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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-22-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, guys. Yes, my full time gig does afford...

Thanks, guys. Yes, my full time gig does afford me time to work on things :D

That, and having an understanding wife who has an equally obsessive hobby: mini-horses!:cool::lol:

I just...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-08-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thank you, guys! Rick, none of this would have...

Thank you, guys! Rick, none of this would have been possible without your help and contact info, and I might need some more shortly. Mark's too, since his help allowed me to nail down very specific...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-06-2023, 05:30 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
It’s pretty easy here in Texas. The kit car...

It’s pretty easy here in Texas. The kit car industry makes it an easy process. I was slated to get my VIN assigned, but I didn’t have the final glass installed so I’m going to wait until next year...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-05-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
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Forum: Automotive Projects 10-24-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,599
Posted By A12pilot
Simply amazing stuff, Joel. And inspiration for...

Simply amazing stuff, Joel. And inspiration for another build after my 507 is done. I took notes for the wheels. I'm planning on reaching out to that place you used to see about making wheels for...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-26-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thank you! Yesterday was a big day. Car moved...

Thank you! Yesterday was a big day. Car moved and most importantly, stopped on it’s own without me pushing it:D:D
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Also finishing up smaller details. Door glass installed and functional....
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-04-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Nope. Kevlar infused material good for 350c. If...

Nope. Kevlar infused material good for 350c. If the engine gets that hot, I've got a lot more to worry about than melting letters! With the Kevlar fibers in there, it doesn't print as smooth as...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 134,983
Posted By A12pilot
Excellent work, and Congrats on...

Excellent work, and Congrats on MSOTM!!!:D:D:D:cool::cool::cool:
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-01-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thank you! The valve covers are the stock...

Thank you! The valve covers are the stock stamped steel Olds 215 covers which have flutes/ribs running down the center of them. I covered them to create a smooth faced cover. I 3D printed the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-31-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Wow! Very nice! Yes, there was a lot of research...

Wow! Very nice! Yes, there was a lot of research for the inner structure for me. I thought when doing this, why reengineer the wheel with my own inner structure? That’s already been done and I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-03-2023, 05:42 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
https://youtu.be/A-bRXBqVvNE In the spirit...

https://youtu.be/A-bRXBqVvNE

In the spirit of the restoration of #70079 being filmed while restored, I made my rollout video similar just for fun!

https://youtu.be/qmrlB2Le0VY

And here's it...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-01-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks guys! Fluids are all in. I’ll start it...

Thanks guys! Fluids are all in. I’ll start it tomorrow! Update to follow.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-30-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
It’s true, Rick! 24/7 on this is an...

It’s true, Rick! 24/7 on this is an understatement. If my life was a cartoon, you’d see my wife talking to me about trimming the flower garden back yet there would be a thought bubble above my head...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-30-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Been making some progress over the last month. ...

Been making some progress over the last month. Engine is installed, driveshaft was made, exhaust fabricated, and some other odds and ends. I used 503 bumpers and modified them to fit since I can't...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-23-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks guys! More soon. I’m hoping to get the...

Thanks guys! More soon. I’m hoping to get the engine and transmission installed this weekend.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-13-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
A few updates on progress. I've got the...

A few updates on progress. I've got the suspension in and it's on its own four wheels for a bit. It'll be back on jack stands since I'll need to fabricate exhaust. A lot of period parts for the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-12-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,855
Posted By A12pilot
Wow! What an awesome thread! I have inspiration...

Wow! What an awesome thread! I have inspiration as I have one of Fran’s bodies from RCR which I’m driving back in a uhaul from Michigan this weekend.

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Incredible work! :cool:

Cheers...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-23-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Larry. I appreciate that.:) Yep,...

Thanks, Larry. I appreciate that.:)

Yep, exactly why I don’t want final paint now. I’m sure things will need to be modified and such. Hopefully nothing major.:eek:

More to come….
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-22-2023, 05:56 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Hi guys, Just wanted to post a quick update...

Hi guys,

Just wanted to post a quick update on my project. I have the car sitting in sealer to protect the primer which I tinted Wimbledon White. The next phase is assembly and then driving to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-09-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,108
Posted By A12pilot
Very cool! That’s a great video! Congrats on the...

Very cool! That’s a great video! Congrats on the coverage!
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-21-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 522,028
Posted By A12pilot
Man, FANTASTIC!! Makes me want to hold onto my...

Man, FANTASTIC!! Makes me want to hold onto my 69 E-Type and start customizing it too!:cool::cool::cool:

Excellent work. I wish I could get results like that. Flawless!!
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-19-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
More advances. Worked on the heater plenum to...

More advances. Worked on the heater plenum to make that functional like the original. Dash is almost complete with the glove box door and grab handle in place. I still need to figure out the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-01-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,422
Posted By A12pilot
Wow! Fantastic work! Inspirational is an...

Wow! Fantastic work! Inspirational is an understatement. Very cool build.

Congrats on MSOTM!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-01-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, guys! The engine showed up today and I...

Thanks, guys! The engine showed up today and I sprayed a round of build primer. I’m working on dash details, brackets for the remote brake booster, and did a mock-up of the radiator so I can get...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-04-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,634
Posted By A12pilot
Thank you! It’s been an incredible journey and...

Thank you! It’s been an incredible journey and one I never get tired of working on or get discouraged about! Can’t wait to post up more progress this month.
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