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Forum: Technical & Restoration Yesterday, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,455
Posted By Tuna Joe
In California, who knows? This state makes it...

In California, who knows? This state makes it hard to do anything.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-30-2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,455
Posted By Tuna Joe
My block was rusty in the water jackets so I...

My block was rusty in the water jackets so I cleaned the outside of the block really well to get the old grease off and then bought 8 gallons of Evaporust to try and remove the rust from inside.

I...
Forum: Boulder Motorcar 10-11-2025, 06:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 93,050
Posted By Tuna Joe
Thank you Tim! I don’t post much, but I sure...

Thank you Tim!
I don’t post much, but I sure learn a bunch from your posts. So thank you.
Also, love that trans stand. Did you make it?
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-28-2025, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,455
Posted By Tuna Joe
I don’t know what Ralph is talking about to be...

I don’t know what Ralph is talking about to be honest.
It looks good to me, broach marks are present, characters match other 68’ L89 blocks that are built close to the vin. And it’s been validated...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-28-2025, 07:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,455
Posted By Tuna Joe
Ha ha, I’m hoping that mess will clean up Ralph. ...

Ha ha, I’m hoping that mess will clean up Ralph. I got carried away pulling the engine, and completely forgot to put down a large piece of cardboard I have for this exact reason.

Re: vin stamp…...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-27-2025, 08:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,990
Posted By Tuna Joe
Lee, that looks amazing. You weren’t worried it...

Lee, that looks amazing. You weren’t worried it would damage the vin stamp?
I also like the Evaporust method. Except instead of buying such a large volume of Evaporust, I think I would try and use...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-08-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-08-2025, 06:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
Finished up my shift console and vent controls....

Finished up my shift console and vent controls. Did my 69 car also.
Sanded and painted my gauge console.

Bought a date correct starter from ChevyCool.
Tore apart my smog pump, removed the vanes...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-08-2025, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
I found a date correct jack ( why are these...

I found a date correct jack ( why are these always missing?)
A correct distributor cap, door hardware, and a correct master cylinder.
I sent the radio out to Dr Dons radio repair as I couldn’t get...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-08-2025, 05:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
I thought I would up date my progress on the 1968...

I thought I would up date my progress on the 1968 L89.
The interior of this car was in pretty bad shape. Appears that rats were living inside and chewing up the seats, carpet, and door panels.
The...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-21-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By Tuna Joe
I’ll also add that if your battery isn’t fully...

I’ll also add that if your battery isn’t fully charged it will not start.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-01-2025, 07:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 46,045
Posted By Tuna Joe
My take? If the old guy with the COPO engine...

My take?
If the old guy with the COPO engine can figure out basic “Facebook stuff” he can figure out how to pay Steve the $30 bucks to advertise on this site.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-12-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,553
Posted By Tuna Joe
Bill Hodel

Bill Hodel
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
Changed out the rotted out gas tank to a Quanta...

Changed out the rotted out gas tank to a Quanta tank.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
Crawling around the car, I noticed it has the...

Crawling around the car, I noticed it has the original assembly line F41 shocks and the front coil spring tag is still intact denoting the F41 suspension
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
https://youtube.com/shorts/LJt0An7IAI0?si=MnoI5mQS...

https://youtube.com/shorts/LJt0An7IAI0?si=MnoI5mQSr6M10SA8

Got it up and running except I noticed the fuel pump was leaking badly.
Pulled the pump and sent it to Fred Ballard who literally had it...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
Rats had chewed up the seats pretty good So I...

Rats had chewed up the seats pretty good So I ordered new foam and covers from Al Knoch.
Cleaned up the frames and shined everything up.
They turned out good!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 05:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
My car…

My car…
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,719
Posted By Tuna Joe
Update on my 1968 L89 coupe. Pulled a NCRS...

Update on my 1968 L89 coupe.
Pulled a NCRS report and found out that the car came from Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina.
Did some snooping around on the internet and found these pics with Bob Wingate...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-27-2025, 05:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,217
Posted By Tuna Joe
Here is one..

Here is one..
Forum: Lounge 03-11-2025, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,069
Posted By Tuna Joe
I ordered the Griot fender covers. Kind of thin...

I ordered the Griot fender covers.
Kind of thin but will work for me.
I put a large HF micro fiber towel under the fender covers and that seem to work better.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-04-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,793
Posted By Tuna Joe
I second using 2ndGenautoparts off EBay. Very...

I second using 2ndGenautoparts off EBay.
Very nice quality rebuild kits.
And, great customer service. I rebuilt my first water pump last month and the owner texted me to answer my questions.
Forum: Member's Rides 02-26-2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 250,066
Posted By Tuna Joe
That’s next level stuff right there!

That’s next level stuff right there!
Forum: Boulder Motorcar 02-22-2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 93,050
Posted By Tuna Joe
Great car! Trying to learn here. What...

Great car! Trying to learn here.
What would/could happen to the carpet if you were to shampoo it?
Thanks
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-08-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,306
Posted By Tuna Joe
I just sent another pump to Fred for a survivor...

I just sent another pump to Fred for a survivor rebuild.
Great guy to work with.
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