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| | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 12 | Hi all,
New to the site. Just picked up a 55 Chevy panel and am excited to start a new build. I have searched around on this forum and have found some interesting and informative posts. I look forward to receiving info and help with this build, as well as giving my own info and help to others in need. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome hu99erorange, is that handle a variation of hugger orange which was a GM colour on the SS Camaros and Chevelles way back when? (just wondering)
It's always good to have more panel owners here, although we are glad for all new members. Does yours need a lot of work?
Leo
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 12 | I had a 99 hugger orange Camaro SS, that is where thename came from and the 99 to replace the gg.
My panel needs quite a bit of body work. The body work is what brought me here, looking for patch panels, which apparently do not exist for panels or burbs?!?!
My plan is to use the front cradle A-arm assembly from a 4th generation Camaro in place of the straight front axle. I am looking at doing a 6.0L with a 4L60E trans.
I will try to get some pics of it this weekend and post up. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Its not "hugger" orange but I do have its 1st cousin in "Sunset Orange"  Welcome to the stovebolt. You are now where you can get all your questions answered and the know how.....and there is SOME patch panels available and lot of tips on how/what to do. There is also a gentleman that hand makes some. Spend some time getting to know your way around and meeting the guys and you'll find a wealth of knowledge. A tip would be to ask questions in the most appropriate forum for the best results. Ex: engine questions in Engine Forum, patch panels in the Paint and Body Forum. I'm sure you'll figure it out and we here any time you need help. Good luck.....and post some pics when you can. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 12 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 298 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 298 | nice panel hope you all the best
where did you find that gem? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 | You will be relieved to find that most of the parts foward of the cab are available. Aft of the cab back will be a challenge, but not impossible. The panel and burb forum is filled with where to find and how to do's specific to panels. As Alvin said for the misc mechanical questions, be sure to look in those forums for info, links and such. Also spend some time checking out the tech tips where many common issues and fixes are addressed.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 791 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 791 | Welcome from a fellow Michigander. There are a great group of people here willing to help with a wealth of info. and perhaps even the parts you need. ENJOY! | | |
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