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Re: Restoring Rusty
Only half way through your forum so far, but wanted to say that you've inspired me and have me really excited to get working on my old stepside. Sadly, it's still the middle of winter and Old Blue is hibernating for the time being. But you're doing some great work here.
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hey regarding your '79 Trans Am did you happen to "take the restrictor plate off to give the Red Dragon a little more juice. But it's not exactly street legal, so [you're] keeping it on the down low." |
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Although I did manage to get some minor interior work done in 20 degree weather a while ago. Despite being called crazy by my dad. ![]()
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Re: Restoring Rusty- Radiator Shroud
in case you were wondering, and I was, if the radiator shroud can come out without taking the fan out, it can (brilliant and proper engineering)
the radiator shroud is held in with two 3/8th screws on top and two metal clips on the bottom (one of mine was broken, good to know I will pick one up at the junkyard this weekend) removing this solid piece was simple and easy and did I mention I love working on this truck, this shroud is hefty and sturdy as well |
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ok you got it out now what?
Geez, don't rush me, like a true artist, one must pause and admire the blank canvas, ok I had to go grab another beer ok, (had to buy me some time) |
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here we go...
what's that baby? Did I grab the dish soap? No, you know that's why I don't do dishes it dries my sensitive hands! |
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Scrub And Ye Shall Find [... the part numbers that is] well, something like that
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Your fan shroud turned out really good. Just in case it tries to fade back out on you, try this:
http://plastikote.com/products/Speci...per-Paint.html It does a fantastic job and does not peel, flake, or scratch off. I refinished the one on my '85 and it looks like new, has that semi gloss OEM finish to it. |
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even though this came out decent I am still a cynic how coconut milk in a flamboyant red plastic bottle can turn back 40 years of father time
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I will touch it up some more tomorrow, but what the heck here's a quick before and after shot
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Great quote, Greg. I'll have to dig that movie out of my collection. The shroud looks a lot cleaner. Are you going to repaint it? I'll be honest, I don't much like the caddy air cleaner. Doesn't look like it belongs on a truck.
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I love your OCD!
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I agree about that caddy air cleaner. But I am enjoying the build. I love it when some brings back old running iron. One thing that is sort of a trademark on my vehicles is a set of caddy triple horns. nothing sounds sweeter and people move when they hear them. Both my 77 square and my 81 CJ7 run them. They are getting hard to find though, Cadillac stopped using them in the mid 80's.
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Speaking of horns, we got this crazy truck driver around here that passes by regular on short hauls, must be friends with one of the neibours, anyway, he has a genuine set of Kansas City Southern train horns on his Peterbuilt, Talk about get your attention!
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I really enjoy these focused projects.
What did you say Greg? Say that in mechanic please. I said I really like friggen working on a little bit at a time. Oh, well why didn't you just friggen say so |
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Re: Restoring Rusty - Radiator Fan
then it was on to the fan
those of you that know me by now know that The Greg likes to keep the parts clean Ain't nothin' like it, her shiny machine. Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean. name that tune boyz |
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no dish soap here, we called up our good ol' friend Mr. Mineral Spirit and his trusty side kick Brawny
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ok, that's the update for tonight, now back to you Greg, OldBlue, rich, bnoon, LSX, rusty, Matt, Jake, and green in the studios, you stay classy Square Bodies
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aC/DC (damn autocorrect) she shook me all night long.
The fan looks good, and I know you don't paint in winter. ![]() Stay classy... You sound like a will ferrel aficionado. ![]()
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For some reason the forum double posted me.
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