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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #75 on: January 22, 2010 - 08:30:52 PM »
and thank you so much for the comments.
i do so appreciate your input.

Obnoxious comment deleted and I hereby apoligize to burdar for making it.

Is that a T-top Firechicken in the background?
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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #76 on: January 22, 2010 - 08:43:21 PM »
I'd split it at the factory seam and open it up 1/8" or maybe 3/16" to match up with the quarters and fenders. But that's just me.  :stirpot: :roflsmiley:

Is that a T-top Firechicken in the background?


yep, thats the t/a i had to make all the t-top areas for, like i told you.
had to make a rear frame rail, and some of the cowl as well.
pretty solid otherwise.

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #77 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:03:21 PM »
all done with the small stuff, just have to make the a-pillar. but i have to wait until i get the windshield pulled.
i dont mess with glass.










hahah, trust me , it looks better in person, man, i really need to take a photography course!!

in my spare time natch!!   :smilielol:

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #78 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:25:59 PM »
A utility knife with a bunch of new blades will be your friend on the windshield removal. You can even heat the blade with a propane torch to make quick work of that pesky seal. You'll likely have to cut from the inside and outside.

(Just in case you didn't already know all this  :thinkerg: )

A big hammer might be tempting, but not a good idea.  :smilielol:
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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #79 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:29:36 PM »
A utility knife with a bunch of new blades will be your friend on the windshield removal. You can even heat the blade with a propane torch to make quick work of that pesky seal. You'll likely have to cut from the inside and outside.

(Just in case you didn't already know all this  :thinkerg: )

A big hammer might be tempting, but not a good idea.  :smilielol:

my friend works for safelite.

ill be drinking beer and picking on him while he works.
i like my idea better.

 :smilielol:

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #80 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:31:47 PM »
piano wire and a wood handle at both end and it should cut through the old sealer, do be afraid, the windshield has a little more tolerance then the back glass
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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #81 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:32:46 PM »
beer is good. watching others work is better :roflsmiley:
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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #82 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:36:31 PM »
beer is good. watching others work is better :roflsmiley:



yea buddy!!!!   :2thumbs:

how ya been dave?
havent heard from you in a while, kinda miss the sarcasm.

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #83 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:43:05 PM »
my friend works for safelite.

ill be drinking beer and picking on him while he works.
i like my idea better.

 :smilielol:

Yeahhhhh...I guess you didn't mention that before the pork chops got done.  :cheers:
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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #84 on: January 23, 2010 - 06:46:46 PM »
Yeahhhhh...I guess you didn't mention that before the pork chops got done.  :cheers:


nope, was gonna later., how were they by the way?
man i love some pork chops, mmmmmm hmmmmm

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #85 on: January 23, 2010 - 07:07:54 PM »


yea buddy!!!!   :2thumbs:

how ya been dave?
havent heard from you in a while, kinda miss the sarcasm.

Been doing good. How's about you? Hope the fam is doing well. Lots of things going on at the shop. swap meet set up this coming weekend, I am hoping to get our shop car done over the next 2-3 weeks, so I can relax for a week or two  before we go into the show in feb, Has it warmed up down in sunny Fl yet? good work on the cuda I may say.  :2thumbs: I'll give ya a call soon and we can chat with a little sarcasm. take care buddy.
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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #86 on: January 23, 2010 - 08:46:50 PM »
Wow, your doing so nice work  :2thumbs: And I get my beer at a discount  :bigsmile: My friends work for beer, too.  :cheers:

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #87 on: January 23, 2010 - 09:16:32 PM »

thats why your not me.  :poopoke:  :smilielol:

took me 5 hours and about 20 bucks to make this one look fine, and it will never rust. at least not where i touched it.

all finished now, ready for a little finessing.






and thank you so much for the comments.
i do so appreciate your input.


I always like the way you work with what you have, instead of buying all new. Nice job
Chris, Ohio

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #88 on: January 23, 2010 - 09:19:40 PM »
thanks chris!!

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Re: finally dug out of its grave!!
« Reply #89 on: January 23, 2010 - 10:37:05 PM »
Looks great john. Lots of work but its a great feeling to fix the rusty areas and see the car start to come back to life  :2thumbs