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    The cables and retractors are *similar* between std wagons and Nomads, but NOT exactly the same. IIRC, the Nomad retractor has to take up more length (and of course let out more length) when the tailgate closes and opens. Perhaps due to the different slopes on the rear of the wagons. I cannot recall re the cables whether they are longer or shorter or the same as for the wagon?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BamaNomad View Post
    The cables and retractors are *similar* between std wagons and Nomads, but NOT exactly the same. IIRC, the Nomad retractor has to take up more length (and of course let out more length) when the tailgate closes and opens. Perhaps due to the different slopes on the rear of the wagons. I cannot recall re the cables whether they are longer or shorter or the same as for the wagon?
    The reatractors are the same, but the cables are a slightly different length. I think the Nomads had shorter cables due to the angle of the tailgate. The cables have to be different so the tailgate lowers to the appropriate height. They use the same cable stops inside the quarter panel.
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    With the Biederman fenders out of the building, its time to work on the 55's rear seat bolsters. Time to assemble the parts for the passenger side..





    TIG welded together...



    ....and cleaned up....



    Back to the drivers side, all the edges will be tipped forward to eliminate the possibility of sharp edges cutting through the upholstery..





    This is the edge adjacent to the center fold down seat, so we wanted it nice and straight..



    To better check that we were straight across the uneven surfaces, we used the laser again...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3TwP6NaCKU

    Seats mocked up again.....



    .....and laser used to get a straight edge on the outside..



    for more edge tipping....







    Hopefully we can finish this up in the morning and start cutting out the foam pad..
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    Here's the panel with all the edges tipped forward, clamped in place..



    Some poster board templates were traced from the steel part, then trimmed out and transferred to the foam.



    Used the electric bread knife from the kitchen (if anyone asks you haven't seen it...) to trim out the foam, makes short work of it...



    roughed out...



    Test fit for marking the profile...



    trimmed /sculpted to size with the bread knife and 3" roloc. Use a worn disc on the sander, the fresh ones tend to grab..





    This fills out the seat pretty nicely and hides that wheel tub that protrudes into the back side of the seat.



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    Been driving around the countryside for the last three weeks, Back to the grind, took delivery of the bus with the cracked hood this past Wednesday.



    After removing headlights, I ground out the cracked areas, which relieved the tension and allowed the panels to lay flat again. Epoxy was used between the outer and inner layers, clamped, and let things set up.



    After a couple layers added....



    Left this to cure in the sun for a couple days, then back at it on Saturday.

    Ground smooth and hopefully the last layer added...





    Back on the wagon, we needed to close off the back side of the rear seat.. We have some square tubing to use but needed a radius bender. The upper part of the buffer stand looks like it may work. As I've told Mike, everything is a tool..



    Add a welder and a piece of round stock for an anchor...



    First test...



    Four pieces needed...



    All TIG welded together...

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    No paint yet?
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    too many yellow distractions. Got this hood and three rear skirts to do...
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    Quote Originally Posted by MP&C View Post
    too many yellow distractions. Got this hood and three rear skirts to do...
    I hear ya! I thought my Nomad would have been painted by now too. Too many little things distracting me that I need/want to finish up and don't know where to stop . Just occurred to me that if my ATV wreck had been much worse finishing it may have been impossible.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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    CN: Stay off the ATV's til the car is finished...

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    Made up a set of Wagon window dividers last night, still need to drill holes for the outer cover, file a bit, and bend the spot weld tabs.. These were needed to repair a "delivery" conversion back to stock configuration..


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