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Old 11-30-2011, 11:08 AM
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Looks great! At some point you may want to put a coat of black paint over the front of your radiator & trans cooler so they don't show through the grills. Keep plugging away. They may never be totally "done", but they do get to the point where you can have a lot of fun with them!

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Old 11-30-2011, 11:54 AM
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Hello Jeff,

It's been a long time getting this far and I must say seeing some paint on the car sure relieves some of the pain! LOL
Like I said before, it's worth the wait!

Wondering if you did any mods to the chassis to stiffen things up? The convertible bodies flex quite a bit, I notice it on mine when I get on it, so I can only imagine what yours will feel like...

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Old 11-30-2011, 09:28 PM
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Like I said before, it's worth the wait!

Wondering if you did any mods to the chassis to stiffen things up? The convertible bodies flex quite a bit, I notice it on mine when I get on it, so I can only imagine what yours will feel like...
Jeff, worked on the suspension only....global west uppers and lowers up front with coil overs and Global West in the rear also.....QA-1 on all four corners!

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I painted my hood scoop black. It really brings out the color of the hood. You've come a long way, keep going. At least bolt in a seat(1) and drive it around the block. When I got my motor in it put rad support and drove it down the block, NO fenders or hood. Who needs body panels??? That p-dude slug needs to be beat on, its not for the faint hearted.

Q: Looks like you have tall valave covers, how close is the brk booster to the vc. Mine ti close with short covers.

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I painted my hood scoop black. It really brings out the color of the hood. You've come a long way, keep going. At least bolt in a seat(1) and drive it around the block. When I got my motor in it put rad support and drove it down the block, NO fenders or hood. Who needs body panels??? That p-dude slug needs to be beat on, its not for the faint hearted.

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Q: Looks like you have tall valave covers, how close is the brk booster to the vc. Mine ti close with short covers.
It will be awhile yet before the car is complete. However, you can bet I will bolt in a seat and have some fun.
The original size booster did hit the valve cover...switched it to a smaller diameter.

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Looking great Paul.

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Old 11-30-2011, 10:40 PM
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Car looks great.
Its always a major milestone once the car is painted!
Ever notice how much better the run too once they are painted??
Crazy huh?

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[QUOTE=RedDirtRoad;4480418]Car looks great.
Its always a major milestone once the car is painted!
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I always say the same thing when I clean the car(s) up!! LOL

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Paul, your car is looking great! What color is it? Tyrol Blue? What brand? dupont, deitzler, sherwin williams? Thanks, Bill

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Paul, your car is looking great! What color is it? Tyrol Blue? What brand? dupont, deitzler, sherwin williams? Thanks, Bill
Yes sir it's tyrol blue! I will ask my painter for the brand and let you know.

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Paul, if you're looking for something to complete your project let me know. I'd like to return the favor for the grills you sent me.

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Old 12-18-2011, 12:33 PM
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Paul, if you're looking for something to complete your project let me know. I'd like to return the favor for the grills you sent me.
Jeff, how about a few thousand dollars.....................I'm just kidding! However, Thanks very much for your offer and I will keep you in mind. I have all of the interior purchased just needs to be built and installed. Still trying to decide which wheels..came with ralley one's and this is the way I'm leaning as of now....but I do like the Craiger SS wheels. Than there's the glass and all of mine should be replaced but I'm having a very difficult time source them. How's your car doing??

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Old 12-21-2011, 03:07 PM
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not finished but that's ok as long as it's home. However, I did get to try out that P-Dude 535 power plant and all I got to say is WOW!!! It showed no mercy to those little 245/60 radials. Just rolling along at 20 -30mph....crack the throttle and instant tire smoke! Even though the car is still not finished...my short ride and that one or two cracks of the throttle made me forget about all of the money and headaches that I've encountered to get this far!!!! LOL

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Jeff, how about a few thousand dollars.....................I'm just kidding! However, Thanks very much for your offer and I will keep you in mind. I have all of the interior purchased just needs to be built and installed. Still trying to decide which wheels..came with ralley one's and this is the way I'm leaning as of now....but I do like the Craiger SS wheels. Than there's the glass and all of mine should be replaced but I'm having a very difficult time source them. How's your car doing??

Merry Christmas, Paul
Paul,
This is where I got my glass from. http://www.autocityclassic.com/index...=420&Itemid=41 The tinted glass matches the stock glass perfectly. And, they will bring it to the Moultrie Swap meet in February which would save on shipping

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This is where I got my glass from. http://www.autocityclassic.com/index...=420&Itemid=41 The tinted glass matches the stock glass perfectly. And, they will bring it to the Moultrie Swap meet in February which would save on shipping
Phil, have you installed the glass yet and if so how's the fit??

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For extra money they can do the correct LOF codes too.

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Phil, have you installed the glass yet and if so how's the fit??
I bought a windshield and passenger side rear quarter glass. The quarter is installed and fits like the original. I haven't had the windshield installed yet. Still waiting on paint!!
I am not sure but they may have a package deal. Won't hurt to ask.

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Paul, I read in your other post about these being 15" wheels, so where did you get the BFG's?

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Paul, I read in your other post about these being 15" wheels, so where did you get the BFG's?
I ended up buying them at a local tire store chain. I was gonna get them at TireRack, but they matched the price exactly.

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I ended up buying them at a local tire store chain. I was gonna get them at TireRack, but they matched the price exactly.
Paul, I was actually asking the other Paul because he may have just got his. I haven't been able to find any 14s or 15s locally.

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