Nomad final assembly

[55 Rescue Dog]

Something I never cared for with most aftermarket speedometers is cramming 160mph into the dial for show, when 120mph would be more useful, being easier to read, especially with a short sweep. 160 is okay with a 270 degree sweep. Same thing as running a 12000 RPM tach on a 6000 RPM engine. Plus the needles move much more quickly with better resolution using more realistic numbers.

[chevynut]

I decided to post the assembly of my front end parts here since it's more "final assembly" than it is "chassis assembly". The chassis assembly is essentially finished.

I got the radiator support pieces sanded, painted, and polished the past few days. There's 9 pieces and I painted both sides which turned out to be a helluva lot more work than I expected . I hate painting hanging parts that flop around when you spray. But they're done.

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I also polished the machined finish Concept One power steering reservoir so it's now ready to install. I picked up some Redline Synthetic PS fluid over the weekend too.

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[chevynut]

I got the radiator support rear panels installed and I hope I finished everything behind them. I ran the horn wire to the passenger side horn above the fans and to the driver's side. I also extended the wires for the fans so they end up in an accessible location beside the radiator, accessible from the front.

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Then I mounted the PS reservoir and hooked up and tightened all the lines.

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I had made some stainless brackets to mount the horns long ago so I polished them up and temporarily mounted the horns. They're Hella dual note horns and I don't particularly care for the red, but they didn't have black ones at the time. Once the radiator cover is on you won't see them but I might check for black ones now.

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[Troy]

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Hey Just like Fuzzy and his Sun Drop Soda LOL

[NickP]

Red? Puzzled

[chevynut]

Red? Puzzled

Huh?

[BamaNomad]

I think he's puzzled about the color of your horns....

[chevynut]

I think he's puzzled about the color of your horns....

Me too. That's why I said I'll likely change them for black ones, even though they're not seen with the radiator cover on. They looked fine with the primer, but don't go with the orange.

[chevynut]

Today I decided to make sure I could get all the wires I needed through my door hinges. I need 9 on the driver's side and 10 on the passenger side. I thought I tried this when I made them but I forgot what the result was since it was so long ago.

Anyhow, this is four 16 gauge (2 windows, 2 vent windows), four 18 gauge (2 door locks, 2 speakers), and two 20 gauge (1 door light, 1 signal/spare) wires in the hinge. I think I have room for at least 2-3 more. So all is well

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Now I need to get them painted, run the real wires, and put the connectors on the ends.

[TrifiveRichard]

Nice hinges CN, did you make/modify them?

[chevynut]

Nice hinges CN, did you make/modify them?

Thanks Richard. I modified a pair of stock hinges. I originally bought a pair of the braided stainless wire looms but decided I didn't like the way they looked or fit. I got the idea for these from someone else and put my own twist on them.

[TrifiveRichard]

I used the factory u-channel on the 56 ht. I really like the way yours look, maybe I can use your approach when I get to the 55 2dr sedan I have.

[chevynut]

I used the factory u-channel on the 56 ht. I really like the way yours look, maybe I can use your approach when I get to the 55 2dr sedan I have.

I have 25 pairs of hinges I was going to modify and sell but haven't had time. I think I have a couple of them half done if anyone is interested in a pair.

[TrifiveRichard]

I’d like a pair CN, how do we handle the transaction?

[TrifiveRichard]

I just received the hinges Laszlo. It's really a clean mod, and sure beats modifying the door and jamb. I will use them on the 55 2dr Delray I have. It's up after the 59 Corvette of my significant other. Thanks again! Dick