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Got my voltage regulator today. Two days late, USPS delayed. Kinda fun opening a piece of the past. Pulled the string and popped the top. The...
It doesn't matter what gaskets and sealant you choose, I built my SBC, put heat into her, drove it awhile. Just for fun I put a torque wrench on...
Getting ready to groove the slicks. But I made a find in the voltage regulator issue. Seems the D618 has been the issue, it is the newer version,...
Good to know, I will try that. I did it on the white wall side too. Only problem is the inside of some of the letters were white? Surprise,...
Well got the DA out and gave it a try! Any comments? Zoom in! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks, it was a challenge, but I seem to enjoy that stuff. Wait till you see my latches!!!
Ok back to the coupe! Installed the front stainless spreader bar. Nice addition. Hood hinges are ready to align and bolt on. Latches and receiver...
Radir dragslicks 10.00x15
They aren't cheater slicks either, true dragslicks. I plan on sanding off the warnings and groove them and go. How's that for a pair? Zoom in on...
I tried out, looked wrong with black walls on the front. I am going to groove the slicks and remove the not for highway warnings! You know what, I...
Five bucks says they are made in China. My new American Racing Torq Thrust were made there. Maybe China Racing Torq Thrusts would be more...
Bad news, won't get them till May. Talked to the guy at Diamond back, he confirmed that they won't get them till the end of April! Oh well, lots...
Ordered the wheels and tires. Will post pics when installed. Can't wait!!!
Agreed, keeping the slicks and getting a set of 7" Torq Thrust and the Auburn Diamondback Deluxe 1000-15-15 tires. So it will depend on my mood...
Sold
Decided to sell the back wheels and cheater slicks. They just seem a bit to big plus not very streetable. Look in for sale![ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's some pics of the new stainless rear spreader bar (front soon). The pain in the butt top hood hinges. This was a one piece hood, but changed...
Didn't think so, it's the rest of the world I have a hard time trusting!
Is that evidence?
I figure a good smoking burnout out will get rid of the old surface rubber on the slicks too! Can't wait!!!
Did some more research. I found out you can store them for up to 10 years before use, and be ok depending on how they were treated. Mine were...
Well coupes getting close . Bad issue, my tires are almost 10 years old. Guess I will replace them with something safer. I have never had a set of...
Finally got the center hinge pieces to play nice. It took 30 minutes of aggressive grinding with a worn 4" disc. Now to mount the hood halves plus...
That and shipping costs added on top makes it prohibitive?!
My latest fiasco is the center hood hinge pieces. The part that fastens to the hood half won't come close to sliding in the stainless center...
Lately most of the parts I get are way to expensive and don't fit without modifications. Anybody else experiencing this or am I the only one? Glad...
Here's my 2 cents. I was in aviation for 50 years. Found a old NiCad battery box in the trash. I have seen them on Ebay. Came with all the...
Definitely a big regret!!!
It's been quite awhile since my last entry! Bought two new vehicles and a new house back down in Boise. The coupe has been sitting since June....
Krylon red oxide primer. $50.00 a gallon Comes in spray cans too. Get a nick, shake the can and go! Had the show cars before, pain in the ass on...
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