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Old 08-14-2017, 05:42 PM
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Looking good ! Love that blue!
Thanks Z4!.....When she gets her new coat....my, my, my....She'll look Great!

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Old 08-14-2017, 05:43 PM
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Made me happy to see your victory lap. Thanks for sharing it.

Liked all the little big stuff getting checked out.

Brakes work! Check.

Responds to pedal blip, reverse works. Check.

Sounds good. Big grin.
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She is only getting better with time....Thanks Dude!

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Old 08-14-2017, 05:56 PM
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More of the work today...Installed the new spoiler!
Measure 10 times..Drill Once!...

They say that real men don't read instructions....This one does!...

...and it all lined up and the bolts went in on the first try....Gotta love Time and Patience!...They tend to pay huge dividends....

An Idea I had when I was looking for a name for her!....Last photo....
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Old 08-14-2017, 06:00 PM
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Took some time today and mocked up all the new Chrome Emblems. I drilled out the existing holes so I can simply install them after paint!...
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Old 08-15-2017, 12:22 PM
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It just keeps getting better and better. When does the rear bumper go on?

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Old 08-15-2017, 01:36 PM
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It just keeps getting better and better. When does the rear bumper go on?
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Thanks! That's my opinion 2! .... This year of LeMans/GTO has the best rear end in the business.....

Won't go on until I get her out of paint!....and I have yet to order it....won't be long now!

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Old 08-18-2017, 09:13 AM
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Blu BiYu is on her way to Hubbard GM Center for a front end alignment. I will post photos later....

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Old 08-18-2017, 05:22 PM
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More photos of my taking her to Hubbard GM Center for her alignment!
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Old 08-18-2017, 05:27 PM
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We took Blu BiYu to Hubbard GM Center in Monticello, Indiana for some attention. What a thrill to be associated with a wonderful family run business such as Hubbards. They truly are some of the last "Homegrown" companies in America!
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:56 PM
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I hope this is not a stupid question but would not having all the front sheet metal on the car affect the alignment ?

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Old 08-19-2017, 11:11 PM
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I hope this is not a stupid question but would not having all the front sheet metal on the car affect the alignment ?
Shouldn't make a difference. Everything is there except the front end...Karl Bick will make sure!

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I hope this is not a stupid question but would not having all the front sheet metal on the car affect the alignment ?
Yes, it will. Unless you have steering arms that correct for bump steer or Savitske's kit you need the car at weigh to align.

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Old 08-20-2017, 08:57 AM
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Yes, it will. Unless you have steering arms that correct for bump steer or Savitske's kit you need the car at weigh to align.
Thanks for the info. I'll find out this week. Not a problem if I have to wait!

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Old 08-21-2017, 05:06 AM
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Old 08-24-2017, 09:15 AM
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Yep...She is now at Hubbard GM Center. I spoke with the tech about the front end alignment. He advised he will pay close attention, but did not have much concern about not having the front end on the car. As a matter of fact, I have QA1 Motor Sports front suspension and it is pretty stiff on it's setup.
We'll see....not a problem either way....

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Old 09-06-2017, 09:21 AM
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Blu BiYu had her turn on the "Rack" at Hubbard GM Center in Monticello, Indiana...
We had to turn over the Upper Control Arm Shaft. The new ones I installed are offset. Makes it so much easier to align with less shims....
Looks much different on a lift.....She cleans up pretty good for an "Ole' Girl" of 46 years....
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Blu BiYu had her turn on the "Rack" at Hubbard GM Center in Monticello, Indiana...
We had to turn over the Upper Control Arm Shaft. The new ones I installed are offset. Makes it so much easier to align with less shims....
Looks much different on a lift.....She cleans up pretty good for an "Ole' Girl" of 46 years....
That exhaust system looks familiar to me. Great choice!

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If it weren't for what I can see around the back glass channel in this photo..I'd be wondering what in the heck you want to paint that car for...it looks that good!


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Old 09-07-2017, 07:18 AM
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If it weren't for what I can see around the back glass channel in this photo..I'd be wondering what in the heck you want to paint that car for...it looks that good!
Awe...Thanks Greg! She is in awfully good shape for being a 1971 Indiana car. She does have her little flaws, and I totally believe my wife's OCD is setting in.....
Oh my...she will look so pretty when done! Same color "Blu", new white interior w/ black carpet, console and dash. White faced gauges, Torque Thrust D wheels, BFG white letter, along with red calipers and red accents on the car....

I JUST GOT STOKED....AGAIN!!

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