Projects My 1950 Chevy Styleline DeLuxe

[LeftCoastErik]

Well, I got it moving today!. Got the shifter in, brakes bled and front sheetmetal bolted back on tight.

Got some pics of the stance, I am liking it so far. I expect the front will settle a bit, plus I still have to add the hood and A/C stuff. The rear is as low as I dare without notching it.

Got my Moon gauges temporarily mounted ( I don't know where they will end up once the A/C vents are in)

Got the battery tray mounted in the trunk. Not prettied up yet, but functional.

My plan for the dash is to modify two delete panels for the side holes and mount the speakers behind them. In the center,I'll mount the stereo and use piano hinge to hinge the old speaker panel.

[LeftCoastErik]

The other pics. She is dirty, but getting closer to nice all the time

[LeftCoastErik]

Last one. What do you guys think...Skirts or no? I like the look of the skirt, but the wheels are so hot, I want to see them.

[dirtbag54]

Originally Posted by LeftCoastErik

Last one. What do you guys think...Skirts or no? I like the look of the skirt, but the wheels are so hot, I want to see them.

i do the same thing with mine. thats the beauty of it though run the skirts, they look great, then take em off for a while if you want. looks good both ways.

[figueroae78]

Nice car man, I have a 50 myself that im slowly working on. Can you give a pats list for us newbies and some info like what year S10 rear end did you use, did you make the wiring or bought a kit (gauge or wire)? Some links for parts you bought. I know its asking for alot but it would help.

[LeftCoastErik]

Bailed on GoodGuys today since it was pouring when I got up. Decided to get some work done on the ride. VERY successful day!
Got the new gauge cluster from Dolphin installed and working
Straightened steering wheel (was bugging me)
Removed the intake and exhaust manifolds and installed the new Remflex gasket (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Got the carbs synched with my new Empi tool and a custom adapter I made from a plastic paint can
Got my dash delete panels cleaned off of paint and lightly polished.
Installed front seat belts (The wife wouldn't ride in it unless I did.)

Finally, I took it out for a good cruise, rain and all. Sounds sweet and runs great!

Now tomorrow, maybe I can get the tank dropped so I can install the sender and then I can take some pics!

[aldixie]

Nice job.

[pug man]

Sweet ride and i like how you went with quality stuff on the build. I think you will enjoy it a lot. What did you do with the Air Box/AC that was hanging on the window? Are you going to use it? I always thought those were so "COOL" looking.... You did good........ ;o)

[DirtyEd]

Killer ride!

[LeftCoastErik]

Thanks guys!
Got the Sender in today. Aside from puking about 3 gallons of fuel all over my shoes and garage floor, it went off without a hitch. Got my speedo cable installed too, so we went out and cruised Pleasanton a little to see if any of the Good Guys participants were out, but nobody was around. Blasted through Livermore and picked up dog food and groceries. This thing runs like a champ, got 26 miles on it today.
Gotta change to a heavier oil. Makes 10psi hot idle, but maxes out around 30psi at 3k. I know the old 10psi per thousand is cool deal, but I think I'll try the rotella 15/40 I have in bulk at the diesel shop and see what happens.

PugMan, the Thermador is for sale in the classifieds. It just wasn't my style.

[robleticia]

Looking good Erik, and my vote is no skirts!

[bonez]

lookin good. Are you plannin on keeping the bomba look like when you 1st got it? or not?
I think these are beautiful all accesorized and couple inches (or less ) from the ground.
Whatever you do its sweet

[LeftCoastErik]

No "Bomba" for me. It'll be smoothed out, and I am toying with the idea of chopping it. I want to get everything else done first.

[bonez]

Custom is ok too. i see only 2 ways of doin a car, its either custom or lowrider, no particular preference, its the model and condition of the car that would dictate the direction to me.
Keep up w/ the enthusiasm, keeps me heavy at it since day one

[Wagonmaster2]

Lookin' good and ditch the skirts!!

[LeftCoastErik]

This weekend was pretty productive. Got the doors and fenders readjusted so they have decent enough gaps. Changed the oil and then fought the drivers side door mechanism again and again. Finally got it right today.
Drove it about 75 miles, including my first freeway time. Cruises great at 70 and even 80 MPH, so I am happy about that.
Today I got the stainless trim off the doors and front fenders, removed the handles and got my driver's side door popper installed. Hope to get the passenger side and trunk poppers done this week and get the alarm/popper controller installed next weekend

[LeftCoastErik]

Since all the mechanicals are stable I figured I would start on the body. The paint was ok but was full of texture and way too much flake for me. Im gonna leave the roof and take the lower half down to bare metal so I can fill holes french my lights etc.eccentric

[LeftCoastErik]

here are some pics

[LeftCoastErik]

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[larry woods]

Like everything so far. A couple of suggestions. '55 chev headlight brows rather than french, stock height roof line-one piece windshield glass? drive it for a while until heartrate gets to normal before anything else! drive and enjoy does look like a keeper