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Offline BACnBLK

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #495 on: November 23, 2009, 11:07:13 PM »
Nice looking,  heh...
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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #496 on: November 24, 2009, 03:06:33 AM »
Hey Pat...how long before you write the book "Rebuild Your T/A one part at a time"?

I want the first available issue when it does...

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #497 on: November 24, 2009, 03:18:05 AM »
I'd like that book too :P Great looking car :) I love that T\A :)
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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #498 on: December 03, 2009, 12:42:21 AM »
Pat...

no updates for awhile!!!

What gives?

I'm having withdrawls

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Charlie
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Offline Nick623

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #499 on: December 03, 2009, 12:44:30 PM »
I doubt it! It's been constantly raining here in Maryland unless there's less rain closer to the pond where pat is.

But yeah, I agree, I'm still waiting for an update!

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #500 on: December 03, 2009, 01:41:07 PM »
I think he's driving it by now.  ;D

I wish I could drive it! I知 still working away at it, just a little slower. Was out of town for a few days, took the family down to Dallas to see the Cowboys play on Thanksgiving. The new stadium is awesome! And my wife, boys, & I had a great time! I値l have some update soon.
Thanks!
Pat 


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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #501 on: December 03, 2009, 03:01:21 PM »
I think he's driving it by now.  ;D

I wish I could drive it! I知 still working away at it, just a little slower. Was out of town for a few days, took the family down to Dallas to see the Cowboys play on Thanksgiving. The new stadium is awesome! And my wife, boys, & I had a great time! I値l have some update soon.
Thanks!
Pat  


I have seen three games at the new stadium.  Two Dallas games and one college game.  All I can say is Awesome!!!  and what a screen!  The first time I was there I watched the screen more than the game I thought.  haha

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #502 on: December 04, 2009, 02:49:33 AM »
Pat, think I can stop by some time and see your car ?
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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #503 on: December 04, 2009, 11:22:59 AM »
Pat, think I can stop by some time and see your car ?
Sure you can stop by anytime I'm out in the garage most weeknights and weekends. Just PM me a day or two before.
Thanks!
Pat

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #504 on: December 06, 2009, 06:11:14 PM »
I finished restoring all the seat frames and installing the seat covers. The back of the back seat was the last piece. It was to big to fit in my sand blasting cabinet so I had to wire brush it by hand, for the most part it was just light rust. Like the other seat frames I painted it with Eastwoods Detail Gray which looks just like bare steel. I was able to reuse the thin steel rods that were weaved through the old stained burlap. Install them through a new piece of burlap that I stitch up like the old piece. Cutting the hog ring and using the hog ring pliers are a pain in my forearms and I知 happy to put them away until the next car (Kurt痴 68 Mustang)
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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #505 on: December 06, 2009, 06:15:23 PM »
nice i wish i had the time and talent

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #506 on: December 06, 2009, 06:17:33 PM »
It's looking good Pat, you continuously amaze me with your skills.

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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #507 on: December 06, 2009, 06:44:46 PM »
Absolutely Gorgeous.
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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #508 on: December 07, 2009, 02:27:09 AM »
Wow!  As always....amazing!  I know this is a Trans Am website, but I would love to see the Mustang restoration on here as well!  I admire your work!
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Re: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08
« Reply #509 on: December 07, 2009, 12:20:33 PM »
wondering ... whill spring be the time frame that "Lucy" hits the highway?  I cant imagine the hours you have in this restoration Pat... I can tell its and Obsesive love...
Virgil...
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