slownlow Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm redoing a 51 Chevy that was done several years ago. Originally I built it to represent the daily driver WIPs that abounded when I was a kid. Now the intent is to finish it. So far fender skirts have been added but I'm not fond of the way they fit so the panel line has been filled so they appear to be part of the fender. The tube grill from the 48 Ford kit has been fitted and a custom rear bumper fabricated. Next up will be the front bumper. I'de like to ad Dagmars to it but we'll have to see how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Cool!!! I'm lovin that low custom cruiser look. More please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Looks very promising! Yes..... more please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Love the old customs, keep this going looking forward to seeing it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I agree, it's looking good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Here's a little history on what was done before. The top was chopped but shortened to give a more coupish look. The interior tub was shortened the same amount making the area between the trunk and the rear window longer. The trunk was pancaked softening the hump and making the fenders more prominent. The body was channeled so the front inner fender wells were sectioned, the fire wall and radiator shortend, and a scoop for the carb breathers fabricated from a false fingernail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I will be watching.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Please give us a better look at the rear of the roof.The right side looks a little lower than the left side does.Maybe it's just the camera angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Tom here are a couple of pics of the rear of the roof. I'm not seeing a difference but then it may be time to recalibrate my eyes. The curve apparent in the top down photo may be creating an illusion when viewed at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 You officially have my permission to cancel your appointment to have your eyes recalibrate.That rear window is just as it should be.Thanks for responding so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 This is the start of the front bumper. It's 4 pieces of 1/8 square stock shaped and bent. Still lots of sanding and polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Looks good Bob, haven't seen ya in awhile. Hope all is well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Doing well but you know how it is. As you reach 70 it's seems to be just patch, patch, patch. How's everything going with you and the gang at KKIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'm beginning to play with Dagmar ideas and kind of like this setup. Any ideas, comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Very nice Bob! That grille you are using looks to be a very close to stock Oldsmobile grille from 1946-48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Doing well but you know how it is. As you reach 70 it's seems to be just patch, patch, patch. How's everything going with you and the gang at KKIM?Doing good here!!!! Guys at Kemps are doing well too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 This car is looking good Bob. I love the grille, and the Dagmar thing looks OK. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the kind comments. I've been pecking away. I decided to wire the engine but the firing order is probably wrong, I'm pretty sure the battery is wired with - ground though. Got the front bumper in Alcad. The pins showing are just alignment devices and will be hidden when done. The Dagmars still need some attention (see earlier pic). To me they need more bulk and after the headlights are in they may be too much, we'll see. At this point I'm liking the Sombreros but flippers are in the running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hammered,slammed,scooped and tunneled....Lookin real sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Mr. Barris would have been proud. Good lookin sled man!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradional_rodder51 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Sweet led sled keep us posted plz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I am really liking these mods, keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 As I look at this after prime coat it seemed kind of plain so I'm playing with the idea of some moldings. Here's my first idea. Thoughts and comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradional_rodder51 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I really like we're this going and dig the moldings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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