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I absolutely would not use fiberglass. I would recommend keeping two pieces with a seal between. The potential minor improvement in looks with very likely come with a huge regret down the road.

Drew, The gauge insert looks very good. Are there more gas and brake pedal hardware available at that price? Now the the grass cutting is over it is glass cutting time. I cut my first practice windshield over the weekend. I will be trying a couple other cutting techniques but I think I am...

My grandpa, dad and uncles all did/do paint and body work for a living. So I grew up thinking that was what I would do. Long story short I did my dad's job for a couple of months and gave my parents the pay check when my dad pulled his finger off in a winch. This was enough to make me realize...

All motor flex and vibration should be covered by the flex joints just ahead of the rigid mounts (surprising how much and how easy them joints can flex). This is not much different from most trucks that have stacks, I just rigid mounted mine a little further ahead then most so the bed wouldn't...

Re: Chopped 55 f100 Cab is on! Cab is on and luckily all the striping lined up. I set the suspension down to the lowest setting (original trans cross-member resting on the ground) so the cab could be lifted over the engine and set in place. I forgot how low this thing really is. Also bled...

Finally finished up the exhaust. Should have the cab on this weekend. Before anyone asks, I know the drive shaft is too short. I picked it up at the junk yard for the slip yoke and 8.8" mustang flange. It just happened to be long enough to install for mock up. Made some stout exhaust...

Made the header flanges I needed for the exhaust system. I had a hard time finding what I needed and didn't want to wait for them anyways. Nothing like spending half a day making a couple of $10 parts. I thought I was going to be about done with the exhaust after I finished these but now...

Working on exhaust. I decided to add a venturi prior to the exhaust entering the stacks to introduce fresh air and cool the stacks. The venturi will also ack as a drain for water and condensation. Had to modify the original trans cross-member I fab'd to get the mufflers and pipe higher than...

Yes, the KBC01 is a transparent red with lots of pearl and metallics in it so the base color and number of coats will change the final color. Pictures just before KBC01

It is four coats HOK Kandy BrandyWine base (kbc01) over black and silver bases.

I am a big fan of solid grays and charcoals on street rods.

Always good to hear from you Drew. I enjoy following your build. As far as the ceiling there was numerous times I questioned if it was worth the pain I went through. Now that it is done I would be willing to bet this is not the last time I do a metal headliner in a street rod I build.

I really appreciate your comments. It's good to know others can relate with the modernized 60's theme I am going for.

Excellent color choice!

Painted inside of doors, hung them and painted outside of cab and hood.

To address my concern about running a 1 piece door window with both the front and back window channels being canted I decided to build an aluminum divider bar. This allows the front of the window to be in a track all the time and allows for a clean look by using the 1 piece window...

How many trucks show up to that show? I do have a lot of family in the Springfield area (i don't know them but my dad would take my grandpa their every couple of years to visit).

Excellent fab work Drew. Glad to see you are making good progress. I should be getting the exhaust on mine and hopefully get it fired up soon.

Painted under the hood and front valance today.

Paint code is House of Kolor KBC01 brandywine candy base coat over a silver or black base.