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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 22, 2009 14:16:32 GMT -5
Broke the green machine out of hibernation today, run's just like I remembered. Nice how some things don't change.
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Post by RAM Z on Mar 22, 2009 15:29:32 GMT -5
So did the battery stay charged all winter?
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 22, 2009 15:48:07 GMT -5
Battery was on my bench with a tender hooked up to it, so it was very charged.
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Post by BR[] on Mar 22, 2009 18:31:37 GMT -5
Well I've been bored soooooooo I put new bearings all around and reshimed my rearend, new clutch, pressure plate, input bushing and throwout bearing, went back to the wide ratio 4 speed for the deeper 1st gear, adapted the 442 shifter handle into the Hurst competition Plus (without the bolt on adapter), Changed my 2 year old brake lines to stainless and installed a dual master cylinder from "The Right Stuff". Sorry Jasen it was "The Wrong Stuff" It was supposed to be everything needed for the conversion. 1. The only lines that actually fit were the rear wheels. 2. I had to cut, bend and double flare the front ones ( they were all 8 to 10 inches too long. 3. The front to rear line is in two pieces and again 10 inches too long. The master cylinder does not come with a boot or the rod that works with our cars. The distribution valve hits the wheel well and the bottom of the bracket hits the bolt below the master cylinder. Soooooo after cutting, bending, grinding, double flaring and swearing, It fits perfect". While I was at it, new hoses on the power steering pump, new brake pads, new upper "A" on the front (I was having trouble lining up that wheel, ( thought I'd see if it helps), new ball joints and oh yeah, painted the infamous ring around the drive shaft. I think that's all...........
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 22, 2009 19:02:54 GMT -5
You must of hit the lotto too.
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Post by RAM Z on Mar 22, 2009 20:33:03 GMT -5
Sounds like making lines that fit is harder than curing Cancer. A local guy bought Inlines dual master kit for his 66, no where close to fitting either. Sounds like you got pimped on the lines. With you practically rebuilding the car, are you going to finally bring it up here for the DreamCruise?  |
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Post by BR[] on Mar 23, 2009 6:45:24 GMT -5
NO......,But I may take it to 7 Springs for the Olds Nationals
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Post by nickthefish on Mar 23, 2009 17:55:17 GMT -5
Well I've been bored soooooooo I put new bearings all around and reshimed my rearend, new clutch, pressure plate, input bushing and throwout bearing, went back to the wide ratio 4 speed for the deeper 1st gear, adapted the 442 shifter handle into the Hurst competition Plus (without the bolt on adapter), Changed my 2 year old brake lines to stainless and installed a dual master cylinder from "The Right Stuff". Sorry Jasen it was "The Wrong Stuff" It was supposed to be everything needed for the conversion. 1. The only lines that actually fit were the rear wheels. 2. I had to cut, bend and double flare the front ones ( they were all 8 to 10 inches too long. 3. The front to rear line is in two pieces and again 10 inches too long. The master cylinder does not come with a boot or the rod that works with our cars. The distribution valve hits the wheel well and the bottom of the bracket hits the bolt below the master cylinder. Soooooo after cutting, bending, grinding, double flaring and swearing, It fits perfect". While I was at it, new hoses on the power steering pump, new brake pads, new upper "A" on the front (I was having trouble lining up that wheel, ( thought I'd see if it helps), new ball joints and oh yeah, painted the infamous ring around the drive shaft. I think that's all........... And why didn't you use In-Line? Just curious. My dad was going to use The Right Stuff for some 70 Corvette brake lines. Thanks, Nick |
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Post by BR[] on Mar 23, 2009 20:00:56 GMT -5
Because RamZ had trouble with them and put them on the "BLACK BALL LIST". It's all his fault!
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Post by RAM Z on Mar 23, 2009 20:18:50 GMT -5
I knew Id get blamed. Problem with Inline is the customer service. They make some reallly good stuff. But when they screw up, they blame you.
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Post by RAM Z on Mar 26, 2009 17:11:54 GMT -5
I took the dog sled out today. It took the edge off.
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:31:20 GMT -5
Fix the biatch, that would really take the edge off.
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Post by RAM Z on Mar 27, 2009 12:49:10 GMT -5
Got the basement tore apart. Cant work on the car. Who do I sound like?
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 27, 2009 17:26:50 GMT -5
Got the basement tore apart. Cant work on the car. Who do I sound like? I have Justin's trans done, I worked on the frame for a day, and I now have the Thunderbird in the garage, trans and clutch coming out, and then it's the van's turn, get it fixed up and sold. I have a full plate as I always do, and I've had the car out already so to answer your remark, a basement is no excuse! It will be there for a long time, just like my bathroom, and see I didn't even mention that. |
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Post by BR[] on Mar 27, 2009 20:25:44 GMT -5
yeah, but you did conviently avoid the breezway ordeal from last year.  |
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Post by RAM Z on Mar 27, 2009 20:57:01 GMT -5
yeah, but you did conviently avoid the breezway ordeal from last year. And the garage addition. |
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Post by tp on Mar 28, 2009 8:03:40 GMT -5
well speaking of spring I got the ultra classic out yesterday and rode up to the crome shop to drop off acouple pieces + $ nice to get a ride in ( about 150 round trip )
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 28, 2009 18:11:53 GMT -5
yeah, but you did conviently avoid the breezway ordeal from last year. And the garage addition. Always have something going on, but >>>> ah, whatever. Fix Trixy before you start on that basement grasshopper. |
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