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> Yet another progress thread from TG, Hey I figure I better start contributing
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post Aug 10 2005, 09:51 AM
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So I figure I better start contributing with some real content rather than stupid jokes and snide remarks. So here goes.

I purchased my 1973 1.7L for $300.00. Damn good thing to because there was about 8 thousand times the rust that I could see (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) (duh!)

Before I tore the car apart I got the engine running. PO said fuel pump was bad. Turned out the relay was bad and in his attempts to fix the problem he reversed the fuel lines. Put a new relay fired right up...ran like crap but still it ran. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

After stripping all interior, electrical and accesories from the car the real work started. Nothing more than expected just a long list.

Some of the problem area identified.

1) Rust in longs
2) Rear trunk and valance panel totally rusted out
3) Floorboards very rusted out - quite a few holes
4) Sill plates and door jams very questionable
5) Typical battery tray and engine shelf damage
6) Front trunk rusted around AC unit
7) Sail panels - bad PO repair with Bondo

Just one note for the rest of this, I am not CptTripps... these pic's are over a years time span. The reason I am finally posting all this is to motivate me to get 'er done.

It may not be realistic but I am still shooting for the FFC this year. I really have to get moving NOW!
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post Oct 20 2005, 06:13 AM
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Look in the vendor section. Eric Shea rebuilds and plates them.... I know he will have a core available... as soon as I get off my ass and send it back to him. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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post Oct 20 2005, 06:23 AM
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Nice work Todd...let me know if you need me to come down there and stand around in your garage pointing at things with you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Dec 1 2005, 08:00 PM
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::: Sound of Crickets :::

Anyone here?
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post Dec 2 2005, 06:50 AM
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QUOTE (CptTripps @ Dec 1 2005, 06:00 PM)
::: Sound of Crickets :::

Anyone here?

[QUOTE]

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2 questions:

Capt.: Take apart party? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif)

TD: Where'd you get the vacuum tubing? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
No really...There's thin foam tape or gasket on the edge of the engine tin,
did you replace yours?
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post Dec 2 2005, 09:54 AM
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I can't believe I've never seen this thread before. Great work. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Dec 2 2005, 06:14 PM
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Todd - How you makin out? MORE PICS!
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post Dec 2 2005, 06:23 PM
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Sorry Guys... it's been a long time. To tell you the truth I burned myself out trying to make the FFC and then there was the big rift in the club. I am still a little bitter over that whole mess so I have not been participating latley.

Here are a few updated pic's.

The weather got pretty bad here pretty quick.

On my last post I had painted the car but still had the doors, hoods and engine lid to do. I went out on a Sunday to paint them, got three coats of paint down and waited for my flash time to clear. Went back out to the garage and KA-FREAKIN-BLOOOOWIE the air compressor went out. Got a replacement the next weekend. Only problem was that I was not used to it or knowlegeable of the correct pressures etc. Result= A shit load of orange peel in the clear on the doors and hoods. Oh well I guess I'll be sanding and buffing come spring.

I had to get the garage back to some sense of order so that my wife could pull the crumb-cruncher van back in. So time to put the engine back in. Well it was interesting... you'll see.

That's about it... it's peacfully resting until I get some more energy to tackle it again. Seeing as it is the end of the year and this is when I am the most busy at work it may be awhile... gotta get those books closed and profit (hah!) booked.

Ladies and Germs the sad progress follows.
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post Dec 2 2005, 06:24 PM
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Parts-a-hangin.

This was after the aircompressor fiasco.



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post Dec 2 2005, 06:26 PM
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More linching of pieces parts.


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post Dec 2 2005, 06:26 PM
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Ooooh new seals from GPR - $80.00 for the set. money well spent.


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post Dec 2 2005, 06:29 PM
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OK this is my... BOY AM I A DUMB FUCK MOMENT.

I knew I was putting the seals in upside down. I am not really sure why I did this. Just had to take picture of my absolute fucking stupidity.

BTW... took me an half an hour to correct this. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)


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post Dec 2 2005, 06:31 PM
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Seals Fixed!

Ready to lower the boat cap'n

This was a bit of a chore with one person...but not impossible...just go slow.


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post Dec 2 2005, 06:35 PM
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This is where she sits tonight (taken a few minutes ago) with my filthy Subby beside her. It snowed a bit today!

I will get back to it as soon as I can. Her sister ( the MG) is all ready for the winter and soon the 14 will get put to bed right beside her waiting for a long weekend to get pulled out and put back together.

See ya'll soon.


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post Dec 2 2005, 06:44 PM
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Nice! I've always liked bright white teeners. I know how you feel about the burnout. Truly I do. That's why my tub sites all pretty and painted and BARE! Take a break. I did. But then I bought a driver teener and now it takes up all of my time.

Will we ever learn?!?!? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 2 2005, 06:56 PM
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nope, I bought one for my son Blair so He could join me in my pain..
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post Dec 2 2005, 07:28 PM
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Thanks for the encouragment Gint and all.

Geoff... next is to hook up the engine and test that fine MPS you rebuilt...thanks again man.
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post Dec 5 2005, 07:05 AM
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Looking good man!

I'm down in Akron 2-3 times a week lately. Let me know when you are around...I'd love to come take a look!
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post Jan 30 2006, 09:11 AM
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post Mar 18 2006, 08:51 AM
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After a long sleepy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/yellowsleep[1].gif) winter... last weekend it was 60 degrees.

Perfect time to pop open the garage door and take on a small task.

HUGE thanks to Alberto for the dash pad... major improvement.

Tough task too. Just takes time...and really small hands of which I do not have. But I do have a couple of bloody knuckles now (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


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