Confirming that things are tight. (( 09-05-23 )0
 

I am finally going back and confirming everything is tight.

Steering Shaft U-Joints are tight !!!

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Rear Suspension nuts are tight .

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Brake Line has finally stopped leaking

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Billet Specialties Wheels are going back on (( 09-06-23 ))
 

Today is a big day as the car is starting to look like a complete car again.

GTO roller are coming off and know you can see the Kore3 brakes from Tobin.

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I am happy that I can finally get these out of my way.

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Fetish Cycles Mountain Bike (( 09-09-23 ))
 

As the car is getting closer I finally decided to put the bike together that is going on the side of the car.

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My buddy donated a set of very cool wheels for the bike.

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Still needs so stuff but it's starting to look like an old school bike.

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Bad Ass Fender Cover finally coming off (( 09-09-23 ))
 

I decided to remove the Bad Ass Fender Cover just to see what the car looks like and possible drive it off the rack.

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My temporary drivers seat.

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First Engine bay photograph without tape, towels or the bad ass fender cover.

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Holy cow, I just put the ramps on for the first time in years !!!

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Well, the car did start but was running horribly most likely due to a very low battery.



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Looks like the valve covers are leaking.



Yep, Battery is very low.

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and just a funny video to make me feel better.

CJ Kuster Doodle Art (( 09-09-23 ))
 

I have been following CJ Kuster for a couple years now and a couple weeks ago he asked if people would like their car ''Tooned''.

I jumped on the chance to have him do a sketch for me for many reasons.

Reason 1, He is really cool artist and I love the stuff he draws.

Reason 2, He is true car guy and will be using the money to modify his handicap equipped van.

Reason 3, This man has found a talent in himself the 99.9% of the world could never do.

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I want you guys to look closely at the name of his studio. Yes it says "motormouth".

CJ is paralyzed artist and he draws and paints with a brush in his mouth.

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Here is his story.

Please, please take the time to read it as his story is truly inspirational.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/tarpo...-him-paralyzed

His Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/cj.kuster.37/

How cool is that image! I'll be checking him out & hitting him up.

Great story, thanks for sharing.. You're not in Florida, are you?

Nope good old Illinois and we look to be about 3 hours apart.

First Set of Amazon Valve Covers (( 09-12-23 ))
 

Well, At least I tried.

Picked up some Valve Cover gaskets from the local Napa Store.

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Taking things apart again.

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These are very nice quality and unfortunately I can't use them as my coils won't bolt up. (they didn't list the coil spacing)

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Remy asked me to stop swearing

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On a side note anyone have an extra square nut for my inner fender where the hood hinges bolt in. Seems mine is gone.

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Kick Panel Close Out Drivers Side (( 09-12-23 ))
 

I am sure I said this before

The last 10% is takes up 90% of the time.

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I used the good old blue tape to make the pattern.

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Gently removed it and placed on a 20 point piece of chipboard. You can also see the inside pattern
which is what I traced while it was stuck to the kick panel.

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Since, it is easier to remove material I added more of the pattern which was a good thing.

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First Test fitting.

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I traced it out on some thin sheet metal and made the first piece.

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My main reference point is the wire clamp and it seems to fit really well.

Wow, One and Done !!!

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I marked the location where I felt it was safe to drill.

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Drilling some holes and yes I am wearing my "Tap Cap" so when I am under the dash my bald head doesn't get
cut up from the dash brackets.

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Time to screw it in and make it look final.

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Looks good.

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My supervisor told me to watch my head as there is a bunch of sharp brackets under the dash.

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Time to paint !!

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Painted.

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The patterns will be sent to Ron Wilson so it can draw it in CAD and send it out to anyone that needs it.

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