Progress!

[Mel]

First I'd like to say, Shifts is a god! My tranny has never shifted so smoothly or actually gone in reverse without problems! Everyone who has riden in it has been utterly amazed! I can't thank you enough!

Also, I decided it was time for that figgin' flexpipe and cherry bomb combo to come off. As much fun as the car is loud, I knew my luck was running out on dodging the cops on that one.

The kid is ready for action...

[Mel]

straight pipe... $15
flexpipe for the bends cuz they didn't have what I needed and because I don't have a bender or welder... $10
misc adaptors $10
cherry bomb... freebie
harley screaming eagles... freebie

the fact that i can't hear my car running at idle... priceless

here i am thinking about some lake pipes later down the road http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Mel]

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[Mel]

,,,

[Mel]

more

[Mel]

the tips ala Bugman's summer job

[Mel]

The best thing about the tips is that she's super-quiet at idle and just growls when you give her a little gas... for the first time since I've owned this car, I've been able to really listen to the motor hum. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Deyomatic]

That's the BEST feeling when you fix something that's bothered you for so long. Especially when it goes so smoothly. Congrats.

[Skate Fink]

.............gettin' there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[tinyelvis]

... AND she wears cuffed jeanz! Good work usin' whatcha got! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Antibilly]

hot damn!!!!!!!! great job!! making it work with what ya got I love it!!

[roadstar]

Mel. you are the coolest http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Obviously your pride and joy is back up and running and now with a rebuilt trans and good sounding exhaust it must be like a whole new car.

[flt-blk]

Good work, whats next on your list?
TZ

[Fat Hack]

Whew! Looks like EXHAUSTING work!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ya done good...do the lake pipes NEXT year! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Scallop53]

Good job Mel,if it shifts so good are we gonna see you with it at Jefferson?I'll see you on Saturday.

DAN

[mytlo56]

Nice work. **Cough** Lower it. **Cough**

[OldCarPilot]

Awesome! I know what its like to get a shifts tranny back. Its like a new car! (new old car)

[AHotRod]

Cool http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Bugman]

'Bout time you put those tips to use. I couldn't stand the thought of them just sitting in your garage. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Smokin Joe]

Quick Robin, Gimme a lift to the Bat Cave.

[DrJ]

Can't tell for sure... Is that the wire twist for fastening split rail fences or the one for tyin' pole barn lintels?

That car's looking like a lots of fun! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Mel]

Hahaha, alumninum sculpture wire DrJ. I love the stuff!

I've been wanting to do lots of stuff to the car, but I had so much going on with the fashion show and car show I was taking part in that I never found time until it was all over to get out there! The good news from being so busy was I discovered the perfect leather in the freebie closet at school and now I'm drawing up plans for seatcovers http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Zeke]

Seat covers? I bet that's what the leathers for. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Sweet that ya gotta her running the way ya what huny!