its been a long time coming, but I'm gaining on the it and the end is in sight.lol Once again Thanks for all the words of encouragement and the compliments over the years.

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Old 04-27-2021, 01:58 AM   #2428
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build

Simply a FANTASTIC job!

Hey, somewhere you mentioned you plan to redo your Belair. When you do that, can you periodically post update on it here? I know this site isn't for the cars but I'd still like to know the plan for it and the progress.

See 'ya somewhere when the world opens up again, Bam. Best ,Dan
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Old 04-27-2021, 01:28 PM   #2429
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Simply a FANTASTIC job!

Hey, somewhere you mentioned you plan to redo your Belair. When you do that, can you periodically post update on it here? I know this site isn't for the cars but I'd still like to know the plan for it and the progress.

See 'ya somewhere when the world opens up again, Bam. Best ,Dan
Dan,

First of all thanks for the compliments. As far as the 55 210, yes I will be redoing it with a new suspension, drivetrain, and paint scheme. But I'm going to take about a year break, I'm tired.lol I will start a build thread in the Alternate Tinkerings section of this site. I will be sure to let you know.
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Old 04-30-2021, 12:15 PM   #2430
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Thanks Bam, really looking forward to it.

I think I've mentioned it before but my dad bought a brand new black Belair two door hardtop to bring his baby son home from the hospital (me) and he gave it to me when I turned 17. I did a lot of work on it as a young kid in auto shop. But I wanted a van - all the rage when I was that age.

It KILLS me I was so stupid and didn't keep it the rest of my life. I actually tried to find it via the DMV in my 40's but couldn't track it down even though I knew the old license number. Again, looking forward to watching your progress!
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Old 05-01-2021, 02:00 PM   #2431
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Thanks Bam, really looking forward to it.

I think I've mentioned it before but my dad bought a brand new black Belair two door hardtop to bring his baby son home from the hospital (me) and he gave it to me when I turned 17. I did a lot of work on it as a young kid in auto shop. But I wanted a van - all the rage when I was that age.

It KILLS me I was so stupid and didn't keep it the rest of my life. I actually tried to find it via the DMV in my 40's but couldn't track it down even though I knew the old license number. Again, looking forward to watching your progress!
Yeah if we could only get back the cars that got away. I had a 66 GTO in high school I wish I had it now.
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Old 05-01-2021, 02:02 PM   #2432
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I got the console I made back from upholstery

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Old 05-03-2021, 02:10 AM   #2433
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Classy. Looks great!
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Old 05-03-2021, 10:51 AM   #2434
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Bam , not sure how many posts you may do on this truck, But its been a absolute pleasure watching and getting to know you, even though we are on opposite coasts I feel like I made a good friend . Looking forward to your next build my brother . enjoy the truck, no doubt , you not only have earned it, but you built it with your 2 hands. Thank you for all the help you gave me, I'll pay it forward. sorry to get all mushy on ya, but felt a need LOL Mike Allen
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Old 05-03-2021, 12:19 PM   #2435
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Thanks Dan, it came out pretty nice. I need a place to hold the wife and I coffee.lol

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Bam , not sure how many posts you may do on this truck, But its been a absolute pleasure watching and getting to know you, even though we are on opposite coasts I feel like I made a good friend . Looking forward to your next build my brother . enjoy the truck, no doubt , you not only have earned it, but you built it with your 2 hands. Thank you for all the help you gave me, I'll pay it forward. sorry to get all mushy on ya, but felt a need LOL Mike Allen
Thanks man. I feel like all the people that commented and encourage me were with me on this journey to finish the truck. Thanks to all for all the words of encouragement along the way. Not finished yet but really close.
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Old 05-04-2021, 07:27 AM   #2436
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that double hump dash and soooo clean :drooling:
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Old 05-05-2021, 05:46 PM   #2437
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Old 05-06-2021, 12:55 PM   #2438
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congrats bam! looks great, sounds good in the video.
i hate you stole all the 58-9 parts to make a 55 look good
gonna be harder to find parts for the 4 eyed beauties now
that hood does look good, perfect fit and pie cut

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Old 05-06-2021, 06:45 PM   #2439
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Nicely done! Congrats!
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Old 05-09-2021, 03:50 PM   #2440
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Thanks man I really appreciate.
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Old 05-09-2021, 06:03 PM   #2441
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Hey Bam, I wanted to pop on here and thank you for all the time you put into posting pictures, writing updates, answering questions, and putting up with the general truck guy ridiculousness, haha. I'm mostly a SquareBody guy, but I like all of them. I'm also a modified-stock guy, or stock+ guy, but I enjoy the customs and can appreciate what it takes to them put together. Love seeing your metal artistry. I know your humility doesn't allow you to accept a compliment like that, but it's really true. We also share an appreciation for simplicity and integration that leads to its own kind of elegance and presence. Your truck has that, enough to share. In fact, sharing has been the real theme that I've seen as I have read page after page on here the last few days. Your time, your knowledge, your patience, your experience with the tragedy at Santa Monica College. I've appreciated your sharing it and your perspective. The video with your wife caps it all off. Loved her enthusiasm. Cracked me up because I couldn't hear you on my phone with the first couple of videos you did, but I had no problem hearing her, haha. WHO LIKE OLD CARS? i do. WE DO, HE DO.

Please keep posting so we can see where you take it and how you enjoy it. Thanks again man.
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Old 05-09-2021, 06:48 PM   #2442
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Hey Bam, I wanted to pop on here and thank you for all the time you put into posting pictures, writing updates, answering questions, and putting up with the general truck guy ridiculousness, haha. I'm mostly a SquareBody guy, but I like all of them. I'm also a modified-stock guy, or stock+ guy, but I enjoy the customs and can appreciate what it takes to them put together. Love seeing your metal artistry. I know your humility doesn't allow you to accept a compliment like that, but it's really true. We also share an appreciation for simplicity and integration that leads to its own kind of elegance and presence. Your truck has that, enough to share. In fact, sharing has been the real theme that I've seen as I have read page after page on here the last few days. Your time, your knowledge, your patience, your experience with the tragedy at Santa Monica College. I've appreciated your sharing it and your perspective. The video with your wife caps it all off. Loved her enthusiasm. Cracked me up because I couldn't hear you on my phone with the first couple of videos you did, but I had no problem hearing her, haha. WHO LIKE OLD CARS? i do. WE DO, HE DO.

Please keep posting so we can see where you take it and how you enjoy it. Thanks again man.
Thank you so much for all the kind words. Yeah the wife loves to cruise with me and is my biggest supporter. She just hates the building process but once we can ride we ride.lol She's all grins and waves and just fun to hang with.

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That truck is awesome! Great work, just awesome!

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I've been taking it around the local meet and greets lately and got a lot of positive responses.
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Old 05-18-2021, 09:41 AM   #2445
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Old 05-19-2021, 12:11 PM   #2446
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I had the truck dynoed tuned. It made 325 hp and 327 lbs of torque at the wheels.


I also been hitting a couple of meet and greets and having a ball.

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Old 07-25-2021, 07:08 PM   #2448
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It's amazing to see it all done and at shows! Nice!
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Very nice truck, well done
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Old 07-26-2021, 12:09 AM   #2450
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Bam seeing this post but everything in order just like you had the vision and it came out great
Your hard work can now be enjoyed
Stand up and take a bow!
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