So it begins

bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2025 11:20 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

more fitting. off on off on off on off on. Since the doors are off a later model I had to fill and redrill the door molding holes . Later model has the molding higher .

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Now i can take off AGAIN and work it.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2025 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

I made the AC lines up and had the ends crimped. trial fitted them and came out perfect. Have to take them back out to paint.

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DUNGBTL · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:31 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Looking mighty professional! Thumbs Up

bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:40 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Thanks , What’s up with yours?
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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Little something done. Got the under side of the hood, sanded and epoxy primed.
Playing with the mix to the color. Think I have the look I’ve been looking for .
Candy brandy wine pearl over black base . With all the curves on these bodies it will look black but when the light hits it , it shows the candy .

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bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:14 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Hood body work done and primed . trunk next.

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DUNGBTL · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:56 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:37 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Thanks . I was able to finish up the bodywork on the deck lid but ran out of time to get it primed.Next up , the rear fenders and doors
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bruceo98 · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:08 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

That looks great! Those dimple die holes look really good.

I originally wanted to do those on the rear…but I guess I turned into a louvre lover (slot slut… Embarassed

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I also bought 10 velocity stacks to put in the holes .This is them just sitting in the holes. they will fit flush when I'm done.

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DUNGBTL · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Cool! Funnel the cooling air in.

bruceo98 · Posted: Fri May 02, 2025 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Haven't had a lot of time to spend on the project but was able to get a few hours in on making new door interior panels. I was thinking about those nice aluminum panels. but i had aluminum panels in my last race car and the noise isn't worth it. So i made a new board out off Masonite . drew a diamond design to let the upholstery guy know how i want it laid out.going with black with red stitching. made some arm rests out of balsa wood and going to get him to cover that. along with the 1/4 trim panels.

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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri May 02, 2025 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

I do like the pattern on the aluminum door panel a few pages back and will probably go with that pattern with few modifications to adjust for my arm rest .

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bruceo98 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 6:14 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Re-did the pattern to copy the aluminum panels.. I think I'm going to go with this.

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DUNGBTL · Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 6:38 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

That’ll look nice in black w/red stitching. Thumbs Up

I smiled when I read you made the arm rest out of balsa…I did the same on a car years ago. The upholstery guy covered it w/black vinyl…looked great.

Good to see you back in the shop!

J.

bruceo98 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 7:13 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Thanks . I’ve been in the shop , just no time for the bug. Playing catch up all the time with doctor appointments taking up time during the work days. Now it’s up to the upholstery guy. Started tinkering with the wires a little bit also . Body is going into the paint shop soon .
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bruceo98 · Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Drew out the pattern on the rear panel so off to the upholstery guy Monday.

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bruceo98 · Posted: Mon May 05, 2025 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

My luck, my upholstery guy had a massive heart attack and is in the hospital. won't be doing any interior work for a few months. Oh well, at least he's ok.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2025 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

My son took off of work this week to do my wiring. He's gaining ground on it. I would of never been able to figure out this mess.

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DUNGBTL · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2025 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Good to see you back! And you’ve hired a professional! Wink

Looks like progress is being made… Very Happy

J.

endresta · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2025 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Great work Very Happy

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