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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by carcrazyjohn, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. saxet
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    Nice workmanship!
     
  2. carcrazyjohn
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    Caps are less the mooneyes ,Im still fing with one cap.Having paint issues,Im hoping tomorrow over many hours invested in dust caps Its insane ,I also have half of the rear hose bracket mocked up...Ill get pics by next week,Im jammed up again working this weekend,So Im pushed back again................
     
  3. fleetside66
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    Lookin' good, John. Don't be too picky...life's sort.
     
  4. carcrazyjohn
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    I dont think this picture took but as of today ebay pics 1564.jpg Im right it didnt ,
     
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  5. I like the wheels' finish. Is that Eastwood's alumiblast or did you get it somewhere else???

    Thanks,
    Gary
     
  6. carcrazyjohn
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    I think its from seymour paints,I bought the cans off of egay ,,,What was great different cans .different buying times all matched ,,,Its a flat silver without metallic ,Im on to trans and motor this weekend,Probably only getting the trans done
     
  7. pasadenahotrod
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    I'm guessing you've got some buttons with tapered holes that will mount inside those radius rod brackets for the tie rod ends to mount solidly, OR?
     
  8. carcrazyjohn
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    I just used true 3.eights plated welded to body of frame and used heimans ,There painted black with the frame so they go away/And I bouht speedway bungs and welded them inside radius rods
     
  9. carcrazyjohn
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    God damn This build is taking to long,Its terrible been working too much,I shouldnt complain but 6 days is enough ...Now Im on call....I do maintenance work...There is way more to this story,Dont think Im complaining about work but this week was 7 days.....I miss my wife and kids ande my car,I do realize its tight out there .Money theres never enough .But Ill end my rant now .Heres an update.....Only thing I got done this weekend bolted manifold on .Last week I polished the valve covers and week before painted motor/ ebay pics 1597.jpg

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  10. carcrazyjohn
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    plus trans is painted ,,I just need a few days without working..............Then to put motor in and get the body ready its Almost done .Need a few weeks for final prep and paint..........I have the paint...........Pitch black 99 A ...................Centari
     
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  11. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1601.jpg Found some time and got here tonight.
     
  12. carcrazyjohn
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  13. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1608.jpg I hope to be on the body this weekend June 9
     
  14. carcrazyjohn
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    Im on the body 10.00 and I got the firewall done.Pics coming soon all the brackets are installed ,on motor ,,,,bodyworked and painted, Im beat Still have to work the body..........
     
  15. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1623.jpg Ok didnt want to leave anyone hanging heres the pics
     
  16. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1625.jpg where Im at now on firewall and last picture shows why repo parts stink.Ill be cutting that edge down.........And maybe rechrome,We will see.

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  17. carcrazyjohn
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    Painting soon.Just got some minor issues to work out
     
  18. carcrazyjohn
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    All blocked out and ready for primer ,Its friday,Ill be priming sunday again then 400 ,Block...Pics coming soon
     
  19. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1644.jpg Final prime blocking this week .Heres a pic.Im just thinking about where to put alot of stuff in the garage,My sheds are full.....Because of dust
     
  20. pitman
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    Say John, If your schedule permits...give your self a couple of days to chase the little details prior to color coating. That way all the little gremlins can be ID-ed.:rolleyes:
    She's coming along great.
     
  21. carcrazyjohn
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    Thanks and thats what Im doing,Its sunday ,Its sanded with 400 ,Have to spot prime and fix one spot on the body,Should be done monday.Then Ill be ready for paint after garage clean out again..........The funniest thing is,When I started this build It was gonna be a fast build ,Just slapit together,5 years later
     
  22. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 366.jpg Just throwing in some ugly pictures

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  23. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1654.jpg Ditched work today and did this .Had to paint back of doors and decklid.first,Still have to sand and buff car though,Did great with dust ,Peel isnt that bad.Remember Im doing paint jobs old school.Enamel

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  24. carcrazyjohn
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    Well I rubbed through and repainted .This time its buffed and looking good.Pics to follow
     
  25. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1661.jpg Ill have to get some outside shots,But progress is progress...............

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  26. carcrazyjohn
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    ebay pics 1671.jpg Getting closer.....

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  27. carcrazyjohn
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    Ill be posting pics real soon.down to wiring and interior
     
  28. PaRatRod
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    Looks GREAT John! Can't wait to see it cruising down Brownsville Road!!!!
     

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