Paul Masson's 71 Grabber

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  1. z28th1s

    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Looks nice Paul!
     
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    Very nice! Now in 4 months when it warms up, I can work on mine! Lol
     
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    Thanks guys! It's been -20*C here lately, until today when it climbed to +6*C. Luckily it's always +20*C inside the garage! :)
     
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    Got the brake pedal detailed and installed.
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    I also started the tear-down of my heater box. There will be some work to be done here. Lots of cleaning, blasting and painting.
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    Brake pedal assembly looks great. :thumbs2: Boy you have your work cut out for you on the heater box.

    Who is that guy's picture on the photo ID hanging from the shop wall? :lolup:
     
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    Nice work Paul! I thought my heater box was in bad shape; looking at yours I have to changed my mind. I got away clean in comparison..
     
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    Thanks. I did some blasting on the metal parts of the heater box last night. The blend-door frame assembly is kind of thin on the top and bottom, but I should be able to make the repairs. I'm just happy nothing BROKE suring the tear-down process. That young, handsome devil had that picture taken 12 years ago. I'm surprised people still recognize me at work, cause that's NOT what I look like now...

    Thanks Everett. It probably looks worse than it really is. I was able to get everything freed-up and I should be able to make the necesary repairs. I have a new heater core and new gaskets, blower motor and fan. The hope is that when I'm done, it will look better than new and be immune to any future moisture/rust concerns.
     
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    Ok Don! Interested in how u restore the box. I used POR15 base and Rust-O-Lem Aluminum oil base topcoat. So far no issues.
     
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    I have been using POR-15 for all of my rusted areas and will do the same for the parts inside here. I don't think I'm going to topcoat the parts inside the box, as they will never ever see Ultra Violet light.

    BTW, I'm Paul... not Don.... :whistle:
     
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    Oh, well. I think that many of us have that problem of using the wrong name or forgetting several things. I know that I do anyway. :huh:
     
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    All in good fun, anyway. I am in DIRECT competition with Don Comfort right now! :D I HAVE to get my car finished before he finishes his Sprint, or else that will be TWO cars he's finished before I've finished mine...:eek:
     
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    :bananaman: Keep doing the good work Paul. Now I can just follow you when doing my 71.
     
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    Parts of that heater box look like they were under water for years :LOL:
     
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    Sorry Paul! My bad! I am going to blame the name thing on a "Senior Moment". I did get it right in my previous post.
    Anyway, want to see the pic of those metal parts in that box when u finish it. It looks so bad to me I am wondering if it will be able to get it to function properly.
     
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