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Le Mans Master
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From: Norcal CA
2018 C1 of Year Finalist
Thanks!
I am trying do something though at some times I am not sure what it is.
This month on the body:
trunk area
floorboard
dash
console
engine compartment
horns
windshield assembly
install gauges and housing
convertible top
firewall seals
under the dash
wiring
I am trying do something though at some times I am not sure what it is.
This month on the body:
trunk area
floorboard
dash
console
engine compartment
horns
windshield assembly
install gauges and housing
convertible top
firewall seals
under the dash
wiring
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norcal CA
2018 C1 of Year Finalist
Maybe at the end of this summer or during the fall.
My goal is to have the body completed and ready to go by the end of May. This way, I can focus back on the chassis during the summer months.
My goal is to have the body completed and ready to go by the end of May. This way, I can focus back on the chassis during the summer months.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norcal CA
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Thanks! My oldest son (nine) has been helping me out with the sanding the dash cluster housing. I make sure he is wearing a mask when he is sanding. He is doing a great job. My youngest son (3 years old) has been helping me out also. I gave him a rag so he can run around the body. He likes to clean the body.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norcal CA
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Melting Slicks
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James - She's looking so fine and coming together fast! Is the color Honduras Maroon?
It certainly looks like it and inspires me since my 60 is currently in primer and will have the same color back on soon.
It certainly looks like it and inspires me since my 60 is currently in primer and will have the same color back on soon.
Melting Slicks
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From: Imperial Missouri
Keep up the good work!My 62 used to be Honduras maroon.My favorite stock color for a 62.It's hard to believe that it's been a year since our car was all apart,although I didn't do a frame off.
Keep the pictures coming.
Keep the pictures coming.
Melting Slicks
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From: Williamsburg Virginia
Thanks! My oldest son (nine) has been helping me out with the sanding the dash cluster housing. I make sure he is wearing a mask when he is sanding. He is doing a great job. My youngest son (3 years old) has been helping me out also. I gave him a rag so he can run around the body. He likes to clean the body.
Earl
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Le Mans Master
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More work done...
I have the gauges in the cluster housing. Tonight, I plan on installing the switches into the gauge then install the gauge onto the body. Also, i installed the grab bar though no picture.
I have the gauges in the cluster housing. Tonight, I plan on installing the switches into the gauge then install the gauge onto the body. Also, i installed the grab bar though no picture.
Last edited by jimh_1962; Mar 9, 2010 at 11:50 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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I know the body is lined up well on the dolly (not tweaking). When should I put the steering column in place? Do I just let it hang it and zip tie it to the firewall somewhere for the time being? I remember the steering column can be a pain to install once the body is on the chassis.
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Army
No steering column yet since the body is on a dolly. I know I am doing it backwards.
I know the body is lined up well on the dolly (not tweaking). When should I put the steering column in place? Do I just let it hang it and zip tie it to the firewall somewhere for the time being? I remember the steering column can be a pain to install once the body is on the chassis.
I know the body is lined up well on the dolly (not tweaking). When should I put the steering column in place? Do I just let it hang it and zip tie it to the firewall somewhere for the time being? I remember the steering column can be a pain to install once the body is on the chassis.
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Army
You're doing a bang up (not literally!) job James....doing the research up front, great attention to detail, lots of patience and sufficient breaks from the job to keep from going nuts...
I like your style...
I like your style...