Yes, in the project section.
It's taken a back seat to my 300 for now. I retire in a year and a half and I expect to get back on it then, if not before.
Engine bay restoration.
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Yes, in the project section.
It's taken a back seat to my 300 for now. I retire in a year and a half and I expect to get back on it then, if not before.
mr. fix it
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I'm starting to think it 's like a race between you & me to see who gets done first!
You sir are in the lead now!!! LOL!!!:hatwave:
You sir are in the lead now!!! LOL!!!:hatwave:
It has been fun to watch your thread. You have started the engine and everything running smoothly there, so you are at an advantage there. I still need to bleed my brakes. I should have done it before I started mounting the fenders, but I wanted to get the ball rolling cosmetically.
Happiness is a pile of empty bags, that were holding the parts off my car. Another good afternoon at the shop. Installed the radiator, bumper, and Goldie has her face back.
Stormer
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Like Stan said... Spectacular.
65sporty
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Looks really good, nice job
mr. fix it
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Amazing, simply amazing...:icon_sunny: Shining like a new dime!
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Excellent work Mike! Did you have to do anything to the grille on this beauty besides clean it since you've owned it?
Thanks Matt. The grill and front chrome are all original. I haven't touched anything but clean it up. There is some pitting in the chrome but otherwise looks good. I may restore it next winter or maybe not.
rexus31
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It will get done Scott, at some point, and it probably will be this winter. I am going to have some interior pieces chromed so I will probably do the bumper then. I need to replenish the savings account.
Question??? I just noticed that I can now see part of the interior of the fender, under the hood. I put some POR 15 clear on them when they were off to stop any rust. They look like they never were painted from the factory. Is this correct? I was going to rattle can paint it black.
Here is the area in question, where the old Valvoline can was stored.
Here is the area in question, where the old Valvoline can was stored.
rexus31
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I know Mike. Just giving you a hard time. Geez...can't a guy have any fun?
I don't recall what mine were originally, but I painted them satin black.
rexus31
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Looks like mine were originally black.
Thanks Scott, satin black it is. I know you are messing with me, I can never leave things alone until they are right anyway. There are items that I will change over in the engine bay with time to make them factory correct, but they are only things I can change out easily at a later date.
One pain in the butt thing that I changed now where the wire hose clamps. The lower hose was a royal pain using adjustable jaw wrench and vice grips . Fortunately I have not added motor oil to the car, so I spun the filter off for better access. About half way through the process the $30 specialty tool didn't seem so expensive.
One pain in the butt thing that I changed now where the wire hose clamps. The lower hose was a royal pain using adjustable jaw wrench and vice grips . Fortunately I have not added motor oil to the car, so I spun the filter off for better access. About half way through the process the $30 specialty tool didn't seem so expensive.
commando1
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Late to the party but confirmation always helps.
Painted up nicely in black will be a great contrast to the gold Mike
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