1950 Suburban 5.7 Hemi project

[LODI3QTR]

4 hours ago, Don Colliau said:

 

 Outstanding Don 

[YukonJack]

On 2/13/2017 at 5:11 AM, Don Colliau said:

Are those Jeep CJ head lights?

[classiccarjack]

The gray metallic and chrome go well together.  This car is going to be sharp!

[Don Colliau]

7 hours ago, YukonJack said:

Are those Jeep CJ head lights?

Yes!

[Don Colliau]

Sunshine and blue skies!!!!!!!

[rb1949]

Sunshine, blue sky enhance the cool ride. Big smiles now.

[neil and ethan]

wow

[mrwrstory]

Stellar! you gotta be pretty pleased!

[RNR1957NYer]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!  It's Street Rodder magazine material!

[Don Colliau]

Thanks for all the compliments!!!!!!!!!!!

[Niel Hoback]

That car is the meaning of the word SPECTACULAR.

[DonaldSmith]

You forgot the windshield.  

(Years ago, I helped finish a bathroom in my daughter's house.  My son-in-law and I plumbed in the tub and installed the toilet.  My two-year-old granddaughter saw what we were doing, and stated:  "You forgot the sink."  Later, when I installed the vanity, she helped.  She carried a drawer.)

Great looking car.  I know it'll get its windshield. 

 

[Don Colliau]

10 hours ago, DonaldSmith said:

You forgot the windshield.  

(Years ago, I helped finish a bathroom in my daughter's house.  My son-in-law and I plumbed in the tub and installed the toilet.  My two-year-old granddaughter saw what we were doing, and stated:  "You forgot the sink."  Later, when I installed the vanity, she helped.  She carried a drawer.)

Great looking car.  I know it'll get its windshield. 

 

[chopt50wgn]

wow..................looks so cool all back together...........

[Don Colliau]

On 2/21/2017 at 7:33 AM, DonaldSmith said:

 

Edited March 9, 2017 by Don Colliau

[Don Colliau]

Gravel guards and a bit of vinyl.

[LODI3QTR]

20 minutes ago, Don Colliau said:

Gravel guards and a bit of vinyl.

 

Thats a really Nice Touch 

Edited March 9, 2017 by LODI3QTR

[classiccarjack]

Now it's time to start cruising and repair the "bugs" as they surface.  I have only had one build that was perfect from day one.  It was a 1969 Super Bee 383 4 speed car.  It was completely flawless!  No leaks, no rattles, the car was kissed by an Angel, I swear to it!  LOL

[Don Colliau]

I had one of those days were I felt I didn't get a lot done. It took all morning to adjust the hood to where I was happy with it. That had to be done before I could install the parking brake handle and then the dash board. So here we are!

[Don Colliau]

So I got the wagon out in the sun yesterday.  Sanded the window trim to get off to paint. Centered the steering so I know how much to move the shaft so the column is centered. I think all the wiring is in order too. Just a little tidying up.

[Don Colliau]

I looked under the hood yesterday and found this

[LODI3QTR]

Very nice job puttin that HEMI in there. Nice and clean Don

[rb1949]

Much too neat. Mine looks like a spaghetti fight. Been to the drive-in yet?

[classiccarjack]

Very nice and clean install.

[Don Colliau]

Not much to show for yesterdays work. Thanks for all the compliments! I clocked the steering column and wheel so everything lines up when going straight down the driveway. I am still waiting for the window trim from the painter so I can keep the glass from falling out. Then I'll blast it down the road and see what falls off.  I also swapped out one of the power window units. It is cable driven and stripped out within minutes of putting it in. No warranty because it is two years old now. The gas pedal was too far below the brake so I built a riser block for it so the transition is is better. Just trying to get the little stuff done before the upholster begins his work. Repainted the license plate and mounted it on the bracket. We are now legal.