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Restoration & Modification Projects => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: MrPersistent on May 24, 2006, 05:00:19 AM

Title: ITS COMING
Post by: MrPersistent on May 24, 2006, 05:00:19 AM
GETTING CLOSE TILT TRAY BOOKED FOR EXAUST SYSTEM TODAY THEN WHEEL ALINEMENT FROM THERE FOLLOWED BY A TEST DRIVE I HOPE FINISH OFF THE WIRING AND A FEW TIDY UPS THEN OFF TO STEVE FOR TRIM (PROBLEM WITH COLOUR KEEPS CHANGING IN THIS COLD WEATHER;41;41;41)WILL POST SOME PICS WHEN I WORK OUT HOW
Title: ITS COMING
Post by: jolinari on May 24, 2006, 11:23:25 AM
u d better hurry up and get it ready !!! the brekky will be on me mate...only ur first run!;43;43;43
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Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on May 24, 2006, 11:58:47 PM
Het everyone Jolinari is shouting every breakfast!!!!!!! "the brekky will be on me".   hehehehe
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Post by: jolinari on May 25, 2006, 12:03:32 AM
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Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
Het everyone Jolinari is shouting every breakfast!!!!!!! "the brekky will be on me".   hehehehe


HEHEHE;53 Don't worry I will organise a bbq soon (upon my return, end of June) and a run to the blue mountains  ;42
 we will wait for VO
Title: ITS COMING
Post by: MrPersistent on May 30, 2006, 01:43:46 PM
Finaly got  car back.  4 days for wheel aline.  Back in garage to continue, ;54;54;54;54;54;54 soon I hope.
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Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on May 30, 2006, 07:21:50 PM
Hurry up so I can laugh when it comes out on the road in flouro green with purple engine!;:spook:spook;41
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Post by: MJ427 on May 30, 2006, 10:52:51 PM
;41
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 01, 2006, 11:08:19 AM
Like the speed sign there MJ.  Neat trick.

Wonder what colour MrPersistent's car is this week? ;35
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Post by: MJ427 on June 01, 2006, 12:12:56 PM
pink with purple poker dots
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Post by: MrPersistent on June 01, 2006, 03:05:09 PM
the motor is orange this week ;41;41;41
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Post by: MADLT1 on June 01, 2006, 04:05:58 PM
hey chevy orange aint to bad...........:grr
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 01, 2006, 06:24:00 PM
I hear you toyed with the idea of giving the radiator extra straight through, cross flow ventilation.;53;53
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 01, 2006, 09:10:32 PM
Bill, another little lesson for ya while I'm here.  Check your U2U message.  It's located in the top right hand corner of your screen.  See if you can reply to it.;42

Cam
Title: ITS COMING
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 01, 2006, 11:00:54 PM
Bill,

Found this in my Haynes Repair Manual.

"With the engine up to running temperature, the ignition disconnected and the throttle wide open put the compression gauge into cylinder No 1.  Crank the engine over at least 4 compression strokes.  The compression should build up quickly in a healthy engine.  Low compression on the first stroke, followed by gradually increasing pressure on successive strokes, indicates worn rings.  A low reading on the first stroke, which does not build up during cranking indicates leaking valves, or a blown head gasket cracked head etc, etc.

In the case of a low reading, add some engine oil down the bore[about three squirts from a plunger type oil can] and crank the motor.  If the compression increases after the oil is added, then the rings are definitely worn.  If the compression does not increase significantly, then leakage is occurring at the valves or in the head and or gasket."

"Pressure should be 150 to 170 psi and minimum of 120psi"

All according to my Haynes manual.

Cam
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Post by: MrPersistent on June 02, 2006, 03:11:11 PM
THANKS CAM ALL IS WELL PROBLEM SORTED THANK GOD ;););)
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 02, 2006, 06:20:05 PM
Good news.  Bet that had ya worried.
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 03, 2006, 09:06:23 PM
So how about an up date?
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Post by: MADLT1 on June 04, 2006, 10:47:43 AM
we want some pics............:b2;eek:23;ay:b4;36
Title: ITS COMING
Post by: MrPersistent on June 04, 2006, 07:06:43 PM
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Originally posted by MADLT1
we want some pics............:b2;eek:23;ay:b4;36
THEY ARE COMING ;28;28;28
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Post by: MrPersistent on June 04, 2006, 07:09:12 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
So how about an up date?
WAS THAT AN UP DATE OR UP YOUR DATE;45;45
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 04, 2006, 07:14:41 PM
Funny bugger.  With one swipe of my key board I could turn you into a dead Mouse in a Mouse Trap.  So watch it. ;48 ;53

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Originally posted by MrPersistent

THEY ARE COMING ;28;28;28


So is xmas. ;43



Did that part clean up OK after we left.

Cam
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Post by: MrPersistent on June 04, 2006, 07:19:12 PM
YESYESYESYESYESYES
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on June 04, 2006, 07:35:01 PM
Well stop typing here and get back to work.:20
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Post by: MrPersistent on July 03, 2006, 08:46:12 PM
Ok I got back to work.  Here are the latest Pics.  Now stop nagging me Cam ;53

Do you guys like mt new avata? ;39


(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0974.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0976.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0977.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0978.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0980.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0981.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0982.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0983.JPG)
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Post by: jolinari on July 03, 2006, 10:07:44 PM
Owsome machine brother...will definitely stand out between the yellows and the red vettes!
well done moussey
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Post by: MADLT1 on July 04, 2006, 03:53:13 PM
very impressive bill,how long till the interior goes in?i luv the colour,but the green you had picked would have been good too........hehehehehe:20
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Post by: MrPersistent on July 04, 2006, 11:21:07 PM
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Originally posted by MADLT1
very impressive bill,how long till the interior goes in?i luv the colour,but the green you had picked would have been good too........hehehehehe:20
Iam at gold coast picking up hardtop back friday and trim start to go in saturday will be on the road in about 3 weeks;););););)
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on July 07, 2006, 04:37:56 PM
Is it still blue this week or has it changed colour again? ;43
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Post by: MrPersistent on July 07, 2006, 08:44:10 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Is it still blue this week or has it changed colour again? ;43
ITS NOT A RAINBOW I RUN OUT OF PAINT SO BLUE IT IS MAYBE ;41;41;41;45
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on July 07, 2006, 09:51:17 PM
(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_12_22.gif) ;39
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Post by: jolinari on July 08, 2006, 08:41:57 AM
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Originally posted by MrPersistent


(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/IMG_0983.JPG)



mmmm so who is joining the mousse trap club? Where do u have to apply for it?  ;41
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on July 08, 2006, 06:49:48 PM
Automatic entry as long as you do not have a rat motor???? (God now I'm doing it);50
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Post by: jolinari on July 08, 2006, 06:52:23 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Automatic entry as long as you do not have a rat motor???? (God now I'm doing it);50


Then i consider myself another victim!  ;41
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Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on July 09, 2006, 09:45:44 AM
If you a trapped by having a mouse then its automatic entry....get it...mouse trap. OR If you are trapped/snapped under the mouse trap then you are caught....which will happen constantly with you mice! You are easy to catch!!!!!!;41:22;29
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Post by: MrPersistent on July 09, 2006, 05:15:19 PM
You will get yours Mr 69 Dirty Rat. ;laugh

Steve B finally recoverd from doing Cams interior so now it's my Mouse Traps turn.  I took her around on Friday night and Steve got stuck into it straight away.

Here are the latest pictures.


(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0032.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0010.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0011.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0012.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0013.JPG)


Here you can see the insulation under the carpet

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0036.JPG)


I removed the air vents and have fitted gauges.  There are also some new switches fitted.

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0014.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0015.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0017.JPG)


The new switches operate electric vaccuum solenoid valves that in turn operate the vaccuum actuators for the headlights and windscreen wiper door.

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0016.JPG)


The electric vaccuum solenoids are mounted behind this stainless steel cover.  8 of them in total.  Look for the word HERE

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0019.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0018.JPG)


Here is my hood insulation

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0022.JPG)


And here you can hopefully see the embossing that Steve did for me

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0035.JPG)


Here you might just notice a silver thing just under the passenger dash with a lock/catch on it

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0030.JPG)


This is a drop down panel that I have my remote controlled MP3 player mounted in.  Obviously I still have to tidy it up a bit but you should get the idea.

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0029.JPG)


Here is an over head shot of my Rat Eater ;39

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0028.JPG)

Well thats my pictures so far.

Cam called in today to pick up his steering wheel that Steve had.  Cam stirs me about the changing colours of my car.  His dam steering wheel went and shed it's skin and then changed colour.  What you got to say about that Cam?

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0023.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Bill/Interior/DSCF0024.JPG)
Title: ITS COMING
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on July 09, 2006, 05:50:35 PM
What do I have to say for my self?  That's easy.  If ya can't beat em.....join em. Changing colours that is;39

It's coming along there squire.  So what does Steve do in his spare time? ;43

Cam
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Post by: jolinari on July 09, 2006, 06:09:54 PM
Good Work!  :v
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Post by: Vette Obsessed on July 09, 2006, 08:53:32 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
  So what does Steve do in his spare time? ;43



I doubt Steve will have any spare time until both of your cars are on the road. ;41
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Post by: MJ427 on July 09, 2006, 09:09:26 PM
looks quiet the part
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Post by: Cameron 77C3 on July 09, 2006, 11:36:22 PM
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
  So what does Steve do in his spare time? ;43



I doubt Steve will have any spare time until both of your cars are on the road. ;41


You better believe it.;29
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Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on July 10, 2006, 12:03:15 AM
OK I'm impessed! It looks very neat! Good job.