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Old 08-09-2016, 09:13 PM
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Looking good! A great sense of achievement and satisfaction Im sure. Take your time and enjoy putting it back together.
Old 09-03-2016, 08:23 PM
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Finally managed to get the rest of the parts finished that needed attention. My back is killing me but I’m
bound and determined to drive the car for a month or so before having to put it away for the winter.





I was only able to put the front bumper on and fiber glassed new elevator bolts on the rear bumper ground effects today that broke off during disassemble
and tend to the smoker with the Brisket in it for the last 6 hours.




Ignore the gap between the bumper and the hood, the hood isn't closed.
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Originally Posted by My1st
Finally managed to get the rest of the parts finished that needed attention. My back is killing me but I’m bound and determined to drive the car for a month or so before having to put it away for the winter. I was only able to put the front bumper on and fiber glassed new elevator bolts on the rear bumper ground effects today that broke off during disassemble and tend to the smoker with the Brisket in it for the last 6 hours. Ignore the gap between the bumper and the hood, the hood isn't closed.
Looking pretty sharp! I know how you feel about trying to get it back together for some driving time. A good meal is always a nice reward after a hard days work. Looking forward to seeing it completed!
Old 09-04-2016, 05:43 PM
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YEP...once I get the front and rear fiberglass bumpers on..the rest for me...is down hill.

LOOKS GOOD!!!!

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Old 09-05-2016, 04:05 PM
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I do believe she came apart a lot faster than it's going back together but making progress. Lots more to do.



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Originally Posted by My1st
I do believe she came apart a lot faster than it's going back together but making progress. Lots more to do.
NO...you are correct...it always takes longer to reassemble than disassemble. Kinda like when they demolish a building...it takes no time in comparison to drop the building as it did to build it.

Looking better in every new photo.

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Originally Posted by DUB
Looking better in every new photo. DUB
Sure is!
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There are some bonding agents that you can not be painted over.
You must use "Bondo" or the likes to cover it before painting.
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Originally Posted by Roger Walling
There are some bonding agents that you can not be painted over.
You must use "Bondo" or the likes to cover it before painting.
?????

Roger...what is this in reference to...

I agree...some adhesives do not like to be painted on and the solvents will attack and swell the adhesive....but your comment kinda lost me.

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