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Thanks for the suggestion on the jack paint. Great information! I'll be getting into that next week. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
In continuing on the continuation of wetsanding, [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] I'm done and the car is buffed out. Good news? No compound residue anywhere. Bad news? While painting, I bumped into the workbench which, not realizing it, awakened the Giant Mothra who then landed on my fender. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-mothra_9.jpg Swooping down like a terradactyl on an unsuspecting cave dude. I was able to get most of it out, but I'm not happy. I'm debating what to do and the first thing will be a magnifying glass, dental pick, and the cat like steadiness that I inherited from my Hungarian heritage. What that has to do with anything, I don't really know. But I make a darn good Chicken Paprikash! So, I'll try and get it out that way then dab on some clear. My second option is to divert attention to it at all costs. If I see someone looking in that direction I'll scream out something to distract them and redirect their gaze. I can see it now..."Wow Dave. Nice paint! Engine bay looks great. Let me walk around here and..." "Booobs!" [Me yelling and pointing off into the distance at nothing]. And after they are distracted, bring them back down to reality and say, "Hey, let me show you the door handle! It's chrome and shiney! OoooOOOoo shiney shiney!!" But seriously, If it comes down to it, I'll just reshoot the whole car. Should be pretty simple at this point! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] Here's the door and fender polished up! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...110_060839.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...110_060921.jpg If you remember back a few pages, I found this parts tag in the driver's quarter window. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-img_5302.jpg I made a replica of it and hung it back in the same area I found it so some other moron 47yrs later will find it when they restore the car again. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...110_060445.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...028_125838.jpg I also made copies of the Broadcast sheet and hung it in the window like they did back in the day. I think further down the line the sheet was hung on the front of the car by the grille. I trying to add some realism to the car during this process, so I'm also thinking of putting on a set of coveralls, add a few tattoos, then right as the car is about to meet up with the engine at a critical moment, yell out, "breeeak time!" [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of "This old Bee" where you'll hear such famous quotes as, "Why do I have so many bolts left over? " and "Huh. Three sets of door weatherstripping. Huh....it's for a Camaro?" And of course, "I just had that dang 1/2" wrench in my hand two friggin' minutes ago! Where is it!?!?! These freakin' cars, stupid hobby, lousy country club and their stupid rules! Oh, express checkout, huh? Why is my lane slower than the others? BAH!!!" [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cry.gif[/img] I'm thinking of writing a book after this. "Restoring the American Dream: What NOT to do when building your dream car". Forward by the whole Yenko.net Forum and a forwarded forward by Bob Ashton [although he doesn't know it yet] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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Looks awesome!! Can I ask what brand compound/polish you used? Thanks TAZ
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Paint looks killer.
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TAZ, I'm using the 3M Perfect-It system. It's a 4 pad, 3 compound kit. Works really well. I had tried Meguiar's system as well starting with their heavy cut compound, and that worked well too. But hands down the 3M is the best.
Thanks for the compliments! No, it's not perfect and will no way hold a candle next to a Mikey special, but I'm pretty proud of it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Dave |
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Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of "This old Bee" where you'll hear such famous quotes as, "Why do I have so many bolts left over? " and "Huh. Three sets of door weatherstripping. Huh....it's for a Camaro?" And of course, "I just had that dang 1/2" wrench in my hand two friggin' minutes ago! Where is it!?!?! These freakin' cars, stupid hobby, lousy country club and their stupid rules! Oh, express checkout, huh? Why is my lane slower than the others? BAH!!!" mad cry
I'm thinking of writing a book after this. "Restoring the American Dream: What NOT to do when building your dream car". Forward by the whole Yenko.net Forum and a forwarded forward by Bob Ashton [although he doesn't know it yet] bigthumbup Hilarious! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A12pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">TAZ, I'm using the 3M Perfect-It system. It's a 4 pad, 3 compound kit. Works really well. I had tried Meguiar's system as well starting with their heavy cut compound, and that worked well too. But hands down the 3M is the best.
Thanks for the compliments! No, it's not perfect and will no way hold a candle next to a Mikey special, but I'm pretty proud of it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Dave</div></div> Thanks Dave -- I'll see if I can chase down those 3M products here in SA ... TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscn2018.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscn2023.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscn2014.jpg A few more of the polishing. We all like looking at pictures! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] I mean, that's how I got through college!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-dscn1985.jpg
I was blasting the forward k-member bracket and found another factory marking. This "2" is also on the survivor A12 Bee I'm using a reference for my restoration as well. I penned in where the marking is below. It was easier to see in person and with is wiped with solvent. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...112_054255.jpg |
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MCACN 2017
You must be working 24-7? Ryan |
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----Craig,,,Any automotive paint store worth its salt will carry all the 3M products......Bill S
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Craig,,,Any automotive paint store worth its salt will carry all the 3M products......Bill S </div></div>
I snag most all my 3M polish off ebay, expensive stuff so shop around... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Mike |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Craig,,,Any automotive paint store worth its salt will carry all the 3M products......Bill S </div></div>
I snag most all my 3M polish off ebay, expensive stuff so shop around... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Mike </div></div> I found this deal on Amazon to be the best on double sided pads and quick connect adapter. https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-33661-Qui...+polishing+pads I bought my compounds and polish from local jobber, in quarts and gallons.... this doesn't look like a bad start for pints and pads either. Just can't tell if the pads are quick connect..but it doesn't appear to come with the adapter. https://www.amazon.com/3M-POLISHING-3906...+polishing+pads |
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----I should have thought of other ways to access 3M stuff, but I try to buy from local places whenever I can. Kinda ingrained into my little pea-sized brain.......Bill S
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I added the grille and radiator blackout and starting to add a few parts here and there. It gets kind of sloppy with slight overspray on the upper support and spotty coverage behind bolts based on the spray pattern. I looked at several survivor cars to replicate the psttern. I'm refinishing the gas tank and waiting on a few more parts to come in so i can get the tank and lines installed. After that, it comes off the twirler for the last time!!!
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn1984.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn1978.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscn1979.jpg Parts lined up. Looking like a mini Lynch Road plant in here! Was that the whistle??? All I need is the roach-coach to show up at break time to be Uber authentic. Actually, I better not. I'll probably tear that down and restore it too [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscn1995.jpg [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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Added a few things in the engine bay. Wiper motor is out and will be back probably in January. The engine harness is NOS and probably the last one on the planet!
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...112_132823.jpg Another MoparMolnar assembly pic!!! :thumbsup: https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...112_134520.jpg See you all Saturday at MCACN!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Dave |
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----It was funny when you mentioned your name, Molnar as I have an old friend in Ohio named Dick Molnar who was a big Mopar guy for years and years. He could really make a 440 sing. His nickname around Seville area as well as Dragway 42 was Mr. Mopower!......Bill S
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A12pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the suggestion on the jack paint. Great information! I'll be getting into that next week. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
In continuing on the continuation of wetsanding, [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] I'm done and the car is buffed out. Good news? No compound residue anywhere. Bad news? While painting, I bumped into the workbench which, not realizing it, awakened the Giant Mothra who then landed on my fender. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-mothra_9.jpg Swooping down like a terradactyl on an unsuspecting cave dude. I was able to get most of it out, but I'm not happy. I'm debating what to do and the first thing will be a magnifying glass, dental pick, and the cat like steadiness that I inherited from my Hungarian heritage. What that has to do with anything, I don't really know. But I make a darn good Chicken Paprikash! So, I'll try and get it out that way then dab on some clear. My second option is to divert attention to it at all costs. If I see someone looking in that direction I'll scream out something to distract them and redirect their gaze. I can see it now..."Wow Dave. Nice paint! Engine bay looks great. Let me walk around here and..." "Booobs!" [Me yelling and pointing off into the distance at nothing]. And after they are distracted, bring them back down to reality and say, "Hey, let me show you the door handle! It's chrome and shiney! OoooOOOoo shiney shiney!!" But seriously, If it comes down to it, I'll just reshoot the whole car. Should be pretty simple at this point! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] Here's the door and fender polished up! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...110_060839.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...110_060921.jpg If you remember back a few pages, I found this parts tag in the driver's quarter window. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-img_5302.jpg I made a replica of it and hung it back in the same area I found it so some other moron 47yrs later will find it when they restore the car again. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...110_060445.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...028_125838.jpg I also made copies of the Broadcast sheet and hung it in the window like they did back in the day. I think further down the line the sheet was hung on the front of the car by the grille. I trying to add some realism to the car during this process, so I'm also thinking of putting on a set of coveralls, add a few tattoos, then right as the car is about to meet up with the engine at a critical moment, yell out, "breeeak time!" [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of "This old Bee" where you'll hear such famous quotes as, "Why do I have so many bolts left over? " and "Huh. Three sets of door weatherstripping. Huh....it's for a Camaro?" And of course, "I just had that dang 1/2" wrench in my hand two friggin' minutes ago! Where is it!?!?! These freakin' cars, stupid hobby, lousy country club and their stupid rules! Oh, express checkout, huh? Why is my lane slower than the others? BAH!!!" [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cry.gif[/img] I'm thinking of writing a book after this. "Restoring the American Dream: What NOT to do when building your dream car". Forward by the whole Yenko.net Forum and a forwarded forward by Bob Ashton [although he doesn't know it yet] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div> Actually - there was a big cardboard version of the Broadcast sheet that usually hung off the hood.....a friend found one in one car all folded up inside the pass side door. BTW - Car looks great! |
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Well Jim, now I have to go and make that! Thanks! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I know there was a larger version of the sheet but didn't know about where it was placed. Very interesting and thanks for sharing!
Incidentally, I have 5 broadcast sheets for my 2016 Scat Pack Challenger, and it includes the big sheet that says "Final" on it. Three of the sheets have tape on them where they were hung on the car! Really neat. Also, I have a contact at Chrysler who ran my VIN and my Scat is a a very early build ando a 1 of 1 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Guess I'm going to have to blow that sheet up and hang it from the hood....Oh wait.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] Cheers |
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Oh....and don't worry about the finish on the hood pins....I'm getting to that! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A12pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well Jim, now I have to go and make that! Thanks! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I know there was a larger version of the sheet but didn't know about where it was placed. Very interesting and thanks for sharing!
Incidentally, I have 5 broadcast sheets for my 2016 Scat Pack Challenger, and it includes the big sheet that says "Final" on it. Three of the sheets have tape on them where they were hung on the car! Really neat. Also, I have a contact at Chrysler who ran my VIN and my Scat is a a very early build ando a 1 of 1 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Guess I'm going to have to blow that sheet up and hang it from the hood....Oh wait.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] Cheers </div></div> Haha! - good point.....where to hang it on an A12...Hmmmmmmmm :^) |
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Replicated the dipped and dripped finish on the torsion bars.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...117_105308.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...117_105314.jpg Also, found the factory brown paint daubs on the originals and added them to the new ones [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...117_112130.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...117_124715.jpg The brown is darker in real life, for some reason it's looking more tan. It's getting there! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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Awesomeness!
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Congratulations on mcacn enthusiasts of the year. Always enjoy reading your posts and seeing the good work!
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Thanks Bill! I think I went to a carshow last weekend....all I remember is I blinked and next thing I know I was back home! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] That weekend just goes by WAAAY too fast. It was nice meeting a bunch of faces from the forum. I think next year I'm going to set up a "Meet the Dork" booth so I can just sit in one place and meet everyone. Just not enough time.
So, moving on, it's nice to have some parts prerestored so they can just go on immediately right after paint! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] The past few days I've been busy, and would have been more busy but parts are on backorder. Funny...they said "in stock" when I clicked the button! So a quick call to the big retailer and here's how it went down: Retailer: "Hello, Day 2, can I help you?" Me: "Um, yeah, I see that a bunch of my parts I ordered that said they were in stock are actually on backorder..." Retailer: "Yeah, what's the problem?" Me: "The probelm is many things, but right now, when will I expect to see my body plug kit?" Retailer: "Let's see..(keyboard typing sound)...hmm...please hold...[click] - - - sound of "love hurts" by Nazareth - - - Retailer: "Sir?" Me: "Yes?" Retailer; "Please hold..." - - - "theeyyyre nooottttt fooolin' meee....I knoww it isnt' true.....I know it isn't true..." - - - Retailer: "OK sir, It says you'll see them in Nevuary..." Me: "Nevuary....when's that?" [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] Retailer: "Right after (inaudible static sound)...Thank you for using Day 2!" {click} [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] So, in the meatime while I wait for parts to show up, here's some handiwork to get me by until Nevuary shows up [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn2107.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn2101.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscn2112.jpg Gastank cleaned up, all the lines installed and shocks hung in place. I detailed up the filler neck with a mottled finish on neck, along with the red painted band on the part that seats in the tank seal. I don't know if that's a sealer they used from the factory or something else, but its red. And I had red laying around, so red went on it! Also, the filler opening is dipped in black epoxy. I used the survior Bee (5600 mile car) as a reference on this [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscn2098.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscn2097.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscn2096.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-dscn2114.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-dscn2105.jpg A few more with the wiper linkage, heater core, and peals installed. Also, engine bay with the master cylinder, lines, and a few other odds and ends installed. I'm going to have to order a new MC lid from Frank (you know...you could lower that price on that Frank...I'm just sayin' [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) and a few, ok, a LOT, of other parts from him shortly. Something cool...my Bee has about 53K miles on it. As a result, the pedal pads are in really great shape! So I thought I'd leave them on so a little piece of Gary could be with me everytime I climb behind the wheel! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Waiting on the emergency brake cables to come in so I can finish up the undercarriage and get this thing off the twirler!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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How did they. Hold these cars so fast back in the day? Ryan |
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Wow.. is all I can say.. Speechless..
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A12pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I added the grille and radiator blackout and starting to add a few parts here and there. It gets kind of sloppy with slight overspray on the upper support and spotty coverage behind bolts based on the spray pattern. I looked at several survivor cars to replicate the psttern. I'm refinishing the gas tank and waiting on a few more parts to come in so i can get the tank and lines installed. After that, it comes off the twirler for the last time!!!
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn1984.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn1978.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscn1979.jpg Parts lined up. Looking like a mini Lynch Road plant in here! Was that the whistle??? All I need is the roach-coach to show up at break time to be Uber authentic. Actually, I better not. I'll probably tear that down and restore it too [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscn1995.jpg [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div> Spent many weekends as a kid with my father and his 55 Chevy street racing on lynch road. It was nothing to show up there around midnight on Friday night and there be 1500-2000 people there for the street races. Race right up to daylight Saturday mornings leave have breakfast go home and sleep and be right back at midnight on Saturday night. Lots of great memorie. Great job on the restoration Sir. |
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I'm sure we will see the video of this car running in a couple of weeks.... No pressure Dave. Unless of course you are working on the Stang. The Bee looks great. Good progress. Hopefully work doesn't get in the way too much.
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Thanks guys! And Phil, you know darn well I'm jumping into that Stang post haste! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]. Someone asked me the other day how I afford to do all this, if maybe I was independently wealthy or something. Of course my college educated posterior ( smart a$$) piped up and said ," Oh, quite the contrary....I'm collectively BROKE!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Ok, I am going to slow down a bit, so don't panic. Have to pace myself. Can't be getting this thing done too soon since I'll want to beat on it worse than a teenager with a Playboy. And my luck I'd probably do something to it that I couldn't get fixed in time for MCACN 2017. I can hear that phone call now.... Bob: "MCACN World HQ, can I help you?" Me: "Hey Bob, Dave here. You might remember me from such memorable emails as 'A nightmare before MCACN' , and 'Paint blops; A clown's guide to making your muscle car look factory authentic'.....listen, about that unveiling. Are you by chance intereted in doing the post Demolition Derby look this year? Great! Thanks Bob! We can always count on you! ( Click ) Bob: " Hello??" But fear not! There's still plenty to update. I mean, there's a whole plethora of paint blops to apply ahead!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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It's a monumentousable day here! The Bee is off the rotisserie! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] What a great feeling. Why? Cause in about 2 weeks I'll have that Mustang on it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif[/img] Why do I put myself through this...just CAN'T leave anything alone, can I? I'm pretty excited!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dscn2117.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn2118.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn2126.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscn2131.jpg Wheel well moldings installed, headlight buckets are in, and a few other things. Just dropped off a pile of parts at the chrome shop to have redone, stainless polished, and I hope to have that back here at month's end. Chrome shop is clear across town so it's a day's adventure going over there. It should take me less time to drive back since my wallet will be lighter and therefore, less parasitic drag to worry about [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscn2136.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscn2134.jpg More to come!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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Outstanding.. It is no wonder why you got enthusiast of the year.. I actually look forward everyday to see if there are updates. Now we get to see a stang go through the process.. Just need to do a GM muscle car to round out the big 3..
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Ha! Thanks Darrell. Ya know, I had a 67 GTO way back when and would love another. But I think I'd want a 65 or a 69/70 Judge this time around. I think if a cool project GTO came around I'd jump on it. Three threads at once? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]
Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Dave |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...203_115332.jpg
H-Pipe installed and I'm just about ready to wheel this whole assembly into place! Meanwhile, started working on the window regulators. Pics to follow! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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I love the build and the progress.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love the build and the progress.
Do you sleep?</div></div> "With visions of MoPars going thru his head" ... |
Re: "The Beater Bee" becomes "The Better Bee"
zzzzzzzzsnnnnug, HUH? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sleep.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sleep.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sleep.gif[/img] Who? Man, I had this horrible dream I was working on vacuum powered pumpkin that was sucking my bank account dry! Oh, wait.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]
Window regulator on the passenger side done, cleaned, detailed, rollers rebuilt, and everything greased. We like greased rollers! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Just three more set of door/quarter internals to go! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dscn2191.jpg Headlights installed..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-dscn2161.jpg And now I'm strategerally placing the engine/trans in place for the final lift! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-dscn2162.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dscn2165.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dscn2166.jpg So freakin' cool!!!!![img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Fresh paint....4 bolts...."iffy" engine hoist....what could go wrong??? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn2168.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn2169.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscn2173.jpg Luckily....nothing! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscn2175.jpg All that's left is to take out the engine dolly I had everything mounted on! Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscn2176.jpg
Removing the engine cradle for the last time! So what's one to do on a day like this after such a momentous occasion? Well, if the song "Vogue" or "Stayin' Alive" has taught me anything, it's strike a pose and strut! Many don't know this, but I was a professional bodybuilder at 18 growing up in NJ. So, in props to my old skool muskle shows, it's only natural to make the crowds cheer!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscn2177.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-dscn2178.jpg Oh yeah, they went nuts when I hit these poses!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] Don't let the size of those guns fool you!!!! I rocked it back in the day! Fortunately I got out of bodybuilding about a week after I got into it, since the girl I was going for met some dork at the shore that year, but still! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-dscn2185.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dscn2187.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dscn2181.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn2174.jpg What's one to do after a day like this? Simple....kick back and enjoy the progress! And just to appease Mikey, I had to use my GM cup! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn2179.jpg Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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I hope to hell that there's beer in that cup Dave [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Great work.
Hay Phil, you watching ? He is going to fire that thing this week.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3648-bunny.jpg |
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----Dave,,,, Gotta ask,,, Who hangs out with you and clicks all the pics? Sorry we didnt meet at MCACN. Im sure I would have liked that......Bill S
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Re: "The Beater Bee" becomes "The Better Bee"
Very cool!
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