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katatak
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MAR 26, 08:39 PM
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katatak
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MAR 31, 10:00 PM
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Did a little tinkering on the V8 Coupe this afternoon. When I got the car, there were no windshield wipers and the cowl/windshield piece was in bad shape. I went to the pick and pull and got a set of arms and a cowl piece. Then stopped by AZ and picked up some new wiper blades. After a good cleaning and some fresh paint, the cowl and the wiper arms were ready to install.
When that was done, I gave it it's first bath under my ownership! Spent a lot of time on the Baretta wheels, cleaned all the glass and then did some work on the rockers and lower doors - plastic rivets were broken and pieces were just hanging on the car. Ran out of the long plastic rivets so I did not get that little project done. I will be tackling the outer dew wipes this weekend and I have a little exhaust work left to do. After that it's pretty much ready to go for inspection and registration. Bought collector car insurance from Hagerty's today - inlcuding 150 mile radius towing for 145.31 a year.
Once I start driving it, I'll start the cosmetics - paint the mirrors, engine grates, etc. Still have to build an extractor scoop in the hood and replace the lower valance on the front nose. It will never be "done" but at least I can start driving it. I did take it for a spin around the neighborhood this evening. This is going to be a fun car!
One more thing - and I know this will piss off the Northern Fiero Folks - but I had to give in and get the garage swamp cooler going to day. It was pushing 90 here today and the thermometer in the garage was @ 95*.
Let the cooling begin!
Chirs started a rehab on some 88 gold wheels - he wants to put them on the Formula - he has a lot of work to do!
Fixed up the Cowl and wipers:
And all cleaned up:
More later!
Pat
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Frizlefrak
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MAR 31, 11:50 PM
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She's coming along nicely Pat.....you gonna bring her by tomorrow?
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mattwa
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APR 01, 12:13 AM
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Looking real good, Pat!
But really? A/C outside in March?? 90F!? A few days ago it snowed here, and I had to use the propane heater in the garage! That's no fair.  [This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 04-01-2011).]
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katatak
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APR 01, 12:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Frizlefrak:
She's coming along nicely Pat.....you gonna bring her by tomorrow? |
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I'll be riding the scoot tomorrow - No reg or inspection yet. I have to yank the seats to bolt in the seat belt clips - maybe I'll do it tomorrow?
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katatak
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APR 01, 12:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by mattwa:
Looking real good, Pat!
But really? A/C outside in March?? 90F!? A few days ago it snowed here, and I had to use the propane heater in the garage! That's no fair.
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I'm sorry Matt! My original plan was to have this car done in January so I could drive it before it gets too hot down here. Looks like I got it just in time for the heat! If it makes you feel any better, we are supposed to get high winds (means a sand storm) and record high temps tomorrow and Saturday - then a cold front comes through - supposed to drop into the 70's!
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mattwa
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APR 01, 12:34 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by katatak:
I'm sorry Matt! My original plan was to have this car done in January so I could drive it before it gets too hot down here. Looks like I got it just in time for the heat! If it makes you feel any better, we are supposed to get high winds (means a sand storm) and record high temps tomorrow and Saturday - then a cold front comes through - supposed to drop into the 70's! |
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Its funny how you describe a "cold front" as 70's. I would be ecstatic if it was 70F outside right now. It's going to be warm tomorrow here as well, and I mean warm as in mid 40's.[This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 04-01-2011).]
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katatak
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APR 03, 08:23 PM
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Not much work on the V8 Coupe this weekend but I did manage to get the exhaust tips welded on and fixed a little issue I had with a trans mount.I did work on Fiero's all day yesterday though. Did a gen 2 headlight swap on the Short Bus, helped Frizlefrak repair an oil leak on his GT and did some work on a 3800SC that I am prepping for a swap. Plus I spent 4 hours working on my swamp cooler for the house. I'm glad the weekend is nearly over - going back to work will be a nice break from all the Fiero work I've been doing lately.
I only have a few things left to get the car ready for inspection. Got to go to the yard tomorrow and pull a set of seatbelt latches - I really only need the fastners so it should only take a few minutes. Then I have to pull the seats out of the V8 Copue so I can install them. I should be legal by Tuesday! I can;t wait.
More later!
Pat
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katatak
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APR 06, 05:17 PM
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Insured, inspected and registered today! Hooray! Cruised it around town about 40 miles - no issues, ran @ 180* - plenty of power! I'll be needing tires soon!
More later!
Pat
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topcat
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APR 06, 05:53 PM
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Great build! I enjoy following all of your build threads. You do a great job of showing the problem, then showing the solution. I look forward to following your Short Bus SC3800 build thread.
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