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Old 02-22-2019, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ignatz
If yours is not 90 degrees out like mine is, please post, maybe I can complain to them and get a proper fit.
I talked with them about another question I had regarding their caps.
They told me they order standard 15 psi Stat radiator caps and simply press their top piece on to the Stat caps.
You may call and ask why yours is off 90 degrees. 517-548-0600
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Old 02-22-2019, 07:47 PM
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Started my TKO600 install
Old 02-22-2019, 09:30 PM
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Watch it get rained on all day . If it ever gets dry I will put the cover on .
Old 02-22-2019, 11:21 PM
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I received my stainless ARP bolt kits today for the intake, timing cover, oil pan, fuel pump, distributor, and the chromoly bolts for the harmonic balancer, and flywheel.

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Old 02-22-2019, 11:32 PM
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I got the control box for my new gauges. I am switching over from Dakota Digital's VHX to the new HDX series but they are not done yet. They gave me the box so I can go ahead and wire it in and then just plug in the new gauges when they are ready.
Old 02-23-2019, 12:01 AM
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Well I have several projects going..
Mounted rear rotors, calipers and replaced the hose
Took the front calipers and rotors off, replaced the hose
Replaced heater core and fan motor
Cleaned out battery compartment
Glued rear window seal into place along the bottom where it was loose
Disconnected wiper door and headlight actuator vacuum lines ( working on engine soon and dont want leaks )
Replaced a burnt out front side marker light
Removed old fog light wiring and switch
Then I stared at the ten rivets in the rotors for awhile ****! Drilling tomorrow! %@#$@$

Last week I replaced the fuel tank,pump and carb.....still waiting on that special S hose ( pump to line on frame hose )
I plan on moving soon and have to get this thing running. Bought at the worst possible time but have no regrets.
Old 02-23-2019, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by OBX C3
Watch it get rained on all day . If it ever gets dry I will put the cover on .
Man its been raining non-stop for like the last month in arkansas.......im sick of it!

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Old 02-23-2019, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by naramlee
Man its been raining non-stop for like the last month in arkansas.......im sick of it!
Yep- here too!!! I stopped working on my car and got back the finishing up my Ark!!!


Running an E-stopp electric barking brake-BUT the guys at E-Stopp would not give me ANY information on how to "customize" it-

Told them I just wanted to "change" out the switch- but no luck.


The switch just looks out of place in my interior - also have a nice looking billet one- but still not my cup of tea.

So- I just cut the "void if removed" sticker and looked inside...cut up some wires and figured out what was needed to incorporate a Mercedes Benz S550 electric parking brake switch-

A couple of Bosch relays and I'm there,

Pull out- disengages the parking brake- push in the button and it engages-



Will look good mounted on the lower dash-


Opps- I guess it's out of warranty!!



Here's my rear storage compartment relay bank-

Started out as a craftsman socket holder!!!



3M Carbon fiber wrapped it- after sanding it down


Relays - fuses- fuel pump switch( to switch between primary and back-up ) PWM control for plate motor- and USB charger plug

The fuses light when blown- and three 'blown" ones to tell me the fuel pump is on(one or two) and if the roll over inertia switch is triggered. If the car won't run- in seconds I'll know if the pump is working




I'll label the box-as far as fuse size and what it controls-





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Old 02-23-2019, 04:22 PM
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Drove to a Bagels meet, then 200 miles cruising and running errands
Old 02-23-2019, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard454
Yep- here too!!! I stopped working on my car and got back the finishing up my Ark!!!


Running an E-stopp electric barking brake-BUT the guys at E-Stopp would not give me ANY information on how to "customize" it-

Told them I just wanted to "change" out the switch- but no luck.


The switch just looks out of place in my interior - also have a nice looking billet one- but still not my cup of tea.

So- I just cut the "void if removed" sticker and looked inside...cut up some wires and figured out what was needed to incorporate a Mercedes Benz S550 electric parking brake switch-

A couple of Bosch relays and I'm there,

Pull out- disengages the parking brake- push in the button and it engages-

https://youtu.be/hr0-AeuPCHQ


Will look good mounted on the lower dash-


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I see that this device simply adds an electric actuator that pulls in the ebrake cables. Does it work any better at holding the car on a hill than the manual hand brake?
BTW, I like the new ebrake switch you are using!

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Old 02-23-2019, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by naramlee
Man its been raining non-stop for like the last month in arkansas.......im sick of it!
Philip, the rain is ridiculous!

Richard swing north a couple of counties and pick me up on the ark my boat needs new batteries.
Old 02-25-2019, 07:45 AM
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Still waiting on the glass man to put the windshield in.

So I decided to paint some of the interior trim until then.


Old 02-25-2019, 07:53 AM
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Looks great !
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Old 02-25-2019, 07:58 PM
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Got front hub seals today, packed bearings , install seals, mount hubs, rotors, pads ,calipers and hoses.
Replaced timing advance vacuum line.

....now to get the wife to help me bleed the lines
Old 02-26-2019, 10:56 AM
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Mounted Lars rebuilt carb today!
Works like a charm!
Also used the original style choke from edelbrock:
https://www.edelbrock.com/quadrajet-...olds-1931.html

Works awesome.
Also mounted rebuilt charcoal canister!

Old 02-26-2019, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Primoz
Mounted Lars rebuilt carb today!
Works like a charm!
Also used the original style choke from edelbrock:
https://www.edelbrock.com/quadrajet-...olds-1931.html

Works awesome.
Also mounted rebuilt charcoal canister!

Nice Primoz! Looking Good.
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Old 02-26-2019, 11:19 AM
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Nice work!
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Old 02-26-2019, 05:22 PM
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Finally got my windshield installed. Piecing things back together. Oh while I'm there. I may as well spring for some a post and header trim panels.
Old 02-26-2019, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Street Rat
Finally got my windshield installed. Piecing things back together. Oh while I'm there. I may as well spring for some a post and header trim panels.
Congrats Craig. I’m eager to see your C3.
Old 02-26-2019, 06:05 PM
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I'm eager to get her out again.

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