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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #435 on: December 29, 2013 - 11:24:01 PM »
My Wife Got Me new wheel well moldings for christmas.  :ylsuper:




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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #436 on: January 06, 2014 - 08:18:06 PM »
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let's see them installed!  :thumbsup:

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #437 on: May 12, 2016 - 12:22:40 PM »
Got to replace the quarter panel 1st I think it will be this summer. Putting Drilled and slotted rotors on next then will self motivate to final start drilling out the spot welds and start to pull that quarterpanel.

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #438 on: May 12, 2016 - 06:59:38 PM »
You seem to be averaging 1 update a year...  :roflsmiley: where you at in WA, I am down by Olympia.
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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #439 on: May 12, 2016 - 07:42:25 PM »
Welcome back!!!  we still want to see pictures.  What size and brand of slotted rotors are you installing?

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #440 on: May 12, 2016 - 09:32:59 PM »
Took a hiatus to drive 5000 miles.  Now will get back to bidna.

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #441 on: May 12, 2016 - 09:36:38 PM »
 Not sure probably an eBay kit something compatible with the 71 Midan rossbooster and mcylinder.

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #442 on: May 27, 2016 - 04:17:08 PM »
Got to replace the quarter panel 1st I think it will be this summer. Putting Drilled and slotted rotors on next then will self motivate to final start drilling out the spot welds and start to pull that quarterpanel.

Been there done that.  I think I went through a dozen spot well bits and drilled close to a million spot welds to remove both my quarters, trunk pan and Dutchman panel.  Every time I thought I was done I found some more spot welds.  :pullinghair:  I think the guys at the factory added a couple dozen extra knowing that someday I was going to drill them all out.  :swear: :smilielol:
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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #443 on: June 05, 2016 - 04:30:21 PM »
Put the dustsheilds and new drilled slotted  rotors and bearing on the drivers side then realized it is a hot day and about 115 degrees in the garage,..finish up on a cooler day it is Now Beer 30. :cheers:

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #444 on: June 07, 2016 - 07:54:01 PM »
 :cheers:

Can't wait to see how it is looking!

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #445 on: June 07, 2016 - 09:15:44 PM »
Still looks the same cept now with new drilled and slotted rotors dust shields. Need to pull a fender shape out a dent, troubleshoot a headlight issue, parking light issue, replace the aged, torn seat covers with the leather repops. Headliner needs rehung. Driverside quarter needs to be replaced, trunk extension also, wheel well dent pounded out, trim removed, exterior paint stripped, sealed, painted and she would be a sparkling head turner.
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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #446 on: June 07, 2016 - 09:50:14 PM »
Still looks the same cept now with new drilled and slotted rotors dust shields. Need to pull a fender shape out a dent, troubleshoot a headlight issue, parking light issue, replace the aged, torn seat covers with the leather repops. Headliner needs rehung. Driverside quarter needs to be replaced, trunk extension also, wheel well dent pounded out, trim removed, exterior paint stripped, sealed, painted and she would be a sparkling head turner.
Are you happy with the dust shields you got? If so where did you get them at? Thanks
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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #447 on: June 07, 2016 - 09:51:14 PM »
So, 2, 3 hours work at gallant restoration speed? :bigsmile:
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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #448 on: June 07, 2016 - 09:52:41 PM »
They fit good like a glove . I bought them off of ebay.

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Re: Gran Coupe in WA state
« Reply #449 on: June 07, 2016 - 10:02:53 PM »
They are the 11 inch with slider type brake kits , c body design for the e body not the smaller 10 inch with pin types these cars came with. I wanted a little bit better braking than they had origionally since I have the 440. Have a bigger 3 core c body radiator also for better cooling. Seems to keep her cool running. Hoping the drill and slots will help cool the braking.
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