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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-22-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
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Forum: Automotive Projects 09-26-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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: 75,470
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 09-01-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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: 75,470
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 05-23-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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: 75,470
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 03-19-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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, 08:33 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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: 75,470
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.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-02-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
Holy moly!! I’m humbled, guys. Thank you so...

Holy moly!! I’m humbled, guys. Thank you so much and something I hadn’t even thought I’d be considered for. Wow……THANK YOU and without the help of many on this site I’d be nowhere on this project....
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-13-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
Yes, me too. I’m not really sure how it got off...

Yes, me too. I’m not really sure how it got off like it did and that I hadn’t noticed it, :dunce:but it’s fixed now:D

Update next week!

Dave
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-12-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks for pointing that out:rolleyes:. I cut...

Thanks for pointing that out:rolleyes:. I cut the right headlight bucket area out and moved the headlight up to match the left side then welded it back in. Wasn’t the cleanest job, but it came out...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-11-2023, 06:41 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Marcus. I think the more challenging...

Thanks, Marcus. I think the more challenging stuff is to come with trim, door internals, locks, etc. Right, because all of this was easy!:lol::rolleyes:

It’s been an incredibly fun project so...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-10-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, guys. Yes sir, same project!:D. I should...

Thanks, guys. Yes sir, same project!:D. I should be updating here more, and I’ll do it courtesy of a New Year resolution!:cool:

I’m wrapping up rewiring a 69 XKE so that means more focus on the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-10-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
Posted By A12pilot
Finally some time to update the thread! I’m...

Finally some time to update the thread! I’m making progress and here’s the body now in DP epoxy. I’m actually further along than this photo, but this Ipad doesn’t have my photos on it:(. I’m very...
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