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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Post by Guest Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:28 pm

    oh man thanks so much! I cant find any info on what they should even look like......Weirded out that anything can just fly in there.....
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    Post by dodge man Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:32 pm

    if you cant find the one for it you could use one off any trany and fab it to work, just to cover most of the hole to keep shit out of there
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    Post by dodge man Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:28 am

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    Post by Guest Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:10 pm

    Blackyck wrote:Thanks everybody. Anybody got some good parts websites? Looking for some new exhaust specifically right now.
    Scott's Automotive Encinitas, CA fabricated the new exhaust system for my A108. Great shop.
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    Post by Guest Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:19 pm


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    Post by vanny Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:23 am

    That's a really nice photo! Kodac Moment for sure!


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    Post by Guest Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:51 pm

    Handled the new exhaust this weekend. Chopped off the headers that were welded on to the pipes and the pipes practically turned to vapors they were so rusted. Had to make some minor modifications to make the new pipes fit in the headers. Got it all together and getting them welded together at the neighbors tomorrow. Gonna wrap them after thats done. Love that stuff.







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    Post by vanny Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:49 am

    Nice work! Looks like those pipes were READY for replacement! Is the wrap to help dissipate the heat, like burn protection for curious types or those of us who tend to bump into things???


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    Post by Guest Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:23 am

    vanny wrote:Nice work! Looks like those pipes were READY for replacement! Is the wrap to help dissipate the heat, like burn protection for curious types or those of us who tend to bump into things???


    Yes instead of heat shields. I use them on my motorcycle. Also I love the look too!
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    Post by vanny Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:31 am

    Cool, no literally, Cooooool!


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    Post by G-Man Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:40 am

    Nice Job
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    Post by dodge man Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:58 pm

    LOOKIN GOOD !!
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    Post by Guest Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:15 pm

    Got my neighbor to weld the pipes to the headers and wrapped the pipes. Very happy with how they came out.

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    Post by Guest Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:55 pm

    Took my dash apart. Cleaned up the speedo cable and got it to work. Changed all the bulbs, let there be light. Changed the glass out to plexi too. Everything but the fuel gauge works now. Took the steering wheel off and straighted it. Fixed the horn button too.

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    Post by dodge man Thu Sep 19, 2013 4:38 am

    looks awesome, i like the paded dash,,
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    Post by Guest Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:45 pm

    What started out as some rust removal and a small patch job has turned into a bigger patch job.
    My end result is not a show van or for it to live another 100 years. Just gonna make it water tight with some patchwork and bondo. I cut out the real bad areas and cleaned up the little holes and treated everything with rust inhibitor.








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    Post by BillyBlaze Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:56 pm

    Looks like you are making good progress there bro. It is looking good Smile
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    Post by vanny Sun Sep 22, 2013 3:48 am

    Looks like you're attacking it head on! Good work!


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    Post by Gileadgarage Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:50 pm

    Cool paint job
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    Post by vanny Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:40 am

    It's one of those looks good from 20 feet away paint jobs(Earl Sheib LOL). That's OK though, the undercarriage is way clean and it protects the body for now until I can afford to get a decent paint job. My grandson loves the flames!


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    Post by Guest Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:54 pm

    Wheel well covers and dropped off bench seat at upholstery.

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    Post by vanny Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:04 pm

    Good progress, can't wait to see the seat recovered!


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    Post by Guest Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:03 pm

    Neighbor called and he was ready for surgery. Rusted out holes are gone.
    Windshield seals are here. Pulled the old glass and no rust under them!












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    Post by dodge man Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:37 am

    lookin real good,
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    Post by G-Man Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:40 am

    Nice Job!!!

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