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Wow, looking back it's been 6 1/2 weeks since I said I was getting back to work on it !! . Not much has been done in that time but I'm glad to say that my interest in the project seems to be back on track ! Sometimes you just have to walk away from them !!! More pics coming soon !:chevy:
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Awesome!

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just read your build from start to finish, very impressive, love the brake light idea, wheels are killer, paint is very impressive, keep up the good work, Will for sure be watching this one, once again good job

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I'm gonna go on record as quoting every other reply in this thread by 'saying':Looks good :cool:

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just found and read your build. nice! that black is soooo deep.

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Thanks ! The black is Dupont 99 K base.
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This build is looking really sick!!! I like everything about it, especially the 3rd brake light. One question tho, how did you manage to mount it? A pik from the inside would be great.
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Not sure if I have a pic from the inside , but I did have to cut out a section of sheetmetal to get it mounted up. The light is a 2pc assembly where the lens/diffuser is epoxied in place from the inside and protrudes out past the surface of the sheetmetal . Studs must be welded on the inside to attach the light assembly. The lens is then sanded flush with the basecoat .
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Well, i got the serpentine drive installed last weekend. I've also been slowly pluggin away at the wiring. Small steps, but its getting there !:chevy:

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WOW..gorgeous pulley system !!

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I agree the drive system is beautiful!

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Who is that system by? It kinda looks like a billet specialties kit, but then again it looks a bit different
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[quote=ajgriffin;4896599]Who is that system by? It kinda looks like a billet specialties kit, but then again it looks a bit different
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That's the Victory Series from Concept One .

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I've heard of them before but never checked them out. Have you heard of any issues with alignment? My guess is they use the same suppliers as everyone else for the components? Sanden A/C, Edelbrock water pump, Mavel power steering or something like that? I really like the look of it...will have to find out more
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Awesome build, love every bit of it! Kinda makes me feel like mine is just being thrown together... :/

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Looks great! Cruzin the coast is just around the corner.....:D.

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No issues to speak of. Everything fit like a glove and the belt runs true. i spoke to a few guys running them and they all raved about the setup. It does use all the same components as Billet Specialties, which i was also considering, but to me the Concept One seems to be a little bit more compact. Cost is about the same between the two.



Hey Rob, i'd love it to be done by then, but it will have to wait for next years. I'll be there with the droptop Nova again this year. Will u make it and if so, which one will u bring along. We'll keep on eye out for you !:chevy:

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I'll be there in the 68 S/C truck if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!!

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Still pluggin away at it. Got the brake system bled tonight. Stall converter and driveshaft to go, then i can back it out of the shop !

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what booster master cylinder combo are you going with?

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Awesome pulley set up man!

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Trey , the m/c is Wilwood with 1" bore and the booster is a 8" dual diaphram . Off hand I can't recall the # of the m/c . If you'd like the part number , just ask and I'll get it for you !

. Thanks, Ryan ! I've been totally pleased with it so far !:chevy:
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bowtie,
very very nice!!!! would you be willing to spill the beans on what/how you did to polish the trim like you did??? i would like to acomplish the same outcome on my window trim pieces.....

thanks!!

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awesome build !!

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Sure thing ! No secrets here . I picked up an 8" Polishing machine at Northern and purchased the buffing wheels and compound from Eastwood . It's not a bad job to do. Of course that would also depend on the condition of the trim
Being polished ! Also, attach the piece of trim being polished to a piece of wood . You'll be better able to control it and will keep the wheels from pulling it out of your hands or grabbing it which usually ends up bending the trim . I did also order a cutting wheel for stainless ( looks pretty aggressive ) but haven't needed to use it yet . I can't recall the material it's made of at the moment . Do a search on Eastwoods site and you'll see everything I'm referring to . I'll be polishing up my rear window trim before to long and will post pics when it done . Good luck with yours and holler back with any other questions about it .
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The aggresive cutting wheel i was referring to in the above post, is a Sisal buff wheel.
Eastwood # 13060