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Old October 18th, 2023, 10:30 AM
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Coming along nicely, great work on it!
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Old October 18th, 2023, 03:15 PM
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The A/C system is from the part guy .com.
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Old October 19th, 2023, 05:43 AM
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Old October 19th, 2023, 07:44 AM
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Great work! I love watching the puzzle come together, especially with such a high level of dedication to detail! Wonderful!
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Old October 19th, 2023, 01:45 PM
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more progress today .Exhaust system all in .Went with Gardner Exhaust no disappointment .Tomorow body back on frame




Shooting for next summer on the road!
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Old November 12th, 2023, 01:11 PM
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Have not posted in a few weeks.Here is the progress
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Old November 12th, 2023, 01:17 PM
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Thanks for the update. Always love your work and dedication. Have you decided on color yet?
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Old November 12th, 2023, 06:11 PM
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more progress today .Exhaust system all in .Went with Gardner Exhaust no disappointment .Tomorow body back on frame

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Hi Alain, I was wondering what the white lettering on the side of frame is? Never seen that before.
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Old November 13th, 2023, 03:00 AM
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Will decide colour shortly .Stencil on frame is for reference for use
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Old November 13th, 2023, 09:16 AM
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radiator is from these guys before anybody asks
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Old November 19th, 2023, 01:13 PM
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More progress.Will be going to body and paint soon
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Old November 25th, 2023, 12:59 PM
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Will be going to body and paint first week of January 2024 .If all goes well 442 will be ready for summer 2024 hopefully
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Old December 11th, 2023, 09:44 AM
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Update car is running of to paint and body
Will decide which one I keep next year ?
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Old December 11th, 2023, 09:31 PM
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Looks amazing. Was just looking at a variety of different SS headers available for another project as a starting point for a custom set. Your exhaust looks correct as possible to the manifolds.
Although not the same as what I'm working on, your picture shows how close a SS set of short headers is to exactly fitting for your car.
What spring rates did you chose, if you know?
The compressor looks like the Pro6Ten, if so it's a good piece. I've run them for many years, with lots of rpm using 4.10 gears and a 4spd in a Chev K20 front and rear A/C.

https://www.oldsparts.com/product/400-455-ci-headers/

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Old December 12th, 2023, 02:56 AM
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I would get the headers from Thornton Restoration good people honest I have stock springs
Yes I agree compressor is a very good piece
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Old December 12th, 2023, 05:35 AM
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They look almost identical to the other set.
Both good flanges , would have to have both sets side by side to compare. The shape through the flange etc.
Stock springs, I assume that's non HD, but I see boxed rear arms so I don't know. That's why I was asking about the rate.
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Old December 12th, 2023, 12:24 PM
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Standard 1970 442 suspension FE2 spiral shocks changed for gas shocks
This car will be driven.
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Old December 23rd, 2023, 07:59 AM
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You do amazing work. How hard was the roof skin to put on?
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Old December 23rd, 2023, 09:25 AM
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442 going to body were roof skin will be installed at Meloche Auto Body
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P/S body and paint that is way above my pay grade
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Old December 23rd, 2023, 10:40 AM
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If it comes out half as nice as your W31 - it will be an amazing car. What kind of condition was the W31 when you got it. I looked but couldn't find pictures
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Old December 23rd, 2023, 10:53 AM
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Hi John the W-31 is a no rust car came out quite nice.The 442 should be even nicer really going for it
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Old December 23rd, 2023, 03:34 PM
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Mon Dieu lol
Alain do you even sleep? Lol just got caught up, holy smokes when you go you go my friend wow ! Lol whatever Wheaties you eat for breakfast I need me some lol
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Old December 23rd, 2023, 03:42 PM
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Hi Eddie My condolences on your lost
No wheaties just barley sandwichs car should be on the road this summer hopefully
Stay happy
Merry X-mas to you family and friends
Have a great evening
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Old January 3rd, 2024, 01:37 PM
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Polishing inner fenders.They are coming along
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Old January 3rd, 2024, 01:40 PM
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You can see how quickly these cars were built Out the door they went
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Old January 3rd, 2024, 02:07 PM
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You do very nice work sir
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Fantastic work!
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Old January 3rd, 2024, 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the good words
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Old January 3rd, 2024, 03:43 PM
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Stunning
As usual Alain great work, what did you use? Steel wool?
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Old January 3rd, 2024, 04:42 PM
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Hi Eddie
Start 800 wet dry then 1000 1500 2000 2500 and finally 3000 wet dry sandpaper
Still a little bit more finessing to do
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Start 800 wet dry then 1000 1500 2000 2500 and finally 3000 wet dry sandpaper
Still a little bit more finessing to do
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Now you’re having fun! Lol looks great though but I do know how much work it is to polish plastic I don’t envy you
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Start 800 wet dry then 1000 1500 2000 2500 and finally 3000 wet dry sandpaper
Still a little bit more finessing to do
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Alain:

Should I assume, the sanding would be done wet?? Also, when you get done with the 3000, do you finish up with some type of specialty plastic polish and/or sealer?? Since I have my front fender wells out until I paint the car, I may just do this before re-installing them back in the car.

I really enjoy your restorations,
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Old January 4th, 2024, 07:53 AM
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Will be polishing again today
The finishing is gone with car wax
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One inner fender is done not perfect
But original piece restored
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Did you hand sand, or use an orbital polisher?
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All sanding and polishing is done by hand
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Inner fenders are not fun at all. Looks great!
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Old January 11th, 2024, 02:55 AM
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Inner fenders not that bad.It just takes time a lot of time
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Excellent
Very very nice work Alain , holy smokes I can just imagine the tediousness of doing that makes my hands hurt lol
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All sanding and polishing is done by hand
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What is the grit progression to get those to look like that? Refurbing the inner fenders is something I will be tackling soon?
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