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Offline spamtank

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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1920 on: March 04, 2012 - 07:20:04 PM »
Got the red paint on the brake drums.  Really love the way it makes the roadwheels pop!



I need some better lug nuts.  I bought Dorman parts from Rock Auto about a year and a half ago, and the plating is already flaking off.  What's the best lug nut for the money?
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1921 on: March 04, 2012 - 09:37:25 PM »
Got the red paint on the brake drums.  Really love the way it makes the roadwheels pop!



I need some better lug nuts.  I bought Dorman parts from Rock Auto about a year and a half ago, and the plating is already flaking off.  What's the best lug nut for the money?


I read an article on red brake drums. What color or product did u use on the drums?
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1922 on: March 04, 2012 - 09:47:26 PM »
I read an article on red brake drums. What color or product did u use on the drums?


Someone on the board recommended Resto Rick.  I used the paint he offers:

http://www.restorick.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BDrumPaint

It's $17 + $10 shipping (at least to NH) for 1/8 pint.  That was more than enough to do 2 drums with 2 coats. 
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1923 on: March 05, 2012 - 12:23:57 AM »
Installing an electric trunk release. Bought it off ebay. Bolts right up where the old release sits and is 100% stock Mopar. Will be a nice addition. I'm going to put a button in the glove box, and one inside the center console. I may even put a button inside the trunk in case I get kidnapped and the perps stuff me in the trunk - I will have a way out! lol.  :bananasmi
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1924 on: March 05, 2012 - 08:21:01 PM »
I showed some import friends of mine what a little torque feels like.  :grinyes:
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1925 on: March 05, 2012 - 08:37:37 PM »
I showed some import friends of mine what a little torque feels like.  :grinyes:

And made the tires ever so shorter............ :burnout:  :smilielol:



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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1926 on: March 18, 2012 - 07:13:35 PM »
I finally got my 'Cuda started and drove about a mile down the road, but the trans is slipping and I have a leak in one tire.  I need to get some stuff done before shows start next month.
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1927 on: March 18, 2012 - 07:28:30 PM »
Took my boys out "cruizin" with it! .... and another tanks of fuel gone.. :lol: It was such a beautiful weekend here weather wise how could ya not!  Got lots of thumbs up and a few picture takers too. :D
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1928 on: March 18, 2012 - 08:37:16 PM »
Great weather Saturday, had Gran Cpe Vert  out.
 Driver door wouldn't lock, removed panel and discovered rod to lock
door missing.  Have spares rods and after a lot of skinned arms and   :swear: got rod in place.  Lubricated the power window glides.
Feel sorry for the people that had tornado's and storms. 

Just thought I would add this today, Monday.
Finally got the paint shop after a yr to paint the trunk lid and surrounding deck to match for my Luggage Rack.
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1929 on: March 18, 2012 - 08:54:07 PM »
Replaced the good for nothing Dorman lug nuts  :pullinghair: that were flaking and peeling after less than a year.  :bricks1:  Put on McGard lug nuts that are guaranteed for life, and made in the USA  :wavingflag:

Then put about 15 miles on it, including a trip to the Goldenrod Ice Cream Shop....   :cooldancing:
Rick, Manchester, NH
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1930 on: March 22, 2012 - 08:34:11 PM »
This weekend I'm setting the pinion angle and welding on the new spring perches. Those 315's are look'n GOOD!
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1931 on: March 22, 2012 - 10:31:37 PM »
This weekend I'm setting the pinion angle and welding on the new spring perches. Those 315's are look'n GOOD!

Make sure you post up some pictures! :picture:
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1932 on: March 22, 2012 - 10:52:50 PM »
Hopefully start to get the engine back together so I can get the car sold.

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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1933 on: March 31, 2012 - 09:44:51 AM »
Moving the mountain of parts inside for more room to work around the cuda the wifey is protesting but she is going to help me. prepping the car for engine / tranny  install.  :cooldancing:

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Re: What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?
« Reply #1934 on: March 31, 2012 - 09:57:11 AM »
plz dont forget the pictures for show and tell.......................
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