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08-08-2015, 07:08 AM
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Thanks, seems unanimous. The typos I caught were the on the wheels and the W56. I also don't really care for the exhaust description.
Took the car to cruis in last night and put about 20 miles on it and man does it drive and run well. It is really a sweet ride and the temps are staying dead on 180 degrees. The only thing that still need some tweaking is the carb at cold idle. The choke isn't coming in like it should and the rpms at cold idle bounce around when the throttle is applied to keep the rev's up while getting it warm. Other than that there isn't much left to do. Almost time to figure out the next project.... |
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08-08-2015, 10:53 AM
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08-08-2015, 05:11 PM
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Missed the credit to Dave?
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08-08-2015, 07:03 AM
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I also vote for the bottom. I had a display made for a car I showed for a couple years that I need to show you. Its almost exactly like your bottom one. Makes me think the same guy worked on it.
 I'll send you a picture, it would surprise you how similar they are.
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08-08-2015, 07:13 PM
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Post #900 has been achieved to your thread Bob...congrats on the build.
What's the status of the original #s XX TA 6.6 engine - Rebuilt, or? |
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08-08-2015, 07:19 PM
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The original is sitting in an engine cradle waiting to be placed in longer term storage. If Dave and I can keep from grenading the new motor, it will hopefully stay there waiting for the next Caretaker to come along. No point rebuilding it just to keep it gathering dust. I have a 1972 YB 455 HO engine doing that already.
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#7
08-08-2015, 10:26 PM
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Weatherstrip Gasket Rejuvenation
It's kind of hard to believe, but I took the T-Tops out of the Gold Car for the first time today. Frankly I have been afraid to because I was scared it would lead to more mission creep. I am really happy however that the tops came right out and the weatherstrip gaskets look great, as do all the other parts. The tops and glass are Mint.
I have put several applications of 3M Leather and Vinyl restorer on the gaskets hoping that I would get the sense that it was helping to hydrate and soften the gaskets to make sure they stay in good condition, but I don't think this stuff is really penetrating and doing anything. Is there any kind of dressing you can put on weatherstrip to help keep it from drying out? It seems like I have seen a few threads where people recommend Baby Oil to keep gaskets soft and pliable. Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations?  
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08-08-2015, 10:50 PM
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I have used vasoline in the past, but have also heard there is weatherstrip conditioner now. Several suggestions here:
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...nditioner.html I also found this: http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Fluid-.../dp/B000QIFTJ8
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#9
08-09-2015, 12:25 AM
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I've found that "303 Aerospace Protectant" does a great job of revitalizing the appearance of and preserving my original weatherstripping. I get it locally at ACE hardware.
Here's a writeup about it: http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html
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08-09-2015, 06:06 AM
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Vaseline works great but it's messy for a while until it really has time to absorb into the weather-strips.
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08-09-2015, 08:35 AM
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Oil and rubber don't play well together over time. Disintegration occurs.
I like the bottom layout too but I would remove the the M21 reference and just put in BW T-10 or something similar. You'll get a lot of morons at shows telling you your car wasn't available with a Muncie M21 in 1978 because they don't know that RPO code was used up until the end of the '70s for 4 speeds 
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08-09-2015, 09:19 AM
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Years ago, I bought a NOS pair of door seals for a car I was restoring. When I opened the factory sealed boxed, the seals had dried out & where no longer flexible. They basically dried out to the shape of the box from all the years of sitting. After doing some research I decided to soak them for about a week of so in a gallon of marvel mystery oil. It seemed to work & I was pretty exceeded about it. I cleaned them up & installed them after. within a month or so they started to tear & literally fall off the car. basically the oil got them soft, then destroyed them as they dried back up.
While so many people say armor all destroys rubber, I have found the opposite. I armor all my doors seals, tires, etc a couple times a year & they are still in the same shape as they were when I got the cars. I have a 1987 Iroc that I have owned since 1992. the seals are all in pretty good shape & no dry rot cracks in the gatorback tires. No, it doesn't really make seals better, but sure seems to protect them & keep them from getting worse?
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08-09-2015, 12:58 PM
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My
 issue w ANY product is the "milky white" silicone residue that forms on the surface mandating continued reapplication of silicone & petroleum based additives.I was told by a local auto enthusiast Petro Engineer to NEVER use Armor All etc. "because Armor All like products also includes a destructive ACID w the silicone to their chemical mix." I say "Your results may vary." 
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08-09-2015, 02:01 PM
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Yea, I have heard the same thing. I starting using it in the mid 80's & I remember a guy telling me my tires were going to rot off the wheels. Lol, has yet to happen to me after 30 years of putting it on my cars.
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#15
08-21-2015, 07:19 PM
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Oh Bob...Moose Knuckle?!!!
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08-22-2015, 08:36 AM
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I believe the term is camel toe.
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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#17
08-23-2015, 05:31 PM
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Moose Knuckle, Camel Toe, whatever it is I want it...
I can't quite tell whether it is in "Mint" condition, or just "Good" condition, but I think we can all agree it is probably not NOS. |
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#18
08-23-2015, 05:54 PM
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Mind the Gap!!! Is it "Minty" fresh?
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 ....Between the front fender and wheel spoiler "spat" end where the welting should be tight! What did you think I was talkin' 'bout Willis?!!!!!  
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#19
08-31-2015, 11:28 AM
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Congrats on the first place win at the TA NATS!!
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#20
08-31-2015, 11:40 AM
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For those who may have missed it, link w "Gold Car" pix starting here => http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...=767853&page=7 |
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