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> CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage
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post Mar 29 2014, 12:49 PM
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Got the car back in the garage as planned. I bought some "crash wrap" to keep the fenders from getting scuffed up while I'm walking past it, until all the crap leaves the garage this week.

I marked out the area of the center support that I want to cut out so it's easier to get to the wiring harness, and so I have room for the cables to the transmission.

Got her up on her side, and got to work...

...then about cut my finger off with a cut-wheel on my grinder. So now I'm sitting in the ER waiting to get this stitches up so I can get back to my garage!


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post Mar 29 2014, 12:54 PM
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On another subject...I'm loving the Raptor Liner.


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post Mar 29 2014, 02:00 PM
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Dude, sorry about the finger. Heal fast, we like this thread!
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post Mar 29 2014, 02:55 PM
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Oh, I'm not letting 6 stitches stop me. Headed home now to get back to work!
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post Mar 29 2014, 03:35 PM
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I got an owwie on my hand today too, but no visit to the hospital, just two band aids...
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post Mar 29 2014, 07:03 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) . with Billie. If I can avoid an ER, hospital (read petri dish) I do.Duct tape and toilet paper makes for one Hell of a bandage. But it will heal faster if stitched. Doug, to what and how will you mount your shifter once you've removed that area detailed? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Mar 29 2014, 07:43 PM
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what color is that?
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post Mar 29 2014, 08:52 PM
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Color: Dove Grey. NOT a Porsche color. I wanted something different.

ER: the cut wheel went through my leather glove, and the nitrate glove. I could see bone before I even took the glove off! Check it out!

http://instagram.com/p/mI2xhCn9Cc/

Shifter: I'm adding cross-braces so it'll be lower and give me room for cables.

I've been busy trying to get the damn front bushings on. The powder is WAY thick inside. Now I realized I have the tortion bars in wrong, so I'm trying to figure out how to remove them.

I rebuilt the steering rack while frustrated. Bead-blasted the case then re-greased everything. Looks awesome now.

I also put Ian's cradle and mounts in. They're awesome.


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post Mar 29 2014, 10:50 PM
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Damn fingers, always getting in the way... glad you're not letting a little blood and bone get in yer way! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 30 2014, 09:36 AM
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That is a PITA place to be cutting your finger. Try not to bend it for the next 3 weeks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Color looks great. Like a green monster hidden in the fog.
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post Mar 30 2014, 10:20 AM
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Wow, nice color on the cradle man! awesome progress!
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post Mar 30 2014, 07:42 PM
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Busy day!

Got the entire suspension installed and ready. I still need to hook up the e-brake before I put the rear hubs on. Just want to make sure it's 100% before I press them.

Had the front suspension on/off 4 times. The bushings were too tight, and then when I finally had it right, I realized I hadn't put the 930 tie rods on. Then I did that and after I got it all back on, realized I forgot the steering rack bearing and boot. So...that was the 5th time. Ugh. I burnt 4h on stupidity.

Installed the master cyl and the hydronic clutch stuff. I'm not sure I have it right yet, so I'll re-visit that soon.

My engine never made it today. I'm bummed about that, but I got a lot of other stuff done, so I'm not too upset about it. Tomorrow night, I'll do some of the stuff in the engine bay and get the fuel system plummed and ready.

But...I feel great about all I got done. Especially with only 1 1/2 hands.


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post Mar 30 2014, 11:19 PM
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Not bad for a guy with nine fingers......
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post Mar 31 2014, 07:59 PM
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Keep it up. BTW, what happened to the solstice mirrors?
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post Mar 31 2014, 08:45 PM
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Solstace mirrors may or may not make it. They need a of work to make them fit right.

Dan and his brother Doug stopped by with the doors and hoods tonight. They're hard at work sanding and buffing while I'm putting DynaMat in the interior. It's starting to look amazing. I'm real happy with the body.

The rear proportioning valve is a huge pita to put back together. I took it all apart and cleaned the gunk out. Made up a gasket out of an old pack of cigarettes, and left a note for the next guy. Now I need to get it in a vice to put it back together.


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post Apr 2 2014, 06:07 AM
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Dan and Doug (Dan's brother) came over last night to finish wet-sanding and buffing everything. They're doing a great job. I MAY have the car sprayed one more time, and then clear-coated, but I'll make that determination after they are done, and before I put all the rubber seals in everything. It's single-stage paint that can be cleared, so I can go either way. I really don't want to do it after the seals are in place though. That never works out well.

I spent last night on the wiring harness, and getting ready for the engine to arrive. (Still..) I also got the metal plate ready for the ECU to be mounted. I was planning on doing that later today as well.

The harness I have was meant for a hot-rod that had the engine up front, and the fuel tank in the back...so I 've had to take everything apart, and move a bunch of wires forward, and even more back. I'll re-wrap everything this afternoon and see if I can get it in the car before I leave for DC Friday morning. I have a pretty big list of things to do between now and then.
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post Apr 3 2014, 07:27 AM
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Cranked quite a bit last night while Dan and Doug were over finishing up the body work (for now.)

I installed Lava Mat on the back of the firewall to a: help with heat and b: look bad-ass. I still need to do the lower section, but the temperature in the garage was dropping and this stuff gets harder to work with when it's cold. Getting it worked into all the contours is important.

Here's a link to the stuff I got. The 4' X 5' piece may be a little big, but I'm planning on using it in the cabin if I can to help with heat from the radiator tubes

Amazon: Lava Mat


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post Apr 3 2014, 07:28 AM
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I also did the FG work on the speaker pods for the pillars. The holes were a bit too big for the separates I have, so I closed up the holes, and I'll re-drill and then cover in Alcantara.


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post Apr 3 2014, 07:32 AM
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I did a bunch of other stuff like blasting the slave cyl for the clutch, found all the locks and installed them in the trunks and deck-lid, installed the e-brake cables and checked all of that out, then I put the hubs on the front and back. I think I'm a little too long on the front studs. I'll deal with that later I guess.

Last thing I did was get the brakes started. Picked up a BUNCH of brakeline, and I'm mapping it all out. I put the hubs on, and placed one of the calipers...just to see what it looked like.

One last pic to show what she looks like all shined up!

Tonight I MAY have a motor to put in it. Still working out logistics. I've had more issues with moving motors this week. What a PITA.


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post Apr 3 2014, 07:40 AM
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Keep both hands on the tool, and dont remove the guard. Same thing with a zip wheel. Just lucky it didnt go further in the nail.

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