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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
Joined: 01 Jan 2009
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Location: In my evil auto lab
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:24 am |
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EXCELLENT NEWS! The rebuild has arrived, I have the gaskets, the transmission is back together. I'll get some pics up tomorrow night. |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Location: In my evil auto lab
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:39 am |
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June 3rd, 2009
After a bit of a layoff, finally, it's back to work. I bought ye olde entire transmission rebuild kit to get my two gaskets.
These bastards:
The reason I had to have the gaskets is because the tail shaft that was installed was about 3 inches too short (story of my life).
Here's what it looks like without the tail shaft, if you care.
Once I had the gaskets in about 5 minutes, the tail shaft was back on, and I was able to test fit the drive shaft again. With a sprinkle of pixie dust, IT FITS!
Of course, I had to take it right back out, because the kit doesn't come with a new rear seal which happens to still be in the tail shaft housing I removed and cannot be salvaged. I could beat it out, but it would just be ruined from the beating, so tomorrow, I get a new rear seal and we're off to the races.
After seeing the drive shaft fit, I had to reinstall the servo, valve body assembly and the fluid tubes that had to be removed to get the fucking tail shaft out. Sadly, this takes more than 5 minutes, more like an hour and a half. It could be faster, but it's very important if you want the vehicle to actually move, so extreme care must be taken.
This is the shit I had to put back in.
Yes, I had to lay under the fucker to put it all back in, which didn't make it any easier. But, it's all done now. |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:27 am |
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I'm having real problems getting this fucking video exported. It's being a real bitch, but I'm working on it... |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Location: In my evil auto lab
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:54 pm |
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June 5th and 6th, 2009
Finally, I have finished the video.
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xKn5ezUsfNY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xKn5ezUsfNY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:15 pm |
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June 5th and 6th, 2009
In the in between times, I decided to start on a little paint stripping.
I guess I'll sand the rest down to the metal. Blasting is a bit harsh. |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:18 pm |
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June 8th, 2009
My rear disc brake conversion kit has arrived, so in prep for that debachle, it's time to get the axles ready.
Blasted:
Painted:
Seals and bearings maybe tomorrow.
Also, I took time out to paint a brake caliper just to test out my caliper paint
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BlackCrypt
Monkey on your back
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:37 pm |
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June 5th and 6th, 2009
Finally, I have finished the video.
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It lives!!!!!
I saw that smoke coming from the header and thought it was the paint. Must have got pretty hot with the waterpump not working. She does have a nice rumble to her though!
BTW, where can I pick up the soundtrack, on iTunes? |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:55 pm |
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I think the soundtrack was Conway Twitty's Greatest Hits. I'm certain it's available on iTunes. |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:02 pm |
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June 13th, 2009
Reinstalled the rear axles today.
One axle with new bearing and lug studs installed.
New seal in the axle housing.
Axle installed along with rear disc brake conversion primary mount plate and spacer.
Gear is thick. It's a bit tough to pour at room temperature so I put mine in the oven at 150F for about 20 minutes. It loosens right up.
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:53 am |
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June 15th, 2009
Power steering pump. Once I found the right pump, I found that I was going to have to pull the pulley and reinstall it on the new pump. Wasn't really a problem, as I needed to refurb the pulled and brackets anyway. Trouble was, I had never done that before, but I must say it went swimmingly.
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:04 am |
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June 17th, 2009
Ran a full test of the rear disc brake conversion kit today. It went rather well.
They look pretty sweet if you ask me, and I haven't even painted the calipers yet. |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:43 pm |
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I haven't quit, I just haven't done anything noteworthy. This, I believe is my typical modus operandi. |
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BigMac
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Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:10 am |
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| I haven't quit, I just haven't done anything noteworthy. This, I believe is my typical modus operandi. |
You're hanging out with that tranny, huh? |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:45 pm |
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I admit, I do love hanging out with trannies. You can stare at their tits while you drink and talk about fucking chicks. Trannies ARE awesome! |
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BlackCrypt
Monkey on your back
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Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:47 pm |
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| I admit, I do love hanging out with trannies. You can stare at their tits while you drink and talk about fucking chicks. Trannies ARE awesome! |
That sounds like a Dr. Phil waiting to happen! |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:29 pm |
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June 27th, 2009
Body work has commenced...
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BlackCrypt
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Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:10 pm |
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Well, how is it coming along?
How much Bondo was used to make dildos? |
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| JoeyFingers wrote: |
| a big FU to BC and his e-cock |
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| I didn't think you could get any creepier but again....you just surprise me once more. |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:01 pm |
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August 2nd, 2009
It's coming slowly BC, real slow.
Just a bunch of sandblasting, priming, fiberglassing, sanding, priming, sanding, priming....so on and so forth. It's sad that I've only taken like 8 pictures since last post, but here go da pix.
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:42 am |
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The bed is finished except for wet sanding and buffing. What a shitpot job that is...oh well, somebody gots to do it.
Yes, the second color is almost the same color as the primer, I didn't consider that when I bought it, and yes, it's fucking hard to see when you're painting it. Note to self, stop doing stupid shit.
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BigMac
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:29 pm |
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Looking good, Joey.
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Come by when it's finished and we'll cruise chicks! |
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JoeyFingers
Making the next Christine
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:47 pm |
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Thanks Mac. I can't wait for it to be finished, long way to go yet though. I did however order my tires and wheels today. Should be here Wednesday or Thursday |
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