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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on Dec 30, 2010 9:14:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys. To be honest I researched nothing for underhood panels and just jumped in my own way (head first). I looked at the LRS panels now and they look identical to what I ended up with. Given the coverage I would guess it wouldn't save much work over what I did. There are a few holes not covered by the patches I made but I filled the extras and moved on. Excluding all time...which I keep on a different tally... heres the list of what it costs for the underhood smoothing 7lb can of bondo $20 spot putty $8 guessing $10 of welding wire $47 of mig gas (I used a whole tank of 75% argon/25%CO2) I did 4 coats of black but started with a gallon so I probably used about $10 3 coats of clear from a gallon so I'm in the $15 area there. $10 for misc. sandpaper, mixing cups, ect _________________________________ $120 to create something I'm scared to put an engine in now.
Not terrible just an insane amount of time since I felt clueless through the entire process. lol
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on Jan 1, 2011 20:36:06 GMT -5
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Post by Stinger on Jan 2, 2011 0:54:24 GMT -5
Looks smoother out in the light.
That tow strap is looking rough...
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on Jan 2, 2011 8:32:43 GMT -5
That tow strap is looking rough... oooh the number of turbofords that strap has had to pull...
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Post by oneowner88lx on Jan 2, 2011 21:04:10 GMT -5
That engine compartment looks outstanding!! Definately worth all the work. When dropping the engine in blankets, lots of them, are your friend. With lots of blankets and towels you'll be able to get it all together without scratching.
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Post by zanewilson89 on Mar 29, 2011 12:41:39 GMT -5
looking good any updated photos
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on Mar 29, 2011 22:24:00 GMT -5
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on May 12, 2011 23:24:27 GMT -5
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Post by 75pinto on May 13, 2011 6:07:09 GMT -5
awesome to see. this is one of the cars that inspired me to go 2.3 in the pinto
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on May 13, 2011 8:22:37 GMT -5
Ha good. I get a kick out of hearing that. More so when people tell me all about the builds and then take them to the track.
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Post by 75pinto on May 13, 2011 18:49:25 GMT -5
just dont be hatin' when i bust off low tens in the pinto
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on May 13, 2011 22:10:07 GMT -5
lol see if you call the shot I'm obligated to hold you to it.
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Post by 75pinto on May 13, 2011 22:43:26 GMT -5
thats fine. right now i need to figure out this wiring harness so it can even move on its own power. i would be more than obliged to line up to you one day however. hopefully by next season i will have all the goodies in it
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on May 15, 2011 20:50:16 GMT -5
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Post by turbojoe on May 16, 2011 15:37:31 GMT -5
win is this thing gonna be up and runing matt
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