philcas1987 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ace Ventura !!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Dang. Thats a bummer! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I drove it home like this with my head out the window and hugging the white line. wasnt the first time, was it? :P Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 That front glass exploding is scary stuff. I'd of soiled myself. Lol Quote Link to comment
Everat Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 It kinda gives me a semi seeing two coupes in one pic. Quote Link to comment
Rustbucket Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 This car is the shit. You get a real big load of kudos. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 On with the progress. This little birdy needed some electrical attention. Who better for the job, Wagon Jon. Rusty Bird is a 69 but when we bought it, it had a 71 SSS dash. Nothing worked and with the rebuilt engine, I want to see the temp and oil press along with the fuel level. On with ripping the complete wiring out. And a cool new shift knob Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Man you guys are hard core!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Man you guys are hard core!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ah.....Thats right! Quote Link to comment
victory Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 yes the glass exploding is scary. that is the first time it happend to me. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 ONE rock did that??? Quote Link to comment
victory Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 ONE rock did that??? Quote Link to comment
victory Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 one little rock did that Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 So it took me four days to figure out all the wiring woes on this here coupe! The first two days were fixing all the wires the installer of the SR20 did, and two days to figure out the blinkers, all the gauges, and the tail lights. It is now street worthy. :D James is happier now. Quote Link to comment
NICKLE&DIME Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 ok great! so how did you achieve this? did you use an aftermarket kit? or did you sort and test each wire? add any grounds? I saw a dime that had 5 grounds, but it had a rotary. Cool! Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 No special wiring kit. Just had to track down each wire to find where it went and where it should go. In the beginning I thought cool a day or so, but in the end it was wow. I don't have patients for these things, if Jon didn't do it the car would have just set. Other then nothing working the car is sweet to drive, runs great and handles better, and has a nice rough look about it. Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 No special wiring kit. Just had to track down each wire to find where it went and where it should go. In the beginning I thought cool a day or so, but in the end it was wow. I don't have patients for these things, if Jon didn't do it the car would have just set. Other then nothing working the car is sweet to drive, runs great and handles better, and has a nice rough look about it. Thanks Jon I just take credit for the wiring fix, nothing else. ;) Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 After the rusty bird sat in my glass guys shop for awhile, we finally got it back. He decided to use Virginia's front windshield as a temp-let. We also decided to replace her windshield at the same time, so no more tempered glass front windows The 510 front glass is just a hair to big, so a box of sanding belts and some patients. You get a fresh front window. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Recently rolled the front fender lips, tires were rubbing a little. I used a dolly wrap in a t-shirt, and a body hammer. Then we rotated the tires. Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Awesome work. Forgot about this thread, and the funny thing is I found another pic of this car and its the background. And I just got the real background. Thanks for the great work. Jeff Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 We've been wanting something different for rusty bird for awhile. So Vic had the day off and here we go. Once completely finished it will b bare metal, etched, and cleared. The etching creates a gold and blue with bare metal look. Also give the metal a coating that help prevents rust. Something clear does not have. Clear does not help against rust. So we will see if this last or not. These are other panels i did years ago with metal etch Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I have been waiting for this car to have something done to it. With all the work you do, it didnt make sense why your coupe didnt have any of your awesome work put into it. Quote Link to comment
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