I can't wait for it to warm up so I can get back to mine, I'm jelous
Restoration progress
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Bowie MD
Restoration progress
It goes a lot slower than one would expect but... things are finally going back in. Front frame and suspension are in. Brakes and steering linkage next weekend (I hope!). Then I get to tear out the rear end. Luckily I think I'm going to have the differential rebuilt somewhere and get new offset trailing arms, so it should take not time at all 
Far from professional, but I am just happy to start seeing some results. Thanks to all who answer my numerous stupid questions.
More or less what I started with:
Engine compartment finally painted!
I don't think I'll be ready by summer... maybe winter? Someday
Far from professional, but I am just happy to start seeing some results. Thanks to all who answer my numerous stupid questions.
More or less what I started with:
Engine compartment finally painted!
I don't think I'll be ready by summer... maybe winter? Someday
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 265
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From: Bowie MD
I remember seeing the pictures of your painted engine compartment - it looks insanely good. I would have liked to have gone ahead and made it body color when I painted the body. Mine is a few coats of blitz black that I hope hide my sub-par repair efforts.
Last edited by nihil; Feb 18, 2007 at 09:08 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota in the summer, Las Vegas in the winter
It goes a lot slower than one would expect but... things are finally going back in. Front frame and suspension are in. Brakes and steering linkage next weekend (I hope!). Then I get to tear out the rear end. Luckily I think I'm going to have the differential rebuilt somewhere and get new offset trailing arms, so it should take not time at all
Far from professional, but I am just happy to start seeing some results. Thanks to all who answer my numerous stupid questions.
I don't think I'll be ready by summer... maybe winter? Someday
Far from professional, but I am just happy to start seeing some results. Thanks to all who answer my numerous stupid questions.
I don't think I'll be ready by summer... maybe winter? Someday
Believe me, you are talking to the one group of guys who understand you.........
Looks good so far....
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Not bad for a Pinko Commie
I used to patrol the East west german broder with the Blackhorse regiment.... seen them from across the way
seeing thier symbols always makes me think of Slim Picken in Dr. strangelove...
Well Boys I think this is it,.... nucular combat toe to toe withthe Rooskies
Oh yeah and nice work
I used to patrol the East west german broder with the Blackhorse regiment.... seen them from across the way
seeing thier symbols always makes me think of Slim Picken in Dr. strangelove...
Well Boys I think this is it,.... nucular combat toe to toe withthe Rooskies
Oh yeah and nice work