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jelloslug
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Side note: The only 8-Tracks I have I found in the trunk of a car in the classic car junk yard I go to. They were in the trunk of a Coupe deVille that the trunk was stuck shut and it had finally rusted to the point where the latch just broke off. The best I can tell I have an Earth Wind and Fire, Lionel Richie, and some other R&B tape.
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Another side note: The 8-Track player is one of two times where I fucked up really badly while I was working on the car. I had it all put together (when I shot the demo of it running) and was ready to put the face plate back on. I went to install the face plate.... and it would not fit back on the radio. When I was rebuilding the preset section of the radio, I swapped the chrome buttons from the auto seeking radio as they were in better condition. I did not notice that the rods on the back of the buttons were bent differently and were longer than the buttons for the 8-Track radio. This meant that I had to take the entire radio completely apart again to swap the buttons over. 
I actually just put that project on a shelf and left it for 6 months....
I actually just put that project on a shelf and left it for 6 months....
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Haha, totally
What was the other time?Another side note: The 8-Track player is one of two times where I fucked up really badly while I was working on the car. I had it all put together (when I shot the demo of it running) and was ready to put the face plate back on. I went to install the face plate.... and it would not fit back on the radio. When I was rebuilding the preset section of the radio, I swapped the chrome buttons from the auto seeking radio as they were in better condition. I did not notice that the rods on the back of the buttons were bent differently and were longer than the buttons for the 8-Track radio. This meant that I had to take the entire radio completely apart again to swap the buttons over.
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Buzz Killington
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That clean radio is SO satisfying. It reminds me of the time I considered mechanically restoring a 100 year old typewriter. I decided I didn't have it in me. Great work.
Stylerod
150mph in a swimsuit :eek3:
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jelloslug
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For the people following, it may be Monday before I get a chance to post many more updates. I have plenty more to post.
TripleFive
Doing Rolex bitchwork since 2013, one day Patek.
Another side note: The 8-Track player is one of two times where I fucked up really badly while I was working on the car. I had it all put together (when I shot the demo of it running) and was ready to put the face plate back on. I went to install the face plate.... and it would not fit back on the radio. When I was rebuilding the preset section of the radio, I swapped the chrome buttons from the auto seeking radio as they were in better condition. I did not notice that the rods on the back of the buttons were bent differently and were longer than the buttons for the 8-Track radio. This meant that I had to take the entire radio completely apart again to swap the buttons over.
I know these feels too well. There are some watch models that have nearly identical parts, like you have to look at them with a 10x loupe to know for sure, and if you get them swapped you have to completely tear down the movement again disturbing all your oils to correct it. The last time I did that I got up said nothing to my co-workers and went out for a two hour lunch. lol
Shit like this is my everyday, only on a much smaller scale. I actually wouldn't mind fucking around with a typewriter, wonder if there is side money to be made there.
Mercedes
IZLAM hummus king
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Mercedes
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The Grand Inquisitor
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Are you a mechanic/engineer/etc. by trade?
also, I will buy this car off you when you get tired of it and want a new project. The level of attention to detail you have is awesome. Love the careful craftsmanship without going overboard perfectly original/etc.
also, I will buy this car off you when you get tired of it and want a new project. The level of attention to detail you have is awesome. Love the careful craftsmanship without going overboard perfectly original/etc.
It’s always been a dream of mine to
P U S H B I G B O D Y
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jelloslug
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I'm an engineer. I do like things to be perfect but this will never be some 100 point concours car. I would not really want something like that anyway since you could never use it at all.
TheProwler
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- Aug 18, 2002
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what is NOS?
and how big are those lights??? I thought those pieces were like 2 feet long, and then I see that it's just trim under the lights?
TheProwler
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- Aug 18, 2002
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one of my friends works at a shop adjacent to a place that does Concours restorations. I got a tour with one of the guys who works there, doing the upholstery. It was pretty stunning. It's not that big, but they had 50+ year old machines to do some of the original upholstery, since they don't make those styles any more. It was really cool.
Painkiller
Michael Ronaldo Cristiano
I love that you're not afraid to make small changes through the different years or models. Like with the seats. You can definitely tell you're building the car for you which is the way to go. Can't wait to see more. I'm glad you waited to post until you were so far into the project. It's awesome getting such frequent updates.
I think I have a few 8 tracks I can send you. I'll look for them and let you know