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I got one rocker welded in tonight. Not too bad of a fit for a cheap re-pop. The curve wasn't a perfect match so with a little persuading I got a decent fit and the door gaps are acceptable. The doors close nice and solid, too.

none of the re pops are a good fit, have to do some adjustments on all of them. Looks good on the car though, still easier then making them!

That's for sure. They do fit better than the ones I bought for the 48.

Yeah Falcon, it's either fab your own, put up with the ill fitting re-pop pieces, or build a 'glass bodied car with a SBC and look like everyone else!!!! What a dreadful thought!!

Dave, I've pretty much decided I'm done with the traditional SBC. If I ever do want to use a Chevy motor in a project, the 5.3 LS motor is superior on every level to a basic 350 and very affordable.

"Falconvan" - PLEEEEEZ be careful, it looks like you're having way to much fun and that could be dangerous

Good find, good work and good luck.

meller

Originally Posted by MelloYello

"Falconvan" - PLEEEEEZ be careful, it looks like you're having way to much fun and that could be dangerous

Good find, good work and good luck.

meller

Coming in the house late at night covered with dirt, grease, and welding burns? Man, I dont see how it could get any more fun! Nice looking inline you've got there, BTW.

My grandson was over yesterday and wanted to help so we decided to start looking at what it would take to put the 54 dash in. After measuring we found it was about 2" too long so he helped me strip it down and we figured out a good spot to narrow it. Also, the 54 was a lot deeper on top and rounded at the back. I took the 51 dash and cut the top off to use as a pattern.

Then I traced it on the 54 dash and cut it out. It fits nice; I'll just have to make some small filler panels for the ends and it will be ready to prep for paint. My grandson thinks the car should be orange; I'll have to think about that one. He already talked me into going with a V8 instead of the flathead.

Originally Posted by falconvan

My grandson thinks the car should be orange; I'll have to think about that one. He already talked me into going with a V8 instead of the flathead.

Smart Lad! Sometimes us "older folks" can learn from the "young guns" too! A deep orange color would/could look great (I think)... 8-)

Oh and the dash is gonna look great! Again, you do some nice work!!!

Changing the dash is always a challange nice job

Great work on the dash, Falcon!!! I had a Grabber Orange Maverick with black stripes and lettering---1 of my nieces named it "The Great Pumpkin".... I've always liked orange, besides the Mav I've had a couple others that were orange, always have liked the color!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Great work on the dash, Falcon!!! I had a Grabber Orange Maverick with black stripes and lettering---1 of my nieces named it "The Great Pumpkin".... I've always liked orange, besides the Mav I've had a couple others that were orange, always have liked the color!

Some of the guys in our club had orange rods,,and they had a little decal made,that said...''If it ain't orange,,it's a lemon''.. Like orange myself,falcon..And the dash job looks kool,too.. Interesting to see how many folks notice the difference when it's all done..

The idea is growing on me, Dave. Orange, white, and black interior could look pretty sharp. Thanks for the comments, all!

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