My T/A rebuilding process

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Offline CrazyPete

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My T/A rebuilding process
« on: November 22, 2008 - 08:17:48 PM »
After my nasty car accident i thought id post here the damage and the process of the work made in other posts.  To show the entire process im going through.
First the carnage
k i think is ok i'll throw up a few pics of the damage




It's now in K&G bodyshop's hands
















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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2008 - 08:21:33 PM »
First day work progress
Big thanks to Dave (6packcuda)for stopping by and leaning me a hand today it was a good day here's some pics enjoy






























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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2008 - 08:23:37 PM »
Second day work progress
Big thanks once again to dave for comming down to help me i got alot done today Enjoy the madness























yup its a real t/a block


big thanks to kenny for letting me make a mess in your shop i hope its not to bad

off to home with the 340 six pack and tranny



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Offline 71340RT

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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2008 - 11:40:22 PM »
Looks like it is coming apart pretty fast but they never go back together very fast.


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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2008 - 11:53:06 PM »
Looks like its going to be a nice refresher!  Good luck keep us posted!

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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2008 - 08:37:01 AM »
:popcorn:
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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2008 - 10:46:50 AM »
So you are fixing more than the wreckage, what are your plans?
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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2008 - 11:23:01 AM »
Thats what I was thinking, looks like more than just fix the body damage.  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: Keep us posted
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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2008 - 11:27:24 AM »
Coming along nicely!!!! :2thumbs: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:




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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2008 - 11:50:00 AM »
Lighting makes all the difference, you'll be able to assess all the damage; effect the repairs necessary  :thumbsup:

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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2008 - 01:59:07 PM »
...and a hoist, too!
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Offline sadil340

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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2008 - 03:43:56 PM »
Looks like it is coming apart pretty fast but they never go back together very fast.
My project: coming apart = 3 weeks, back together = 3 years and counting.     ::)    Of course with more funding I could have greatly accelerated the process!  :grinyes:
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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2008 - 05:19:20 PM »
Looking great. It really comes apart fast. Keep up the work and the pics comming. Looks like yout doing a full blown redo.
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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2008 - 05:45:38 PM »
Looks like your getting off to a fast start on the resto.   :2thumbs:
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Re: My T/A rebuilding process
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2008 - 06:01:33 PM »
yeah the car will get fully stripped down to bare metal and i havent decided if im gonna rebuild the engine or not since its still REALLY strong.  The person that owned the car before did some crap patch work so im guessing all new quarters for sure and prob a bunch more stuff this whole ordeal is a blessing now i can redo the car the way it should be..  After next weekend stripping down car some im at a stand still until i can get the car on the frame machine.

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