Topic: 72 Trans Am restoration 1/9/08

[KeePat]

Here are some before and after pictures of my air conditioning case. The new evaporator is still on back order.
Pat

[Rick]

Are you clear-coating the assembly to keep it clean?

[KeePat]

Are you clear-coating the assembly to keep it clean?

Yes! I used a satin clear.
Thanks!
Pat

[rkellerjr]

Lookin good Pat, lookin good!

[KeePat]

Lookin good Pat, lookin good!

Thanks! One day my car will be on all 4 wheels and on the road like yours!
Pat

[stonewall61]

as usual..... looks great!!

[75transam]

<------------------jealous 

[KeePat]

<------------------jealous 

Hey John, How are you? I hope all is well with you, and your T/A, & Charger!
Pat

[KeePat]

Kurt & I assembled the pistons and rods and fit all the rings for the 455 today. Filed the top to .022 and the 2nd ring at .018 Kurt’s little fingers did a great job with the spiro-loxs on the connecting rod pins. We will set the crank tomorrow night.
Pat       

[Rick]

That's some nice-looking hardware!  Are you willing to rent out your son for contract assembly work?

[KeePat]

Rick, 
Sorry got to keep him working around the house as to get my moneys worth for the college education I’ll be paying for!

We installed the crank and pistons & rods tonight!
Thanks!
Pat



     

[rkellerjr]

Very nice Pat, you can feel the excitement in the air waiting for that rumble of 455 cubic inches!

[wwilder9]

Pat,
Its awesome your getting your son involved in this project so much. I only have a twelve year old daughter, and she has no interest in cars. 
Great work, your pictures are great.
Wayne

[KeePat]

Wayne,
That’s the best part about this project is the time that Kurt & I work together on it! Keep trying to work with your daughter she/you will find something that she likes about cars!
Thanks!
Pat

[stonewall61]

pics look great!......... i'm as excited as you!