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« on: August 30, 2007, 02:52:28 AM » |
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We bought the car almost 9 years ago back in December 1998. We put it together over the years but it never made it to the body shop. Now with my dad gone, I have to do everything myself. My grandpa who is an amazing mechanic will help will the engine stuff. Today we finally had good weather so I pushed it out into the driveway and began tearing it apart. I started at 7pm and its now 1:46am and Im calling it a night. Today, I took out the grille, front valance, park lights, headlight support, front bumper, rear bumper, tailights, rear bumperettes, backup lights, some of the chrome trim, rear seat, headliner, package tray (or what was one), all the arm rests and inside door handles and window winders, all door panels and a chunk of carpet. I bagged and labelled all the nuts and bolts too. No pics though...I dont have a camera anymore but I will borrow one  I discovered the right front tire has a steady leak and it gets flat within a day so tomorrow, Im gonna jack her up and put a different tire on and hopefully, it wont go flat. |
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You don't burn out from going too fast. You burn out from going too slow and getting bored--Cliff Burton from Metallica Five years ahead? I would love to have people know me as a guitar hero. - Randy Rhoads (1 year before his death) 1969 Charger 383, 1973 Duster 318, 1970 Coronet 500 |
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2007, 08:54:54 AM » |
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WOW....Such progress!!. GOOD THING YOU ARE BAGGING AND TAGGING, BUT make sure you also take pictures for us (and for your reassembly). Its always important to make diagrams and mark parts - even when you think its easy. Sometimes these projects make start out only taking a month, or a couple of weeks....then it snowballs into years!!! its amazing how much we forget. Good luck to you!! Sounds like your Mom is supportting the project now  Sorry, that your Dad is flaking out on that special Father/Son project. |
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PocketThunder
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2007, 09:28:38 AM » |
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Good idea to bag and tag every nut and bolt, i did that and it make reassembly so much nicer. And go buy a $10 disposable camera if you have to and take lots of pics.
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2007, 09:51:34 AM » |
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Motivation is a good thing.  If you don't have a camera, you might want to consider a cheap disposable one to at least document what you're doing. You might not have a lot of high quality pics, but it'll be better than nothing at all. |
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______Bob______ Warning! Due To Over Feeding Some Pigeons Have Become Aggressive.
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Brock Samson
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2007, 09:58:18 AM » |
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or even just draw some pictures, I'm really glad to see your finally tearing into her,.. lettuce know if we can help...  |
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69bronzeT5
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2007, 01:16:30 PM » |
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Thanks guys! I will deffintley ask if I have any questions. Im actually gonna go buy a disposible today |
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2007, 04:43:48 PM » |
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Spent another 2-3 hours outside today...the seats, door panels and ALL of the interior except for the dash and steering wheel are gone. All put away for later times. My mom is picking up a disposible camera on her way home from work. |
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You don't burn out from going too fast. You burn out from going too slow and getting bored--Cliff Burton from Metallica Five years ahead? I would love to have people know me as a guitar hero. - Randy Rhoads (1 year before his death) 1969 Charger 383, 1973 Duster 318, 1970 Coronet 500 |
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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2007, 05:03:01 PM » |
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sounds like your kicking ass . good luck with the bodyshop. Rene
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69bronzeT5
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2007, 05:09:46 PM » |
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Thanks man!! Im sorta stuck at something right now though....how do you get this chrome off?
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You don't burn out from going too fast. You burn out from going too slow and getting bored--Cliff Burton from Metallica Five years ahead? I would love to have people know me as a guitar hero. - Randy Rhoads (1 year before his death) 1969 Charger 383, 1973 Duster 318, 1970 Coronet 500 |
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2007, 05:17:39 PM » |
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Aold can opener/bottle opener works good on removing that Chrome. Also known by the Old Timers as a Church Key. I like to wrap a peice of tape around the end of opener though. Good luck. LEON. |
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69bronzeT5
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2007, 05:40:08 PM » |
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You don't burn out from going too fast. You burn out from going too slow and getting bored--Cliff Burton from Metallica Five years ahead? I would love to have people know me as a guitar hero. - Randy Rhoads (1 year before his death) 1969 Charger 383, 1973 Duster 318, 1970 Coronet 500 |
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2007, 05:44:23 PM » |
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Glad to see your making progress, Cody. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2007, 06:22:19 PM » |
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Hmmm,....I get it - - identity blocked out to protect the innocent???  I think, now more than ever, the guys in the Northeast need adopt you.  I'm sure you could use some help as you sweat out the details. |
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Brock Samson
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2007, 06:28:05 PM » |
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yeah if i git up there to Nanimo I'd be glad to help... was think in about that this am as a matter of fact..
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2007, 07:12:30 PM » |
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Take my advice man, Buy a digital camera and take a picture of EVERYTHING! It proved invaluable to me and to be honest, I would still be putting mine together without it. and could you have thought of a more original topic name?  |
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Speed costs money son. How fast do you wanna go?
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« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2007, 09:25:11 PM » |
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Thanks man!! Im sorta stuck at something right now though....how do you get this chrome off?
That beltline chrome on top of the quarter panel is held in from the backside by small screws I hope you didn't go prying on it yet. I have had the best luck with the driprail chrome working a very thin flatblade screwdriver, or using the edge of a putty knife from the underside and prying upward very gently as you try to push it along the length of the roof rail. otherwise it wants to "curl" or kink. At least that's been my experience. |
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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2007, 09:35:00 PM » |
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I'm surprised noone has asked...........Can I use those pics for my site?
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« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2007, 09:41:44 PM » |
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good luck cody! and like the guy's mentioned bag, label, and take as many photos as you can |
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PocketThunder
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2007, 10:06:27 PM » |
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69bronzeT5
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2007, 10:32:54 PM » |
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Buy a digital camera and take a picture of EVERYTHING!. and could you have thought of a more original topic name? I had one but it got stolen.....and maybe the name should be "SO IT RE-BEGINS...MY CHARGER"  |
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