Thanks. I know it takes patience, and you’ve all been through these frustrations, but at this point I just wanna DRIVE the damn thing!!You're doing a great job.
What Are You Doing To/With Your Car Today?
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DrCharles
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We understand...it took me 22 years to be able to drive mine (and that's not even the record on FABO)
72Dart6pack
Harder Better Faster Stronger.
So 5 yrs for me is just a drop in the bucket. Before to present day photos
Did you cut a line? Are you replacing them or something?
72Dart6pack
Harder Better Faster Stronger.
I think it's called old age like all of us. I have leakage sometime too. Wow. That's way off topic again. Let's say his fuel hose is past it's life cycle.
My car leaks too, not from fuel line at least... Im going to fix the leaks one day...
My car leaks from dozens of places, but today it decided to let out almost a steady stream of gas from the fuel vent line just outside of the tank. Not something I could just let slide. Of course I had to drop the tank, and of course I chose to replace all of the lines while I was there. I’m doing my best not to light this thing on fire.
I’m no expert, but I’d guess they were the original lines judging by how brittle the rubber was and the clamps used.
2 coats down...I'll try and do 2 more coats tomorrow.... then wetland with 1k grit... or maybe no wetsanding, only time will tell... Used Krylon Satin Black and Im glad, because its looking nice and black. I didnt do the trunk pannel yet, but I did sand and scuff it up. Will clear it all with some sharkhide when I decide to order it lol.
In my experience, the best way to find a small leak is to fix a big one.
Challngd73
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Challngd73
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@Challngd73 your paint booth is much nicer than mine. I'd be willing to bet you paint much nicer than me too
It looks good, I like black cars.
It looks good, I like black cars.
72Dart6pack
Harder Better Faster Stronger.
Funny you say that. I have a Black Car. Lol@Challngd73 your paint booth is much nicer than mine. I'd be willing to bet you paint much nicer than me too
It looks good, I like black cars.
Challngd73
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It’s my buddies shop. First time I have ever painted. Learning a lot that’s for sure.@Challngd73 your paint booth is much nicer than mine. I'd be willing to bet you paint much nicer than me too
It looks good, I like black cars.
Challngd73
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I’m retiring from my career at the ripe old age of 45 and he was gracious enough to offer me a part time job at his shop and teach me a new trade.
I know you have a black car and yours looks great as well... Mine... needs so love...
Awesome! My goal is to retire from hands on work in my career between 40-45 as well... thats as long as I graduate in May at least lol.
I broke it...
Challngd73
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Awesome! It is a luxury most do not have, work hard, accomplish it, and be thankful you are able to!
The work you are doing on that grille is great by the way.
Well I got the trans out and the bell housing has all the reverse lockout stuff and i'm having issues getting it off. I haven't found the procedure for removal in my shop manual yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated. So after removing the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel and getting a good look at the underside of the engine there is some long term evidence of leaking oil from the pan gasket and most likely the rear main seal. Since the car is laid up for the winter and I want to fix it right looks like I'll be dropping the pan and replacing the gasket and seal. As far as the clutch I ended up going with the McCleod Street Pro.
Tried to strategically park them so they fit in my yard....
70chall440
Mopar or No Car...
Got my 2 carports installed and then moved a 70 Roadrunner and my 71 Charger into them.
Challngd73
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That, sir, is awesome
70chall440
Mopar or No Car...
I needed those carports because both of my 40x60 shops are full. One has 7 cars in it and the other has 2 (my working shop). Good problems to have I guess.
Challngd73
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I hope to have those very same problems!
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