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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by roadking77 on April 29, 2024, 06:15:33 AM »

20240427_165641 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Next up is brakes. Bench bled the master, got things hooked up and started with the fronts. No problem. Then it came to the rears Slight hiccup, once thats figured out I will post my findings.

So in the meantime it was time to take a break
20240428_173714 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240428_172637 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Burn up some sticks from the back yard and cook some smores with the grandson.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by roadking77 on April 29, 2024, 06:10:43 AM »

20240425_141626 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Under dash duct had a hole in it patched up with duct tape. I had a few free minutes so I figured I would try to fix rather than get a new one (I looked on Franks website and they have nothing currently). I thought I had a full set of duct work but after a search around the shop I came up empty. Fortunately the pieces broke off fell inside the part so I was able to patch it back together and then I fibreglassed over. It was kind of messy, so I followed up with some flex filler, then fillable primer from Rustoleum, then some rustoleum satin black. I then used SEM clear satin on top. I was surprised the SEM didnt react with the Rustoleum. Its not perfect but once its tucked up under the dash I think it will be fine.
20240427_121156 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240427_140929 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240427_140929 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240428_173138 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

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Lobby / Re: Today I... "Redux Edition"

« Last post by roadking77 on April 29, 2024, 06:02:20 AM »

I was surprised with the availability of parts that NAPA carried for the trans am. I would always use Ames or the like no matter what it was I needed. Then, I found that NAPA had a lot of the stuff for general maintenance. A couple of years ago I could walk in and out with the part I needed. During my 79 restoration as of late it has been a different story. It seems the last couple of parts I needed were either out of stock or not available. I have 2 of their stores within a 20 min. drive in either direction, a lot of times if one store doesnt have it the other will. AND there is a very large distribution warehouse 40 min away. So there have been times I place an order in the morning and the store will have it in the afternoon.

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Lobby / Re: Today I... "Redux Edition"

« Last post by 79GoldnTan on April 28, 2024, 06:33:08 PM »

So, Saturday I went to my local Napa store to get new battery for my zero turn, so I figured let's get oil and filter also, no problem, so let's get oil and filter for others as well, no problem, 65 Chevy no problem, 79 ta......, wait .... no stock, need to order it in, really?? Yep, two days out. Wow

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Mechanical / Re: Speedo cable

« Last post by formula46two on April 28, 2024, 02:24:14 PM »

Ahhh....ok great thanks much!

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My project

« Last post by rkellerjr on April 28, 2024, 08:22:31 AM »

Ya buddy, you'll be driving it in no time now, lookin good!

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Mechanical / Re: Speedo cable

« Last post by wheels78ta on April 27, 2024, 11:12:02 PM »

In case you get side tracked....................

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Mechanical / Re: Speedo cable

« Last post by formula46two on April 27, 2024, 09:49:56 PM »

Thank you!

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Mechanical / Re: Speedo cable

« Last post by Seven on April 27, 2024, 08:06:26 PM »

Under.  There is a detailed thread on the subject dated March below.

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Mechanical / Speedo cable

« Last post by formula46two on April 27, 2024, 02:59:39 PM »

Does anyone have a 77-78 4 speed that could tell me if the speed cable goes over or under the trans? Thanks for any help