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Yes I have the green slab, and yes I new that the mold was from #2575. I'm glad that you are finally going to finish it. Mine is based on an early Factory Five frame. It was a lot of work but well worth the effort. I'm pleased. I don't know if you've seen this thread but it is the genisis of my build.
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Mike,

That is not my body. I picked up mine over three yrs ago. Here is a picture of my pick-up at Bruces shop. In the background is the man himslf.



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I know that's my body when Bruce ( Cheetah Man) was making the (Burlap 1) mold.
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Uh, that's Dorothy Bruce.

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Movies are great!
Hope to add a few to my thread, especially running....

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Did a little more on the Allied glassing the body to the upper dash tube.



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Rear body time..

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Still at it..

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The missing RS door jam.

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RS door jam Pt2.

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The pattern..





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Short update..

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Nice work!
What will you use for wiring? SAI type or original with Ford box?
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I have a bunch of wiring i.e. firewall SQ connectors from 62 galaxie & Falcon also all the dash & vent controls, when I had 2575 here I took a good look at the wiring & controls It's all early ford.









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Building the right side door frame.

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Incredible work.
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Incredible work.

Thanks Bill! Your body is a offspring of this Allied body..:
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What lamp/button/thingy is this one? I don't recognize it.
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Haha, so is mine.
Michael, these updates are just terrific. I look forward to them. Keep em coming.

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