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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-18-2023, 03:08 PM
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Posted By Canuck
These photos are from Thursday, maybe the last I...

These photos are from Thursday, maybe the last I can post for two weeks, as I am going off grid until Mar 6.
Mark removed a piece of damaged QP section, re formed it and welded it back in.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-15-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Work continues,nothing to get excited about. High...

Work continues,nothing to get excited about. High spot near back of roof reworked.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-09-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Here is Mark’s response as to why he removes old...

Here is Mark’s response as to why he removes old Lead.

Lead releases gases over the years. Looked at many cars in my 30yrs and lots of pimpling can be seen in these lead areas. So why then risk...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-08-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
I will ask what he plans to use, he has mostly...

I will ask what he plans to use, he has mostly done convertibles for me so leaded roof seams have not been an issue. On my Olds convertibles the QP seam behind the trunk lid was not lead.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-08-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Lead

55 year old lead can cause problems with modern chemicals. My restorer likes to eliminate any Come Backs created by taking short cuts.
His mission is to do the metal work, eliminate any issues that...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-07-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
This week, metal finishing wrapped up, mysterious...

This week, metal finishing wrapped up, mysterious dent in room massaged out.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-07-2023, 01:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Seams

Old lead,might react to modern fillers and or paints.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-03-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Thursday Feb 2 shop update. All the paint is now...

Thursday Feb 2 shop update. All the paint is now off and prev minor damage has been corrected to todays restoration standards.
Rear valance had a crease and was fixed with filler. Mark has re worked...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-31-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Should have included this engine,sub frame...

Should have included this engine,sub frame earlier. Rebuilt correct date coded MO block, all components are date coded between Jan 9 (distributor and Alternator) Water pump, fuel pump and starting...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-31-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
These are Goodyear Blue Streak police Radials...

These are Goodyear Blue Streak police Radials 215-70-15 on Camaro 15x7 wheels. 3 are NOS and 4 are barely used. This size was used on Dodge Diplomat police cars. I had 2 sets of these in the 70’s and...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-31-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Mondays work on the Camaro, found some prior...

Mondays work on the Camaro, found some prior damage on the left rear QP. Mark is an amazing fabricator and will make a replacement piece.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-30-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Latest progress was getting the doors done in...

Latest progress was getting the doors done in DTM, then work on the Left quarter. Prior damage was starting to show, paint was scraped off with a razor blade, then ground down.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:35 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Last week Mark focused on the doors and fenders,...

Last week Mark focused on the doors and fenders, all were rust free and both doors were free of any dents....
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
The car had a few visible dents in it. Top of...

The car had a few visible dents in it. Top of left fender,right quarter panel and a prev repair on the left QP.
One that surprised us both was one on the roof. The windshield appeared to be the...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
We are now down to the last 10 days. Factory...

We are now down to the last 10 days. Factory seams were cleared of lead and all window channels cleaned, DTM was applied to bare metal while Mark works on other body panels.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:19 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Mark went on to rebuild the door hinges and then...

Mark went on to rebuild the door hinges and then test fits the doors and fenders for gaps.

Notice the spectacular original paint on the cowl sides.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
The car was dormant in Marks shop until 3 weeks...

The car was dormant in Marks shop until 3 weeks ago as he had other work.
Remember ,this is a central Oregon car showing no signs of rust anywhere. Well none showing. There were some in the rear...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:09 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
At this point I was going to re assemble the car...

At this point I was going to re assemble the car and break in the new driveline. As my Olds 442 was about to come back to me I decided to send the Camaro for painting (Nov 2022).
So with the front...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 05:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
The rear suspension had all been finished and...

The rear suspension had all been finished and exhaust installed. I added a rear sway bar from a 69 Nova and installed KYB shocks painted Koni Orange ,that’s actually Chevrolet Engine Orange.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
With the frame waiting, I assembled the final...

With the frame waiting, I assembled the final stages of the freshly built 302. It’s dated March 23 1968 and the car is an April 13 build. Notice the faint MO still on the block.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
With the new frame all prepped it was time to...

With the new frame all prepped it was time to take the old one out.

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 04:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ll49/paulol...

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-29-2023, 04:21 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Uodates

My last postings are over a year old .these next updates are from the summer of 2002. The front clip was removed and the subframe removed to replace with one that didn’t have a big dent in it. I had...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-29-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Camaro

Mike
The original owner traded the car in in 1972 It has always been in the Willamette valley, a very moderate climate. The second owner drag raced the car and I doubt he did drive it in any wet...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-28-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,095
Posted By Canuck
Update on my 68 Camaro,I have now had it 4 years...

Update on my 68 Camaro,I have now had it 4 years and have enjoyed some nice summer cruizing. Over the past three years I acquired a correct date coded BV rear end ,same for an M21 Trans and a March...
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