progress on 52 Poncho

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

progress on 52 Poncho

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

excellent progress shots. are those gravity feed guns?

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

Progress is always nice! looks good

meoracing · SAULT STE MARIE, ONT

nice work. love the work in progress shots.

slab · BRANT COUNTY, ONT

Sacotu wrote:
excellent progress shots. are those gravity feed guns?

Yes those are gravity guns and probably HVLP as well.

Great job so far.

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 008.jpg Picture 014.jpg Picture 017.jpg Picture 119.jpg Picture 122.jpg Picture 132.jpg Picture 136.jpg Picture 153.jpg Picture 154.jpg Dug Up some earlyer pics of work done on the 52 & thought you may like to see some???

workin class · FINCH, ONT

what did you do with the original gauge cluster?

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

workin class wrote:
what did you do with the original gauge cluster?

Friend of mine "flogged" it at spring Barrie

61pontiac2dr · NEW DUNDEE, ONT

I've seen pictures of your 52 before and would like to see in person to check out the conversion to the olds chassis. You'll have the best of old look and somewhat modern suspension and steering. Should be great to drive.

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

61pontiac2dr wrote:
I've seen pictures of your 52 before and would like to see in person to check out the conversion to the olds chassis. You'll have the best of old look and somewhat modern suspension and steering. Should be great to drive.

Well,if your going to be in the area, let me know & you can check it out!!It seemed to handle all right on test drive up & down the street, only got it into 4th gear & ran out of road, but I'm sure 5th. will work.

flatduck · SUDBURY, ONT

i like the little mopar touch with the pistol grip shifter...........looking greattttttttttt

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

They are DeVilbissFinishline guns, could be ordered either HVLP or standard version... Not a bad every day set, I have had the same HVLP set for about 5 years...

slab wrote:

Sacotu wrote:
excellent progress shots. are those gravity feed guns?
Yes those are gravity guns and probably HVLP as well.
Great job so far.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

pretty good work! for a old guy lol lol lol

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 183.jpg Picture 184.jpg Got the seats back from Upol/ shop, they did a great job matching up the pattern for frt. buckets too the back seat that came with "kit' I ordered thru National Chevy in the US. I ordered extra material from them to have the frts. done. Complete kit gives you everything to do the interior, all pre made, so it shouldn't take too long for shop to install it when car is ready.

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 189.jpg Picture 190.jpg Picture 191.jpg Picture 192.jpg Picture 193.jpg Heres where I'm at now. Have the rear bumper painted, along with the gravel shields, grille pcs. done too. Doors are back on, & doing the fenders.Batt. moved to trunk.

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Made up a inner splash shield, & put on the rear lic. brkt. that came from Manitoba. Yes the plate says 51 [came off the 51 merc I had yrs ago] but I got it, so I'll use it!!! Picture 197.jpg Picture 194.jpg

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 199.jpg Picture 200.jpg Picture 202.jpg Well it's on the road [sort of] got the hood back on, sanded down the roof, & stuck it out on the "road" with the 64 catalina while I cleaned up under the ramps where the 52 was sitting & the rest of the shop!!! Will have to "MOP" the floor when this project is finished as body work has made "quite" the mess!!!!!!!!

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

Nicely done.... she's lookin good!! I must say it looks better on the "road" than in the garage lol

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 203.jpg Picture 204.jpg Picture 206.jpg Picture 207.jpg I got the rear bumber & guards shot with the "argent" silver & the hood ornament & hood ext. mldgs as well. Shot the whole car with final[I hope] coat of "hi fill" primer and the door jambs etc. Hope to "blow" in the "HOT ROD" black arounf the windows & Jambs this week & get it in the paint booth by next week for the rest. Then off to trim shop for all new side windows & interior install

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

Looks good! Can't wait to see it with some paint... its nice to see the progress shots!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Lookin great. Gotta love progress shots.

invision · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

Thanks for sharing the build Pete. It looks great now...but wait till you get some paint on her and everything assembled. All the hard work up to now will have been worth it. Sweet!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 008.jpg Picture 009.jpg Picture 010.jpg Picture 007.jpg Thanks Guys, sometimes I get discouraged & ready to pack it in!!!! But I keep telling myself "Keep at It""" Never posted these shots of the day I bought it & loaded it on the trailer in Grimsby Ont.

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 058.jpg Picture 059.jpg Picture 053.jpg Picture 023.jpg Picture 022.jpg Picture 065.jpg Hers some more of how bad the 1/4's were after cutting them out!!!!

2inchestoolow · CLARINGTON, ONTARIO

Wow! lot's of work there. Next time I'm through Blackstock I'm going to peak through your neighbourhood.

I have a '53 Pontiac four door here I've been parting out if there is anything you might need.

Flathead 6!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 209.jpg Picture 210.jpg Picture 211.jpg Picture 214.jpg Shot some paint today,underhood & trunk & jambs can see what it's going to look like YES!!!! Feel much better NOW!!!!

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

YEAH!!! Right on.... Its going to look wicked in black!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 222.jpg Picture 224.jpg Picture 227.jpg Picture 230.jpg Painted it today still don't know if I should put a "flat clear" on it?????

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

flat clear would make it easy to wash

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

NICE!!! Looks killer in black! Nice to see it coming together

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

427CARL wrote:
flat clear would make it easy to wash

Thanks Carl, checked with NAPA this AM they say "don't need it" as "Activator" seals it ??? has a 'sheen" to it & I've wiped off some marks, cleans easy so far!!!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 231.jpg Picture 232.jpg Went at it today & got some pcs. put on, never seen it with the belt mldgs. on it, all new clips that "weren't fun to install. Lots left to do but can see it shaping up "nicely"

RAT BOY · TORONTO, ONT

The car looks fantastic Pete.

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

lookin good!!!

flatduck · SUDBURY, ONT

i didn t check all the site projects............. but it looks like you ll be the first with pics from start to finish ......on ontario rodders.......... great work

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

front grille & lights installed, gettin there!!!!!

meoracing · SAULT STE MARIE, ONT

its lookin pretty awesome. Keep at it.....

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 086.jpg Picture 087.jpg Picture 088.jpg Picture 089.jpg Picture 090.jpg Back at it since getting back from W.V Painted the hood & trunk trim in "body colour" hooked up all the lights on the front, & installed the tail light parts I brought up from USA!! Hood bar & hood emblem on it now. Really starting to like a car now!!!

2inchestoolow · CLARINGTON, ONTARIO

Nice! I'll be watching for it on the mean streets of Blackstock! LOL

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 100.jpg Picture 101.jpg Ran into a "snag" on the electric fan installation, Temp switch that came with the kit [Summit] is way too small for the hole in head or intake!! I had a reducer bushing in tool box, but of course, the internal threads don't match the switch??? Heading to NAPA or engine machine dhop to see if they can "bail" me out on this one. Fan was a close fit,almost looks like this was planned to fit,[or just lucky]

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Changed a rr. axle, trying to stop the leak, after changing the brg. & seal with a "repair" unit. got the dash in & everything works & did a "rip" around the block, this thing is "BAD A$$" fast at 1/2 throttle. It's running HOT, fan doesn't kick in till 200F but it just keeps climbing, T/stat open, & w/pump is circulating coolant in Rad. Going to try direct hook up on elect. fan [run all the time] & see what happens,or put a 5 or 7 blade on & use elect. for back up as a "pusher" Quite cool on drive without the windshield,don't need A/C

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 102.jpg Picture 103.jpg Picture 104.jpg Here's the dash that I put in,had the bezel made in California, & installed the after mrkt. guages & speedo unit. Back seat is org. with new fabric "kit" from National Chevy installed & frt. buckets re done by Trim Line in Oshawa with extra fabric I ordered, rest of interior kit to be installed when car goes in on July 3rd. + the glass & all w/stripping

invision · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

Awesome to hear that you've had the 52 out already on the street! That's probably one of the most exciting moments of any car build...that and actually finishing it. The dash bezel and seats look great! Can't wait to see it all finished :) In regards to your overheating issue, I'm sure you've already checked...but was just wondering if your lower rad hose is collapsing(try another rad cap) and/or you've burped the cooling system.

Keep up the great work!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

I had to strip the rear end AGAIN after finding out that NAPA has a problem with the "repair brg. & seal unit" They credited me for the brgs [surprize] & I went back to org, brg & separate seal,these fit much tighter on axles [too bad I didn't save the 1st. set when they leaked as well] So far so good on the leak. Next I by-passed the fan switch & have the fan on constant with ign. drove around the block a few times & it seemed to hold at 190F w/a 160 T/stat but it was HOT out yesterday. I'm "tempted" to run it down the hwy. to see what it does at speed & if the air flow will cool it down,BUT with my luck I'd get caught,no windshield, plates not "stickered" etc. Also going to re-check the timing just in case it's off!! pete

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Pi$$ed right off, after changing the left axle, changing the brgs. & seals, I go out to garage today, & puddle of rear end fluid at the left rr. tire & on the floor!!!!! Any ideas here I'm at my "WHITTS End" here!!!!! 84 Cutlass rr. end [7.5 same as a Monty] I've used the "repair brg & seal" that moves the brg. & seal surface out further, "leaked like a "sieve" Have gone back to the "stock" 2 piece brg. & seal & seal seamed to be a tight fit on axle, but it still leaking????? confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse

-- Edited by dualquadpete on Saturday 23rd of June 2012 07:45:29 PM

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Think I've got it Licked. the plastic "vent" on rr. hsg. was gummed up!!! Cleaned it off & did some "hot laps" around the block[after cleaning the shoes & backing plate AGAIN} so far so good!! NAPA said I was the 3rd. or 4th. customer to have problems with the "repair brgs." so that was the 1st.problem, vent was secondary!!! once it got "sealed up"

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

Nice to see the progress on the Poncho! It's coming along, keep at it!!

I hear you on your frustrations with the leaking axle seals!... I'm dealing with the same kinda thing myself. I got fluid dripping down onto the inside of my right rear tire. I thought it might have been brake fluid (leaking wheel cylinder) but after taking wheel/drum off saw cylinder was dry, but fluid was coming from under axle flange. So I though it was the axle seal that fits in the tube (its a Ford 9" rear) I pulled the axle and seal... Got a new seal from Carquest, installed it and also put sealant around the flange. Then reassembled everything! Went for a test drive, came home.... STILL LEAKING! WTF! Not happy.... I called a buddy of mine, he mentioned there is another seal that gets pressed on with the axle bearing. So I'm sure that's the problem, but don't feel like taking it all apart again (right now) I'll just drive it for now then maybe over the winter I'll get a new seal pressed on. It doesn't leak a ton, just a small drip so I think I'm fine... just annoying!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

Picture 233.jpg Picture 234.jpg Picture 235.jpg Picture 236.jpg Got a call from Trim Tech in Oshawa that they were "short"some pcs. Found them & had wife drive me down as I've been sick for 4 wks. + & Doc. still doesn't know what it is, & I' m not supposed to drive!! Any way. all I could say was WOW!!! when I saw the Interior kit, I got from National Chevy, installed in the 52 Poncho!!! All new side glass installed & is to be tinted by Thurs. & car to be picked up Thurs b-4 5pm. If I'm still not able to drive Wife may get a "quick" lesson on towing a trailer!!!!

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Hope you get better quick Pete,, and the interior is just "WOW" real nice. Thanks for posting the pics.

jim_ss409 · BARRIE, ONTARIO

Yep, nice, nice, real nice!