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Thats bad ass!

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Very nice. Gonna be a show stopper. 👍

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Can't wait to see it done

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Off to strip the old powder, sandblast then powder coat!!! Should be just a frame tonight and loaded on the flatbed tomorrow.

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looking great - ☝️

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Damn I’ve missed a lot of this thread. It’s looking good and will definitely be a “E-Ticket” ride.  

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Time to load it up.

 

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10 hours ago, Grease Monkey said:

Time to load it up.

 

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All that work...I guess the car needed a nap before going to blasting and powdercoating...

 

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15 minutes ago, Mac said:

All that work...I guess the car needed a nap before going to blasting and powdercoating...

 

chit....ill need a nap from the 4:51am text this morning. :lol: But must say hearing the excitement in @Grease Monkey voice is absolutely amazing!! Works his a$$ off and deserves every bit of this.

 

Its been said that this is the the best conversion yet :flashme:

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If I'm going to do something it's gonna be as good as possible. This is as close to funco doing it as I could get. 

Big thank you to Grant for all the support and parts.

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Looks amazing. Cant wait to see this all together!

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Can't wait to see it done.. Give me a call if ya need any help putting it back together

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@Grease Monkey You still thinking veterans weekend ?

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1 minute ago, funco4lizzle said:

@Grease Monkey You still thinking veterans weekend ?

I'll be there but the car won't. It will be close. Goal line is set for Thanksgiving.

Putting the car together isn't a problem. It will be the new wiring, new fuel system new dash new ECU then Dyno that will need to get done in a timely manner.

 

 Working on some of the little things as that's all getting done. 

 

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8 minutes ago, Grease Monkey said:

I'll be there but the car won't. It will be close. Goal line is set for Thanksgiving.

Putting the car together isn't a problem. It will be the new wiring, new fuel system new dash new ECU then Dyno that will need to get done in a timely manner.

 

 Working on some of the little things as that's all getting done. 

 

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I hear ya. I'm hoping to have paint finished on my GTF this weekend. then Ill start the assembly. I'm shooting for Christmas week.

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9 minutes ago, funco4lizzle said:

I hear ya. I'm hoping to have paint finished on my GTF this weekend. then Ill start the assembly. I'm shooting for Christmas week.

Start a thread. Love to see another one getting done!!!

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Pickup the flat 6 on Tuesday. 

Thanks John.

Getting closer every day.

 

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4 hours ago, Grease Monkey said:

Pickup the flat 6 on Tuesday. 

Thanks John.

Getting closer every day.

 

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So pretty. 

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Looking Good

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Well,

Cars going to powder tomorrow with all the arms are accessories.

Got my hubs back today and the plan was tear down, clean and inspect. 

One rear midboard,.hub bolts were not coming out. Figured something was going to be a problem. Had to beat the cv body off the hat. Sure as chit the hat is wallowed out from a past loose bolt issue.  The bearing carrier had worn into the hat as well and took out the inner dust seal. 

Time for a new midboard but these old gen 4 934's midboards are dated and dont thing they are made anymore. 

So, ringing Grant in the morning to see what my options are for new midboards and when they can be had.

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19 hours ago, Grease Monkey said:

Well,

Cars going to powder tomorrow with all the arms are accessories.

Got my hubs back today and the plan was tear down, clean and inspect. 

One rear midboard,.hub bolts were not coming out. Figured something was going to be a problem. Had to beat the cv body off the hat. Sure as chit the hat is wallowed out from a past loose bolt issue.  The bearing carrier had worn into the hat as well and took out the inner dust seal. 

Time for a new midboard but these old gen 4 934's midboards are dated and dont thing they are made anymore. 

So, ringing Grant in the morning to see what my options are for new midboards and when they can be had.

Bummer man.

Any thoughts about outboards?  A lot easier to change and service.

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19 minutes ago, Mac said:

Bummer man.

Any thoughts about outboards?  A lot easier to change and service.

No, I'm happy with the Funco Midboards. I have no history with this car and not surprised to find a problem like this.  You know me, I service my stuff and know my stuff.  This comes late unfortunately, as we needed to keep the car a roller for quite some time. 

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13 minutes ago, Grease Monkey said:

No, I'm happy with the Funco Midboards. I have no history with this car and not surprised to find a problem like this.  You know me, I service my stuff and know my stuff.  This comes late unfortunately, as we needed to keep the car a roller for quite some time. 

Bummer GM.  But better to have it right with all the other work you've done to it.

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Off to Powder.

Sandblaster did their job.

 

 

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Get that thing out of the Rain!!!

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