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Offline netbrsr

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #45 on: September 08, 2011, 11:35:21 AM »
The plan is get the frame and rear end painted over the weekend and get this back on 4 wheels.
and paint the firewall.

Now I am fighting weather the other way,  I had to wait until 4 last weekend for it to get warm enough to paint.

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #46 on: September 08, 2011, 12:43:54 PM »
wow you aare doing a great job on this car.  Keep up the good work.  The motor looks great.  did you do anything special to it or are you keeping it all stock?
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #47 on: September 08, 2011, 12:58:44 PM »
The motor was bored 30 over,  but other than that its stock.

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #48 on: September 08, 2011, 05:51:52 PM »
Nice to see some progress, keep up the good work.
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #49 on: September 09, 2011, 12:04:53 PM »
Looks good so far good luck.
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #50 on: July 25, 2013, 11:26:03 AM »
Has been a while since the TA bug hit but made a little progress on this.
Before

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #51 on: July 25, 2013, 11:27:06 AM »
Got a great deal on a 4 speed


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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #52 on: July 25, 2013, 11:28:10 AM »
And finally... Engine back where it belongs.



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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #53 on: July 25, 2013, 11:39:58 AM »
The summer goal is get it back on 4 wheels and everything below the knee done.   

Spent last night putting gas and brake lines in. 

Has been a couple years since it wasnt on stands.

Little by little am making progress.

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #54 on: July 25, 2013, 11:57:56 AM »
Does anyone know what to use for the rubbery stuff on top of the tank?  It was like a tar type thing but I can't find it anywhere. 

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #55 on: July 25, 2013, 04:30:26 PM »
I thought NPD sold those insulator pieces.  If not, you could use FatMat strips to make your own.
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #56 on: September 02, 2013, 06:36:06 PM »
Ingenious idea for the Rotisserie, and very  impressive work on the car.

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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #57 on: November 18, 2013, 04:12:20 PM »
Thanks Clydesmag,  its been a very long process.  I planned to do a lot more on it this year,  but a hail storm had other idea's and I ended up putting on a new roof and siding this summer.

Finally back on 4 wheels  :) 


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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #58 on: November 18, 2013, 04:15:43 PM »
I have to admit,  getting it back on wheels has re ignited the T/A bug.  I am trying to get the core support and inner fenders painted before the weather stops me from painting.


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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
« Reply #59 on: December 03, 2013, 10:20:51 AM »
Making some progress now.. and finally.



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