| Gadabout restoration update [message #276037] |
Fri, 17 April 2015 09:43  |
Gadabout
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Location: Edmonton
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Paint shop finally got the frame back to me. It is now on the chassis jig for final assembly.
Engine shop has the the engine on the dyno will start on front clip assembly next week
Carl Harr : Driver NASCAR Pro Series #2
1978 Gadabout-Restoring
1978 Palm Beach
1976 Glenbrook
Prevost Featherlite H3-45
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| Re: Gadabout restoration update [message #276179 is a reply to message #276037] |
Sat, 18 April 2015 22:27  |
Dennis S
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Carl
Thank you for the update and photos.
Did you separate the frame sections where they are doubled and paint within?
Just curious as I recall that was reportedly a week need when the Exploer GMC's were given frame off restoration.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Gadabout restoration update [message #276212 is a reply to message #276037] |
Sun, 19 April 2015 12:00 |
Gadabout
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Hi Dennis,
Yes, the frame was fully disassembled , cleaned and painted. It was not a lot of extra work and made for a better job doing it this way.
Reassembly on our chassis jig will help to assure it is done to OEM specifications.
Carl Harr : Driver NASCAR Pro Series #2
1978 Gadabout-Restoring
1978 Palm Beach
1976 Glenbrook
Prevost Featherlite H3-45
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| Re: Gadabout restoration update [message #276213 is a reply to message #276037] |
Sun, 19 April 2015 12:15 |
midlf
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Registered: July 2007
Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)
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Wow - looking at the pictures of your shop, I'm jealous. I consider mine to be better than I would ever have, but wow.
I loved the comment your dyno guy made. Consider however if the GMC engine was built to the race engine specs, How fast could you get somewhere, close.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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