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Da TOW'D
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:57 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Wiggy
you sure have some sweet looking rides
cheers
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:28 am    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Been at it for a while and didn't realize how much exists on these forums (i Usually spend my time and $ in classifieds). I must say all of the small and larger "what i did" items are a bit inspiring. I will be posing progress in the near...
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:38 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Got the transaxle torn down for a inspection and reseal today. Hopefully marrying the body back to it's pan tomorrow!
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:20 am    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

finally got everything set up to strain on metal work - Channels, firewall, crossmember, and many other patches on the lower sections. Diving in as a first timer so hope it goes...
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:44 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Still waiting on all of my metal so spent a few minutes installing a new fuse block - 12 circuit ATO/ATC with 12 Negative term block as well. I used this in a rewire a few years back and really liked it. It is made by Blue Sea Systems and can be found on Amazon for under $40.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:16 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Decided to work on my replacement rear apron. Cut the rust out. Made the reinforcement ends and ends of apron. Need to get some new belts to finish.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Today i ran a new choke cable through my 57, works great,,
Found some oil leaks to fix, both axle boots need doing, and looks like oil pump and poss the case half join is weaping,

also looks like the rhf king pin is worn, so pleanty to keep busy with!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:10 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

changed idle jets on the carbs. runs great!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:33 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Painted my rims,

White walls tomorrow!

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

WhiteWalls...........

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:27 am    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

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deleted my for sale ad....
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:39 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Bought it today....

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Got a ton of work to do but its a dang good start 55 model Cal Looker.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:38 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

I took out the ashtray, wire-brushed it inside and out to get it clean, painted it, then lined the inside with felt. It makes an ideal place to stash my iPod when I plug it in to my (modern) radio. Beats letting it dangle on the floor. Very Happy

Since I don't smoke it makes the otherwise useless ashtray very useful indeed.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:25 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Spring time and all the cotton-wood tree pollen making my black beetle to look like it has scallops
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pollen bug
I've been having starter problems I pulled the autostick starter and it looked good so I pulled the engine to look at the ring gear
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time for a good soapy wash and rewax on the body and try a different starter
'57 oval 1600 dp
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:02 am    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

After pulling the engine and looking at the flywheel I see what all the noise was when starting.
The fresh air 40hp still has the 6v flywheel and I was using a automatic trans 12v starter motor , most of the teeth on the flywheel were worn and fine steel flakes in the bellhousing.
The engine has been getting noisier every time I'd start it.
I looked at the "Porsche" 12v small generator and just assumed the flywheel was also 12v.
Doh
I went through my flywheel collection and found another 6v flywheel so I'll be installing it and re-bushing the starter bushing and using a 6v starter
nothing but fun
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:36 am    Post subject: Re: Where to buy pre August, 1955 front fenders Reply with quote

Would someone know where I can buy pre August, 1955 front fenders?

Are there any businesses who sell these fenders used?

If these fenders turn out to be unavailable, who makes the next best alternative?

Sincerely,

Carl
March, 1955 ragtop bug.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:08 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Installed my engine today, 1st time back in the car in 6 years. Resto almost done!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:46 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Got the center mount antenna installed and allot of other small things. Time is hard to find these days[img]
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:53 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Orig interior pieced back together,
Thanks again Alfanso!!!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:10 pm    Post subject: Re: What did you do to your Oval today? Reply with quote

Spent the weekend working on vdubs

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Original NOS TX plates

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