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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2013, 08:59:58 PM »
Tom

Your quality of work is first class! (and $$$$) :D

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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2013, 10:36:23 PM »
Thanks Ed, as far as the $$$ I've been saving my pennies for a while and my wife gives me a good allowance Ha Ha!
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2013, 10:38:11 PM »
Dang Tom. That's some quality work, and after looking over your shop I had to go out and spend some time just cleaning up my shop.

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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2013, 10:43:52 PM »
I use part of my allowance for a maid that comes in once a week!
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2013, 10:26:02 PM »
Tom, your car looks great! You did an awsome job on the frame and front suspension. I can't wait to start another project so I can try that rotisserie idea. I just keep learning more and more from you guys.
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2013, 10:47:13 PM »
Thanks Jim, I can't take all the credit. I get a lot of help from friends and my Dad.  I've learned a lot from guys on here and the HAMB.  I have to admit I look at the stuff Ghost does very closely to see if there is anything I can learn.  It's what makes this hobby the best! Get that exhaust done so you can take yours for a ride!
Tom
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2013, 09:33:48 AM »
Hi Tom. I am probably not gonna use the chevy splash aprons on the buick. I will check with the guy I got them from to see if he wants them back or how much he might want for them if your interested....John

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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2013, 08:41:43 PM »
Thanks John but I bought a decent one a while back.
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #23 on: February 23, 2013, 08:57:08 PM »
I spent the day bending brake lines and making flares. Also got the fuel line and tank installed.  Once I get the hoses for the rear brake cylinders I can bleed the brakes and get the engine and trans back in.
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #24 on: February 23, 2013, 09:10:59 PM »
Looks good Tom....I see your keeping Wilwood in business ;D
Too soon we get old too late we get smart. One out of two ain’t bad 8)

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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #25 on: February 23, 2013, 09:16:48 PM »
No Wilwood calipers just 80's GM.  I want to be able to go to NAPA or Advanced Auto if I need replacement parts.
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #26 on: February 23, 2013, 09:44:21 PM »
Tom...Did the GM calipers come with the front suspension or did you have to adapt them?
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #27 on: February 23, 2013, 09:54:40 PM »
It came with the front end from TCI. You could have the Wilwood calipers for some extra cash.
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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #28 on: February 24, 2013, 11:52:41 AM »
Tom,
What a project.... total quality.
Ive been going through and researching some of the posted build projects ...here and the Hamb,,, in preparation for my own. I have to say, yours is one of the nicest,thanks for sharing.
Busy,Busy
Ray

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Re: 1933 Chevy Cabriolet
« Reply #29 on: February 24, 2013, 09:38:18 PM »
Ray,
Thanks I appreciate the compliment.  I need to take your advice and stay busy busy and get it done.  I'm glad you decided to do yours instead of selling it.
Tom
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