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gearheads78 05-02-2009 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by thedude327 (Post 210092)
Sorry to hear of your probs. with those manifolds. That sucks when you end up having to re-engineer something that should be a bolt-in. Are you going to end up using a newer style high-torque starter or could you machine up a manifold spacer to fit between the manifold and the head to give some more clearance? On another note, the car looks fantastic as it's coming together. With the trim and the rear bumper and lights installed, that is one sharp Oldsmo-touring ride............:thumbsup:

Paul

Thanks Paul, I discovered today that I got big block malifolds even though my order confirmation and my packing slip show for small block. At this point I'm just going to put my originals back on and try to deal with Parts Place.

gearheads78 05-09-2009 08:30 PM
Forward progress today. Starting to look carish again.

Make sure to stand back 10 ft and you can admire my high dollar custom paint. ;)

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ProTouring442 05-10-2009 04:19 AM
lookin' good! You'll be ready to drive up and help me on mine in no time!! :rofl:


Shiny Side Up!
Bill

gearheads78 05-10-2009 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ProTouring442 (Post 211383)
lookin' good! You'll be ready to drive up and help me on mine in no time!! :rofl:


Shiny Side Up!
Bill
You care if I rest a week or so before I head up :lol:


Mothers day put a damper on things today but I did manage to get the hood sanded buffed and on the car. I knew it was bound to happen since the factory paint is so thin. I buffed the paint thin enough to see primer in a couple small spots.

ProTouring442 05-11-2009 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gearheads78 (Post 211497)
You care if I rest a week or so before I head up :lol:


Mothers day put a damper on things today but I did manage to get the hood sanded buffed and on the car. I knew it was bound to happen since the factory paint is so thin. I buffed the paint thin enough to see primer in a couple small spots.
If you can find someone who can mix acrylic lacquer, you can get them to match the hood and re-shoot it. Just scuff the hood down with 400 and shoot 3 or so coats on it, then sand and buff it again.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

gearheads78 05-11-2009 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ProTouring442 (Post 211539)
If you can find someone who can mix acrylic lacquer, you can get them to match the hood and re-shoot it. Just scuff the hood down with 400 and shoot 3 or so coats on it, then sand and buff it again.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

No way I am opening that pandora's box. If I painted the hood I would have to fix the little bit of rust at the bottom of the fenders. If I painted the fenders I would have to fix the rock chips in the doors. If I painted the doors............. Well you know the rest:lol:

gearheads78 05-14-2009 08:11 PM
I little more assembly tonight. I got the grill on and noticed it had the same silver paint from the side mlds. I was faded and kinda nasty so I pulled it back off and spent a few hours painting it the dark gray I've been using.

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waynieZ 05-15-2009 04:43 AM
Hey Its a car again! Looks good, You'll be enjoying it pretty soon.

gearheads78 05-15-2009 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 212503)
Hey Its a car again! Looks good, You'll be enjoying it pretty soon.
Yea the parts shelf is almost empty again. :yes: I want to have it ready for a show Sunday but I don't think I am going to make it unless I (cough , cough) don't go to work Saturday. :D

ScotI 05-15-2009 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gearheads78 (Post 212549)
Yea the parts shelf is almost empty again. :yes: I want to have it ready for a show Sunday but I don't think I am going to make it unless I (cough , cough) don't go to work Saturday. :D
Statistics prove that 'anal-gloucoma' cases increase significanlty over the weekends..... especially during the spring/summer seasons. Just tell 'em that's what the dr. said it was :lol: .


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