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wreckedchevy 11-29-2015 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon (Post 7392579)
whats the angle iron for ?

all shall be revealed very soon

firedemon 11-29-2015 07:01 PM

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ya got me curious for sure

Already Gone 11-29-2015 07:17 PM

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Had a friend help me remove my hood so I can take the hinges off and send them to Willie for a refurbish.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com

1968aj 11-29-2015 07:59 PM

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finally found parts to install a passenger side mirror.

colgad 11-29-2015 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushkrew (Post 7392112)
Stipped off the paint on the grill she'll from po....scotch brighted for a brushed look and installed grill...

Installed 2001 firebird ls dual fans...

Drove it like I stole it....

What radiator did you use, can you post a few more photos of the install.
thanks

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 11-29-2015 09:33 PM

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Took apart and cleaned up some of my A/C system. Long ago, I duct taped the ends of each line and stored them away. That was a mistake..... If you want to keep your lines clean during storage, 1/2" and 3/4" drip hose works perfect, and I happened to have both. You can cap/cover the hose........No corrosion or mess. I bolted a piece of laminate and "plate" to the back of the compressor so the holes remain clean. I need some plugs of some kind to restore it. Despite my younger self, I found the label on the compressor is near mint.

This is after I just removed them from the box. Pretty sure it's complete. I haven't seen these since 1993. Looking forward to getting these right. I've read where the dehydrator can be restored, and if anyone does this, I'm all ears. The condenser is pretty bent up and wasn't stored quite right anyway, so I'll need a new one. Generally prefer OEM, but seems an OER is the best option.

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...34&oe=56F1839D

toolboxchev 11-29-2015 09:42 PM

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Cleaned up the plugs and distributor cap.

Key, switch, VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOMMM!

Bowtiguy 11-29-2015 10:02 PM

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OK, maybe it wasn't today. but after uploading the new firmware in the MSD Atomic EFi I drove it everyday last week until it snowed.

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 11-29-2015 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtiguy (Post 7393163)
OK, maybe it wasn't today. but after uploading the new firmware in the MSD Atomic EFi I drove it everyday last week until it snowed.

You can drive these with the gauges pulled huh? I need to figure that one out.

Bowtiguy 11-29-2015 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402 (Post 7393203)
You can drive these with the gauges pulled huh? I need to figure that one out.

Officer: "do you know how fast you were going son?"

Me: "not exactly sir"

I need to finish pre wiring my Nu Vintage back lot gauges and get them installed.
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magwakeenercew2jh 11-30-2015 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtiguy (Post 7393221)
Officer: "do you know how fast you were going son?"

Me: "not exactly sir"

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Officer: "What's all that black slime on your right leg, Son?"

You: "Just checking the oil pressure by feel, Sir."

VWNate1 11-30-2015 09:24 AM

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Some really great photos here ! .

I especially liked the driving shots .

Lots of hard work being done before the Winter really sets in .

Bowtiguy 11-30-2015 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1 (Post 7393519)
Some really great photos here ! .

I especially liked the driving shots .

Lots of hard work being done before the Winter really sets in .

:lol::lol::lol: That's the advantage of electronic gauges...

seriously though, I've got a full compliment of data on the "gauges" screen on the Atomic hand held controller so I can keep an eye on things.

I tried the Nu Vintage V.1 perimeter lighting gauge cluster and it was horrible. VERY poor lighting ( bulbs) and the curved lens covers had a glare 365/24/7...so I sent it back to Summit.

Called Ben @ Nu Vintage and had him make me a custom set-up with V.2 LED backlit gauges & flat lens covers, didn't even charge me for the upgrades. I'll post pics once its in.

wreckedchevy 11-30-2015 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon (Post 7392933)
ya got me curious for sure

Hee hee that was the plan, should be ready to reveal this week hopefully just have to get the innards painted. i'll create a new thread for the reveal

VWNate1 12-01-2015 09:15 AM

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We'll be watching..........

BugzC10 12-01-2015 05:18 PM

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Changed up the valve covers

blake's first 12-01-2015 07:42 PM

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Stopped by Marquez Design last week to pick up a radiator close out panel as a gift to tod that built my small block .. So I dropped it off to him I think he likes it..Attachment 1472569

FIREBALL 12-02-2015 07:18 PM

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Installed a new washer pump setup on the 71, from one of my favorite places to shop.....the junkyard :bowtie:

XwalkerX 12-02-2015 08:03 PM

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is that pump mounted in the jug?

what was that from?

I need a new washer pump for my 72

kilrcady 12-02-2015 08:07 PM

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failed inspection,at least I got another 45 days
HCs^^^^

Already Gone 12-02-2015 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10 (Post 7395405)
Changed up the valve covers

I like those valve covers, who makes them and where id you buy them.

kingstrider 12-02-2015 11:32 PM

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I refinished my emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe...

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XwalkerX 12-02-2015 11:55 PM

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whoa that came out AWESOME

allchevy58 12-02-2015 11:58 PM

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Nice job, looks good.

tdangle 12-03-2015 01:33 PM

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I think I finally got the last of the leaks fixed. Installed a felpro 1 piece oil pan gasket. So far clean floor under engine bay now.


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