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HAFF RODS
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Amateur video logs of project cars and automotive related stuff. I've been building and restoring classic vehicles since 1992 and thought other like minded people might be interested in seeing my low budget projects. I like all classic and antique vehicles. roberthaff@sbcglobal.net
Steve's 55 - Getting engine ready for new lifters and update on other projects
More talking as usual
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Відео
Part 11 - Free 55 Chevy project. Scratch building an odd piece of the body
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Had to fab up a brace for the quarter panel belt line.
Part 10 Free 55 Chevy Project. Flanging Inner Fenders for Fenderwell Headers.
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I want to keep the inner fenders but building a drive through window for the headers was time consuming.
Steve's 55 mid week update. Bad lifters in the 327
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Talking about some stuff going on with Steve's 1955 Chevrolet
Part 9 Free 1955 Chevy - Body on, engine/transmission in, & fab work
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More work on the Texas 55. How I modified the steering column tube to be smooth and building an inner patch panel from scratch.
Part 8 Free 55 Chevy Build. Fuel/brake lines & body gets hoisted
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Routing custom brake and fuel lines before lifting body off it's chassis.
Steve's 55 - Have to re locate the wiring for Raingear.
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Raingear causing clearance issues.
Part 7 Free 55 Chevy build. Chassis prep work started.
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Removing a bunch of stuff that won't be used
My Cousin Steve's 55 - More floor shifter and starting jute padding install.
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Finally got the floor shifter to work. Prepping floors and started laying in the jute padding.
Part 6 of Free 1955 Chevy - Sunday progress on side mounts.
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Didn't get finished with the side engine mounts and rear crossmember mounts. Just not enough hours in the day for my slow but steady work.
Part 5 Free 55 Chevy. Late friday and Saturday progress
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Setting up engine and trans mounts in the good chassis that will get transferred to the two door 55.
Steve's 55 - Floor shifter is putting up a fight
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Universal automatic floor shifter headaches.
Plans for my weekend - Free 55 Two Door Post Getting Some Love.
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Getting a weekend plan together for this 1955 Chevrolet project.
A budget way for great results - DIY Upholstery 1955 - 57 Chevys
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Showing the after effects of ordering and installing pre sewn seat covers from Ciadella Interiors. 1955 , 1956 , 1957 Chevrolet car. There's lots of videos on doing this at my channel. You'll just have to look.
Steve's 55 Update and I bought a NEW Gopro
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My last (bought used) Gopro was flashing/blinking so I had to buy a new one. Here's an Area 55 Update
Area 55 Update for June. Not a good couple weeks
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Area 55 Update for June. Not a good couple weeks
Part 4 - Saturday progress on the free 55 Chevy two door post.
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Part 4 - Saturday progress on the free 55 Chevy two door post.
1955 Chevrolet under tail light V8 emblem measurement and tips.
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1955 Chevrolet under tail light V8 emblem measurement and tips.
Part 3 - The free 1955 Chevy 2 door post project. Prepping for patches
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Part 3 - The free 1955 Chevy 2 door post project. Prepping for patches
Steve's 55 - TV cable bracket fab and adjustment on 700R4 Transmission
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Steve's 55 - TV cable bracket fab and adjustment on 700R4 Transmission
Part 2 - Weekend progress on the new 1955 Chevy two door project.
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Part 2 - Weekend progress on the new 1955 Chevy two door project.
Steve's 55 - Working on battery grounds and radio memory wire.
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Steve's 55 - Working on battery grounds and radio memory wire.
Weekend progress on my 1955 Chevy two door sedan project
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Weekend progress on my 1955 Chevy two door sedan project
Steve's 55 update. Getting close to starting engine.
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Steve's 55 update. Getting close to starting engine.
Found some 1955 Chevy parts for my new 2 door post project.
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Found some 1955 Chevy parts for my new 2 door post project.
Steve's 55 - Vintage cooler turned into battery box
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Steve's 55 - Vintage cooler turned into battery box
Steve's 55 - Getting engine/transmission related parts bolted on.
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Steve's 55 - Getting engine/transmission related parts bolted on.
Steve's 55 - 327 back in and we have clearance.
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Steve's 55 - 327 back in and we have clearance.
Steve's 55 update. Engine just about ready for reinstall.
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Steve's 55 update. Engine just about ready for reinstall.
Hi I have so many questions for you how would I be able to get in contact with you I have a 1978 oldmobile cutlass salon 442
Wow . Amazing!!!
Love the grille bar Rob! Very trick indeed!
Ty 4 the vid. My Malibu sedan's blower started working when it wanted to then Just stopped working. Im hoping this is the easy fix I need to get it goin again
Be sure and check the big 4 pin electrical connector on passengers side close to firewall. It could be melted. The power wire gets too hot. I've seen this many times. Unplug it and inspect.
@@haffrods7055 ty 4 the heads up ill take a gander
@@BlackSmokeDemonOG I appreciate you watching my video.
Amazing working
Hey there Rob - Enjoying all your videos and have gone waaaaaaay back to your 55’s Chassis (great job BTW)… I used to build a couple engines a month, but now only a couple a year it seems. I finally threw in the towel on flat tappet cams and require the customer to pay for a Hydraulic Roller conversion kit. Yes, more money - but after having to pull engines and totally disassemble, clean, replacing oil pump and cam/lifters on a few engines because customers didn’t follow break-in procedures… Well you can imagine how some customers might think the problem was caused by the engine builder…. Glad I retired from that now…. Are you still working a full time job too? Anyways - kudos on the projects!
Ron I have been changing cams and lifters for a long time. back in the early 60's I used Isky, Crane , Sig Erson , and Crane. In the eighties I used nothing but Comp parts. I never saw a lifter with groves on the center of the body. I'm thinking Chinese junk. I could be wrong but nothing surprises me anymore. I'm 81 and still do a little wrenching I recently bought a 2024 Mustang GT Premium. Did I mention my first car was a 55 Belair 2dr hardtop. Harvest Gold and India Ivory? Thanks for all the info you provide I watch your channel all the time. Stay well my friend.
Thanks for this. I have the same truck and need to go through it with some maintenance.
Cam companies do not make lifters. They buy them. I’ve had various Comp Cams and others. It depends on what they can get at the time. Which has been a real problem lately. But I have a new set of “Comp Lifters” new in the box that are actually GM HL-66 Lifters. I don’t think Comp is using those anymore because of cost.
I said the same thing in the video before this one. One lifter manufacturer then the companies finish them out
@@haffrods7055there’s a photo chart on the web that shows how to identify what companies made which Lifters. By the casting lines and different styles of snap rings used in them ect.
I use the side of another lifter (which is very flat) to check for crown on lifters. If there is no oil film and you have a light behind it you can see they are crowned when new.
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Thanks Ron for all the info. I watch many UA-cam channels. Your channel is the one I enjoy the most! You are the best friend that I have never met! Cheers Ron. Keep em coming Man!
Thanks for posting a very informative video.
Nice score from Terry and Nice bracket you made and you are Doing it the right way
Just have a question.do you still use weather strip adhesive between the clips all the way around the perimeter?
Both my 56's have the pieces on each side of the core support like you show @1: 45. Maybe 55's didn't have them.
Those pieces on the filler panel are on the 57's, not sure if they were on the 55 or 56- so maybe that came from a 57
Free parts are always a bonus especially when there’s lots there that you can use, nice work on the rust repair, I learn something every time, thanks for the video Dan!
This was very helpful,do you have any videos of the parts for the rear door reassembly order?
Lots of good tips! Thanks. I especially like the valve stem trick! ;)
Looking gd as always. Great metal fab. What’s going on with the wife’s car?
Question.. would a 275/60/15 fit on the rear with a stock rear
It’s good to have friends! Great video! Looking forward to the next one!
Rob, Your metal fabrication is on the next level! A lot of people “say” they are going to fab metal but, can’t back up the talk. You back up and exceed expectations! I have been having the same problem with the 3M primer. Thanks for showing what you’re using now. That 55 is going to be on point.
Another great episode with amazing metal work.
A lot of cool stuff donated. 😎👍😎
You did a really nice job on that intricate window piece. You are definitely doing it right and will last a long time.
Rob - what size MIG wire are you using for sheet metal? Thanks.
I’ve never seen those filler/gravel shields on a 55-56, but I have them on my 57 SC. They do fit up to the crossmember from the core support and baffles. Not saying they’re not proper for the 55-56, just that I’ve never seen them. Keep up the good work!
Hope your wife knows what she's got!
I just can't believe what some amazing people are capable of doing---Ron you a superhuman!!!!!
Lots going on with this project. Looking good!
Those are some usefulgifts. Very generious hand off. Those old beaters are well woth saving, not much of the new stuff is. Be well.
Thanks for everything you do Ron. You have given me confidence and strength to be a more detailed oriented restorer. I think of you often while working on our projects. Cheers! Al
Nice work duplicating that reinforcement panel. This is going to be an amazing transformation to watch. Thanks for the update Rob!
If you made that piece in 2 hours from scratch you are a BAD MAN THE SHIT SHOW BODY SHOPS AS WE KNOW WOULD TAKE 9 DAYS AMD CHARGE FOR 11 DAYS
It looks like the same panels I have under my 57 core support
Loved the video Bud
You gotta make deal with Steve and keep those tires and wheels , I know there not yer bag, but they are mine and look great on that car
No way I'd run these rally wheels. I have brand new 5 slot wheels here. I'm building an exterior only replica of my brothers high school 55. His had 5 slots. Muscle car wheels don't fit the build I'm doing.
Yes at peace you're talking about of the core support is supposed to keep the air going through the radiator not sucking up underneath the car
That was some pretty awesome metal fabrication. And thanks uncle terry. It’s nice to have some good wheels on the car as well.
Rock on Rob! ❤
WOW! Lots of repairs coming up. I like that you're repurposing and salvaging metal to get this done. Really looking forward to the next video.
Uncle Terry is the Man!
It's like Christmas in August 😅hahahahaha 😅
They are a lot of work! We just got to love the work! I’m with you every step of the way! “Getter done “
I'm old school love rally wheel they look good on anything
Truly a great craftsman! Thanks!
Here's a trick for you , to raise the front end with disc brakes . I use a g body lower A arm . Cut the ballpoint area off and graft it onto the stock lower A Arm . This uses the larger ball joint and it points upward . Then put g body lift spindles on . Gives all stock gm bearings and brake assemblies , and hoses. Stock Bearings and shocks . Stock ride and alignment. With 3.5 inches of lift . Measure twice cut once .
I'm not raising the front end. Not building a gasser style car. It will be lower in front and jacked up in the rear like late 70's to early 80's.
I did the same thing, minus the flange on my old 55 with Fenderwell headers many years ago. When I needed to remove / install the headers, I just pulled the fenderwells loose and did a whole lot of finagles (technical term) to R&R the header. I do like the notion of a flange though. Now you got me thinking about doing the same thing on my 57 Bel Air SC! Great work Rob!