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rickiep00h
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SEP 05, 06:59 PM
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Finally got to the point that I'm doing little things and driving instead of big huge things and not driving. Using this as a starting point I popped some 6.5s in the dash, under the deck itself, using a couple 3d printed brackets I whipped up, a couple short bolts and nuts, and some cardboard shims. I didn't think to get pictures, but it turned out "okay." I also took the clips off the 4x10s and soldered them to the new speaker terminals so I didn't have to do any wiring inside the car. I'm using the AM/FM/cass out of a 1986, but I think I'm just gonna get something more modern in the near future.
Went and ran some errands and then of course I get home to find the passenger side coolant tube has started a small leak. Less than ideal.
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LT188GT
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SEP 24, 06:26 PM
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Started off with coarse sandpaper.
Finished with very fine sandpaper.
Four coats of gloss black.
Three coats of clear coat.
Will end up with ceramic wax tomorrow after it stops raining.
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Patrick
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SEP 24, 07:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by LT188GT:
Four coats of gloss black.
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I hope you applied a self-etching primer on those aluminum grills first. I made the mistake of not doing that. 
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Vintage-Nut
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SEP 25, 08:48 AM
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| quote | Four coats of gloss black / Three coats of clear coat
Will end up with ceramic wax tomorrow after it stops raining. |
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Do NOT wax a new paint job!
The paint needs to cure before sealing it; the curing time can vary based on several factors, including the type of paint, environmental conditions, and the thickness of the paint.
Generally, it is recommended to wait 30 {hot/summer} to 90 {colder/winter} days before waxing the paint; this waiting period allows the paint to fully cure and harden.
I went the powder coating route...
 [This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 09-25-2025).]
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Vintage-Nut
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SEP 25, 09:16 AM
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Vintage-Nut
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SEP 29, 10:24 AM
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AND the new 3D Reproduction of the Center Console Skeleton / Support / Frame Too!
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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles
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Stingray92
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OCT 01, 08:47 PM
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Long time coming but piece by piece
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richard in nc
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OCT 05, 06:59 PM
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i installed a 1986 gt 7/8 inch front antisway bar on the back of my 87 base coupe.i used this webpage as a how to.https://fierozone.tripod.com/weekend/swaybar/index.html . the swaybar links he recomended at ten dollars are now 27 dollars so i reused all the old hardware.i did cut it down to length and buy new 5/16 grade 8 long bolts.the 'rubber'used parts appeared to have already been changed to poly.i like that it all looks 'factory'. [This message has been edited by richard in nc (edited 10-05-2025).]
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jonrev
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OCT 13, 12:51 AM
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Started out for a car show in Pullman this morning only to turn around 20 minutes later, when the heater core I suspected was going finally started dripping into the cabin. Least I caught it early -- had one ready to swap out, all good tonight.
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82-T/A [At Work]
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OCT 13, 07:07 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Awalker W02:
I found took the 3d file of the win stands and modified it. Shrunk it down about 18 mm, and printed new stands with some carbon fiber reinforced filament. Much better
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Hey, do you have a full-on picture of your car? It appears to have the old-school Gulf Porsche "livery" (I guess is what they call it).
Do you have any pictures? It looks pretty cool!
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