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Post by: 4SPEED on November 28, 2009, 12:53:09 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008.jpg)
junk pile
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-1.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-1.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-2.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on November 28, 2009, 12:54:11 AM
some don't like to lap the sheet metal, but doing it this way makes it a lot stronger and its flush when done.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-3.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on November 28, 2009, 12:57:59 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-4.jpg)
I thought it was thoughtful of this old camero to give it's life to spare the life of my trans am.
a moment of silence for the donor cars that give there life for others to live on............................................................................
Post by: 4SPEED on November 29, 2009, 04:14:14 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0102.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0103.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0104.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0106.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0105.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0107.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0108.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0109.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 06, 2009, 06:34:30 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/017.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/016.jpg)
Post by: ThunderChicken on December 06, 2009, 10:59:10 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on December 08, 2009, 05:36:36 AM
here is some pics of some of the stuff I found
build sheet ;D
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77TransAmbuildsheet.jpg)
Hurst top
(http://www.78ta.com/gallery2/main.php/d/22022-1/77+W72+095.JPG)
(http://www.78ta.com/gallery2/main.php/d/22025-1/77+W72+096.JPG)
(http://www.78ta.com/gallery2/main.php/d/22028-1/77+W72+097.JPG)
Post by: gorin002 on December 13, 2009, 12:38:56 PM
okay
i wish i could do all of that i can t,i hope you keep update.
so how fair are you ?
Post by: 4SPEED on December 16, 2009, 08:27:36 PM
here's a bunch of pics
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-10.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-10.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-10.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/005-6.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/010-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/011-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/017-1.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 16, 2009, 08:28:56 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-11.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-10.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 16, 2009, 08:30:17 PM
so far 38 hours into it.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/011-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/010.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-2.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 16, 2009, 08:35:01 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-7.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-9.jpg)
took a wire wheel and knocked off most of the gunk.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-8.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/005-5.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 17, 2009, 05:23:48 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/010-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/005-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-6.jpg)
Post by: ThunderChicken on December 18, 2009, 10:09:38 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on December 20, 2009, 04:17:03 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on December 20, 2009, 04:24:13 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-6.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-6.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/005-8.jpg)
here is some more for your viewing pleasure 8)
tomorrow I go pick up the parts car with the Hurst roof.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/015-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/016-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/017-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/018-2.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 20, 2009, 04:27:17 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/020-1.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/021-1.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/022.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/025.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/026.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/029.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/031.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/032.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-7.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-6.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 20, 2009, 04:30:19 AM
I did work on it for about 4 hr today. I what to get it back on its wheels soon. thats the plan any way. here is the pics
the worlds most expensive car lift.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-8.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-6.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-7.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/011-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/010-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/014-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/015-3.jpg)
here is a good spot for a plug for my business
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/017-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/018-4.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 20, 2009, 04:51:36 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-4.jpg)
NEW parts ;D
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-8.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-6.jpg)
going to Randy to make it gold
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-8.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 20, 2009, 11:12:50 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-12.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/005-10.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007-6.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-9.jpg)
Post by: gorin002 on December 21, 2009, 02:35:32 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on December 23, 2009, 07:55:32 PM
first I measured 15" up the front posts. marked them the best I could. on the donor car I measured up 14 15/16" due to the cutting disk is about 1/8" thick. and cut one car on one side of the line (top) and cut the other car on the other side of the line (bottom).
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-15.jpg)
on the sail panel , I took a propane torch and melted the led out to get to the seem. and cut above the seem about an inch. after the roof is off , then take off the 1" piece of roof on the seem.
do the opposite for the donor car cut the sail panel about an inch below the seem. and lay it on some saw horses to clean it up.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-14.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/005-13.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-12.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-10.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-9.jpg)
after you get the new roof and the car cleaned up your ready to mach them up.
Post by: 4SPEED on December 23, 2009, 07:56:33 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-12.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-14.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007-9.jpg)
here is the new roof.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/014-7.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/015-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/016-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/018-6.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/019-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/021-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/022-3.jpg)
Post by: gorin002 on December 25, 2009, 05:42:35 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on December 28, 2009, 10:44:26 PM
here is a quick recap of the work done so far.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/th_2009-11-24.jpg) (http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/?action=view¤t=2009-11-24.flv)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 28, 2009, 10:47:25 PM
tomorrow I will epoxy prime the body except for the rocker
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-11.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/006-16.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007-12.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-14.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-18.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-17.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-15.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/011-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-10.jpg)
Post by: gorin002 on December 31, 2009, 10:10:50 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on December 31, 2009, 07:37:06 PM
be original or a modified ?
all original. ;) only cleaner, no seam sealer slung all over the place and no over spray under the car. things like that :)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 31, 2009, 07:40:58 PM
cut away the rust
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-18.jpg)
get a 1/4" bar of copper. clamp it behind the hole. the wire weld will not stick to the copper and makes the weld on the inside smooth.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-16.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-19.jpg)
done
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007-13.jpg)
other spot I fixed today
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-15.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-12.jpg)
finely done with sheet metal work, time to make it RED. ;)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/010-10.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-12.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/013-11.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/014-8.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/020-5.jpg)
got the glass on the welds and seams
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/022-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/023-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/024-3.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 31, 2009, 07:44:58 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-20.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-20.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/008-16.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-13.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/014-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/015-7.jpg)
I work on the steering rod (what ever its called)
I took it apart cleaned it and painted parts of it.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/001-20.jpg)
got the rod from Jegs , its a polished s/s steering rod.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-18.jpg)
I drilled the hole for the pin and noched out the rod for the shim spring.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-21.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/007-15.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/009-14.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/010-12.jpg)
and put it back together.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/004-21.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/011-12.jpg)
Post by: cwi inspector on January 01, 2010, 11:53:38 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on January 02, 2010, 10:29:02 PM
Looks like quite the restoration. I,ve Started a restoration on a 79. I got very lucky today and bought a pair of rust free fenders for $125. I'm going back Sunday to get the quarters., They are solid and the guy only wants $150 for the pair. He said he bought this car to restore and then told me he's not very mechanical. This car was pretty much beyond the point of no return, except for the quarters. The fenders were from a donor car.
very cool. and a very good buy on the parts. I would like to see your progress on your bird.
if you need any help, that what we are all here for.
Post by: cwi inspector on January 04, 2010, 03:29:12 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on January 06, 2010, 12:36:52 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on January 06, 2010, 12:42:18 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0126.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0125.jpg)
took apart and sand blasted
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0128.jpg)
painted and put back together. I like it.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0130.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0129.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0131.jpg)
and did some more work on the sub frame.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/000_0153.jpg)
Post by: cwi inspector on January 09, 2010, 12:21:54 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on January 09, 2010, 08:15:48 PM
Post by: cwi inspector on January 09, 2010, 09:57:40 PM
Post by: gorin002 on January 10, 2010, 01:21:44 PM
Post by: ThunderChicken on January 11, 2010, 06:35:44 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on January 12, 2010, 07:57:24 PM
Thanks for asking! Sorry I've been away for a while. The 95 is doing just fine. Runs like a top, although I need to clean the fuel system good. I replaced the cracked tails, did a full tune-up, and will be doing the brakes here shortly. Some other minor things to do, but for the price I paid, I've been really happy with her. :)
do you have a name picked out for the 95 yet, and are you going to make this one your driver?
Post by: gorin002 on January 17, 2010, 01:15:21 PM
i saw thunder chicken
and in a way of speaking i am jealous cause fair away from evrything
am happy to see other fellow member get his project read other trans am or firebird came to life
Post by: ThunderChicken on January 22, 2010, 09:38:10 PM
Thanks for asking! Sorry I've been away for a while. The 95 is doing just fine. Runs like a top, although I need to clean the fuel system good. I replaced the cracked tails, did a full tune-up, and will be doing the brakes here shortly. Some other minor things to do, but for the price I paid, I've been really happy with her. :)
do you have a name picked out for the 95 yet, and are you going to make this one your driver?
Yup...her name is "Ellie", short for "Elise". She is indeed my daily driver as a V6. The brakes didn't need replacing, they were just noisy...and still are. >:( Oh well...she drives. Now I get to have some fun with the EGR. *sigh* ...but at least I get to drive a Firebird every day!!! ;D
Post by: 4SPEED on January 24, 2010, 09:55:54 PM
I used paint stripper on it, only about 5 min. and presser washed it off. then put it in a sand blast cabinet ( low air presser) , then washed it with water. and sprayed some clear on it.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/010.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/005-1.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/002-3.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/005-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/003-4.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/004-3.jpg)
well this week I got a little more done.
got the rocker done.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-12.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-11.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/011-13.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/012-8.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-13.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/001-9.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/019-2.jpg)
dash out of the car
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/003-8.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/008-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/009-4.jpg)
sanded the old tan die off the black dash to re-die it black
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/017-2.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/018-2.jpg)
Post by: ThunderChicken on January 30, 2010, 09:43:23 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on January 31, 2010, 02:02:21 PM
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been working on the shifter off and on for a few days , here is what I got.
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(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/008-7.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/009-5.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/PARTS/010-6.jpg)
the last few days I worked on the steering column. the batteries in the camera went dead, so no pics. I took it completely apart. cleaned it, new grease, stripped and re-paint. then put it back together. wet sand it and cleared. I did that after it was together, just in case I got scratched. here is the after pics.
now all it need's is Randy's gold spoke wheel. and this part is done.
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Post by: cwi inspector on January 31, 2010, 07:35:43 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on February 06, 2010, 01:24:02 AM
4speed your dash is looking awsome. Do you know of anyway to repair the opening for the radio. Mine was cut out for an after market and I would like to put an original back in.
yes find a old cheap cracked dash that has the radio not cut. cut it out of the dash ( big ) . then using a grinder trim it until it fits. use a good epoxy to attach it to the dash. you need to take your dash out to do this, so you can see the fit of it on the inside. then you can lay fiber glass & resin around it on the inside.
you may find one on here. post it in parts wanted. just ask for the radio part you need. cut it big . and will save on shipping.
Post by: 4SPEED on February 10, 2010, 01:14:23 PM
from an 80 t/a
Greenville , Ohio 45331 llester3@woh.rr.com
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Post by: gorin002 on February 12, 2010, 01:20:14 PM
man i wish i could do it allll
Post by: 4SPEED on March 01, 2010, 01:00:21 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/016.jpg)
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Post by: gorin002 on March 02, 2010, 04:23:28 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on March 05, 2010, 04:02:52 AM
so first you paint it all with this primer ?
you dont need to but the block ,after it has been shot blasted is not smooth any more. the Glyptal fills in and smooths out the block so the oil will run back to the pan better.
Post by: gorin002 on March 11, 2010, 01:42:05 PM
paint primer the body first ?
Post by: 4SPEED on March 12, 2010, 01:43:33 AM
Post by: gorin002 on March 17, 2010, 04:13:33 PM
also notice you have a big garage
we have garage wich so small
Post by: 4SPEED on March 18, 2010, 04:44:01 AM
Post by: gorin002 on March 18, 2010, 06:47:09 AM
and body metal work how do tread that only paint ?
Post by: 4SPEED on March 26, 2010, 07:31:14 AM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/rocker%20valves/023.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/rocker%20valves/025.jpg)
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Post by: SpankinElroy on April 01, 2010, 09:28:43 PM
Post by: 4SPEED on April 01, 2010, 11:41:21 PM
I'm working on the a/c brackets now. just to be sure I have them all.
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Post by: 4SPEED on April 07, 2010, 11:40:52 PM
the down side is the wife is about 500' away, no more ignoring my cell phone ::) at my shop. she'll just yell out the door now :-\
I was wondering why she told me it would be a good idea to bring it home. >:(
heres some pics of my day.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/002-21.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/003-23.jpg)
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Post by: gorin002 on April 13, 2010, 03:48:16 PM
you could put on a ipod or some phone with music ear phone you only hear the music ;D not your wife yelling ;D
and wowwww that motor looking good
Post by: 4SPEED on September 26, 2010, 01:28:31 PM
added 10-15-10
tire kickers and guys looking for a deal, so I will keep working on it ,for now.
Post by: 4SPEED on October 15, 2010, 07:17:40 AM
first coat of urethane 2k primer , for block sanding.
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Post by: 4SPEED on November 06, 2010, 07:40:08 AM
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bullet proof, the new eaton diff is installed :)
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the body is about ready, so I thought I would prep the under side for paint. I started to dry sand it with 400 grit. to take the smooth off the epoxy so the paint will stick. the frame had rust pits in it. and the more I thought about what it would look like painted , the more it bugged me. so now I'm filling the pits.
the paint is a Dr. jekyll mix from my paint supply place. a base/clear and the clear is a semi gloss.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/020.jpg)
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no more pits. and I tryed to get a pic of the paint. the pic doesnt really show what it looks like. but its really close to a piece I have with 70's primer on it. one pic with and with out the flash.
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I also worked the front floor toe area that I replaced. it looked like crap.
before
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(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/000_0104.jpg)
you can see the lap of the toe and floor is backwards. so with a little trimming ,welding and the magic of glass work , it looks like this now.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/014-1.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/013-2.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on November 10, 2010, 04:12:07 PM
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Post by: 4SPEED on November 13, 2010, 06:21:05 AM
it might see paint before snow..
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Post by: talady on December 14, 2010, 12:19:46 AM
Anyway, my old baby ('79 TA) which now belongs to my son, is in need of restoration. My son just got his first job at Kroger's so he's looking forward to fixing up his car in the near future. What is your procedure on giving a price for full restoration, if you indeed do that type of work. Just asking...
Also, are the pics of the three TA's yours? They are very beautiful cars! Hey, we'll have to become friends on Facebook. My son just set me up with one a few months ago and I love it! Love to chat with ya'!! :)
Post by: 4SPEED on December 15, 2010, 10:46:12 AM
my white 79 I restored (frame on) last year.
my wifes 68 bird is on a rack for a full resto.
and my 77 t/a, I hope will be done by spring.
and I do all my work in my garage too. but I have it set up to paint in. I just wash it down really good the day before.
most good shops charge up to 75.00 per hr. + materials.
I charge 30.00 + materials. (but) I work on them when I can. like a few hr's a day.
a good restore will take about 3 to 6 months, just depends on how much it needs
a paint job about a month or so.
I'll look ya up on FB
Post by: 4SPEED on January 05, 2011, 04:30:02 PM
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Fbodywarehouse this is the 2nd set Pete had done for me.
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http://www.fbodywarehouse.com/fbw/product.php?productid=837&cat=51&page=1
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Post by: 4SPEED on February 19, 2011, 04:40:48 AM
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I havent seen her with her clothes on in so long . I almost forgot what she looked like. ;D
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Post by: 4SPEED on March 10, 2011, 09:30:39 PM
http://www.gaugemarks.com/
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(http://gaugemarkspicsforweb.homestead.com/TA/4speed_gauge_back.jpg)
Post by: 4SPEED on March 14, 2011, 01:54:27 PM
done
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needs sanded, but still looks very good. no dirt or junk in it.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/001-14.jpg)
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Post by: 4SPEED on April 03, 2011, 11:24:47 PM
the blue tape is spots I dusted some primer on where I wet sanded a little to far and found filler ( oops) a little touch up wet sand and it ready to seal.
going to try it with the doors on , I dont want to . but there a pain to put on without chips. if I dont like it , we'll pull them wet sand the jams and fix them.
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in sealer
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has a little dust in it , but it'll sand out. it feels smooth as glass. now for the hood and bumpers.
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Post by: 4SPEED on April 05, 2011, 04:38:09 PM
anyways
update. ME LIKEY ;D I love this part.
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Post by: 4SPEED on April 17, 2011, 08:38:18 PM
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/025.jpg)
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/023-1.jpg)
boot lid painted and cleared an hour before this video. it still needs sanded,buffed and polished.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/th_THoward.jpg) (http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/4_SPEED/77%20W72/?action=view¤t=THoward.mp4)
sorry for all the dust on the quarter. ;D
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Post by: 4SPEED on September 16, 2011, 06:46:31 AM
Post by: 4SPEED on September 29, 2011, 09:43:48 PM
Post by: gorin002 on January 14, 2012, 03:10:36 PM
and i decide to check the forum again
Post by: 4SPEED on October 13, 2012, 06:47:42 AM
but did change the paint.
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Post by: 4SPEED on September 27, 2013, 05:10:02 AM
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