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Old 10-18-2014, 07:39 PM
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Few cuts and sore back but made some progress............
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Looks good!
What are you using to cut the sheet aluminum?
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Old 10-19-2014, 02:05 PM
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Tin snips
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Does most of the job. Slow though.
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Old 10-19-2014, 08:29 PM
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Spectacular! Are the cockpit corner pieces (wheel well) glass or aluminum?

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Old 10-20-2014, 03:37 PM
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Alloy inner rears as 289's were in the early cars, the 427 used glass inserts.

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Old 10-26-2014, 08:22 AM
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Interior done!
Off to get sticker.....................
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:06 AM
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Looks great!
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You might want to put the seats in first.

Congratulations Jeff - Great Job!!
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Old 10-26-2014, 12:44 PM
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Sweet!
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Old 10-26-2014, 03:13 PM
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Finished........................

Inspected too............

Drove around 40 miles today, have a glitch as battery was drained....??

Guessing regulator or alternator? Any advise.........
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Awesome Jeff, congrats!
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You have executed a great build thread, your alloy panel skills are top notch as well.
Now, time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work.
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Old 10-26-2014, 06:30 PM
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Thanks guys
Just need to figure out why the battery drains while driving.
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Old 10-26-2014, 06:54 PM
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Nice build and a great looking car. Time to get some miles on it.

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Old 10-28-2014, 12:59 PM
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Made it to work today
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Guess you don't need a windshield wiper...
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Old 10-28-2014, 02:12 PM
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I do have them though.............
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I'm itching to get one last drive in & it keeps raining over here..
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Congrats that's fantastic! Until they salt the roads it will be logging some miles, did you want any donations of hats? I have a couple for you ;-)
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Old 10-28-2014, 06:04 PM
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Lost one hat already. Lol
Gotta get it in the garage for final wheel setting.
Need to solve the charging issue then I am driving till salt.

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