[hotrodg726]

I am still waiting to see the hood fixed

 

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I will probably do that tomorrow. The front clip has to come off again so I can touch up some paint, scuff with 400, and reclear. I ordered more clear and a new LVLP gun to see if I can stop the orange peel. I’ve been spraying it too viscous, needs more reducer.

 

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Oh my goodness…. fits so well! Why didn't you all tell me earlier to get a properly fitting Cold Case radiator instead of cheap EBay knockoffs?

Oh wait…. you did.

 

[lamburgey]

Oh my goodness…. fits so well! Why didn't you all tell me earlier to get a properly fitting Cold Case radiator instead of cheap EBay knockoffs?

Oh wait…. you did.
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Splash pan gonna fit ok?
Larry

 

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Will see. I have to undo and realign the whole front clip. It’s all sorts of caddywhumpus.

 

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This photo was midway through, but new alternator bracket is in, electric temp gauge sending unit, hoses, and recovery tank. I cranked it over to make sure everything was aligned, and we are good to go.

 

[55Madman]

Oh my goodness…. fits so well!

And...they have the visually appealing formed upper tank!
What's your upper hose part #, please - ?

 

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And...they have the visually appealing formed upper tank!
What's your upper hose part #, please - ?

Dayco 70344. You need a 45 degree/45 degree water neck to fit correctly. I picked up the more expensive Mr Gasket version of this at OReillys, I wanted to get it done today and not wait. But same part.

1 SET SHLPDFM chrome Steel Chevy Water Neck 45° Swivel Polished aluminum Water Neck Thermostat Housing Compatible with SBC BBC CHEVY 327 350 396 454 Engines https://a.co/d/7OBwduF

 

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New patch panel is here for drivers side.

 

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New stuff all mounted, now to move the sheet metal around, fix the hood orange, and wet sand. I need to do a bunch of touch up.

 

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Ok, tools laid out to start working on the prang. I hope to get it worked out without any paint damage.

 

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It was too damaged to save the paint, I just tapped it in, sanded the paint off, and applied the little dab of filler. Since I have to repaint the hood anyway, it doesn’t bug me.

 

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All gone. Will get it blended in later when I go to repaint.

 

[Dragsix]

Way better temper control then I have, lol!

 

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Way better temper control then I have, lol!

I have my grandfathers temper. It’s a slow burn. It takes a lot. But once it going, it’s an inferno. I’ve had to force myself into being calm though, heart problems. I’m trying to make it to 65. Lol!

 

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So, take note of this day in history!! It’s a very special one! For once in my life, my Mark I Calibrated Analog Eyeball measured something correctly! I put the rear bumper center on and the exhaust tips fit exactly where I wanted them! About 1.5” below and 1.5 inches past the bumper bottom edge. I feel faint…. Lol!

 

[Postman57]

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good

 

[schovil69]

Keep up the good work!

 

[JohnDubaya]

You’re making steady process.
I’m doing my exhaust at the moment and getting the tailpipes where you want them is no small feat. Nicely done.

 

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Been working in workshop getting it ready for the cold snap, but working on Bertha now. New transmission fluid lines ready to go in, from InlineTube. I ordered them when I was running the V8 support and radiator, now that it’s in the 6cyl position, I made some hardline adapters. Just give me another 4 inches to compensate for the move.