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cptsnoopy
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SEP 23, 03:43 PM
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getting closer to getting back on track!  the 86 2.8 started last night and no leaks....yet..  now the body from the 88 starts coming off. must.. be.. careful..
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 15, 03:35 AM
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finally back at it. the yellow front clip is off. the parts from the 88 are in much better shape than those from the 86GT. I don't suppose anyone knows how to remove the sail panels without breaking something?
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GSXRBOBBY
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DEC 12, 01:06 PM
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Hey Snoopy, its been awhile since I have been on here and glad to see your getting back after it. I am still on hold for a while, I heard a razor blade and strong fishing string works when done right? ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
NEW e-mail address 219customs@sbcglobal.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 13, 01:54 PM
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Hey GSXRBOBBY, How goes it? I have been so busy playing with the wife and another hobby that has crept into my life... I just need to pull the interior out of the 88 to take the front roof cover off. Then those sail panels... I will try your suggestions as there is most likely some glue on the forward side.
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 14, 06:00 AM
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I actually got something done this evening the red roof w/sunroof is now sitting on the 88. whew...
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Russ544
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DEC 14, 10:53 AM
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| quote | | Originally posted by cptsnoopy: I have been so busy playing with the wife and another hobby that has crept into my life... |
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Huummmm. that does sound like fun  also curious about the "other hobbie". I just happened to think.. if you need anyhing from my "stash" for your project, my dad will be snowbirding to Scotsdale in a couple of weeks and could perhaps bring it down. let me know. Russ
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GSXRBOBBY
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DEC 15, 02:08 PM
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How did you get them off?
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 15, 02:18 PM
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actually, I have not removed the sail panels yet. The rear notch-back part of the body is still on the 88. I just set the 86 roof panel on the car for now. when I was removing the interior pieces from the 88 I broke some of the trim that runs along the top of the window and down the a-pillars. It appears that the little metal clips held the plastic much better in 88. after breaking some stuff, I decided to take a rest and do the sail panels when I am not in any hurry. I will need to do some research to find out how they really do come off. I don't want to break these two, they are in pretty good shape. hopefully there is more hope of getting these off in one piece compared to the fastback quarter windows...
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Russ544
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DEC 15, 08:27 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by cptsnoopy: hopefully there is more hope of getting these off in one piece compared to the fastback quarter windows... |
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OOOoooooooo. I thought you were asking about gt windows......... notchies I know abbout .
Behind the arrow on the sailpanel is a stud. the nut on that stud is accessed inside the car after the interior trim is out of the way. once the nut is removed lift the sail panel enough for the stud to clear the body, then wile holding it out bump the sail panel towards the rear of the car with the palm of your hand to release the two clips on the rear edge. you'll want to place some tape on the paint berhind the sailpanel to protect it from scratching as the panel comes off.
[thinking] if you meant how to get just the glass off the sail panel without it breaking....................... you can't. it's impossible hope this helps,
Russ
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 16, 07:01 AM
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Hey Russ544, Thanks! That is exactly what I needed. now, no more excuses, I'll get to it asap.
(that is after I get some sleep... )
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