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Duffy's 77 Build Thread- Restomod, daily, re-uncut

Mark1911

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Hey Duffy, is Andrew still available to make vent cover plates? I saw yours and knew I needed at least two.


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Spent all day on a project that should have taken 2-3 hours. But longer studs are installed with a 1/2” spacer. I have a narrowed rear axle (1” per side so a total of 2”). Now I’m 1/2” narrower then stock. Clears and looks awesome.
 

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Windshield chrome! I love the look
 

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I'm still kicking myself - I spent an hour with him last Friday and forgot to ask about the rear bumpers/tire carriers.

Todd Z.

I am kind of leaning towards, stock style that connects to is on the tail light panel, but latches to the bumper. I want to put it on the drivers side, but designing hinges sounds terrible.
 
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Working on the stock carrier latch. I had the pivot bolt made out of stainless. I polished the had the metal clear zinc'd. Next is professional clear coat
 

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Toms new smaller diameter stock style steering wheel is very well made! I’m excited to not feel like a school bus driver turning the stock giant wheel with my 4 turn steering box.
 

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Toms new smaller diameter stock style steering wheel is very well made! I’m excited to not feel like a school bus driver turning the stock giant wheel with my 4 turn steering box.
I saw those advertised and thought that looked like a great idea! How much smaller in diameter are they than stock?

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Attempting to fix the stock spare tire. Brass bushing and hopefully a more straight tire carrier is on its way.
 

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Well this turned out nice! Kind of a pain to install. I still need to clean up the wires and rcas.
 

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What was the most pain about it?
It's a universal kit, with a custom faceplate. It will work but its not super well made. Parts bend, don't want to stay put etc.. Sound quality is decent. I haven't started the engine yet, hopefully it remains clean.
 
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Well this is going to look good. I ran wires for back up lights when I stared my build. I might as well use them.

I fabricated some small stainless bracket to use with my lic plate mount.
 

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Can anyone measure this? Stock tire carrier washer? Toms said 3/65-5/64.
 

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