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Old 10-12-2020, 09:19 PM
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I think I have the chrome tail pipes looking as good as possible considering they were probably flash chromed like other pieces. I will use a little silver header paint to add a little color to the areas that weren't polished before chroming.

I took to the exhaust head pipes & the pipes that go over the axle to the place that does my powder coating. They use a high heat product called Cerakote for headers so it should be just fine for the head pipes. Found a color that hopefully is close to new exhaust tubing. I'll post some pictures when they return

Found the X6 that has been discussed about Norwood cars....Joe
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Waiting for the exhaust to come back, here's some of the rearend. It was in good shape & original to the car. Killer 3.07 single track. Left everything stock. All powder coated with BK02 Cardinal. Closest match I could find to original pieces. Arizona plays nice with some of the chassis pieces....Joe
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The original leaf springs were soaked in evap-o-rust, washed completely & then hit with 0000 steel wool. Sprayed lightly with satin clear. NOS bushings used in the forward eyes. (I hope I put the spring decals in the correct place)...Joe
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The car being from Tucson, all the hardware & brackets were in great condition. Original "S" shackles & bolts/nuts & NOS bushings. Original spring pockets. Original spring plates & brake cable guides. I also have NOS spring pads. All powdered back to original color. Managed to scare up some original "832" rear shocks....Joe
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Looking really good Joe. The diff housing looks terrific and I really like the clear look on the springs. I'm sure you're busy trying to decide what to put where and what to do first.

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Looking really good Joe. The diff housing looks terrific and I really like the clear look on the springs. I'm sure you're busy trying to decide what to put where and what to do first.

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Thank you Graeme. Actually I've been stuck at my step daughter's house helping her put her new kitchen together.

Once the exhaust comes back, I want to install it & all the rearend pieces. At that point I can get one end off the cart....Joe
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Thank you Guy. I have a bunch of bolts to redo. That will be starting today...Joe
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Joe, looking really nice. Spring decals are in the proper location.

All of the NOS leaf springs I have seen, have a bluish tint from the heat treat.

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Over the last couple of days, I've been putting together bolts & items that require phosphate coating. I put them on this cardboard so when I'm done with the process, they can go back to the board....Joe
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