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    Could you build a top and bottom die from a...

    Could you build a top and bottom die from a hardwood with proper radius and clearance and then use a hydraulic press to emboss the design.

    Hotroddder
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    I think socket head cap screws are hardened,...

    I think socket head cap screws are hardened, maybe they are too hard to weld without annealing.

    Hotroddder
  3. I think there is only one mfg of the patch...

    I think there is only one mfg of the patch panels, sold by many vendors. I don't believe GS makes patch panels for the quarters, they are made by Sherman?
  4. I did my latest lower quarter panel patch with...

    I did my latest lower quarter panel patch with MPC's instructions in mind. Tack, grind down a bit and planish each a bit. Takes a bit more time, but the 10
    square patch was probably the easiest...
  5. Wanted Driver side quarter panel for 56 Nomad

    Looking for a factory quarter for My 56 Nomad.

    Dick Olsen
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    1956 Belair 2 Door Sedan Project

    56 Chevy Belair 2 door post body. Clean WA title. Needs floors replaced. Has rust in the trunk and you can see the spots on the quarters. Doors look solid, not rusty. Not cut up or wrecked. One piece...
  7. Once the smaller low spots are removed, wipe down...

    Once the smaller low spots are removed, wipe down the panel and spray a light wet coat of wax and grease remover over the whole panel. Quickly while it is all wet get at a low angle and you will see...
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    The tubing is 2 X 2 .125 wall mild steel. I had...

    The tubing is 2 X 2 .125 wall mild steel. I had some receiver tube that I used at the top for a slip fit.

    It really works well, you just have to be watchful that the body does not tip too far. ...
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    Body lift

    I built these about 8 years ago. They work well. I did add casters to make them moveable. I also used a different style crank with a worm gear so it will not unwind and does not need a brake. The...
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    The same guy had a 57 Nomad, but I could only...

    The same guy had a 57 Nomad, but I could only barely afford this one. It was a screaming deal in my opinion I seem to come across one every month or 2, but have really not been wanting one for...
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    Recent addition

    I picked this up last week. Hoping to keep it. Will look for a budget motor and trans to get it back on the road.

    Hotroddder
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    Portland Swap Meet

    I will be at the racetrack this weekend. Bringing Nomad parts and other Tri5 goodies

    Stop by and say Hi.

    Hotroddder
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