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| JawjaPorsche |
 Jan 24 2013, 07:04 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States  |
I like the chrome-less look! Nice job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| billh1963 |
Jan 24 2013, 07:05 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Quite a transformation! You have every reason to be proud!
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| KENNY |
Jan 24 2013, 07:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 5-February 03 From: Orlando fl. Member No.: 243 Region Association: None |
Awesome work!
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| bulitt |
Jan 24 2013, 07:17 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
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| scotty b |
Jan 24 2013, 07:19 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Looking good. Sorry I never saw your post about those gouges in the primer coats. di that turn out o.k. once you got the color on ?
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| Cracker |
Jan 24 2013, 07:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States 
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I'm not inspired...I'm exhausted! I'm too old for this stuff but am glad to see some of you out there have a vision and tenacity to save cars like this! Your car looks great and you should be very proud!
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| stuttgart46 |
Jan 24 2013, 07:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Santa Monica, CA Member No.: 8,474 Region Association: None |
Good looking car you got there. Well done.
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jan 24 2013, 08:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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As always, thanks for the support fellas. The paint on the car didn't turn out quite like I had hoped, even though it looks decent in crappy pictures. Up close, there are a couple dimples I missed here and there and I should have spent more time with the 600 grit since I can detect some sanding lines in some areas. However, given the gouges that Scotty pointed out and the amount of crappy work done previously, I'm fairly happy with it. It was my first time spraying single stage, and I learned a few things. Either way, eventually it will hit the track and look better than 99% of the Chumpcars out there (well until the first corner at least.) For now I'm just having fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) and receiving thumbs ups!
Next to do: Finish the bolt in cage Wire up cutoff switch Install remaining gauges (this will be a cool project - going to rework the dash in fiberglass) Hopefully test it out at a DE soon |
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| rhodyguy |
Jan 24 2013, 09:35 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,126 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
nice work george.
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| Millerwelds |
Jan 24 2013, 10:48 AM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
Looks great! I would paint the mirror(s) black so the body line flows better. I also like the all blacked out trim and black mirror(s) would add to that. Congratulations - great work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| jdlmodelt |
Jan 28 2013, 09:11 AM
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James D. Lane Group: Members Posts: 345 Joined: 30-November 12 From: Colorado Member No.: 15,210 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jan 23 2012, 10:22 PM)  I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any flack from anyone else for this.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) Are you unemployed or just living off of your parents? You must be to find time to go around telling people how they should live their lives. FYI - I'm at the end of my coursework in my Masters Thesis, holding a 3.76 GPA while teaching several labs and busting my ass at my day job out in the sun. I'll be happy to provide a copy of my transcript as well as letters of reference if it pleases you. Otherwise, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) . QUOTE(windforfun @ Jan 24 2012, 12:05 AM) Are you getting A's in school? If not, why the hell are you waisting your time with a beat up old car? It's an old piece of shit. Face it, you'd be better off studying & preparing for your future. WOW! I can't believe someone would rip into you like that?! I am inspired and impressed with what you are working on and what you are accomplishing. Keep up the amazing work! James |
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 28 2013, 09:28 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,003 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(jdlmodelt @ Jan 28 2013, 10:11 AM) QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jan 23 2012, 10:22 PM) I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any flack from anyone else for this.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) Are you unemployed or just living off of your parents? You must be to find time to go around telling people how they should live their lives. FYI - I'm at the end of my coursework in my Masters Thesis, holding a 3.76 GPA while teaching several labs and busting my ass at my day job out in the sun. I'll be happy to provide a copy of my transcript as well as letters of reference if it pleases you. Otherwise, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) . QUOTE(windforfun @ Jan 24 2012, 12:05 AM) Are you getting A's in school? If not, why the hell are you waisting your time with a beat up old car? It's an old piece of shit. Face it, you'd be better off studying & preparing for your future. WOW! I can't believe someone would rip into you like that?! I am inspired and impressed with what you are working on and what you are accomplishing. Keep up the amazing work! James Wow, the lack of civility is palpable. What is the point in posting such harsh words and criticizing? I guess I have a dog in this fight: BA Psychology with a 3.9 while working on my 914 and others transmissions. MD - while working on my 914 and other transmissions. MPH - third verse same as the first. Oh, and I have many other projects as well. I put myself through school. I managed to fund my hobbies by providing services to members here like transmission clinics, DVDs, parts, interiors, CV bolts, special rear view mirrors. How someone managed to maintain their hobby is none of your business unless they decide to share it. The distraction this hobby offers from school work is priceless. |
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| bulitt |
Jan 28 2013, 10:41 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 28 2013, 10:28 AM) QUOTE(jdlmodelt @ Jan 28 2013, 10:11 AM) QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jan 23 2012, 10:22 PM) I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any flack from anyone else for this.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) Are you unemployed or just living off of your parents? You must be to find time to go around telling people how they should live their lives. FYI - I'm at the end of my coursework in my Masters Thesis, holding a 3.76 GPA while teaching several labs and busting my ass at my day job out in the sun. I'll be happy to provide a copy of my transcript as well as letters of reference if it pleases you. Otherwise, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) . QUOTE(windforfun @ Jan 24 2012, 12:05 AM) Are you getting A's in school? If not, why the hell are you waisting your time with a beat up old car? It's an old piece of shit. Face it, you'd be better off studying & preparing for your future. WOW! I can't believe someone would rip into you like that?! I am inspired and impressed with what you are working on and what you are accomplishing. Keep up the amazing work! James Wow, the lack of civility is palpable. What is the point in posting such harsh words and criticizing? I guess I have a dog in this fight: BA Psychology with a 3.9 while working on my 914 and others transmissions. MD - while working on my 914 and other transmissions. MPH - third verse same as the first. Oh, and I have many other projects as well. I put myself through school. I managed to fund my hobbies by providing services to members here like transmission clinics, DVDs, parts, interiors, CV bolts, special rear view mirrors. How someone managed to maintain their hobby is none of your business unless they decide to share it. The distraction this hobby offers from school work is priceless. George is like the Board's adopted, little brother, most everyone tries to help him! Some people forget their manners... "If you don't have something nice to say, than don't say anything!" |
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| bembry |
Jan 28 2013, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Man--great job with the car! Mine sat for 14 years before I got it going again. This was fast!
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| mittelmotor |
Jan 28 2013, 12:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-May 12 From: SoCal Member No.: 14,464 Region Association: None |
Ignore the haters, George, and keep inspiring us with your work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| billh1963 |
Jan 28 2013, 12:46 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 28 2013, 10:28 AM) I guess I have a dog in this fight: BA Psychology with a 3.9 while working on my 914 and others transmissions. MD - while working on my 914 and other transmissions. MPH - third verse same as the first. 3.9 in psychology?... Why not a 4.0? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) My GPA was 3.925/4.0 for my BSEE...now that was a lot of work. Only got a 3.75 for my MSEE. Of course, I had two small kids and was flying back and forth to England for a year. I guess I got lazy... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jan 28 2013, 01:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Thanks again fellas. That guy posted a long time ago, and have not heard from him since. Either way, my coursework is done and now I'm just finishing up my thesis.
I always thought of myself as the red-headed stepchild of the forum, but I'll take younger brother any day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Full disclaimer though, I never intended this car to turn out as nice as it has, which is still a long way from most of your restorations. If quality isn't a main concern, it definitely speeds up the process. I envy those of you who are doing it "right." Hopefully I'll have some cool stuff to show in the next two months as the rest of the stuff gets done. Right now its wiring the kill switch ignition switch and starter button, which confuses the hell out of me. I'll need all the help I can get! |
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| Kirmizi |
Jan 28 2013, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
Keep up the good work at school and on the teener, both will be well earned accomplishments when you're finished. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 28 2013, 02:07 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,003 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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My comment was not aimed at George, it was kind of hard to tell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jan 28 2013, 02:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 28 2013, 03:07 PM) My comment was not aimed at George, it was kind of hard to tell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) No offense taken Dr. Mike. Question for you though - as we all sat around imbibing watching the Rolex 24, I was asking some of the guys about my transmission. I noted that I usually can produce a grind in every gear but fifth if I don't give plenty of time between throws, and of course the 1st synchros are definitely shot. I haven't really ever driven a teener with a new transmission quickly, so I'm not sure - with a freshly rebuilt gear stack, is it possible to shift any quicker than a... one Mississippi, two Mississipi without them grinding? I'm assuming this transmission its the original box and never been serviced, though it does have brand new fluid in it which helps. On a similar note, there is a guy about 50 miles away selling a recently rebuilt side shifter for $300, which I've considered. While I'd like to send this one off to you to work your magic on, I think this is a decent deal to swap out to get me around in the meantime. Your thoughts? |
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