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Old 05-07-2012, 07:08 PM
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well had a little trouble with the center carb rebuild. the new throttle plates didnt fit so i had to boroow some from a diferent spare carb.. will post a video this weekend got it runing right off, had to make a few adjusts all around fuel air etc . idles nice step on the gas and it spits flames out the headers oh yeah this will be real nice driving to a show or down the street.
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painted the body today 3 coats of HOK gold gonna put it on the frame bolt it down then clear it so i dont have to keep moving it then put the lining in then add Black door trim to go around the front and driver openings
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I love that color, it makes that car come alive!

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this kolor looks Great in the sun full of super mini flake when cleared will really light up
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did some more fine tuning moved the dist. back one tooth and took the little return springs off the dump carbs, to much tension on the cable i couldnt figure out what was causing this helps if you read the instructions that come with the kit first.:-)
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well i tryed the SP1 clear goes on smooth i put on 3 coats ill do 3 more tomorrow looks like glass also didnt want to waste any so i used some on the frame rails and front end axle tri rod and spring since its black looks great now I have to the chrome trim around the driver opening did a test fit looks nice and covers up the edge
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wet sanded yesterday just the sides and lid can't really sand all the little detail on the trim. coming out very nice i think i like this clear. also before i started i wanted to test fit. got in the seat closed the lid dam its tight sure glad i dont have to drive this far . started it up, backed out bout 20 ft and drove it back in and my left leg got a charlie horse..... ouch probably the way i was in there
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its coming all the time but i still wish i could get a 6x2 manifold
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