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Offline Solar78

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« on: January 09, 2007, 05:13:18 PM »
So as most of you know (since I am incapable of making a move regarding my car with out consulting 78TA/TAC members... :lol: ) that I have sent my car off to Brett for a Paint/Resto. So Brett took a quick look at it and... OUCH! The unexpected always happens.. I buy a Y81 so I don't have roof/TTop issues.. HA! NOT SO LUCKY!
WHO BONDOS A ROOF??   :x   I have a spot that he said looks like someone sat on the roof and rather than bend it back out.. they just laid bondo on it! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAN WHO DOES THAT!  :roll:  haha

So here are some of the pics of the BEAST'S ISSUES...




 
Promised to keep you guys abreast of the progress...
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2007, 06:15:07 PM »
At least today's bondo is much better than in the past.  Once Brett pulls out the dent and smooths it out with a little bondo...you're good to go!

But Hmmmmm, he could cut that out and install a T-Top!

Or, you could do like a friend of mine did in the 60's.  He had a white Volkswagon, and hey, the weather was getting warmer, so why not cut the top off and make a convertible?  That's exactly what he did.  It was fine while the weather was good, but along came November and the California rain.  No problem, he made a roof out of plywood.  He only kept the car through one winter....so I guess the roof leaked a little.
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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2007, 07:10:37 PM »
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At least today's bondo is much better than in the past.  Once Brett pulls out the dent and smooths it out with a little bondo...you're good to go!

But Hmmmmm, he could cut that out and install a T-Top!

Or, you could do like a friend of mine did in the 60's.  He had a white Volkswagon, and hey, the weather was getting warmer, so why not cut the top off and make a convertible?  That's exactly what he did.  It was fine while the weather was good, but along came November and the California rain.  No problem, he made a roof out of plywood.  He only kept the car through one winter....so I guess the roof leaked a little.


I am sure that is the first of MANY problems I will encounter.. if I cut off every part that has an issue I will be left sitting in my office chair holding the sterring wheel.. WITH NO HORN BUTTON BECUASE THATS WRONG TOO! hahahahaha
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Offline Rick

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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2007, 07:30:05 PM »
Wow -- I'd be glad to get that fixed right! :shock:  :lol:
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2007, 07:42:51 PM »
Man some of that stuff looks about a 1/2 inch thick!  :shock:

Usually when you see those big gigantic cracks like that, you know there's a serious Bondo nightmare going on.
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2007, 08:18:56 PM »
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Man some of that stuff looks about a 1/2 inch thick!  :shock:

Usually when you see those big gigantic cracks like that, you know there's a serious Bondo nightmare going on.


I was thinking the same thing.  :shock:
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2007, 08:19:32 PM »
Actually Mike, the steering wheel is broke, so you are left in the office chair holding your manhood......  :D
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2007, 09:57:16 PM »
Great so now I will be left holding my dingaling while looking a photos of Coolbirds Y81!!! hahahahahaha


Ahh maybe I will just cut a sunroof in it! hahahahahaha
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2007, 10:23:23 PM »
Let me guess...some one tried to make a Y81 clone  out of a Y82 car :roll: .
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2007, 10:33:43 PM »
Probably! Looks like they hit it with bondo and about three coats of paint! Yeah.. NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A GOOD PREP JOB!

I could have done that MYSELF!

Brett - I am testing you man!! LET'S SEE WHAT YA MADE OF!
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2007, 11:20:18 PM »
Quote from: "BAN ONE"
Let me guess...some one tried to make a Y81 clone  out of a Y82 car :roll: .


 :lol:   :lol:  :lol: Those bastards!!!!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2007, 12:37:08 AM »
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Great so now I will be left holding my dingaling while looking a photos of Coolbirds Y81!!! hahahahahaha

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Mike, just let me know how big you wany the pictures to be! :D
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« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2007, 09:07:36 AM »
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Mike, just let me know how big you wany the pictures to be! :D


HAHA good on Larry... good one!

So what do you guys think about wheels? And by this I mean.. 15x8's vs. 15x7's... my car should have the 7's but I like the 8's.. I was going to get a set restored by Brett... should I put the 7's back on get those restored or stick with the 8's and get those restored? I always leaned toward Rally II's actually but I have to keep snowflakes on the car... so whats the concensus? 7's or 8's?
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« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2007, 11:20:11 AM »
7" are correct, but the 8" versions look so much better.  That's what I'm going with... unless somebody creates a 17x8" version  of them in the next few months!!!!!!  :wink:
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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2007, 11:45:21 AM »
Go with the 8's, IMHO.

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