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    1. #1
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      1950 Chevy Fleetline "Fiddie"build

      Here is a couple pictures of the 1950 Fleetline, I picked up in Knoxville, Tn. 1 family car, sat in a barn from 1975ish to summer of 2013. I picked it up in Nov. 2014, got the engine un frozen, rebuilt the front suspension and added disc brakes and 12 volt conversion. Drove it to some local shows why I gathered parts for "part 1" of it's Pro-Touring build.

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    2. #2
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      This was after the front suspension rebuild, drop uprights, disc brakes in front, dual reservoir master cylinder, and 3" blocks in rear
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    3. #3
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      Now in precess with "part 1" of the Pro-Touring build. 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed transmission,, and leaf springs out torque tube, rear differential and leaf springs out. LS1 with 4L60E trans in for mock up, 9" rear axle with 3.50 gears, and 45" truck arms and coil overs going in.
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    4. #4
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      Nice upgrades! That cross member looks sturdy with the tube over and the mount under it. Does this have a split drive shaft?
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
      Project FNQUIK https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=FNQUIK

    5. #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by Motown 454 View Post
      Nice upgrades! That cross member looks sturdy with the tube over and the mount under it. Does this have a split drive shaft?
      This car originally had a closed driveshaft (torque tube) it will be a single aluminum driveshaft when I am finished.

    6. #6
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      Tires and wheels. 18 x 9.5 fronts with Nitto Invo 275/35-18 and 19 x 12 rear with 345/30-19 Nitto Invo
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    7. #7
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      12-12-2015

      HRE truck arms, and 9" housing. Going to start building the cross member today. C5 brakes should be delivered on Tuesday
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    8. #8
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      update 12/15/15

      Brakes can in today, time to get back to work!!
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    9. #9
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      Madrid Iowa
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      You're off to a good start. The nice thing about the c5 brakes is if you ever want to upgrade just go to c6 z06 brakes. They bolt right up.

    10. #10
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      Making more progress. Going after the rear frame narrowing for the 305/35R19 tires on the 19x12 wheels. Got car sitting on wooden blocks close to ride height.


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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    11. #11
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      cut inner fender wells out, and removing a portion of the frame rails.
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    12. #12
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      set new tire and wheels in place to see how it will look.
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    13. #13
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      Trunk view of the new tire/wheel package.
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    14. #14
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      getting the removed frame rails prepared to go back in place 4" inboard.
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      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    15. #15
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      May 2011
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      Brisbane, Australia
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      I like this a lot! Very cool car and nice work. Looking good.
      1967 Mustang Fastback - widebody https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...stang-Fastback
      1966 Plymouth Fury III
      1961 Oldsmobile 88 "bubbletop" = next project

    16. #16
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      North central Montana
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      Wow, this is cool. it makes me regret selling my '37 chevy coupe. However I love the '66 Chevelle I am now working on. consider this build subscribed!! I love these kinds of projects. Bruce

    17. #17
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      Good start. Paint or no paint?

    18. #18
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      Quote Originally Posted by Godbolt View Post
      I like this a lot! Very cool car and nice work. Looking good.
      Thanks
      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    19. #19
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      Quote Originally Posted by Pt109 View Post
      Wow, this is cool. it makes me regret selling my '37 chevy coupe. However I love the '66 Chevelle I am now working on. consider this build subscribed!! I love these kinds of projects. Bruce
      Thanks, I've always wanted a car like this, but I was always torn which way to go with it. I believe this will be the best way!
      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

    20. #20
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      Quote Originally Posted by wfo guy View Post
      Good start. Paint or no paint?
      For the time being it will stay "patina" but some day it will be painted. A guy told me at the first car show I went with it, " it will only be like this once" Now I am going to paint the undercarrage, and engine bay now.
      my current build https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uild-Vettehawk

      1977 Buick Skyhawk C4 chassis swap #vettehawk
      1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Pro Touring #thefiddie (sold)
      2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 daily
      2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer wifes daily

      Racer Supply Store

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