'55 R-122 rehab


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Post Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:58 pm

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

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.

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Post Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:22 pm

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

Great job - really beautiful work, as usual!
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Post Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:24 pm

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

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Now with Wings! I didn’t like seeing all of the vent “body”. Major dash decluttering in order as well.
'55 IH R-122- BG265 w/TBI fuel injection
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Post Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:36 am

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

Jake that's one cool setup, I like the radio too.
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Post Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:19 am

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

Thanks Kevin!
'55 IH R-122- BG265 w/TBI fuel injection
'64 Porsche 356 C
'68 and '73 BMW 2002s
‘14 VW Passat SE TSI
3 Vintage Sears garden tractors ('66-'74)
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:48 pm

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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.
'55 IH R-122- BG265 w/TBI fuel injection
'64 Porsche 356 C
'68 and '73 BMW 2002s
‘14 VW Passat SE TSI
3 Vintage Sears garden tractors ('66-'74)
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Pile of Parts
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Post Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:11 pm

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

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.

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Post Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:40 am

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

Jake, that looks great.
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Post Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:48 am

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Thanks Guys. More updates in the works. :-)
'55 IH R-122- BG265 w/TBI fuel injection
'64 Porsche 356 C
'68 and '73 BMW 2002s
‘14 VW Passat SE TSI
3 Vintage Sears garden tractors ('66-'74)

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Post Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:49 am

Re: '55 R-122 rehab

Really beautiful job. How did you match the paint so well? You are a true Craftsman!
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