Updates for 51 and Kaiser

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The 51 has made good progress since the last update. The Chassis and suspension are complete with with Air Ride operational, the new hydro boast power brake system (operates from the power steering pump) is complete.



The polished custom made aluminium radiator with electric fan and a/c condenser is installed, wiring, battery with Billet box and engine management computer is done.



The engine has been started with the transmission and running gear tested.

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Dash re-installed








Custom radiator installed







Engine running








Hydro boast brake system






Under side of car complete






We have hired an upholstery shop. T3's Custom Interiors, and Martin has built the door panels, package tray, trunk panels, remounted and remodeled the front and back seats





We are waiting for the British broad cloth headliner to come from England and have selected a Mercedes Benz wool carpet that matches the leather from Scotland. All are in the medium tan color with carpet a bit darker.

Next on the agenda the car will be color sanded and polished, the new chrome installed, headliner installed then glass.




The 53 kaiser is well on its way to final paint with the metal work complete, sanding, prime and more sanding now being done.



All the parts, doors, trunk, hood and fenders have been fitted.



We met with the painter a couple of weeks ago and Karen selected the green for the bottom and white for the top.


Next week he should have some painted panels for her review and final selection

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