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914-6 Restoration, ...and away we go |
puffinator |
Jun 10 2016, 07:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 6-August 13 From: Annapolis, MD Member No.: 16,218 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yes they had heat shields. I have a '70 -6 and it has the same holes for a heat shield. Early cars had bolts to attach and later cars were welded
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gcrotvik |
Jun 10 2016, 07:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 361 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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914350 |
Jun 12 2016, 09:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
More progress pics.
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914350 |
Jun 12 2016, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow, I'm just seeing this thread today. Nothing short of awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'd like to visit your shop some day ... I live in Torrance most of the time these days. I'm in Gasoline Alley on Normandie. Shoot me a PM. |
rgalla9146 |
Jun 13 2016, 05:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Yes they had heat shields. I have a '70 -6 and it has the same holes for a heat shield. Early cars had bolts to attach and later cars were welded I guess I have never noticed the bolt heads in the trunk floor on early cars before. Thanks! Fasteners yes,....... bolts no. sorry for the crappy pic Beautiful job. Attached thumbnail(s) |
banananose914 |
Jun 13 2016, 12:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 20-November 13 From: california Member No.: 16,681 Region Association: None |
Well, thanks a lot Kent. Now I have to work some overtime. A lot of overtime
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914350 |
Jul 10 2016, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
More progress pics. Jim did a GREAT job of restoring all the parts.
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914350 |
Jul 10 2016, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
More pics.
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stuttgart46 |
Jul 10 2016, 04:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Santa Monica, CA Member No.: 8,474 Region Association: None |
Wow, that looks incredible.
Congrats |
jd74914 |
Jul 10 2016, 04:47 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,819 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
That is really awesome!
Your trunk paint is cleaner than most people's exterior paint! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
altitude411 |
Jul 10 2016, 06:26 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My favorite part...reassembling the shiny new bits. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Jul 10 2016, 08:11 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,151 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
That is looking beautiful - nice work and parts restoration too.
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banananose914 |
Jul 10 2016, 09:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 20-November 13 From: california Member No.: 16,681 Region Association: None |
For those doing a rotisserie restoration, do yourself a favor. Make sure you put the plastic boot on the steering shaft before you install the suspension. Then, when you put that on don't forget to install the shaft bearing. This should have been a one step process of installing the suspension, but, because of me we removed the suspension twice. Also, make sure you clean the blasting media and any grease from the inside of the a arms. You'll save a lot of time and stress. I tend to learn things the hard, expensive way. This car is no exception. I have other restoration tips that I will share along the way. Tips that I learned the hard way. Stay tuned.
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Blue6 |
Jul 11 2016, 12:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
Kent and James, those wheels and tires look like $hit. I have some genuine imitation polished western style wheels I'll sell you for $1,500. Maybe think about flares before you paint it. That way you could run some really wide centerlines with BF Goodrich tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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porschetub |
Jul 11 2016, 01:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,763 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Sorry for the Orange overload. Amazing and hard to fault ....better than new no question (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Mitox |
Jul 11 2016, 01:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
I'm working on a GT project; the body work is now in process. This is likely obvious to many, but can you tell me what type of paint you used. Single stage or two stage, and what brand?
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banananose914 |
Jul 11 2016, 06:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 20-November 13 From: california Member No.: 16,681 Region Association: None |
[quote name='Blue6' date='Jul 10 2016, 11:19 PM' post='2369984']
Kent and James, those wheels and tires look like $hit. I have some genuine imitation polished western style wheels I'll sell you for $1,500. Maybe think about flares before you paint it. That way you could run some really wide centerlines with BF Goodrich tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Dave, Dave. I'll have you know that the front ones are super damn close to original 6 1/2 inch fake Fuchs. The rear are Fuchs. I think. Anyway, they still retain their original patina and worn tires. Original is the way to go. Loser! |
Larmo63 |
Jul 11 2016, 06:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
You can always put fiberglass flares on it later.
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pete000 |
Jul 11 2016, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,886 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Candy !
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raynekat |
Jul 11 2016, 09:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,167 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This is a beautiful car that is way over the top.
That means....you have to....or must....show us multitudes of pics. Karma has dealt you that my friend. Seriously, I'm saving a bunch of your pics for a "go by" when I start putting my car back together next year. Really great stuff.... |
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