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    Yes, I'll be re-sequencing my project list and...

    Yes, I'll be re-sequencing my project list and the Nomad is second in line after the 69 Camaro.
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    Yes, they are both buildable vehicles with VIN...

    Yes, they are both buildable vehicles with VIN plates and titles. I probably have enough projects to keep me busy for some years, but I really like the 55 looks and the deal was too good to turn down.
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    55 Nomad Roller Projects

    I don't guess I have enough projects, because I recently purchased a couple more. Gary (BamaNomad) and I picked up two roller 55 Nomad bodies and a boat-load of Nomad parts in Atlanta. The parts...
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    Making some progress

    Been working a few things on the Corvette lately. The electrical panel is wired and about done with checks on it. Next is to mount it in the spare tire well and connect up the harnesses. After...
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    Looking good, Brian. For an idea on running board...

    Looking good, Brian. For an idea on running board rubber, here's one we used on the 49 F-1 pickup we built some years back. They are aluminum strips with rubber inserts. They have held up well over...
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    Looks nice, you're really getting proficient at...

    Looks nice, you're really getting proficient at metal working, Brian. Thanks for sharing!
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    Nice job, Paul!

    Nice job, Paul!
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    Come on down to Huntsville. I have a 56 with an...

    Come on down to Huntsville. I have a 56 with an LS3/525 hp, and am finishing up a 59 Corvette with a gen v LT1/490hp. Drop me a line at richardbarnes256@comcast.net and let me know your plans.
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    Welcome Mike. There are a lot of opinions on...

    Welcome Mike. There are a lot of opinions on carbed or injected motors, and I’m sure you will get a number of replies.

    My opinion is it depends on what is important to you, there are pros and...
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    Took some time off, Paul. Just returned from a 2...

    Took some time off, Paul. Just returned from a 2 week trip thru the Caribbean. It reached 4 degrees in Huntsville just before we left, and I’d had enough! The cold weather gets to me.

    Concerning...
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    Lookin good, Paul. Looks like a lot of flower...

    Lookin good, Paul. Looks like a lot of flower pots. You’re going to be busy!
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    Working on the electrical

    It's been a while since I updated progress. I have started working on the wiring. I mount most of the electrical components together on a plate. I prefer this approach, rather than mounting them...
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    You’ve had more than your share of problems,...

    You’ve had more than your share of problems, Laszlo! Sounds like you’re getting close.
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    Holley makes a pan that clears and doesn’t go...

    Holley makes a pan that clears and doesn’t go below the crossmember. I used it on the LS3/525 in my 56, with an Art Morrison chassis.
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    Nice looking 55. What rear end are you putting in...

    Nice looking 55. What rear end are you putting in it behind the 700R4?
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    Thanks Brian, I like to help battery cable...

    Thanks Brian, I like to help battery cable penetrations anchored pretty solidly and the blocks work well.
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    Mounting some of the electrical items

    Decided to hold off on mounting the evaporator unit under the dash until the majority of wires are run. There isn't a lot of room, and there's no pressing need to mount the evaporator unit now. ...
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    Thanks Brian. Went to the paint store today with...

    Thanks Brian. Went to the paint store today with a sample of the interior leather for them to match. Turns out, that’s not the easiest thing to do. The cameras/computers apparently work best with...
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    Thanks Gary. Just a couple more items before...

    Thanks Gary. Just a couple more items before wiring.
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    Thanks Paul. I’ll keep at it, and it all will...

    Thanks Paul. I’ll keep at it, and it all will eventually get done.
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    Chipping away at the To Do list

    Lately, been working off some of the many details needed to finish the Corvette. Concerning the body, all external stainless and chrome are on, with the exception of the grill bar and teeth. These...
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    Am I missing something here concerning pedal travel? Why not use a pedal stop rather than change ratio (the location of the push rod). The Wilwood and hydroboost systems I’ve used say to limit rod...
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    we’re making progress a little at a time, Paul. I...

    we’re making progress a little at a time, Paul. I still have some details to finish up before wiring, then we should be able to start it up.
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    thanks Brian, there seams to be a lot more detail...

    thanks Brian, there seams to be a lot more detail changes on this corvette than on the 56 we finished a while back.
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    The 39 is really taking shape, body is really...

    The 39 is really taking shape, body is really looking good
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