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Thanks guys, doors and fenders next. Practice on the flat stuff first then the body.

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Lookin great Robbie, its all about the prep. great job!

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Time for an update.Finally got something done.The weather was good this weekend so I got the body painted. It's time to put the car back together!

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I'm very glad to see that there's progress!

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With all these U/SA cars being built, maybe I should build one...........Hmmmmm, I have an extra Astre in the backyard

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Wow that looks really great. Love that color combo. Very old school looking.

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Mitch, what's the part number on the GT40 head you have for sale on your Facebook page? Thanks





Bret Velde
2003 SS/LA

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You can text me if you prefer. 734-558-0938

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Im making it look like a 79 Cobra. I like the 2 tone paint. It looks much better in the pictures. I'm hoping sanding and buffing helps. Not to bad for my 1st time painting..

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I'm betting sanding and buffing will make a world of difference!

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Turning out good

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X2! Will definitely make a difference.

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Robbie, Looking real good, paint looks good so that shows you did a great job with the prep work. Thanks for the update , hope to see you running the new Arizona Stock / Super Stock Assoc. events....

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As soon as the car is running I will be there.:)

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I thought I would go ahead and post an update.It's been a while. I have made a little headway. I got the dash repaired, painted and installed. I mounted the seats on the factory seat rails. They were too wide at 14 inches but I swapped them from inside to outside and they are only 9 inches wide. I mounted the seats on plate steel then mounted them to the rails. It came out real good. Nice and solid.Also got the brakes done. Nothing fancy but they work. I might up grade them later.

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I'm glad to see that there's been some progress.

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Cool. Good update.

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what are you using to replace the rubber bushings in upper and lower control arms any part numbers available thanks

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I put in poly bushings. I dont remember the numbers but I found them online.

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Well today was a good day and a bad day. I had a new windshield installed. But when I put the front rims on I found that they don't clear the SN95 front break calipers. I like my old school rims but I guess ill sell them and get different ones.

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Well I read the rule book and wheel spacers are ok, so 1/2 in will fix the problem. Cheap fix.

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Thanks Mark for your advice in the PM. I have a half sheet of Alum so I will get it done.

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I forgot to mention carpet padding. A good idea to pick up a few yards from an upholstery wholesaler. You can make the whole deal lay nice and smooth with a little here, little there.
There must be one over your way. There's one in downtown Glendale.

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Robbie there is a auto upholstery fabric store open to the public maybe 5 blocks south of I10 on 35 avenue on the west side of street. Not sure if that is closer to you.

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Alright Robbie looks like some great progress on the stang , thanks for the up dates....

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H & R is the upholstery shop on 35th just south of the 10

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Robbie, whats been going on ? Progress ? Just checking in..

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Going very slow. Lot's of family things going on. Roll bar is done, most of the interior is done. It should be done by the end of the year. I just figured not to rush and "when it's done ,it's done" LOL. I have most of what I need it's just a time thing.

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"Slow" is always better than "No"!

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Well I finally have something worth posting about.Motor and Tranny are done and installed. Headers are in. Interior is done except for a few things. It's taking a while but it's getting there.

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Nice progress Mr. Robbie. Looking forward to seeing the car in person one of these days!

Kelly

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Looks nice!

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Ok, I know this is taking forever, but it's looking like a car again. We are in the new house and I have a clean, dry place to work on it now. Lot''s of little thinks to do but ill get it done.

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Great to hear you're getting out into the garage again! There were so many times I almost put up a "Any hope of progress soon?" post here, but I knew you had a lot going on these days and didn't want to bug you too much.

But, that said, let's get that puppy out on the track soon!

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Hey Dave, in the last week i got the front clip and back bumper back on. Mirrors on, gas door on, and even mounted the gauges. Busting Butt now but lots to do still.

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Very cool on the progress your making! A new home and new man cave good for you.... the car is really coming along.. Can't wait to see it done and going down the track winning rounds....

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Well I got some great news to share, after 3 years, selling 2 homes, buying a new home and moving, Kids moving in and out, and a heart attack, I finally fired the engine this weekend. I got a small air leak i need to find, i think, but i put about 15 minutes on the motor . Man it felt good to hear it run!

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Congratulations thats a great feeling.

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That's great news!

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Glad to see you are back onto the project.