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PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:35 am    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

A total revamp is now in the works. If this solves the reliability issues, I might ctually start enjoying the car again.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Today. For the 1st time in years, I have air cleaners on this car again.


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Those will flow nicely and protect.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:44 am    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Just waiting on shifter parts to arrive in the mail. Then, cha-cha-changes...
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:15 am    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

No more cables...


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Brian, can you explain what we are looking at, for us mere mortals? Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Notice there is no hockeystick out of the nose cone. This is a midengine nose cone replacement that will use a shift rod instead of a pair of cables on a linkage to a stock nose cone.
Trust me, I am very much a mere mortal.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

This is the nose cone replacement. It just arrived.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Seeing what I have to start with. A few pin holes and some definite work to do, but... this could get interesting.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

The other day, I found the remains of the paint can for the car. In it is enough to shoot the trunk lid and the paint shop just told me it was still good. Since the lid needs something on it before fall, it will be a good chance to practice.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Paint a scrap metal piece so you can bring it in for a match later, if you want, Easier than trying to match actual car metal in place!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

I have never, ever had luck with a paint shop matching paint. The plan is to use what I have left and try and get 3 coats on before I run out.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

The NOS trunklid is no longer in rough delivery primer... used 60 grit out to 600 grit to prep for sealer. Tonight more sanding and sealer. Tomorrow morning, we try and get some basecoat down.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Looking good.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:50 am    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

vwfye wrote:
The NOS trunklid is no longer in rough delivery primer... used 60 grit out to 600 grit to prep for sealer. Tonight more sanding and sealer. Tomorrow morning, we try and get some basecoat down.

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Looks good so far.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Coat 4. After it flashes off completely, I will wet sand a little. No, the lid hasn't been body worked, as that was not the intent. It will be covered in like paint and layers so that I can body work the entire car later.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Applause
Just looking at it makes my stomach feel better!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

Reminds me of a Chevy guy many years ago. He liked Chevelle on-offs, and he was good!

1. He combined EL Camino and Chevelle wagon bits to make a modern day Nomad... a 2-door station wagon. Looked 100% factory. License: 1 2DOOR
2. He had a wagon colored "that" green. License: GMBYWGN
3. His wife's wagon, "that" pink. License: PEPTO
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

vwfye wrote:
Coat 4. After it flashes off completely, I will wet sand a little. No, the lid hasn't been body worked, as that was not the intent. It will be covered in like paint and layers so that I can body work the entire car later.

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Looks like a pretty close match to me. Might need to "cut and buff" it to get it closer.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Mid engine Notch Speedster getting more updates... Reply with quote

I still have to add the clear. Since the car is always garaged, I hoped for minimal UV fade.

Restroying is in process!
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