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> 73 2.0L Progress Thread, Engine Teardown
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post Apr 5 2010, 07:45 AM
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Although I am disappointed that you aren't sticking with the original Marathon Blue Metallic (like mine!), that Ravenna Green is a striking color. You are doing an awesome job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Apr 5 2010, 09:02 AM
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Well, at least you're doing the color change right. Ravena green is a sweet color and looks like you're off to a great start. Can't wait to see more pics as more gets painted!

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post Apr 5 2010, 07:31 PM
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Way to go Doug!
I came by to check on your status (and to get mine back out on the road to recheck the oil leaks).
No one was home, some parts were in the temp booth, but nothing had been sprayed yet. Glad to see you got to spray some paint.
I can't wait to see your progress when Kris and I get back from vacation.
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post Apr 5 2010, 07:52 PM
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Ravenna, Major Stokage.......
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post Apr 10 2010, 03:12 PM
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Yesterday it was too cold and rainy here to paint so I spent the day getting the body ready for primer. This morning I masked off the car and finished little things up, then this afternoon I shot the first few coats of primer on the body. Now I can see there are a lot of little things that need sanding and such.




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post Apr 10 2010, 03:14 PM
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post Apr 11 2010, 12:52 PM
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post Apr 12 2010, 04:36 PM
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Okay there's some good new and bad news. The good news is that the car is painted. I laid down the color then clear.

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post Apr 12 2010, 04:42 PM
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The bad news is that I really sucked it up when applying the clear and I laid it on in too thin of coats and also my gun adjustments were off. So now I have to sand it down again then apply more clear.

Here are some pictures after the clear was applied. It looks alright in the pictures but far from it in person.

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post Apr 12 2010, 04:44 PM
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post Apr 12 2010, 10:49 PM
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Doug,
Very cool build, I've got about half way thru, can't wait to read the rest. When replacing the longs, did you use a backing plate or butt welded?

Good idea of getting it running and all the bugs worked out before putting on paint. One of these days maybe mine will be on the road.

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post Apr 13 2010, 07:03 AM
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Thanks Dave. I butt welded the longs which probably is not the strongest joint but I plan to add an Engman stiffening kit the next time I have the interior out.
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post Apr 13 2010, 10:41 AM
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Very cool, looks like it's moving along nicely!
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post Apr 17 2010, 03:48 PM
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Very inspiring!!!! You are doing a fantastic job!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 17 2010, 06:46 PM
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Absolutely amazing. I am in awe. I just got a Ravenna Green 73 2.0. I will definitely use the info in your thread. Thank you so much for documenting this transformation. You should be very proud of yourself.

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post Apr 18 2010, 07:32 PM
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Big Update! After messing up applying the clear the first time, I had to sand everything back down and apply more clear. So I spent Friday wet sanding the car down then Saturday morning I applied more. Late saturday night I began wet sanding again to get everything smooth and then I buffed everything. I finished that up today. I then started to reassemble everything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ventilation under the cowel, rubber seals, windshield, taillights, some of the headlight stuff all got added to the car. The gas tank will be going in next and that's all thats needed to fire this puppy up. Next weekend will be the big weekend where I take the car out for a drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (after I finish reassembling it of course)

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post Apr 25 2010, 10:10 AM
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Did you install the windshield yourself?

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post Apr 25 2010, 10:41 AM
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Diggin' the green. Very nice.
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post Apr 25 2010, 02:25 PM
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Yes but my father gave me a hand putting in place. I cleaned the channel real well and then laid down a 1/4" bead of butyl tape. I then gently laid the windshield in place and i used a piece of windshield moulding to make sure all the windshield moulding clips had enough room to move and then I pressed the glass firmly in place. And of course installed the trim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 25 2010, 02:36 PM
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I've been meaning to post an update but I have been too busy driving the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I finished putting the car back together on Friday (muffler, rocker panels, door innards, fuel tank, headlight hardware, and cleaning painting and installing a new front bumper.) I also made sure to switch all the trim back to anodized since the trim was black before. I had a few sets lying around so all went together nicely. I still have some small things to do like do a final fitment of lids, install sail vinyl, door pockets etc. Once the car was put back together, it started right up and ran beautifully. I'm so glad I can drive this car again. It is a huge weight off my shoulders now that it is drivable. Anyways I will post some pictures now.

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I'll get more pictures of the car up later.
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