Forum: Automotive Projects
03-22-2024, 10:40 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-08-2023, 11:30 AM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-06-2023, 05:30 AM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-05-2023, 08:02 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
09-26-2023, 07:25 AM
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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....
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Forum: Automotive Projects
09-04-2023, 09:14 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
09-01-2023, 03:01 PM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-31-2023, 06:05 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-03-2023, 05:42 AM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-01-2023, 07:06 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-30-2023, 10:44 AM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-30-2023, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
06-23-2023, 06:12 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
06-13-2023, 06:05 AM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-23-2023, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 200
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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….
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-22-2023, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-19-2023, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 200
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-01-2023, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-04-2023, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-02-2023, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 75,470
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....
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-13-2023, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 200
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-12-2023, 07:45 PM
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-11-2023, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 200
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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...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-10-2023, 09:43 PM
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Views: 75,470
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-10-2023, 07:12 AM
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Views: 75,470
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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