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Got some good progress done on the car. I was able to get all the window regulators and motors in and all windows work as they should! Tried out the power lock button under the dash and most of the locks work, I think. I need to get the door handles on so I can see if they lock and unlock the doors (does the power locks work that way? or do they only unlock the doors?)
I tried to get the rear bumper on but found out I misplaced the stone splash shield that goes on before it? I definitely took it off because I have the screws. I just need to find it the next time I get back home. But noticed I was missing the vertical trim piece that covers the joint of the reynolds wrap in the back, never had it. Does anyone have a spare? Also, how does the rear license plate bracket mount? the car didnt have one installed when I brought it over, but I believe I have one in my parts stash. Got the front bumper torn apart, cleaned, painted, and assembled. it is ready to go on! Also ordered the suspension bushing kit from Dwight. So next step is to get the front bumper, grille and trim on, hopefully find the rock guard for the rear, get the rear bumper on and start diving into the suspension. Attach file:  IMG_1679.jpg (278.50 KB)
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Yea I heard California is going after the chemical used in the process to make the 50's era chrome. There are others that are not being targeted (yet), but those apparently are more grey in color.
Posted on: 2023/2/20 11:33
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So I shipped them out in July of 2021. so if I get them back in march that would be about a year and a half. I did send the originals to them. if this was a leather interior, or had one of the other simpler materials I may have just had them made locally due to time and cost.
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Got the quote back from plating... Not going to do that! so Ill just see if I can find some decent bumper parts and make good ones. Did that with the rear, still looking for the front.
Finally finished the sanding and buffing and boy all mighty does it look good! Started to install some trim on the car. This weekend I am picking up the reynolds wrap so I can get the trim on that needs to get on before the bumpers go on. Than with the bumpers and grill on I will start playing with the suspension to get that working and replace all the bushings. I also got word the SMS should be shipping my seat covers next month, which would be awesome! I would like to go with the wire wheels. However, no one has them in stock and according to the manufacturer, wont get around to making them until the summer, but summit says they should be getting more by May. so we will see what happens there. Attach file: 69853760155__6D216418-5BBF-43F3-9742-EF1329A591EC.jpg (236.95 KB)
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Thank you for that!! do you have any information on where the anchor points are for the belts? Like measurements?
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they offer a bunch of lengths. I would say I am of average size and build. Any idea on lengths?
the interior is currently out of the car and it would be nice to have the holes drilled before I start laying down insulation.
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Yea I was going to mount them to the floor as well. Wasnt going to drill into the door cards.
Kanter sells them, or should I just got with a place like Wesco?
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What is everyone using for seat belts?
back in the day my dad installed black lap belts in the Caribbean that had a chrome latch type buckle with a gold packard crest on them. However, I can not find a source for them now. I am looking to install seat belts into my 56 Patrician.
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However, the guy that had the 56 400 with the 20 inch wheels had 20x8 with 4.75" max back spacing... which is very different than the .5 back spacing on the Deluxe Wheel website.
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The deluxe wheels are 2 inches wider, which is why I am a little concerned with clearances. but I cant say they would look terrible, a little wider contact patch really doesnt hurt, IF they can fit.
Yes the side walls would be a lot smaller, and may mean a "rougher" ride. But given the characteristics of the suspension I think it can handle it. It just means there would be more movement of the suspension. There was a guy on facebook that had a 56 400 (he sold it a year or so ago) that had 20" wheels with diamond backs 20" white wall tires and according to him it road better with the larger rims. I never got a ride in it since I am in PA and I believe he was in SC or FL.
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