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Forum: Project Builds February 28th 2024, 00:34
Replies: 96
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Posted By owdlvr
For most of my builds, I've got a notebook or...

For most of my builds, I've got a notebook or similar somewhere that keeps track of what's on the car, and what parts came from where. But when a question arises while I'm working on the car, I often...
Forum: Project Builds February 22nd 2024, 04:24
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
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Have I mentioned how much I'm loving the dash in this car? I...
Forum: Project Builds November 5th 2023, 14:14
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
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Making drastic decisions that I might regret later...
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Forum: Project Builds October 24th 2023, 11:35
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
The winter list is small. ...

The winter list is small.

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Forum: Project Builds October 23rd 2023, 03:33
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Hmmm...a little hard to update this from Feb...

Hmmm...a little hard to update this from Feb 2021. The car did about 35,000km in 2021. I took it from Vancouver Island to Banff, twice. Did our "Island Adventure" event and a few other events. Then...
Forum: Project Builds February 7th 2021, 05:08
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
You'll have to wait until I have the car back in...

You'll have to wait until I have the car back in the shop. My Ford Falcon, Bricklin and Subaru are taking up the workspace and I don't have a good spot to quickly pop it off. But basically I just...
Forum: Project Builds December 18th 2020, 01:15
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
I've not been happy with the paint on the German...

I've not been happy with the paint on the German Looker. After finding out from the pros it was 'checked' and needs to be repainted, I never tried getting it polished. My friend Bob finally convinced...
Forum: Project Builds November 29th 2020, 02:04
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Well, I didn't update as promised. Sorry about...

Well, I didn't update as promised. Sorry about that! As Covid-19 regulations relaxed a little in the summer, and small group gatherings became an option I started back up with some CCA events. Over...
Forum: Project Builds September 21st 2020, 13:20
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Sept 21st 2020... I've put over 21,000km on...

Sept 21st 2020...

I've put over 21,000km on the car so far this season, and tomorrow morning I start my final event for the year. We're exploring the Banff Corridor as part of the Hagerty Touring...
Forum: Project Builds August 19th 2020, 02:59
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Drop spindles and a lowered beam. I wouldn't...

Drop spindles and a lowered beam. I wouldn't think twice about taking it on _any_ paved road in the Pacific Northwest...and once Covid ends I'll be taking it on all the roads in in WA/OR for sure....
Forum: Project Builds August 14th 2020, 02:09
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Okay, so I thought I'd be able to figure out...

Okay, so I thought I'd be able to figure out where I put the alignment print-out, but it's buried in the box of accounting to be sorted, and I haven't dug it out yet. I can tell you that I'm running...
Forum: Project Builds August 8th 2020, 00:51
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
If you don't see me reply with all your answers...

If you don't see me reply with all your answers by Monday, remind me! I'm away from home for the weekend.

-Dave
Forum: Project Builds August 5th 2020, 13:23
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
hahahahahahaha. Do I?! ...

hahahahahahaha. Do I?!

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Short version, yes I do. But in order to solve the problem I either need to narrow the wheels, or fly to...
Forum: Project Builds July 31st 2020, 21:17
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
So, after suffering a valve-train issue, and...

So, after suffering a valve-train issue, and newly installing the engine into the car...what would be the best way to ensure it's strong and ready for use? Why, a 5,148km road trip...right?!

The...
Forum: Project Builds July 13th 2020, 18:02
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
ArmorPoxy Ultra, with the military top coat.

ArmorPoxy Ultra, with the military top coat.
Forum: Project Builds July 13th 2020, 02:29
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Haha, the floor is awesome. I seriously don't...

Haha, the floor is awesome. I seriously don't know how I lived with it before.
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Forum: Project Builds July 12th 2020, 12:54
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
push rod is very bent. That photo is after I...

push rod is very bent. That photo is after I worked to straighten it enough to limp home, but decided otherwise.

Bolt on the end of the rockershaft backed out, and went bouncing around the valve...
Forum: Project Builds July 11th 2020, 00:33
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
I haven't had much to post for a month, because...

I haven't had much to post for a month, because I've been driving the German Looker as much as possible, and broke my whole shop down to do an epoxy floor treatment. Emptied the bigger half of my...
Forum: Project Builds June 3rd 2020, 02:09
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
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Hows this for "made in america" quality?! Car hasn't been parked outside for more than 45min and the dash is already cracking!

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Forum: Project Builds May 31st 2020, 00:43
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
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Lowered the rear, but not too much. I think I'm happy with it...
Forum: Project Builds May 30th 2020, 14:32
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Car has definitely had an accident in the front...

Car has definitely had an accident in the front right corner, which may be part of the issue. Measurements I took suggest the frame head is good, but it could be the 30yr old cut and welded beam (for...
Forum: Project Builds May 27th 2020, 12:18
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
7" wheels front and rear. 225/45 on the rear,...

7" wheels front and rear. 225/45 on the rear, 205/50 on the front (in case the photos don't show)

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Forum: Project Builds May 27th 2020, 01:20
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
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So one of the longest oil lines in the system, and one of the shortest. Equally annoying to build :P After giving it a lot of...
Forum: Project Builds May 26th 2020, 12:34
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Well, in this case we disagree. There are quite a...

Well, in this case we disagree. There are quite a few top engine builders in the USA who have had the pushrod holes as a "secret", as evidenced when we started talking to some of them about the...
Forum: Project Builds May 26th 2020, 00:43
Replies: 96
Views: 105,601
Posted By owdlvr
Negative. Never needed to. Two holes in pushrods,...

Negative. Never needed to. Two holes in pushrods, problem solved.
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