I bought the 81....finally
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From: Houma LA
I bought the 81....finally
Well. It's my car now. Sittin in the shop in the back. Now begins the fun part. As soon as I get a shop manual I'm gonna start to tear out the interior. In a couple weeks me and my dad are gonna change all the belts and hoses, take the carb out and soak it, and fix the other mechanical things. A lot of work ahead of me and I'm looking forward to it.
Here are some pics:
Here are some pics:
Racer
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From: Weatherford TX
Re: I bought the 81....finally (ice pac)
Congradulations! I've enjoyed my 81. The first thing I did was to "freshen up" the interior. 4K later I finished it. Be careful about trying to fix to much at once or you spend alot of money. We all fall pray to "while I'm here I might as well......"
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Re: I bought the 81....finally (ice pac)
:cool: Congrats and welcome to the fun... :cheers:
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From: Houma LA
Re: I bought the 81....finally (bn7035)
Thanks guys. As for the "while I'm at it..." stuff. I plan to do pretty much everything before I start to drive it. My dad is set on doing it all right and at one time too. I'm expecting to spend a lot but hopefully it'll be worth it.
Pro
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From: Petaluma CA
Re: I bought the 81....finally (ice pac)
Congrats! Looks like mine, but nicer. Hopefully you will start with brakes and steering issues...? Would not be good to overlook that stuff. Do you keep a fire ext in it?
What does it really need, if anything? And what do you really want? Cruiser, show, chick magnet, strip...??? What about tunes and sound systems... looks like you have a good place to work...have fun !!
What does it really need, if anything? And what do you really want? Cruiser, show, chick magnet, strip...??? What about tunes and sound systems... looks like you have a good place to work...have fun !!
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Re: I bought the 81....finally (Stevo81)
:cheers:
Congrats on the purchase...
now just try to wipe that smile off of your face....
Hey! why are you posting on the forum??? shouldn't you be out tinkering with something....?????
Congrats on the purchase...
now just try to wipe that smile off of your face....
Hey! why are you posting on the forum??? shouldn't you be out tinkering with something....?????
Safety Car
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From: Surrey
Re: I bought the 81....finally (Stevo81)
:cheers: Nice looking '81!! Congrats & hope it's a good 'un. Carefull with what you soak the carb in (is it still computer controlled?). There's a couple of bits in it that don't get on with carb cleaner.
Aha!! What mods does it take to make it into a chick magnet??? :lol:
:cheers:
And what do you really want? Cruiser, show, chick magnet
:cheers:
Racer
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From: Huntsville AL
Re: I bought the 81....finally (ice pac)
Congrads :cheers: I'm fixing to start the same on my 81 for the second time. I will be changing the interior color this time so keep us posted on your progress!
YBNormal...drive a vette :smash:
www.angelfire.com/al/swhite7/doug.html
YBNormal...drive a vette :smash:
www.angelfire.com/al/swhite7/doug.html
Safety Car
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From: Northeast South Dakota
Re: I bought the 81....finally (Ybnormal)
Hey, congrats on the purchase. Remember if you need any 81' related help there are some of us 81' guys that have seen it all. :yesnod: And we're a helpful bunch as well. :D
-Justin
-Justin
