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11-29-2020 04:25 PM #31
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I know it would not be the same, but would it have been easier to fix up the donor car?Seth
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11-30-2020 10:19 AM #32
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Wowzer Zowzer!
After chop, chop, chop comes "weld, weld, weld - oh snap - hammer, hammer, hammer - oh snap, chop, chop, chop......" you get the picture.
What a great post - love following these in-depth projects that always take a life of their own. I reminded of a Johnny Cash song, "One Piece at a Time"
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11-30-2020 04:55 PM #33
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And don't forget.. Grind, Grind, Grind.
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That really was a nice back half! You're probably priming it now huh?
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There’s definitely some subtle differences in the quarters and the rear panel but I think it’s going to work out. I like the 73 tail light panel much better.1 Corinthians 1:27
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12-10-2020 04:08 PM #36
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I actually suggested that but he felt then it wouldn’t be “grandpa’s car” anymore. I get it; it’s a sentimental thing.
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12-13-2020 03:36 PM #37
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Yep, we ain’t playing now! Lol!1 Corinthians 1:27
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The chop, cut, rebuild, is well underway now!Ryan
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Test fit; looking positive!1 Corinthians 1:27
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12-27-2020 03:38 PM #40
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Lined up really nice; hopefully the other side matches this well.1 Corinthians 1:27
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Those are some nice lines! I hope the other side goes just as good.Seth
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Looks great! Lots of tedious work but it's well worth it when it's all done! Keep us updated, love the old Grand Prix!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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12-31-2020 05:24 AM #43
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That is looking really nice! You'll be spraying paint before we know it!
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Starting on side 2. Also started sanding the fiberglass filler off the roof where the landau top was and it ain’t pretty. Luckily the roof section from the parts car is a good donor.
Also here’s a picture of Andrew’s mom and grandpa before he stopped driving the car several years ago.1 Corinthians 1:27
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01-15-2021 04:16 AM #45
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Thank you JOATMON That's the fitting I was wanting to try. Ordered it and will see if that works.
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