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Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:58 pm
by bsievers1616
personally, i think the panel looks killer, and the bead is a nice touch. Likely, you are going to have issues with the handle for the vent. But, extending the handle a bit is an option too.

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:22 pm
by pkfj
Great job - really beautiful work, as usual!

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:24 pm
by VWJake
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Now with Wings! I didn’t like seeing all of the vent “body”. Major dash decluttering in order as well.

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:36 am
by kevin
Jake that's one cool setup, I like the radio too.

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:19 am
by VWJake
Thanks Kevin!

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:48 pm
by VWJake
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A little paint and some wiring. Now for a custom HVAC system to attach to the new vents.

I didn’t take a pic, but I replaced the windshield seal yesterday. I’ve only been meaning to do that for about 6yrs now. Now I can repair the pinholes in the floor pans. Once that’s done I’ll POR them, add water and ice dam, heat rejection material and a floor mat. It’ll be nice to quiet things down a bit in the cab.

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:11 pm
by AK IHC
Looks really good. Much like a factory option. I really like how you left the dash original looking and didn’t just drill a ton oh holes for all your new gauges.

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:40 am
by waltesefalcon
Jake, that looks great.

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:48 am
by VWJake
Thanks Guys. More updates in the works. :-)

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

PostPosted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:49 am
by pkfj
Really beautiful job. How did you match the paint so well? You are a true Craftsman!