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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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These are a few years old, but doesn't look much different now. 
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By charliemccraney - 16 Years Ago
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It looks like it's in pretty good shape.
What's growing on the dash and floor?? 
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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That is the rare but sometimes fatal bluegreendiscofever algea. I don't recommend sticking your face into it and inhaling..can cause halucinations...sometimes these halucinations can make you bring home a broken down old car and dream about spending lots of time and money on it It just occurred to me, despite my very scientific response, this probably doesn't belong in "technical" forum section. oops.
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By mctim64 - 16 Years Ago
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Niiiiiice! Love the padded dash. 
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By ibuzzard - 16 Years Ago
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Nate,the dash looks like one of those "Chia" pets!LOL.Actually,living under the Redwoods,I'm familiar with dampness and mold/mildew.Steve.
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By BFOOTER03 - 16 Years Ago
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I vote to leave the dash as it is. It gives the car character.
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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Yeah...you can only joke about leaving that dash in place if you don't have to get in the car. That carpet is soooooooo nasty...I'd have to wear a respirator when I was driving the thing. If I ever rolled the windows down at highway speed, stuff would blow in my eyes and cause an accident!! Who knows...it is possible that the last version of the H1N1 swine flu is still hiding out in that carpet from the 70s! It is too late...the carpet is in the trash can already. Here is what I found underneath the carpet. I'm open to ideas for a new attempt at a dash pad if anyone has one? Snake skin? Carbon Fiber Applique? Vinyl flooring? 
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By rustyford - 16 Years Ago
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Nate - Sweet ride! I love original cars!!
One thing though, you might want to turn the key off before you drain the battery... =-)
Best of luck with your new project!
Geo. - Ore. w/56 Town Sedan
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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Good Catch Rusty...although there is a battery in the car in the photos at the top of the thread those are old pics, it has been long removed...I'm still dreaming about the day when I have a reason to put a battery in this thing! (I've actually been tempted just to see if all the lights work!)
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By BIGREDTODD - 16 Years Ago
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Looks like a great starting place Nate...I like you screen name...I am 6'6" also, assuming that's the meaning... To clean up the dash, just clean, scuff and paint... These guys can match factory color codes in an aerosol can with very good results: http://www.estoresecure.com/products.php?category_id=783&store_id=1690 BIGREDTODD
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By aussiebill - 16 Years Ago
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Nate, i,ll bet you are in for pleasant supprise when you do turn that key!, i,ll never forget the old 55 sedan we had as a parts car, it was complete and rusted 12" all the way round, but would start easily , drive and everything worked inc the radio, it sure was a sleeper. Enjoy your refreshing sense of humour. regards bill.
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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Bill I hope your Aussie intution about my pleasant surprise proves accurate! Your encouragement gives me hope! In the best case scenario I'm hoping all that is standing in my way of installing a battery is a new brake system, some new tires, emptying the old gas, and changing the oil. it would be so cool to be able to have this car running well enough to drive the 100 miles back up to my grandpa's to show him whie he is still around. That is my dream.
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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Thanks Todd I'll check it out! yep, you guessed it, I'm an ogre...but my wife is little5ft2 so hopefully things will even out in the next generation
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By 55vickey - 16 Years Ago
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What part of wisconsin, might have some parts. Gary
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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55vickey (10/29/2009)
What part of wisconsin, might have some parts. GaryHey Gary! I'm in Madison...I was just up in your neck of the woods earlier this summer, caught a nice Musky and rode my bike from Minoqua to St. Germain.
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By Daniel Jessup - 16 Years Ago
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Nate, I don't know if I have given you the link yet, but if you go to my photobucket page, you can see photos and videos of my parts car Y block running on a portable stand, and photos from what I started with to what I ended with. Take heart - good things happen!  http://s673.photobucket.com/albums/vv91/danman55/?action=view¤t=100_2278.flv I HIGHLY sugggest that you get on Tim McMaster's website - it is very good, and the links to his Youtube videos will give you a lot of insight on how the motor is put together. (his links are always around his signature when he posts)
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By Big6ft6 - 16 Years Ago
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Daniel, it is funny that you bring that up tim's videos, I just stumbled on them today....AMAZING! Such a wealth of info. I checked out your link to your pictures, your engine looks and sounds great! I would be SO proud if I get to the point of hearing that coming from my engine bay!
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By mctim64 - 16 Years Ago
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Aww shucks.  Thanks guys, I do enjoy making them and I'm glad someone enjoys watching them.
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