grannyknot Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 So I got all the patching done, finished the reinforcements, cleaned and sanded and shot two coats of 2 part epoxy primer and 2 coats of single stage urethane paint on the bottom of the car and inside the cab. The car is now up at the paint shop and he says it will take one month to block it out, do a couple of guide coats then 2 coats of colour and 4 of clear. Should only be 3 weeks now before I start re assembly. The first 2 pics are after the epoxy primer, adding the seamsealer and before paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 The car is back in my garage now and I have started re-assembly, the colour balance is wrong on my camera and the paint looks lighter and bluer than it really is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 That is beautiful. Well done good sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Looks good... and identical to your old car haha. What's the color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys, the colour is actually is from a Jeep, it is called Anvil Grey, Chrysler did something good for a change My camera is screwed, this what the car really looks like, I found a pic of a Z in the same shade. I just love this colour! Edited May 3, 2017 by grannyknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Got the headliner in and just finished the the header and side rail vinyl so will start on the windshield tomorrow. Tar mat is done and new power cable from the battery is in, also got the side glass finished, Test fitting the leather console cover, A last look at the header before it disappears into the engine bay, Gas tank, fuel pump are in, Brake and Clutch Masters are in and ready to go, Engine is almost fully assembled, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 That just a piece of bent sheet metal you did to mount the brank bias adjuster, or is that a bought bracket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeko Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Very impressive build!... No expense spared.... that Acid dip must have cost a pretty penny. Close to 10k here in bc with all levies now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Well a brought bracket is just a piece of bent sheet metal too Yes, made it out of some 1/8th" aluminum plate. Got the windshield in today with the help of string line for a the weed wacker, very smooth. The dash is sort of in, just a couple of screws incase it has to come back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Very impressive build!... No expense spared.... that Acid dip must have cost a pretty penny. Close to 10k here in bc with all levies now Thank you, I appreciate it, $10 grand?! That's insane, $1650.00 here in southern Ontario. Edited May 16, 2017 by grannyknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 I got ITB linkage synced up and the engine bay finished off, power steering installed, dash and steering wheel in, The muffler is hanging too low for my taste, I'll have to see if I can adjust it some how, Got the rear glass in and the leather all glued in place, more pics of that to come, Got the wheels/tires dressed and snapped in the Mr.K rear view mirror, Now I'm trying to get the engine started but can't get the rpm synced to Megasquirt satisfaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) https://youtu.be/dR8bHf6C-Qc So I got the engine going It is still not responding to the gas pedal just sort of doing its own thing. I have Megasquirt Matt coming on Monday to tame it and finally get it out on the road and start sorting out the bugs. Edited June 10, 2017 by grannyknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wow that is really pretty. You sounded sad in the video that you had to turn it off:) Great stuff. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 The car sounds awesome the exhaust tone is just right ! Mind PM the acid dip place here in Ottawa the prices are tripple that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wow that is really pretty. You sounded sad in the video that you had to turn it off:) Great stuff. Derek Thanks Derek, as much as I would love to get my hands on one of your heads, this was the cheaper, faster way to get something similar The car sounds awesome the exhaust tone is just right ! Mind PM the acid dip place here in Ottawa the prices are tripple that Thanks, I just got the ECU tuned today and it has settled down and is sounding better, we'll see what it is like on the highway. Here is the link, http://technostrip.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerashy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Sounds fantastic Chris!, is megasquirt Matt the same Matt at MT in Richmond Hill? Looking a tuner for my MSQ setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 MOAR VIDEOS! Congratulations! This gives me a needed kick in the pants to work on mine some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Sounds fantastic Chris!, is megasquirt Matt the same Matt at MT in Richmond Hill? Looking a tuner for my MSQ setup. James, yes one in the same, he's very talented, 2nd nature to him. I'm heading down to the shop next week for the final 'on the highway' tuning. MOAR VIDEOS! Congratulations! This gives me a needed kick in the pants to work on mine some more. I have to do another vid but having so much fun just driving it. Here she is out in the sun under her own power, first time on the road in about 20 yrs. I got the rest of the interior in, Matt tuned it from idle to about 3200 rpm so I'm trying to be a good boy until next week when he can finish the job. Learned a big lesson today, when you change out the wheel studs for new ones you MUST re torque the nuts after a couple of miles, luckily I remembered before any damage could happen, every nut needed tightening Got the ITB's balanced, after balancing the first 4 I put 1 & 2 on 5 & 6 and matched them up to 3 & 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Finally got it back from the paint shop where the wet sanding and buffing was being done, there is still a few thing to do on it but needed to get it in some kind of shape for the annual Zfest show, here is what I'm taking, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 What did you put on the front lip? That looks great btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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