Iiiiiitttttttsssss back!!
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Iiiiiitttttttsssss back!!
I was thinking of putting a hat on it just to try and make it different from all the others .... oh well the exciting part is that its back home from its date with the frame rack and in the garage, now painted and once dry ready for components and I have been collecting and cleaning!!
The wet look just after the spray ....
... and sataining down after a little cure time.
So I've turned off the lights and closed the door, tomorrow is another day, and speaking tomorrow well that's another post.
Dave
The wet look just after the spray ....
... and sataining down after a little cure time.
So I've turned off the lights and closed the door, tomorrow is another day, and speaking tomorrow well that's another post.
Dave
Last edited by The Phantom; 09-01-2017 at 06:40 PM.
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10-11-2021, 09:13 PM
Drifting
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OK, panel correction was a pretty short lived process and moved to ... could it be ... is it possible ... OMG ONE COLOUR ... YES ... HIGH BUILD PRIMER!!!
As much work as I've done, the primer just magnifies how much correction is left to do, let the blocking begin!
... and the beat, it goes on ...
Dave
As much work as I've done, the primer just magnifies how much correction is left to do, let the blocking begin!
... and the beat, it goes on ...
Dave
#2
Drifting
That's a fun point in the build to assemble and get to a rolling chassis. I enjoyed it.
I'm often jealous seeing everyones car done, but looking back through old threads the same guys we admire now were at the same point at a prior time.
So, today, you made me feel good. (Although still a long way off!)
Enjoy!
I'm often jealous seeing everyones car done, but looking back through old threads the same guys we admire now were at the same point at a prior time.
So, today, you made me feel good. (Although still a long way off!)
Enjoy!
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And the beat goes on, I have assembled the front left suspension I was all excited about having the whole kit and kabuttle ready to roll when I opened that box with the x drilled and slotted rotor that I bought 2 years back. Ready to pop in the new wheel bearings and seals ... as I said, the beat goes on.
Dave
Dave
Last edited by The Phantom; 09-01-2017 at 07:10 PM.
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More work ...
A tie down strap loop was added as you just never know with old cars!
The added gussets applied for that extra support, ahh if Jane Russell could see her now!!
... and the beat goes on.
Dave
PS and Bats is right, this is just way cleaner than dissassembly!
A tie down strap loop was added as you just never know with old cars!
The added gussets applied for that extra support, ahh if Jane Russell could see her now!!
... and the beat goes on.
Dave
PS and Bats is right, this is just way cleaner than dissassembly!
Last edited by The Phantom; 09-01-2017 at 07:09 PM.
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Nice working with clean parts huh? You'll have a real nice foundation when you're done.
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Drifting
I was thinking of putting a hat on it just to try and make it different from all the others .... oh well the exciting part is that its back home from its date with the frame rack and in the garage, now painted and once dry ready for components and I have been collecting and cleaning!!
The wet look just after the spray ....
... and sataining down after a little cure time.
So I've turned off the lights and closed the door, tomorrow is another day, and speaking tomorrow well that's another post.
Dave
The wet look just after the spray ....
... and sataining down after a little cure time.
So I've turned off the lights and closed the door, tomorrow is another day, and speaking tomorrow well that's another post.
Dave
I get the advantage as I do all of my work her at home 100% so if I mess something up I just get to do it again no one to blame but me
Wes
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MISTERZ06 (06-20-2017)
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We all mess up Wes, it's how we recover that sets us apart! LOL
It was differential night in the OL garage tonight ... and with little finesse it went into place , I'm very happy! More pic's to follow.
Dave
It was differential night in the OL garage tonight ... and with little finesse it went into place , I'm very happy! More pic's to follow.
Dave
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Ok a little catch up moved to the rear and been busy on the drivers side ....
OK Mr Bats, I remember a post where you were looking for trailing arm shim and cotter pin info, maybe its late but here you go. Mine on the left took on the outboard frame side one thick, one medium and three thin ones. On the inboard differential side it took one thick and one medium. The cotter pin is 4.5" long.
... and the beat goes on.
Dave
OK Mr Bats, I remember a post where you were looking for trailing arm shim and cotter pin info, maybe its late but here you go. Mine on the left took on the outboard frame side one thick, one medium and three thin ones. On the inboard differential side it took one thick and one medium. The cotter pin is 4.5" long.
... and the beat goes on.
Dave
Last edited by The Phantom; 09-01-2017 at 07:14 PM.
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Ok here's a little update, the Steeroids rack is in (an easy user freindly install I have to say) and the brakes are on all four corners. The chassis is a roller for the first time in just under a year, I'm happy with the progress up to now.
More updates to follow.
Dave
More updates to follow.
Dave
Last edited by The Phantom; 09-02-2017 at 07:25 AM.
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Looking great
Quick question, manual or auto?
M
Quick question, manual or auto?
M
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She's a roller yeah .... so I broke out the good camera and took some outdoor shots, she's sitting high and in dire need of an alignment but she is ready for the motor and tranny ... and dare I say the body reinstall. I know I'm getting a little ahead but the #4 body mount bolts had to be cut, has anyone been successful in removing them after cutting or is it easier to replace the cage and nut.
... and the beat goes on!
Dave
... and the beat goes on!
Dave
Last edited by The Phantom; 09-02-2017 at 07:34 AM.
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#17
Drifting
I was thinking of putting a hat on it just to try and make it different from all the others .... oh well the exciting part is that its back home from its date with the frame rack and in the garage, now painted and once dry ready for components and I have been collecting and cleaning!!
The wet look just after the spray ....
... and sataining down after a little cure time.
So I've turned off the lights and closed the door, tomorrow is another day, and speaking tomorrow well that's another post.
Dave
The wet look just after the spray ....
... and sataining down after a little cure time.
So I've turned off the lights and closed the door, tomorrow is another day, and speaking tomorrow well that's another post.
Dave
They go back together easy and clean
Every rubber piece in the chassis and very easy to install unless you want 100% original
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If I may just throw this out there. Careful with the trans coolant lines, the gusset on the outside of the lower control arm mount really closes in where the lines can run. Not bad if your bending your own but not great if your using pre-bent
I didn't find out until after the motor was in, would have been much easier earlier
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If you can hold the nut and there is enough of the bolt that got cut off to get a hold of you may be able to work it out,
IIRC 1-1/2" square socket would fit over the cage for the nut, I couldn't find one when I needed it so I had to improvise (cage rivets sheared off so this was 1-1/4 sqr tube, just over an inch inside and fit the nut but you get the idea)
Second time around I didn't want to risk breaking the cage rivets again so made up my version of a sqr socket
M