casper50 Posted December 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Many things cost more in shipping to get here than the part cost. Have to be creative for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 2 hours ago, casper50 said: Many things cost more in shipping to get here than the part cost. Have to be creative for sure. And that's also where I tend to draw the line,when the shipping cost is more than that of the needed part...and I wait, hoping to find a better price, not always - sometimes though I've been lucky.☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted December 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Well tried to install the windshield and found out that they sent the wrong one. Sent a 2 door ht. It won't fit my wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 hours ago, casper50 said: Well tried to install the windshield and found out that they sent the wrong one. Sent a 2 door ht. It won't fit my wagon. That really sucks! Hopefully the supplier will do the right thing and pay for return shipping and shipping of the correct windshield. Frustrating when this happens but always remember there are worse things in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Started repairing the bumpers for powder coating. They are pretty rough. These are the rear guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim Yergin Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 That is very nice and impressive work. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks Jim. What made it hard is that the mounting plate goes across the back right behind the dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 I agree, nice work. Powder coat instead of chrome. Is there a powder coat out there that looks like chrome? Rear bumper guards are probably damaged as it is a GM product and likely needed some help by pushing when it wouldn't start or broke down.. LOL As I've stated earlier in this thread, I like the '55 and '56 Pontiacs! I always enjoy your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks Robert. The powder coats are getting closer to chrome look alike. Not quite there but to rechrome the ones I have would cost way more than it would be worth. https://thepowdercoatstore.com/products/kromezone-chrome-powder-coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 You are truly amazing!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 My wife usually calls me an A word also. It's not that one though. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Worked on the chrome extensions for the chrome lip on the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 I had to fly out to Arizona and drive my in laws car and trailer back to Wisconsin. I stopped at 11 different gas stations over 7 states and bought a poweball at each stop. No luck. But I am not giving up yet!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Todd B said: bought a poweball at each stop maybe nexr time, buy a local beer, called a “Wisconsin whistle stop”! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I was able to finish installing the windshield. What a pain with only 1 person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 You could move it to my nice big heated shop in Wisconsin and I would be able to give you a hand whenever needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I always muddle through. Thanks though. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Got some more upholstery back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Every little piece makes a difference on the way to finishing a project. I love the old saying --- "You can eat an elephant..........one bite at a time." It certainly applies to old car restoration! Never think of the project as a whole when starting. Just work on one thing at a time and it eventually gets there. You are getting pretty close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 2:44 PM, Todd B said: I had to fly out to Arizona and drive my in laws car and trailer back to Wisconsin. I stopped at 11 different gas stations over 7 states and bought a poweball at each stop. No luck. But I am not giving up yet!!!!!! Did you know that you cannot redeem those power balls at home? You have to take them back to the state you bought them in....lol. Honey we won a hundred on the lottery! But we have to drive back to New Mexico to claim it......sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Picked up the door panels yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 That's going to be a very fine looking interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 latest progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Always enjoy your videos. Won't be too long before it's on the road. Do you have a rough idea how long it will be? One word of advice, you'll need to fix the right front tire as it's looking pretty flat. LOL ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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