What did you do to your camaro today
#223
I wasn't thinking about Nader calling them unsafe. I was thinking about how butt ugly they are. I would have tried an s10 box maybe. I can't think of any late models that were manual. I popped over 400 for my box plus the 90 for a new rag joint and haven't got lines yet. So I understand not wanting to spend the money, mine is adding up fast.
#224
I bought mine at a local place called Baxter Auto Parts, but O'Reilly's carries them too. I got the water, oil, and volts as a gauge pack which saved a ton. They were only $42. The fuel was about $22, and the speedo was the spendy one at around $77. Not sure how O'Reilly's prices compare, but I got 10% off through a friend, so they'd still be close I would imagine.
#226
Do you mean the gauges Damon? Yes, I can. Still in the boxes, but I'll try a picture through the hard plastic.-Vall
These are what I got, but chrome trim and mounting plate.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDEQ8gIwAg#
Looks like JC Whitney has them cheaper, but their shipping charges suck. They charge S&H according to the price of the item, not weight.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-ser...44&zmap=31362G
http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-ser...44&zmap=18941G
These are what I got, but chrome trim and mounting plate.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDEQ8gIwAg#
Looks like JC Whitney has them cheaper, but their shipping charges suck. They charge S&H according to the price of the item, not weight.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-ser...44&zmap=31362G
http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-ser...44&zmap=18941G
Last edited by 1971BB427; 10-31-2010 at 02:32 PM.
#228
After having my buddy help me all day yesterday on my project, I went to his house with my welder today and helped him on his '48 Austin. We got his ladder bars tore out and relocated, then welded back in. Also got his rear shock mounts built and located.
We've already got his all wired, and about the only thing needed to finish his is the front shocks, and putting the interior back in. We've tested all the wiring and brakes, plus started the engine, so he's a lot closer on his than I am on mine.
We've already got his all wired, and about the only thing needed to finish his is the front shocks, and putting the interior back in. We've tested all the wiring and brakes, plus started the engine, so he's a lot closer on his than I am on mine.
#229
I broke my last, barely replaceable lower grill because I'm an idiot. I cleaned out the trunk of the 80 about 2weeks ago. I left it all in the bed of my truck with the inner bumper structure and a set of very nice tail lights. Well it is getting cold out now and wouldn't ya know snap, crackle, pop. Its dust.
#230
Bummer Damon!
I got my lower valance welded up on the Austin. Only area that had any rust and I didn't notice it until I sat the front clip down and the valance collapsed in a 8" area. Looked it over and found it was almost transparent from all the little rust holes over the last 70 yrs.!
My neighbor had some sheetmetal from his old Chrysler donor he used to build his custom car. I found a piece from the trunk inner fender that was very close to the shape and contour to match the rotten metal.
Cut it out and clamped the new piece in place with my butt weld clamps. Made a few tacks, then used my dollies and hammer to work it into position and shape. Gradually it formed right into place and I welded it as I went. Looks like a perfect fit now!
I got my lower valance welded up on the Austin. Only area that had any rust and I didn't notice it until I sat the front clip down and the valance collapsed in a 8" area. Looked it over and found it was almost transparent from all the little rust holes over the last 70 yrs.!
My neighbor had some sheetmetal from his old Chrysler donor he used to build his custom car. I found a piece from the trunk inner fender that was very close to the shape and contour to match the rotten metal.
Cut it out and clamped the new piece in place with my butt weld clamps. Made a few tacks, then used my dollies and hammer to work it into position and shape. Gradually it formed right into place and I welded it as I went. Looks like a perfect fit now!