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11-02-2008, 08:27:22 PM
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Some updates. Been using electrolysis to derust a-arms.
 
I finally finished the Core support repairs. Even put new plates in for the bushings.
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can you please explain the "electrolysis to derust" process please. sounds interesting
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11-02-2008, 11:38:53 PM
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 do you throw the toaster in at any point too? hmm think i saw this on mythbusters. 
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so that is why the car show went to comercial!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-03-2008, 01:16:26 AM
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Man that is a sweet project!! I live firebirds!! You own the 2nd gen I really wanted.
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11-03-2008, 01:02:15 PM
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AC delete basicly finished. Fabricated the piece from some sheet metal.
Working on Hinges today. One done. One about half way. New rods, bushings and fixing the detent atm. Post some pics later. Its lunch time now.
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11-04-2008, 02:38:57 PM
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last 2 hinges done today.
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11-08-2008, 04:42:18 PM
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Got her stripped for the most part. Dash came apart in 3 pieces. Most of the heating ducts are gone from squirrels or rats. lots walnuts in there lol. The main heater/ac box was ok and the defroster Y piece was fine.
I Had planed to take ac out I think I will set it up to blow through the defroster all the time and not worry about the rest. Going to leave heater hooked up for winter driving and defrosting.
The dash in 3 pieces made my mind up to make a custom dash. Want to custom wire the car too so this will work out. Wont use anything factory I hope. But that is long ways off. Body part replacing and repairing first !
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11-08-2008, 04:55:20 PM
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Damn thats alot of work. It will be sure worth it when your done. I'm now glad i live in cali.
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11-08-2008, 07:40:51 PM
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at least you already have the walnut shells to blast with. 
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so that is why the car show went to comercial!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-08-2008, 08:45:54 PM
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at least you already have the walnut shells to blast with. |
We used to use walnut shells to clean the compressor section of jet engines back in the day....They do the job!! |
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11-09-2008, 06:19:17 PM
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dug into the 1/4's to see how far i had to go... Gotta get some skins for both sides. tons of holes and bondo.
Wirebrushed the subframe too. But its too cold to paint tonight so taking it to work. Ill finish it off there and paint it tomorrow hopefully.
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11-09-2008, 08:49:28 PM
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Nice progess.....Keep it coming
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11-10-2008, 02:16:50 PM
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Man i am so glad i am out of that stage of the build. What a pain in the a-- it was to get everything perfect. Tons of work, but well worth it when your done. I'm still not done after 3 years.
Looks good, keep up the good work.
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01-02-2009, 02:10:54 PM
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Some updates. Finally got all parts for front suspension. Will get the bushing and ball joints pressed in monday or tuesday at work. Springs and upper bumpers came in today !!! They look short but they should work 700# moog springs.
Also have been working on my body bushings before x-mas break. Will finish in next week or so depending how busy work is.
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01-02-2009, 10:37:10 PM
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My 1st ride was a 76 bird, i wish i had it now too. good luck with your project man!
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