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Posted: July 10 2007 04:45 PM
 
Robert Siminger (aka 29robert) [ View ] [ rsiminger@rcs-pdm.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
La Verne, California
909-599-3191
 
Well, a while back I made a list of the things I needed to get done on my car before it went out for paint and just about fell over at how long the list was. For the past 8 or 9 months I've been concentrating on knocking off the items one at a time and have actually made great progress. I've finished aligning the front fenders, hood shelves and splash apron, installed a new 3-piece hood with double opening hardware, constructed my overhead console with radio/CD and toggle switches, installed my instruments, ignition and indicator lights, installed my front seat frames and constructed my rear seat frame with space under for battery, tools, and cleaning stuff, installed my electric window hardware and door jamb contacts, and installed a 3rd tail light. Still got a few more things to take care of, then I'll blow the car apart, caulk underneath, and off to paint by September. Can't wait to start assembly for the final time. Just maybe, this thing will be on the road next year. This is my first build and I couldn't have done all this stuff without input from all the guys and gals here. Thanks.
 
 
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Posted by orphans2  -  07/10/2007 07:09 PM
Sounds like things have gone well if you are going for paint in September, not that far away now. The build pics have really been impressive, going from a solid old car to a very good looking freshened one. You done excellent work so far. Looking forward to seeing more photos of the car as you get it done.
orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001
 
Posted by 3340  -  07/10/2007 07:18 PM
Hey Robert,

Sounds Like WellYour On Your Way, And Sounds Like You Did It Rite,Hope The Body Shop Don"t Hold You Up To Long. Keep Us Informed.
wayne ludwig [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Toledo, Ohio Charter Member since November 2001
 
Posted by 29robert  -  07/10/2007 07:39 PM
Thanks guys. The body work is all done so I think what's left for the shop is blocking and paint. The shop owner is a friend and fellow rodder so I don't anticipate any problems with him. He's actually already painted my rear fenders and they're awsome. Just picked up a Lokar E-brake and cable today and will install this weekend.
29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004
 
Posted by JoeP  -  07/10/2007 08:49 PM
Robert , Looking good!! What will the body color be?
Joe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Somerset, New Jersey
 
Posted by da34guy  -  07/10/2007 10:46 PM
Robert---LOOKIN GREAT
Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001
 
Posted by Streetrodder007  -  07/10/2007 11:47 PM
Your assembly looks very clean ! I like it.
Streetrodder007 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Huron, Michigan Charter Member since April 2006
 
Posted by 31tudor  -  07/11/2007 12:08 AM
I've had the chance to see Robert's A up close on several occasions. Pictures don't do it justice! You know the kind of guy who is ridiculously meticulous, who takes the time to do EVERY detail to perfection, that we all wish we had the patience to be like? Well, meet Robert!
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by sloper38  -  07/11/2007 12:47 PM
Well I tried to mess the place up but he's got some kinda anti-mess teflon inpregnated forcefield in there. Keep at it Robert, she's lookin sweet mate.
I'm X38 on any other sites. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sydney, Australia
 
Posted by DavyJ  -  07/11/2007 11:37 PM
Robert, looking great, can't wait to see the painted results, you must be feeling real good about now.
Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005
 
Posted by robymarks  -  07/12/2007 02:40 AM
Nice Job Robert. Where did you get that hood hinge set up? Hope you make the road next year!
robymarks [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Houston, Texas Charter Member since October 2005
 
Posted by dixie  -  07/12/2007 03:39 AM
o man robert that thing is really sanitary,almost to nice to cover up all that great work . Really looks great
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by 29robert  -  07/12/2007 05:34 PM
Thanks for the good words guys. Most of you garage builders know there are times during a build when you're really excited about what you're doin and times when it seems like it's goin nowhere. I'm finally finished with all the fit-up & fabrication and so jazzed about finishing that I can taste it. This is the car I've dreamed about since I was about 15 years old. Joe: the car will be black (it was good enough for Henry) with sand colored steelies, interior, and fabric top. Mark: my double opening hood hardware is from Dam Fink. It's a pretty neat system, but I suppose, like any hood hardware, alignment is all important and just takes a lot of tweeking to get it to work smoothly. Tony: it's not a teflon forcefield in the garage, it's a high voltage plasma disintegrator beam. Doesn't leave any dust behind!
29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004
 
Posted by 31tudor  -  07/12/2007 05:40 PM
Was that a Freudian slip? DAM Fink?
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by 29robert  -  07/12/2007 05:42 PM
Sorry bout that. Dan Fink
29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004
 
Posted by da34guy  -  07/12/2007 05:55 PM
Hey Robert---

Is that anything like a gravity storm?
Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001
 
Posted by 29robert  -  07/12/2007 06:02 PM
Yeh. Same thing, just different!
29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004
 
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