Project "BLUE PEARL"

[r.a.w.rods]

Now that the 63 f100 is done and the 46 is getting close, Its time to start our next custom. I'm calling it "BLUE PEARL" because of the color of paint (hint hint). Ok more about the car, It's a 1950 Chevy 2dr sedan with a 216ci and 3 on the tree. This thing is bone stock to the max, but that’s going to change. So far the plain is for a LS-2 or LS-3, New IFS with adjustable coils and 4 link rear with adjustable coils, and some kind of Grey Interior. More on that later when we get closer. Four wheel disk brakes and other new goodies. Here are a few pictures of the car before tear down tomorrow.

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[analyte]

Sweet project!! That's going to be cool!!!

[CruizinKev]

x2 I already love it! can't wait to see more!!! :twothumbs

[r.a.w.rods]

Well the tear down is going pretty good. We have the body off the frame and most of the stuff is off the body. I dont know if you can tell by the pictures but the floors in this car are so nice. Im glad for once that no floor pan's have to be done and that the rear window tray is also un cut. Enjoy the pictures.

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[Motown 454]

Nice project. I like this body style especially the wat flat trunk lid and wheel well openings look.

[camaro_fan1]

Can't wait to see more!

[r.a.w.rods]

Everything is off the frame and ready for blasting. All my stuff is on the way from TCI. So by the time a get done I should have all the parts to build a Rolling chassis.

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[r.a.w.rods]

Man it was a HOT day for sandblasting, but I got it done. We moved it to the booth and finished removing the brackets I will not need and did some final sanding. I didn’t want the frame to flash rust so I went ahead and DP90 then Primed. All I have to do now is wait for my TCI stuff to get here then paint. During the drying times we finished getting the body ready for some blasting.

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[CruizinKev]

frame's looking good :twothumbs oh I remember when I blasted mine it was like 95deg and loved wearing a coverall :twothumbs LOL

[Motown 454]

It looks brand new. Will you be adding any bracing between the fram rails or just what you need for the TCI stuff? It was in great shape.

[r.a.w.rods]

Not sure yet. Im getting a new x member from TCI and the rear 4 link will have a bar. I may also add a loop for the drive shaft.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

After the last build im gettin in on this one also.. Very nice work put out by your shop..

[r.a.w.rods]

After the last build im gettin in on this one also.. Very nice work put out by your shop..

Thanks FRENCHBLUE72.

[r.a.w.rods]

Today was another cold 94 degree day In Tennessee so I got most of the sandblasting done on the 50 Chevy. The sheet metal on this car is in really nice shape. The drivers side floor pan has only a few small pin holes and the spare tire area is where most of the rust is. So over all Im very happy with the body and the progress. Good thing my dad likes to help out. The heat about killed me....lol.


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[Amatouring]

Those older cars had nice thick sheet metal too! I have a feeling that this thing is going to be cool!

[r.a.w.rods]

Well so far everything is going great on the 50 chevy. We just about have the body all cleaned up and ready for dp90 epoxy. I've been metal working the fenders were the old lady had hit everything with them..lol. Other then that the body is in great shape. For once I dont have to fix a roof too. I can live fixing the spare tire area. Heres are some pictures.

Metal working the rear fenders.
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Floors getting cleaned up.
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Nice uncut dash (it will stay that way too.)
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[Motown 454]

Nice Body (so to speak ) If my Camaro was that nice I would have spit nickles with joy. Its amazing how nice it is. This build is going to fly compaired to one that needs metal repair.

[r.a.w.rods]

Nice Body (so to speak ) If my Camaro was that nice I would have spit nickles with joy. Its amazing how nice tit is. This build is going to fly compaired to one that needs metal repair.

Yea so far its moving pretty good. Today we got the DP laid down and I hope to have the doors ready tomorrow. I wasnt going to spray the Inside but I wanted to finish off what was left of the DP but I still need to go back and do everthing Inside the or behind the fenders.

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[Motown 454]

Looking good.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Very solid car wow...

[John Wright]

coming along nicely....+1 on wishing my project was as rust-free as that one.

[LeighP]

I agree....truly a great solid car....metal looks so cherry!

[Tincup]

Nice car, are you gonna chop the top, or leave it tall?

[r.a.w.rods]

Thanks guys. We are going to leave it tall, but we are going to put a one piece windshield in. All the body trim will stay but the old GRAVEL SHIELDS on the side of the fenders will be deleted. Under the Hood may do some engine covers and clean everything up but will see how that goes. Ive talked to the customer about it and so far it looks like he's ok with it. O and there will be bigger wheels too. Maybe In the 17's or 18's. I'll know more when the body goes back on the frame.

[FirebirdSteve]

Has anyone googled Raw Rods......it ain't pretty!!!
No offence....

[r.a.w.rods]

Has anyone googled Raw Rods......it ain't pretty!!!
No offence....

LOL.....Don't worry Im not, me and my friends joke about it all the time..lol. My full name is Richard Aaron Watkins. At the time I needed a name fast so I used my name R.A.W. RODS at the time I didnt even think about the Enternet. O well at least know one forgets it..lol, but I am about to change it too R.A.W. RODS RESTORATIONS & CUSTOMS so if you type that in now you can find diffrent things about me on the net.

[rustomatic]

It's become reasonable self-defense these days for one to Google one's self, just to see what others might--the good thing is that you can of course change search results by posting new material...

I would have been happy with the Chevy as it was, for a couple weeks anyway... It's a perfect starter!

[r.a.w.rods]

We got the door's all cleaned up and In DP90 today. I also decide to weld the hood up and make it a one piece hood. Im also getting ride of the front and back emblem's. Here are some pictures from today.

It takes more time but we like to sand the back of the door and prime them all over that way rust will not come back. I never did like when just the out side parts were painted and not the middle.
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Here is the hood. I made sure the hood was lined up in the middle first then tack welded ever so offten trying not to warp the hood. I also drilled the emblem holes our just a little bigger to put a small steel washer in so I could weld the hole up. I did this because its hard to get behind the hood to hold it in place. I dont do it this way offten but it works.
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I was able to keep to keep it lined up without it warping so Im happy. O and if you look in the back ground you can see the new donor car.....
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[CruizinKev]

wow good work!!! :twothumbs

[r.a.w.rods]

All the welding is done on the hood so I started working on the back side. Im going to take the brace out so I can sand and paint under it. I'll put S.S. bolts In later to take place of the old rivets. Before the rain set In we were able to get the front sheet metal apart and blast most of it. Looks like one side of the Inner fender is going to need some rust repair.

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[Ratty 46]

WOW ... talk about jumping into a project with both feet!!! Nice job so far.

Ratty 46

[r.a.w.rods]

I like when new stuff comes in.

The new Wilwood's came in for the front of the chevy today. They are the 12" drilled and slotted roter with 4 piston calipers powder coated red.
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Next was the new TCI crossmember and top hat's. Every thing looks to be made really well.
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Next was the new X-member. This thing is really nice. I think this thing will really clean up the look of the bottom.
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And the last thing to open was the new 4-Link kit for the rear. Just like every thing else very nice.
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[Motown 454]

The hood came out great, If you didn't know the hood started in two pieces you wouldn't believe it. Those are some stout looking parts. Very Nice.

[r.a.w.rods]

The hood came out great, If you didn't know the hood started in two pieces you wouldn't believe it. Those are some stout looking parts. Very Nice.

Thanks Motown 454, I want to make sure I can put all that power on the ground....then stop..lol

[Motown 454]

Yes most people take that stopping part for granted. Until they need it.

[MSTSFabbed]

Man it looks great already! I loved following the 63 and am excited to watch this one too! I'll have to drive the Stang up to your neck of the woods some time! I'm down in Chattanooga.

Quick question; I was recently doing some small patch panels (slowly tacking with a mig, taking my time, and this time I tried wiping with a cool damp rag every few tacks to keep the heat down). I can weld it up with out warping the panel but when I grind it down, then metal finish, the bead always seems to sink just a touch to where I can't sand it flush and smooth. Now obviously looking at that hood ( and all your other work!!) you've got this down pat. Do you have any suggestions or advice? Would putting too much heat in while grinding do that you think?

Thanks so much Richard! Can't wait to see this one go together!

[r.a.w.rods]

Man it looks great already! I loved following the 63 and am excited to watch this one too! I'll have to drive the Stang up to your neck of the woods some time! I'm down in Chattanooga.

Quick question; I was recently doing some small patch panels (slowly tacking with a mig, taking my time, and this time I tried wiping with a cool damp rag every few tacks to keep the heat down). I can weld it up with out warping the panel but when I grind it down, then metal finish, the bead always seems to sink just a touch to where I can't sand it flush and smooth. Now obviously looking at that hood ( and all your other work!!) you've got this down pat. Do you have any suggestions or advice? Would putting too much heat in while grinding do that you think?

Thanks so much Richard! Can't wait to see this one go together!

Well I'll try to tell you how I do it and what I have learned. It may not be what others see or do (I’m no expert). Ok when I weld it tack one spot and move on a few Inch's, the longer the panel the more I space it out, the shorter the panel then do a few then stop until you can touch it by hand or just wait until its cold then come back. I don’t use water or a air gun because some times if it cool's to fast it can pull it down but not always. I use air or water for oil caning on larger panels. One other thing when welding panels together I don’t like to butt them tight together, if you don’t have a small space (gap) the metal when it gets hot will expanded and push together and it either goes up or down. This will make it harder to take your hammer and dolly and tap it flat.

Ok now on the grinding. I may be that after you get your weld ground down you need to take your hammer and dolly and tap the metal back in place. If you do this take your time and don’t try to tap it all out the first hit. When you move metal one way it has to go some where else, that were some oil caning can take place. Only other thing I can think of is you may be grind too much out and your leaving a valley in the metal, you don’t want to grind all your weld out. When I grind I also make long passes, I don’t stay on one spot until its smooth. I move the grinder In long strokes and just let the grinder do the work. If you look in my picture you can see my Hammer and Dolly on the hood. Don’t forget that pictures also make things look better then they are. I still have a few small places that need to be taped up and a small skim coat of kitty hair. I like ever coat kitty hair because it seals the weld up. then if it needs some fill I'll put some down and sand it until its a thin as I can get it but still be straight. I hope this helps, alot of it just take time to get the hang of it. I know I keep learning new things every day.


See my hammer on the hood. I spot then check then hammer.
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[mc84_zz4]

What a great start for a project, that 50 is sweet!
I can't wait to see what you do to this one. :hail:

[r.a.w.rods]

Nothing major today, just some beadblasting and priming. Had 29 things to prime and seemed like it took all day. I hate slow days.
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[Motown 454]

Its still progress!

[r.a.w.rods]

Today we worked on the rear axle. We wanted something with disk brakes, 3:73 or 4:10 posi and a good spline count. I also need something around 56"or 57" wide from WMS to WMS. So for this project we are going with a 8.8 explorer. The one we picked up has a 4:10 posi with disk and 31 splines. Only down side is it's 59.6" WMS to WMS and C-Clips to hold the axle's in but its disk so o well. I know most people around here love there 9" but I have beat on the 8.8's and love them. I also know its easier to change the gears out on the 9" but come on 8.8's are not that bad. So moving on (I like being outside the box...lol). I will be cutting the axle down 3" to center it in the car and this will give me 56.6".
Here are my steps and just how I like to do it.
Tear down what fun.
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Next was drilling out the plug welds and pulling the axle tube out after I mark all my straight lines. I do this so I dont have to cut the axle and try and get the tubs lined back up and weld because it can move. So I find it easier to take it out and then cut your 3" off. Then press the axle back in and check all your line's.
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Here you can see its how it came out.
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Next was to cut the 3" off. Tomorrow I will reinstall and weld the tubs all the way around and weld the plug welds up.
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[Motown 454]

Good way to do it , no dealing with welding the ends back on later. It looks like the tubes go in plenty to keep them straight.

[r.a.w.rods]

I was working on the qt's today and I thought its would be kewl to see what a 18" wheel would look like under the car. I dont think we will go any bigger then 18" but I do know it will have a nice lip. Any ways just a fun pic.

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[Motown 454]

I wasn't sure how it would look but it really fills the wheel well. It looks good on there.

[r.a.w.rods]

Still moving on the 50 chevy, it's that slow stuff now. I was looking at a spot on the door I did not like so I cut it out. Im glad I did because I found some hidden rust that needed to be taken care of. I treated everything in the door and then replace what I cut out with new metal.
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I also had a lead seam under the door that had a place I didnt like so I removed all the lead and welded the gap up.
RUST BEHIND LEAD
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I finished welding the patch in and filling all the holes we will not be needing, now I'll move to the other side and I can move on to block sanding.
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[r.a.w.rods]

Hey guys I wanted to pick your brains. Im getting ready to set up the fuel system for the 50 and Im looking at a new tank they have for the car. It's a new POLYETHYLENE styl tank and is already set up for a Intank pump. I just wanted to ask you guy's if you think a 190 liter per hour pump. is ok or would you go with the bigger kit they have, its a 250 liter per hour pump. I dont see our customer adding anything down the road (he likes stock) but just wanted to get your alls in put. I'll be running the corvette filler/reg on a stock 04 GTO ls1, do you guys run ADJUSTABLE FUEL PRESUURE REGULATORS with your setups stock or just let the corvetter filler do the work?

[MSTSFabbed]

Great advice! You mentioned several things I hadn't thought of or had been trying differently. I'll give them a go and see how it works out! Thanks so much!

[r.a.w.rods]

Great advice! You mentioned several things I hadn't thought of or had been trying differently. I'll give them a go and see how it works out! Thanks so much!

No problem.

[r.a.w.rods]

Well I got the frame as a roller today. I finished welding the 4 link bar on the back and the top hat's for the control arm's are done. I put my 300c wheels on for rollers to see how it would look with 18's on it. I didnt have a deep wheel to mock up the back with the Narrowed rear axle so I turned the 300c wheel around and put it on just to see the deep off set. I know its not pretty but I think when the customs wheels are done its going to look bad a$$. O and the wheels are just 7 1/2 wide and there is more room to spare for a wider lip in the back!!. So what do you guys think so far?

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I know the wheels are dirty..lol
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[r.a.w.rods]

Well now that I’m back In town I can get back to work on the 50. I set the ls-1 in the car and didn’t like how the mounts placed it so I’ve been making my own. I have pushed the engine back about 2" and raised it 1" to clear the stock oil pan and so I can keep the A/C and Alt In the stock locations they came in. I want them low so I can build a custom engine cover later. This also keep everything from being too low to the ground that way if we do Air Ride later its already up and out of the way for a full frame drop. Ok moving on to my custom trans mount.

First I cut out some plates to weld to the TCI cross member I have. I don’t have a CNC so everything is done by hand wish I had one!!
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Then made sure is was square and tacked together.
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Maybe not the way most would do it but it clears the pan and was dead on.
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Now that the engine was center I wanted to set the body down to see what or how much I was going to need to cut out of the fire wall and the trunk. As you can see in the pictures it needs alot of cutting, 9" up from the bottom and 10" from center of fire wall out on both sides.
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Same for the rear, I need to cut 2" up In the trunk to clear the Coil over cross member I Installed and remove the spare tire area.
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I still have more to cut tomorrow but you can see how its starting to come together. After I get the engine to fit I will build a custom fire wall around the engine.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy420-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

Nice progress it looks good!

[r.a.w.rods]

Thanks Motown, seems like it takes all day to cut and fit. I did get the body down on the frame after cuting out the floor. So far Im happy with how the LS-1 fits.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy428-1.jpg

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I had to take out most of hump to get the 4l60E to fit but I knew that I would have to do this because of moving the engine.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy432-1.jpg

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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Motor looks great sitting in there cant wai to see what you come up with for the firewall.

[r.a.w.rods]

Well I was going to go wild with the firewall but I think Im going to go with a clean look. The outside will be clean and smooth so heres what I have started with for under the hood. My plain is to hide as much as I can so Im trying to keep things close.

My templets and metal cut out.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy449-1.jpg

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Here you can see Im starting to tac things together.
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Here is the mock up, I think its going to work great but after its all done nobody will get too see it...lol
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy457-1.jpg

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Here it is with the body down on the engine.
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Tomorrow I'll start the trans tunnel.

[Motown 454]

Its going to be nice and clean looking.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Very classy looking and it does not look like it ate up alot of foot room...

[r.a.w.rods]

Very classy looking and it does not look like it ate up alot of foot room...

Thanks, Thats one of the main things I have been fighting with is the foot room. I think its going to work out pretty good. Only thing that sucks is I have to make a new trans and drive shaft tunnel. I guess thats the price I pay for using a 4l60E and moving it up 1" to keep of off the ground. I should have some new pictures tomorrw of the new tunnel.

[r.a.w.rods]

Almost got the firewall and new trans tunnel done. One of the big things is trying to keep room on the driver side for the gas pedal. I made the tunnel kick in some when it gets to the firewall so that the owners foot can rest easy on the pedal.

Here you can see the new trans tunnel to clear the 4l60e and driveshaft. I made sides then the top.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy485-1.jpg

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As you can see we also have to move the Floorbrace up.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy482-1.jpg


Next I went back and finished cutting out the firewall now that I have my colunm marked and the holes for my Inner fenders.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy493-1.jpg

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Here if you look you can see were I had to tuck the driver side in then roll the metal back up to meet the tunnel. I did this to add more foot room for the gas pedal. I dont like things uneven but I like comfort more. I think In the end I'll like the room more.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy498-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

It looks great nice and clean. He'll appreciate that room a lot more then it being equal. Plus when the engine is in you won't see it anyway.

[r.a.w.rods]

It looks great nice and clean. He'll appreciate that room a lot more the it being equal. Plus when the engine is in you won't see it anyway.

Thanks man, Yea the owner came by today and loved it. He has even decide to go with buckets and a custom center console. So I’m happy too.

I finished welding the firewall up and the tunnel so I was able to sit the body back down. I didn’t like how the TCI 4 Link had the axle center line back so I redid the bars and moved the rear up 3/4", Made a big deferent’s . I also put a fender on just to get a ideal of how I want to do my Inner fenders. I’m looking forward to making the Inners and the Engine Covers.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy508-1.jpg

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[r.a.w.rods]

Well we almost have all the floor stuff knocked out so were almost ready to prep the bottom of the car for paint. On the out side we have decide to shave off the rear fender trim that runs on the top of the rear qt's. We removed all the led and rust and made new metal strips to fill the voids. Tomorrow we should have it all done and ready to mock the front up so we can start work on the Custom Inner Fenders.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/50chevy532-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

Nice progress. It will look good with the trim filled in.

[r.a.w.rods]

Finished welding up the rear qt's today. I went ahead and sealed the weld up with my everglass so now Im ready for body work.
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I also finished the floor in the trunk to clear the crossmember I Installed for the Coil Overs.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/50chevy544-1.jpg

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And we finished the bottom of the tunel and cleaned everything up.
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[Motown 454]

Its looking great the tunnel came out nice too.

[r.a.w.rods]

Thanks man!

[camaro_fan1]

Any updates?

[Bryce]

Nice fab work!

[r.a.w.rods]

Not much too post yet, Ive got the body on the frame and getting ready to start the Inner fenders.

[Motown 454]

Any new updates?

[DYNODANNY]

Thats so bad ass. I was thinking about doung a 46 chevy styline this way too.

[r.a.w.rods]

Thats so bad ass. I was thinking about doung a 46 chevy styline this way too.

Just get in there and start cutting.


Any new updates?

I will have some soon.

[LeighP]

Sweet...nice work. I love these years for GM cars.

[r.a.w.rods]

Well I have started fitting the seats in the Chevy and so far they have went in without any problems. I took the rear floor brace out of the 2004 GTO and put it in the 50 Chevy so that the stock seats would lock into place like the factory. The rear back rest was also easy to install, just mark and cut the holes in the package tray and right in they went. Its almost as if they were made for the car..lol. I have also started working on the center console that will run from the back to the front.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/50chevy565-1.jpg

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[r.a.w.rods]

Still getting the console mocked up to see were Im going to run the a/c hoses. I was going to start on the Inner fenders but Im waiting for my Alan Grove brackets to come in. One good note the front fends fit the car great, not much grinding and welding to keep a 3/16 gap.

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I also fabbed up another crossmember in the back to help support the new 4-link and put a halfdrive shaft loop in, I also set it up for 2 1/2 exhaust.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/50chevy578-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

Its coming along nice. Still plenty of room back there even with those comfortable seats. Are you going to make the rear side panels go straight down or make them with an arm rest like in a convertable and build them out to meet the seat? It would be a nice place to put some cup holders. Nice work.

[r.a.w.rods]

Its coming along nice. Still plenty of room back there even with those comfortable seats. Are you going to make the rear side panels go straight down or make them with an arm rest like in a convertable and build them out to meet the seat? It would be a nice place to put some cup holders. Nice work.

Im hopping to make arm rest with cup holders if I can. I would also like to put some A/C vents in the back.

I pulled the car off the lift to get a better look of how she is starting to look.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/50chevy-1.jpg

[ryeguy2006a]

That is a cool project. It will perform much better than factory.

[BirdsThaWord]

Man oh man! I love this project!!! You're incorporating some really neat ideas in there. Also, really nice fab work for no CNC!

[r.a.w.rods]

Man oh man! I love this project!!! You're incorporating some really neat ideas in there. Also, really nice fab work for no CNC!

Thank you.

O would I love to have a CNC

[67speedfreak]

Nice project, love the GTO seats !

[SRD art]

Very nice! I really like the direction you're heading, great execution!! I like that trans cross member, that's pretty cool, as is everything else.

[Dalamar]

Very nicely done!

[r.a.w.rods]

Im slow on pictures I know, but I am making progress. Im working on the air deflectors that go behind the grill and help hold the fenders and radiator support all together. Im almost done with them so after this I can trim the top for the new radiator and start the Inner fenders. Heres what I have so far.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/50chevy593-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

It looks good. A whole lot a shapin going on.

[r.a.w.rods]

Started on my Inner fenders today. I finally got it to were you can put it in while the fenders are bolted on. I just need to move it up 1/8" then I can copy it and make the other side. I put some bends in the bottom to hide the Upper control arm and made another bend up front to clear the Radiator. Here are a few pictures.

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[Motown 454]

Nice work!

[CruizinKev]

wow looks awesome! :twothumbs

[r.a.w.rods]

Ok I’ve almost got the Inner fenders were I want them. I’m a little tight around the alternator so I'll have to cut out some of the Inner fender to get it to clear but for the most part I think I’m good. Its going to clear the Steering column real nice. Next I'll trim around the Radiator and get the front cover made. Heres a few pictures for now.

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[Motown 454]

Its coming out nice.

[CruizinKev]

x2 oh yeah! I love it!! :twothumbs

[r.a.w.rods]

I finally got my custom build AFCO Radiator in today. So far I’m very happy with it, looks like its made very well. Now that I have it I can finish my front sheet metal work under the Hood.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/50chevy629-1.jpg

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I’m trying to keep the inside just as clean as the outside so I made a box to hold the Lokar E-brake in the center console. I didn’t want it to just sit on top of the rounded hump so that’s why I’m doing it this way. This also helped me keep it tucked up under the floor off the drive shaft. I then fabed a braked to hold the two cable's at the back. The holes are taped so all you have to do is bolt it right in. I even welded the nuts under the box so it only takes one person to install the E-brake from inside.
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[Motown 454]

Definitely a nice looking radiator.

[acegto]

Really good fab work...if you were closer I'd send you my car!

[r.a.w.rods]

Ok got the AFCO Radiator bolted in and put the hood hinges on. Then I started fitting the hood. Over all its ok but I think I may have to trim the fenders some to get a nice gap around the edges. I knew it was close when I took it off so I guess I know what I’m working on next but for now some pictures with the hood on.

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[Motown 454]

Nice to see it all in one piece again. Your customer must be loving all the nice work your doing. He's going to have a sweet ride when its done.

[gearheads78]

looking great man!! Can't wait to see it finished.

[CruizinKev]

SWEET! looks great!!

[RCWillet]

looking good

[Motown 454]

Any updates?

[r.a.w.rods]

Nothing big, I’m getting the front a/c condenser brackets in and installing the a/c in the rear of the trunk. I'll have some pictures soon.

[GT500KR_Vert]

Looks awesome - are the headers going to clear the inner fenders and firewall?

[r.a.w.rods]

Looks awesome - are the headers going to clear the inner fenders and firewall?

Lots of room. I'll get some pictures up.

[r.a.w.rods]

Looks awesome - are the headers going to clear the inner fenders and firewall?

Its been so busy in the shop its been hard to get pictures but here are some updates. The Headers Clear really good. They are Sanderson Hugger Headers for LS Engines. I made my Inner fenders with the Headers on and the steering in place so that I would not have a problem after paint.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/50chevy670-1.jpg

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I decided to keep the front under the hood open for maximum airflow (this will be driven). I took the stock support bar and welded the seam up and boxed it in for a cleaner look. Then made welded tabs on the bar to hold the A/C condenser.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/50chevy667-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/50chevy668-1.jpg

Because we don’t have room under the dash for the A/C unit I decided to hang it in the trunk. I went with the Super Gen II so I could get all the air to the front in this small car.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/50chevy673-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

Its looking good. nice idea on the A/C.

[r.a.w.rods]

Its looking good. nice idea on the A/C.

Thanks Motown454, Im working on the Exhaust and brakes right now and hope to be done with it tomorrow.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/50chevy699-1.jpg

[r.a.w.rods]

The brake lines are in so on ward with the exhaust.
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The Exhaust is coming out pretty good. Im keeping to my 3/4" space around every thing and making my own brakets to keep it there.
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My home made tool to keep it lined up.
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[Motown 454]

The exhaust looks nice, good idea on the home made pipe jig.

[JEFFTATE]

This is a great build .
Do you have a color picture or rendering of the blue color you will be using ?

[r.a.w.rods]

This is a great build .
Do you have a color picture or rendering of the blue color you will be using ?

I dont have any renderings but I will have some color sample panels later.

[r.a.w.rods]

I've been out of town so now its time to get this thing done. I have started the Engine cover for the LS1 and I’m going to try and cover as much as I can.

I started with the two side covers first. I made legs that go down the side and bolt to the heads to keep it as firm as possible. I had to make two more legs for the middle as well.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/50chevy20724_zps22708715-1.jpg

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From the side you can see what I’m going for. I’m trying get the pulleys hidden as well.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/50chevy20729_zpsa1d178ac-1.jpg

Next I made some end caps for the cover to help close things off.
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Next was making a center cover. I rolled the metal of the center cover just so it would not look too flat. I’ve got some wire cloth mesh that will go in it later after I get the sides done, but for now you get the ideal.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/50chevy20733_zpsb94bf3a0-1.jpg

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[Motown 454]

It should look good when your done.

[r.a.w.rods]

I’m pretty much finished fabricating the engine cover other then Installing the wire mesh. I'll finish the rest of the welding and grinding tomorrow and then It time to body work the car. O and I'll have some test panels of some colors for the car tomorrow.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/50chevy755_zpsa2698edd-1.jpg

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[Hotwhilz]

Great Fabbing, the covers looks nice!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looking good.... I cant wait to see some color....

[ONDSKAN]

Wow the engine cover is amazing! Great work!

[r.a.w.rods]

Thanks guys its been alot of work to get this thing to fit the ls. I decided to blot the center cover from the top to make it easier to get off if some thing happens on the road. This thing will be driven. I think the flush mounted screws look pretty good.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/50chevy773_zps0c8b55f8-1.jpg

I also took the Sample panel of the blue we are using for this car. I tried to get diffrent angles outside for you all so enjoy.
Outside in sun
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Inside with no flash and one with flash.
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[ramrod]

i've been lurking for a couple of months and found this gem recently. you've got one incredible build here. the fabrication and execution is positively the best (not taking away from the other great cars on this forum). this is my absolute favorite.
i'm dying to see more updates.

[r.a.w.rods]

i've been lurking for a couple of months and found this gem recently. you've got one incredible build here. the fabrication and execution is positively the best (not taking away from the other great cars on this forum). this is my absolute favorite.
i'm dying to see more updates.

Thanks ramrod, This site and the people on it are great to talk to and learn from. Every time I check out other builds on here and see talent others have it really pushes me to do better.

Thanks again guys.

[Motown 454]

I like the color, it should look great on there.

[r.a.w.rods]

Not much going on other then body work but I did get a surprise when the wheels finally came in today. 17x7 on the front and 18x9 on the rear. I’m really glad we went with the narrowed rear end.

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[Motown 454]

The wheels are going to look greeat against that color.

[r.a.w.rods]

The wheels are going to look greeat against that color.

Thanks, I get the tires tomorrow.

[r.a.w.rods]

Well I got the tires mounted today so I put them on to see how it all looks together. The wheels are Billet Specialties Turbine's, fronts are 17x7's with a 225/45/17 and the rears are 18x9's with 255/45/18 Continental tires all wheels with 4" back space. I went wild with pictures..lol

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[ramrod]

that is beautiful. a mgreat stance, too.
any idea when it will be ready for some color? the blue you've picked is....i don't know....electric.

[r.a.w.rods]

that is beautiful. a mgreat stance, too.
any idea when it will be ready for some color? the blue you've picked is....i don't know....electric.

Thanks, I hope soon and the color will be the blue pearl. I think that color will set it off.

[r.a.w.rods]

The new bumper came in so I put it on to see if it would line up. Over all its not too bad. I also got the door jams ground down and gapped and the trunk lid.

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[r.a.w.rods]

I could not decide were I wanted the license plate to go so I Installed a show and go system. One push of a button and it flips down and slides under the car.
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Here you can see Im making a braket off the frame to hold the unit in place.
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I also decide to try the new Dakota Digital VHX gauges. I liked that it had the blue carbon fiber look too (goes with the paint too).
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/50chevy878-1.jpg

[ONDSKAN]

looking great! Your engine bay work is amazing!

[acegto]

Red light cameras got nothing on you!!!

[r.a.w.rods]

Red light cameras got nothing on you!!!

yup...lol

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Pretty cool project!!

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

I found this build on Rod Authority's website this morning. http://www.rodauthority.com/news/a-1950-chevy-gets-the-pro-touring-treatment/ I don't know how I missed it but I love what you guys have done so far. I can't wait to see that blue paint against those wheels. It's going to look great.


-J

[rawrods]

Thanks I should have some updates coming up.

[rawrods]

Well lets see a few things I did before moving the car over to the body shop was mock up all the computer stuff. I made panels to hold all the stuff that goes under the dash so after paint all I have to do is bolt it up.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/01/50chevy891-1.jpg

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I have also decide to start using the E-Z clip A/C system from Eaton. I like that the #10/#8/#6 hose are smaller and you can crimp them your self or cut the hose off and reuse the a/c fittings. I also like that I can get them to make anything I need. Heres a quick mock up.
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And last but no least I fabed up a place for the 6x9's to go in the back.
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[Motown 454]

It looks good. It should make everything nice and neat. Nice work.

[rawrods]

Well I have my frame back from powder coating and Im very happy with the finish. The finish we went with is a matt look. I think It will look good with the blue that we are using on the car. I still have the exhaust to put on and get the engine and trans painted. Here the progress so far.

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[rawrods]

Exhaust going In.
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[gearheads78]

Looking great man. This build has inspired me to build a car I have wanted to build for a long time. I pulled the trigger on the start this week. 54 Olds 2 door HT will be on it way too me soon.

[Motown 454]

It came out great. They did a nice job.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Looking great! You can move the upper coil-over bolts to the inboard bolt holes to drop it a little bit more.

-J

[rawrods]

I was going to do that but I was already too low in the back pluse I needed the room for the exhaust. Im looking forward to seeing how this thing rides when done.

[rawrods]

Looking great man. This build has inspired me to build a car I have wanted to build for a long time. I pulled the trigger on the start this week. 54 Olds 2 door HT will be on it way too me soon.

Sounds sweet! Love to see pictures when you get it. My dad also picked up a new project. It's a 53 Bel Air Convertible Auto with Factory power steering. The man that we got it from has had it in storage since 1991. I was not going to post pictures of it yet but here is a peak of it when we were getting it out for the first time in 21 years. O and the 61 Cadillac Convertible you see next to it, I got that one... :)
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[Motown 454]

Wow it looks good.

[gearheads78]

Mine is not near as nice as that but its a good starting point.


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[rawrods]

Mine is not near as nice as that but its a good starting point.


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Thats cool! What are the plans for the 54.

[rawrods]

I had some spare im today so I unmasked the engine and started putting things back on. I didnt want the engine to stand out because of the engine cover that will be painte on top. So a semi gloss is what I used on the engine.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/50chevy945_zps3526594a-1.jpg

[rawrods]

Ok so I’ve been holding back on the pictures but its because I’m working my butt off. The frame is done and waiting for the body.
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The body is ready for its last sanding and then I'll jam it in with color.
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My customer decided that he did not want the bottom of the car painted like the top because after he shows it he wants to drive it. So I primed and sealed the bottom then under coated it. I used the SEM stuff made for tinting and loved how it turned out.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/50chevy953_zps51edb7a2-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy953_zps51edb7a2.jpg.html)

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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Im gonna have to look into the sem undercoat do you tint it yourself or does it come pre tinted?

[r.a.w.rods]

Im gonna have to look into the sem undercoat do you tint it yourself or does it come pre tinted?

You can do it your self or have the your paint store do it. You MUST have a paint shaker to do it yourself cant mix with just a paint stick.
Here is te PDF on the stuff to help you out. http://www.tcpglobal.com/detailsupplydepot/docs/Rock-It%20Liner%20TDS.pdf

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

dude keep those wheels.. it will look perfect with the bodycolor.. lol

[AlexW]

Awesome work! I love the attention to detail. I believe that I stumbled across your shop in the Halls/Powell area the other day. Always like reading about stuff that happens in my own back yard!


Alex

[r.a.w.rods]

dude keep those wheels.. it will look perfect with the bodycolor.. lol
I could I got termite protection with them..ll


Awesome work! I love the attention to detail. I believe that I stumbled across your shop in the Halls/Powell area the other day. Always like reading about stuff that happens in my own back yard!
Alex

Thanks Alexw, Yea Im In Powell, were did you read about it?

[AlexW]

Thanks Alexw, Yea Im In Powell, were did you read about it?

I've been lurking here for a few years, and I remember seeing your business name in your signature. My wife and I went out for a horse show in Powell, and I saw your sign as we drove by. Kinda an odd chance sorta thing.


Alex

[Poopy]

Love this build! I have a '50 fleetline so this is nice to see. I think the roof needs to lose a couple inches though. :)

[Motown 454]

Frame looks great. The bottom looks really nice and should hold up for a long time. I can't wait to see some color on the top. Nice work.

[r.a.w.rods]

Put down alittle color today on some of the parts.

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[Motown 454]

It looks nice, I like the color.

[r.a.w.rods]

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[Motown 454]

Very Nice!

[r.a.w.rods]

Thanks, I didnt have time to post alot of pictures last night but here are a few more. Car has not been cut and buffed yet.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/50chevy1016_zpsdee48bdd-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1016_zpsdee48bdd.jpg.html)

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[Motown 454]

The color looks great on there. Nice and slick.

[r.a.w.rods]

Its been so busy in the shop I’ve just not had time to post update's on the 50. So here's what's been going on, wet sanding and buffing and starting to line up the doors on the car. Lining up the door on a 50's car is a pain but I think they have come out pretty good.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/50chevy1057_zpsc1c7db46-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1057_zpsc1c7db46.jpg.html)

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Gapping the doors in mock up really set the lines off.
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[neongreen]

This thing is amazing. Incredible work, it's easy to see that you know what you are doing :)

[bs46488]

That paint is super smooth!

[Bryce]

nice paint

[67speedfreak]

The car looks great ! Love the color, do you mind me asking what it is?

Thanks, Brian

[r.a.w.rods]

The car looks great ! Love the color, do you mind me asking what it is?

Thanks, Brian

Thanks guys. The paint is House of Kolor Majestic Blue Pearl.

[Motown 454]

The paint looks slick! Its really looking good!

[rawrods]

Well the 50 is coming along pretty good now. We have started putting the stainless trim on and I,ve put a set of Hagan fatties mirrors on.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/50chevy1092_zpsa06ad067-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1092_zpsa06ad067.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/50chevy1094_zps25ac0032-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1094_zps25ac0032.jpg.html)

Also the new Tanks Ink. stainless gas tank is in with in tank Efi pump.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/50chevy1117_zps2269722d-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1117_zps2269722d.jpg.html)

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And the front sheet metal is going on. I'll wet sand the front fenders on the car just because I dont trust the stands they sit on.
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[CruizinKev]

wow looks awesome!!!

[MSTSFabbed]

That is SUCH a good blue! Looks awesome!

[Motown 454]

The car is looking awesome! I love watching this build.

[85coupe50]

Wow, this is a great build...

[Aftermath Hotrods]

I think that the correct term is "Bitchin"

[rawrods]

I've been working on the interior "center console" so that I can get stuff wired up and start this thing for the first time. Radiator and condenser are in. To keep the a/c line's small I’m using the Eaton E-Z Clip system. Lines are easy to make and route were you need them.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/50chevy1169_zps8043ecf5-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1169_zps8043ecf5.jpg.html)

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[Auto Rod Technologies]

I like it!!! Color looks good with it to!!

[rawrods]

Got all the chrome put together on the grill today and got it Installed. I went with black behind the chrome so it would match the a/c condenser.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/50chevy1186_zpsc9d6f886-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1186_zpsc9d6f886.jpg.html)

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[Motown 454]

It looks great, the chrome makes that color pop!

[rawrods]

Finished safety wiring the brakes and got them bleed also got the front bumper hung. I'll do the final adjustment on Monday.
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Today was also the first day of running the motor and moving the car under its own power!! Even the new VHX gauges came to life.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/50chevy1207_zpsc4747939-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/50chevy1207_zpsc4747939.jpg.html)
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Next will be the hood and trunk lid and get the Interior done.

[Motown 454]

I like the picture of the engine bay and front end. Very Nice

[rawrods]

Well Im a little behind on post but Ive had a lot of work to do. Lets see Ive got about 10 more days to have the car done and its getting pretty close. Im working on the Interior and just about have it done. This is just the second time I have ever tried to do Interior so I hope you guys like it. O and the first time doing bucket seats.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/100_9325_zps649f4798-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/100_9325_zps649f4798.jpg.html)

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[Motown 454]

Wow its looking great! Did you do the stitching on those seats?

[rawrods]

Wow its looking great! Did you do the stitching on those seats?

Yes sir.

[Motown 454]

Great job!

[gearheads78]

Yes sir.

have you found anything you can't do yet?

[rawrods]

have you found anything you can't do yet?

lol Im sure there are a few things I cant do. I just got to the point a few years ago that I was tired of sending customer cars or my own out for things like exhaust or interior and then they come back and its not what they said they were going to do. I've even had them come back and small chips here or wiring loose or bolts loose and for big money it should not be that way. So I figure I can do it just as bad for less...lol. That's what drives me too try new things.

[rawrods]

Trunk is about done, still have to put trim were the trunk hinge come's down.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/000_1185_zps1415cb75-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/000_1185_zps1415cb75.jpg.html)

The console is coming out pretty good. I've still got to cover the back between the rear seats and put trim up front. I made a leather shifter boot to match the seats and used billet a/c vents from vintage air. Also there are soft white led lights behind the console to light the floor and under the dash. I didn't like the speakers in the kick panels so we cut out a place on both sides of the console and then domed some stainless steel mesh to cover them up.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9358_zpsfc308a38-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/100_9358_zpsfc308a38.jpg.html)

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[Motown 454]

Awesome job!

[rawrods]

Got the center console done now just have to finish beside the rear seats.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9366_zps099be652-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/100_9366_zps099be652.jpg.html)

Hard to see good in the picture but I took the lights out of the vintage air control and installed blue led lights to match the VHX Dakota Digital gauge.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9364_zps02f3eb7c-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/100_9364_zps02f3eb7c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9362_zps323d7892-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/100_9362_zps323d7892.jpg.html)

one more trim panel goes around the E-brake and that will be done.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9371_zps7799a909-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/100_9371_zps7799a909.jpg.html)

I hope to be pretty much done my Friday but will see.

[Squall67584]

Looks cool! What material did you make the console out of? Looks like sheet polystyrene/ABS; I've used some of that before to make a model.

[rawrods]

Looks cool! What material did you make the console out of? Looks like sheet polystyrene/ABS; I've used some of that before to make a model.

PVC Sheets.


Today was the first day out of the shop and too the show.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9372_zpsa7aa9d51-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/100_9372_zpsa7aa9d51.jpg.html)

[Motown 454]

It Looks Awesome! Beautiful job.

[kencobra]

[QUOTE=r.a.w.rods;1015128]Thanks guys. The paint is House of Kolor Majestic Blue Pearl.[/QUOTE

Looks a lot like Sonic blue that is on my 2003 Cobra. Car is looking great!

[rawrods]

Thanks guys, Yea in different lights it changes a lot. I like Sonic blue too.

[rawrods]

Well the show went great, took first place in 49-54 modified. So now to the next one.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/cbf_zps91133e6b-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/cbf_zps91133e6b.jpg.html)

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[H8MENOW]

Flipping awesome

[Motown 454]

Congratulation's !

[rawrods]

Thanks guys, got a few more things to do and then she will be ready to giver her back to the customer. I would love to keep this one :)

[renegade6]

You do some incredible work.

What type of material did you use for the frame of the center console?

[ih8z28s]

that is a beautiful car! love that color.

[rawrods]

You do some incredible work.

What type of material did you use for the frame of the center console?

PVC board.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

The car came out exceptional guys! We are very proud to know that our suspension is underneath such a great build. I will hit up Rod Authority to see if they can do a follow up article on the build.

-Jason

[rawrods]

The car came out exceptional guys! We are very proud to know that our suspension is underneath such a great build. I will hit up Rod Authority to see if they can do a follow up article on the build.

-Jason

Sounds good Jason, look like we should have everything done by May for the NSRA show here in Knoxville Tn, at Chilhowee Park. Love the Suspension.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

If you guys make it to NSRA Louisville that would be fantastic. I'd love to do an interview with you guys if you can make it.

Rod Authority published the new story yesterday. http://www.rodauthority.com/news/build-update-project-blue-pearl-outfitted-and-ready-for-2014/

-Jason

[rawrods]

If you guys make it to NSRA Louisville that would be fantastic. I'd love to do an interview with you guys if you can make it.

Rod Authority published the new story yesterday. http://www.rodauthority.com/news/build-update-project-blue-pearl-outfitted-and-ready-for-2014/

-Jason

That would be great! I know as of right now were going and if the car does good at the Knoxville show we may see if we can get inside at the Louisville show. I know the customer wants to show her off some.

Aaron.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

I can definitely see why, that color and those wheels just scream bada$$. If I could get our Mustang parked next to it, I would be in hog heaven.

-J

[rawrods]

I can definitely see why, that color and those wheels just scream bada$$. If I could get our Mustang parked next to it, I would be in hog heaven.

-J

Man that sounds sweet! I've got a call in to a buddy trying to help me get in, Ill give you heads up if it works out.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

What a week in Louisville. So many badass cars were in attendance at the Street Rod Nationals but the Blue Pearl definitely stood out among the elite builds on hand. We shot the car in an open field yesterday and interviewed Aaron for a video we will put together about the car. Aaron, I really can't say enough about the build quality and choice of colors throughout. I can't wait to see what's in store with your Dad's '53. Heck, even the bug will be a fun project to watch come together. It was great to finally meet you guys, glad you made it up to the show.


blah blah blah, here are the pics.

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-J

[Motown 454]

Beautiful! I loved watching this build go together, always eager for new updates. You did a great job with the fab and color choices. This is a nice body style to hot rod.

[rawrods]

Jason the pictures look great! Thank you for taking the time to shoot the car and to do an interview. We really enjoyed meeting you guys at the show. I can't wait to meet up again at the next show.

I also wanted to let everyone know the car took home The prestigious PPG award for best use of color. A big thanks goes out to the owner Ron for letting me build the car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/lkshow_zps3f702a08-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/50%20chevy/lkshow_zps3f702a08.jpg.html)

[Dave B]

Congrats, the car is beautiful! I reread the entire thread earlier today.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B84zk1w9TnM&feature=youtu.be


-J

[Motown 454]

It looks good driving down the road.

[driveit]

Beautiful!!!

[srcracing]

What size rear wheel and tire did you use for this build? Did you modify the width of the rear frame rails?