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08-14-2022, 01:05 PM
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I have two steering wheels that I'm debating on using. One is an old aluminum boat wheel that's very similar to the 507s. The other is an older tractor wheel that's very similar too. Both will need hubs installed so they can mount to my column. The boat wheel is 15” while the tractor wheel is 18” which is original size. The larger wheel has an identical feel, spoke design/angle, and is covered in bakelite. But I want to see how this will fit being 18”, so I decided to install a hub. Both wheels will need one done to it no matter which one I choose.
Step one was too bore out the center hub. Coincidentally, the center is already recessed with a 2" diameter hole which means my 2" hole saw will be perfectly centered boring the hole all the way through. The aftermarket adapter is identical in size to the recessed notches on the hub. Once I trim these down, the wheel will fall right up against the column base. A perfect fit! Woohoo!! Something came out right!!  More to come on this shortly after I get the hub secured  Cheers Dave 
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08-28-2022, 01:33 AM
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#3
09-05-2022, 11:15 AM
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Interestingly, I have access to a factory 507 motor but decided to pass for several reasons. Zero experience with them, not sure on parts, and transmission adapters would be a nightmare. Not to mention the cost!
 Rear wheel tubs are in and the trunk floor is formed. Photos soon!!  Cheers Dave
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09-16-2022, 01:35 AM
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Amongst the Jag distraction and finishing moving the folks, I found time to get the windshield frame done along with some trunk floor and rear wheel well forming.
The frame is bent to shape and bolted in place now, so I'll go back and finish the welds and modify the cowl body panel to get things wrapped up with that area. Up next will be door jambs. The window frame required a double lower frame that gets welded in place on the dash area and then the frame gets bolted to that. I'm using Apache Series truck hinges since they are pocket style and similar to the original. Next week more metal comes for the hood, trunk, and doors. With the window frame in it's really starting to look like a car! More to come.... Cheers Dave Last edited by A12pilot; 09-16-2022 at 01:37 AM.
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09-16-2022, 02:44 AM
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Beautimus!!!!
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#7
09-16-2022, 11:09 AM
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Saweeeeeet!! Coming along nicely is an understatement!
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Dave Dykstra 1968 Camaro Palomino Ivory/Ivy Gold interior -Delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet, Los Angeles, CA 2013 Corvette Grand Sport 60th Anniversary Edition Arctic White/Diamond Blue interior -Delivered to Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet, IL NCRS#66003 Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson. Dykstra Motorsports
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#8
09-16-2022, 11:47 AM
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Thanks guys! I just noticed that it’s looking eerily similar to the poster I put in the back. It’s serene…sirendip….
 saranwrap……destiny that I bought that poster and placed it right behind the car! Glad you’re enjoying to updates. Can’t wait for you all to see it next year. It’ll be like a hands on exhibit on the rotisserie. Hey, maybe we can make it like a prize wheel thing? “Step right up and spin the Wheel of Fabrication! That’s right, everyone is a winner,,…until it falls off the twirler.”Cheers Dave
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09-19-2022, 11:57 AM
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Dave, had the pleasure of seeing the elusive 507 just pulled from the garage in Philly. It was actually the second 507 I saw this past weekend but I’m not able to post pics of the first one. Enjoy! This is a 1 repaint survivor type.
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Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbcgarage/ Last edited by MosportGreen66; 09-26-2022 at 01:58 AM.
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