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  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #788 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 23, 2015
    When Dick said this...
    I think he was onto something. At the time, I was convinced I needed to retain the OEM roof. But now... not so much.
     
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    #792 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 23, 2015
    It IS kinda nuts, that two weeks to the day after the death-defying Flying Wallenda stunt, I picked up a new shell for the car...
     
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    #802 myles2go, Aug 23, 2015
    The new shell looks good! I bet it's very light without the top and the associated structural pieces.
     
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    #807 Savvy, Aug 24, 2015
    Bolded what I thought I saw^^

    ...and of course figured he meant Mk1.
     
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    #813 Metalman, Aug 25, 2015
    I'll bet this guy would have no problem making a set of custom latches for you...

    If he can do these gas caps he can do your latches...

    Gas Caps
     
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    #816 TheModFather, Aug 25, 2015
    Thanks for that link Chuck!

    The Rat needs a new cap for the meth tank, and these are SICK! [emoji2][emoji12][emoji2]
     
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    #824 cerenkov, Aug 27, 2015
    What do your neighbors think? lol.
     
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    #828 cct1, Aug 27, 2015
    When it comes to HOA, a northern conservative can be just as bad if not worse, we had one in our 'hood, until we got together and fragged him. The entire neighborhood is conservative, but this guy made Hitler look like Ghandi.

    I wouldn't mind moving to the triangle, or maybe a little further south, when I retire, and impose my will on the entire region.
     
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    #829 TheModFather, Aug 27, 2015
    I will never buy any house where I have to pay somebody to tell me I can or cant do something with it! HOA's should all be banned, I thought this was the land of the FREE...
     
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    #832 MCS02, Aug 27, 2015
    Even though I live in a cove and drive through the big brick entrance I am not part of the neighborhood. The home owners association can't do squat to me! They tried once with the previous owner. Its is sweet I giggle every time I think about it.:devil:
     
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    #834 MCS02, Aug 27, 2015
    Sorry Paul for the hijack of the thread. I thought we were trying to brake you obsession.:D

    Not that there is anything wrong with that.:D
     
  12. BlimeyCabrio

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    #835 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 27, 2015
    Actually, the GP is on cinder blocks right now in the driveway. My wife LOVES it.

    No, wait... that's not exactly the word she used. What was it? Oh, yes. HATE. She HATES it, whatever that means.

    Luckily, I'm getting a free pass on pretty much everything right now with the missus. Something about almost, but not quite, becoming inanimate. I'm finding it to be a very effective strategy for getting my way. But it is somewhat risky, and therefore don't take this as a recommendation. Attempt at your own risk.

    Today, I finally got this thing off...
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    I got it moved just enough that the Blaster could work its way in overnight. It started moving noticeably on I the second hit this morning, after a hundred or more yesterday with almost no movement. Only a few more taps and it was free.

    Then I had to pry it out of the bushing, which was another PITA. But, done.

    New one arrives tomorrow, so I can fit that temporarily to get it rolling. Called my cage guy today and have a date to drop it off on Monday, or he may come and get it. So I'll finish stripping everything to make it cage-ready tomorrow and this weekend.

    Once back from the cage shop, I'll drop the subframes, convert rust, add paint, and reinstall with good bushings ball joints and tie rods and stuff.
     
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    #836 vetsvette, Aug 27, 2015
    Kroil is good stuff! When I worked at the Goodyear plant we got it in 55 gallon drums. I also use it on my guns. It's not just for stuck bolts, it's also good for removing lead and copper deposits in your gun barrels.
     
  14. BlimeyCabrio

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    #844 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 29, 2015
    Yep, and swap over my DW fuel pump from the other car. Will do both before I put the interior back in it. Might try to do it in the AM before I go to fab... will be easiest without the cage in the way. Good thinking.
     
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    #850 Goldsmithy, Aug 30, 2015
    OOH OOH- a bouncy horse...my favorite. :) Seriously Paul, thanks for posting these pictures. I am saving them as a reference for future work.
     
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    #851 vetsvette, Aug 30, 2015
    That'd work! And, you could give away SWAG! Everyone that comes takes a piece from the scrap/junk pile when they leave. Save you the trouble of hauling it off.:wink:
     
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    #853 TheModFather, Aug 30, 2015
    Definitely go with the pure silver on the tube work, it will add class and bring the whole concept together in my opinion. [emoji12]

    The shell looks much better without all the baggage (soft top) hanging off the back. [emoji2]
     
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    #854 ScottinBend, Aug 30, 2015
    You might consider a simple bluetooth speaker system if you have a phone or such you can play music on.
     
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    #856 TheModFather, Aug 30, 2015
    You can get an AUX jack to RCA cable adapter at any electronics store... BOOM DONE! [emoji6]

    I've ran many systems like that.
     
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    #863 Savvy, Aug 31, 2015
    Let's be honest, Paul.... at the pace you completed Locutus Mk1, you'll be tackling this radio issue in about 3 weeks. You don't have a big of a learning curve to overcome. Plus, you already have practically everything in hand. Well, the big ticket items anyway.
     
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