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Burning Brakes
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Two Weeks
Well two weeks have gone by and I visited my car, its looking good they are done with the fiberglass prep work on the car working on finishing up the doors now. The doors are going to look great they removed all the bondo work from the last owner along the bottom of the doors and they have patched up a couple of minor problems with the inside of the doors, I am very impressed with the work and quality from this shop. Car should be ready for first coat of primer end of next week so if I am able to go see the car in two weeks we should be seeing lots of changes. The Re-cored radiator is in looks new.
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Burning Brakes
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Fiberglass work
You can see the work that they did along the rear of the door the last owner had cardboard set between some fiberglass for this edge the repair looks great, they did some work in the battery well cleaning up some old repairs and making them solid. You can tell there was work done here but since she is only a driver I am going for structural integrity over perfection.
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You can see the work that they did along the rear of the door the last owner had cardboard set between some fiberglass for this edge the repair looks great, they did some work in the battery well cleaning up some old repairs and making them solid. You can tell there was work done here but since she is only a driver I am going for structural integrity over perfection.
Someday!
ZIO
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Burning Brakes
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I was able to swing by the shop this morning and drop off all the bumpers they wanted to make sure they fit correctly when they are tightened down. Getting excited even though it will be about 6 months before I get the car licensed.
Jack.
Jack.
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Burning Brakes
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Visit
Went for a visit and to talk to the shop owner and took a look at my car, she is looking good and if everything keeps on track in two weeks she will be white and all the badges will be on and the bumpers as well. In a month or two she will be back in my possession so I can then replace the wiring, Vacuum lines and Fiberoptic cable and install the interior by April she should be ready to roll.
Jack
Jack
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Burning Brakes
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Jack.
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My PTSD overwhelms me psychologically causing months of delays, but I have stretched my $20,000 funds about 30% by "hitting great discounts" and finding needed parts in the "For Sale Forum" at great prices during the long delays. There is no price that I can put on the advice of Forum members.
So.....YOU are building YOUR car the way that you are able to do it!
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Burning Brakes
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I will have lots left to do when the car gets back in my hands.
Interior
Wiring
Vac Lines
Brakes
just to name a few things on the list.
Jack.
Thanks for the encouragement DG.
Interior
Wiring
Vac Lines
Brakes
just to name a few things on the list.
Jack.
Thanks for the encouragement DG.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Schaumburg IL
Transmission
Ordered a 5-speed transmission from SST.
Was that on the list
S**t
Stick to the list
Jack.
PS - should help with the long trips we like to take with two hours or more on the highway.
Was that on the list
S**t
Stick to the list
Jack.
PS - should help with the long trips we like to take with two hours or more on the highway.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Schaumburg IL
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Burning Brakes
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From: Schaumburg IL
Two Weeks
Another two weeks have gone by and I am canceling my scheduled visit with my car. They have not been able to get to painting the car, it's okay I was just hoping to see her all in white.
On a positive note the new transmission is at the shop ready to be installed.
Jack.
On a positive note the new transmission is at the shop ready to be installed.
Jack.
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