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by 71Beeper
Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

I did remove the old hardware that was on the tie-rod sleeve clamps.
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Not going to re-use those.
Instead I bought these.
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They will look much better.
by 71Beeper
Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Two coats of primer later......followed by 2 coats of VHT caliper paint.
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by 71Beeper
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Now its on to prepping the steering components. Scuff them down with my fiber wheel. Wash them up with lacquer thinner & do some masking too. March 26th (11).jpg March 26th (12).jpg March 26th (13).jpg March 26th (14).jpg March 26th (15).jpg I'll do 2 coats of primer followed by the same VHT caliper...
by 71Beeper
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Moving along, the strut rods are next.
Scuff em down and paint them with a nice steel color VHT caliper paint.
Also put new stainless hardware on the ends.
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by 71Beeper
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Thanks 73X. Next step is do paint the control arms. The current aluminum color that's on them need some freshening up. I scuffed them down and applied a light grey paint to them. March 12th (5).jpg March 12th (6).jpg March 12th (7).jpg March 12th (4).jpg March 12th (1).jpg Future plans call for chan...
by 71Beeper
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Got in the shop this morning - the paint is almost dry.
Still tacky in a few places.
Here's what semi-gloss black looks like.
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Next thing to clean-up is the upper and lower control arms & strut rods.
by 71Beeper
Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

I had time today to flip the K-member over and paint the topside.
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by 71Beeper
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Pulling the shrink wrap off, I get this.... Feb 26th (13).jpg I'll start with the underside first. Feb 26th (15).jpg Clean up the dirt and other stuff off of it with this. Feb 26th (19).jpg See the foaming action.... :D Feb 26th (18).jpg Next, scuff it with a coarse scotch brite pad then apply some ...
by 71Beeper
Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

I was able to find another tail housing for my 4 speed locally thru a Mopar buddy. Feb 26th (3).jpg I need to change it due to the original one's front mount pad for the shifter box is unrepairable. Feb 26th (4).jpg Bonus is that it comes with the driveshaft bushing already in place. Feb 26th (1).jp...
by 71Beeper
Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

And here they are - they turned out nice.
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Now to trial test fit the drivers side bumper brackets.
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by 71Beeper
Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Replies: 517
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Wrapping up the last few things in the engine bay. The clutch rod that goes thru the firewall along with it's boot. Feb 20th (15).jpg Next was the splash shields that fit under the headlights. Feb 20th (10).jpg Feb 20th (11).jpg Then hook-up the power wire for the line-loc. Feb 20th (12).jpg Then it...
by 71Beeper
Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Replies: 517
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Last item is the beep beep horn. Unfortunately my repop inner fender did not come pre-drilled for the horn mounting. I had to do it myself. First, locate the 2 holes that will have to be drilled.... :shock: Feb 11th (32).jpg Next, do the deed. Feb 11th (33).jpg Lastly install the horn and all is goo...
by 71Beeper
Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Next item is the cowl to under hood seal. Feb 11th (24).jpg Feb 11th (25).jpg And mounted. Feb 11th.jpg Next thing is the under hood to rad support seal. Instead of using the steel clips like the factory did, I went ahead and bought these ribbed push pins from Amazon. Feb 11th (19).jpg And installed...
by 71Beeper
Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Replies: 517
Views: 2185559

Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)

Got in the garage today and got some more stuff put on the car. It wasn't too bad temperature wise..... Feb 11th (26).jpg First up was the cowl drain flap - this one came from Detroit Muscle Technologies......Thanks Jim. Feb 11th (23).jpg Next was the high beams - I couldn't wait for Amazon to get t...