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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread

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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Started mocking up rear axle and bedsides to design C-Notch and rear axle width

Post by ThompsonsGarage Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:17 pm

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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Current mock up picture

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Post by rich Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:46 pm

moving along nicely will your rear baggs be on a lever setup or cantilever?
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Post by ThompsonsGarage Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:15 am

I am going to be using the same style adjustable coil over as the front suspension and a triangulated four link set up. I wont be using any air ride on this truck just going to get a super low stance with the coil overs.
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Post by rich Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:38 am

nice...
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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Working on firewall patterns

Post by ThompsonsGarage Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:48 pm

Starting to make patterns for the firewall - got to decide if I like the layout before I bead roll some designs in it.

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Post by rich Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:45 am

that looks like it will work out
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Post by Paul Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:12 am

yeah i like it
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Post by dodgeboy Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:22 am

will you make it in one piece ?
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Post by R.A.D Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:31 am

like your progress
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Post by ThompsonsGarage Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:01 pm

Paul wrote:yeah i like it

Thanks - The panel looks great
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Post by ThompsonsGarage Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:02 pm

dodgeboy wrote:will you make it in one piece ?

It is designed with small reliefs so you can bend it over and have a perfect joint to weld so I guess in a way it is one piece but you still have to weld all the sides.
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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Started on firewall and toe boards

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Post by ThompsonsGarage Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:18 pm

dodgeboy wrote:will you make it in one piece ?

Sorry I thought you were asking about the Mustang II crossmember.

The firewall is made with a total of 5 pieces. I had to do it this way because my bead roller only has an 18" throat on it. I wanted to make as one piece but then I would have had to leave everything smooth and not roll any designs or strength into the pieces.
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Post by R.A.D Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:43 am

looks great
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Post by rich Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:19 pm

yes it does look good very clean
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Post by Paul Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:14 am

ThompsonsGarage wrote:
Paul wrote:yeah i like it

Thanks - The panel looks great

thanks. your firewall is the best
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Post by RidnLow Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:53 pm

nice progress Smile

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Post by Highwayman Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:51 am

that's cool the way you made the patterns for the firewall
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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Metal Finished Firewall and Toe Boards

Post by ThompsonsGarage Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:52 pm

Just completed metal finishing firewall and toe boards. I have a few areas I need to touch up before I call it done.

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Post by dodgeboy Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:17 pm

that is awsome. metal finishing takes some time
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Post by rich Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:52 am

coming along nicely looks fantastic
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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Finished Repairing Inner Cowl to Toe Boards

Post by ThompsonsGarage Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:48 pm

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1954 Dodge C1 Pickup Hot Rod Build Thread - Page 2 Empty Started Fabrication of New Inner and Outer Rockers

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Post by rich Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:28 pm

are those scratch built rockers? toe boards look fantastic
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