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Post by BoomBoom on May 15, 2009 12:14:01 GMT -5
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Post by BLUE71NOVA on May 15, 2009 12:49:03 GMT -5
That is badass, I've always thought I'd like one of them.
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Post by Agent11br on May 15, 2009 12:50:46 GMT -5
I'm very jealous man, I've always wanted a sand rail or dune buggy! That thing should be loads of fun!
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Post by jesse on May 15, 2009 13:27:56 GMT -5
i've got a friend at work picking up a bug tonight. i think hes getting an extra parts car too. i can ask if he'll have a spare gas tank or where to get one if you want
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Post by absinthminded on May 15, 2009 15:19:23 GMT -5
Now that looks like a good time. I hope to make it to Silver Lake once this summer. You still have that DSM?
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Post by BoomBoom on May 15, 2009 17:12:25 GMT -5
No I sold my dsm about a year ago. I would like to make it up to silverlake this year. Thanks for your offer jesse, But I picked up a fuel cell this afternoon for 75bucks only used once. Some more pics. Was orignally 6v system at sometime it was changet to 12v. Heres the mess I have to deal with. Leaky fuel tank New Fuel Cell
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Post by absinthminded on May 15, 2009 22:12:41 GMT -5
Sand and Camo paint!
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Post by dsmphreak3 on May 20, 2009 0:35:50 GMT -5
hey, u want some ragu for that spaghetti mess? j/k, looks like a solid candidate for a little wiring cleanup and a whole lotta fun in the sand!
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Post by BoomBoom on May 22, 2009 13:38:20 GMT -5
Got some parts from the ups man today. Front and Rear brake kit, and engine gasket kit. Holiday weekend will be busy for me so Hopefully start working on it again on wednesday. Expecting another visit from ups on tuesday for some more parts.
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Post by BoomBoom on May 27, 2009 23:00:04 GMT -5
Spent another day working on the car. I was gonna take pics again but forgot the camera, I'll get some tomorrow and video of it running.
First we started with the brakes. The first drum was the hardest to get off. I dont think the adjusters have been touched since 1962, I couldnt back them off to get the drum off, So we just grabed the puller. It came off no problem, just broke the wheel cylinder, Other than that the brake replacement went smooth. New wheel cylinders, rubber hoses, shoes, and springs. Then came the time to bleed the brakes, the brake line that goes from the master cylinder to the tee in the rear of the car was just floppin around, So we blew it out, hooked up all the lines. Started to bleed then heard some fluid coming out by the drivers seat, took up the mat and the brake line is rusted through. Someone messed with the brake lines before, because theres a union with standard fittings in the car. The brake line we got has the metric fittings. We have one side hooked up, tomorrow we will get the standard fittings and finish the job.
The shifter that was stuck in first gear, turned out to be an easy fix, the shifting coupler that is under the rear seat, came apart. We put it back together and tightened it up, It is alot better than it was.
Put the new carb in and it actually idles and runs. I was sooooooo excited. Finally took it for a ride in the field. Its awesome!!!!!!!! I love this little car. Can't wait to get the brakes done.
Had to replace the battery. Tested the battery and the generator isn't charging. Might have to get a new one.
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Post by BoomBoom on Jul 1, 2009 22:38:49 GMT -5
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Post by jesse on Jul 2, 2009 7:30:48 GMT -5
lol, thats awesome
you still got that old gas tank around? i think someone i know wants the sending unit off it
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Post by BoomBoom on Jul 2, 2009 15:38:49 GMT -5
Yeah, the tank is sittin on the porch
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Post by absinthminded on Jul 2, 2009 18:46:12 GMT -5
That color looks sweet Zack. I can't wait to see it in person.
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Post by BoomBoom on Jul 2, 2009 19:12:23 GMT -5
Thanks guys, One more pic. Tookout the windshield today and finished painting the rest of the car. Next week all the new window seals should be here along with an alumnium dash.
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