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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
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Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Been there done that Ben - a pain indeed!! I had a scew snap off in the adjuster mount...
LukesVette 2009-10-11 10:13:34
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Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
Same here, I broke the shaft of the actuator and one screw while doing a complete rebuild of the right headlight assembly, NOT looking forward to the left......
Never drilled a hole into myself YET, but tried to wire wheel grinder my leg off while working on the old exhaust.
You are getting there, keep up the hard work!
Never drilled a hole into myself YET, but tried to wire wheel grinder my leg off while working on the old exhaust.
You are getting there, keep up the hard work!
Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
[QUOTE=LukesVette]Been there done that Ben - a pain indeed!! I had a scew spap off there the adjusters mount...
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my worst was on the adjuster spring mount. i tried to use the extractor, broke both it and the spring mount
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
It's not nice to hurt yourself !!!! So when I need my headlights rebuilt, I will look you up !! lol
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Sooo...ya poked a hole in yer ankle, filled it with bondo, and then while sanding it down with a sander, ya reached bone on yer finger? That's taking "Workin my fingers to the bone" a bit far, doncha tink? 
We've all been there....at least YOU are making steady progress on the car. That's what counts.
We've all been there....at least YOU are making steady progress on the car. That's what counts.
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
a little more work, a few more pics
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It must cost a small fortune just to heat the shop for the winter 
, and here it comes. But at least you might have more time to progress on the vette 
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, and here it comes. But at least you might have more time to progress on the vette .Jimmy B.
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
actually winter doesnt get too bad here in arkansas.
even when it does.. i just turn on my HID lights.. I usually dont use them because they are too hot and bright. Ive only installed 2 so far but I have one more on the shelf that i can put up once i decide where.
but in the winter... each of these 400W lights produces 1365 BTU/HR (400 x 3.412) and they warm my workspace remarkably well. the fringes not so much.
the flourescent lights themselves (20 light fixtures with 2 60W lights each) 2400W or another 8190 BTU/hr.
this adds up to appx one "ton" of heat in the 4000 sq ft back room. not great but I survive. I do have 2 gas space heaters but they are in the front room (2000 sq ft).
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Man ! You be working !!! Nice photos. You will be happy when finished, I bet !
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