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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #60 on: January 04, 2016, 02:03:45 PM »
Nice shirt Todd. Oh yeah, that engine sounds sweet too.

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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #61 on: January 04, 2016, 04:48:34 PM »
Quote from: dsags on January 04, 2016, 02:03:45 PM
Nice shirt Todd. Oh yeah, that engine sounds sweet too.

Dan

My youngest had his on too.  Gotta represent.  I hope to take the car for a break in ride this Saturday.  Should have some video with the idle down then.
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Hope the weather cooperates! (Re: 444675 4 speed restoration)
« Reply #62 on: January 04, 2016, 09:11:40 PM »
Dear Todd and 1965 GS fans, . . .

Quote from: Buick_65 on January 04, 2016, 04:48:34 PM
I hope to take the car for a break in ride this Saturday.  Should have some video with the idle down then.

I hope the weather cooperates and you have a great first drive!  :icon_thumright:

Cheers, Edouard
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #63 on: January 09, 2016, 05:49:36 PM »
Maiden voyage complete, what a blast.  Should have some video in a few days.  We had a rubbing transmission inspection cover to spice things up, and the power steering pump is junk.  Otherwise it was pleasantly uneventful.
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #64 on: January 09, 2016, 06:12:20 PM »
What's a maiden voyage without a few bugs ? Glad you got it in and had a good time. Looking forward to the video.

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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #65 on: January 09, 2016, 06:13:52 PM »
Sweet!  Someday I hope to have that same experience with my restoration.  Minus the bugs, of course!  :icon_thumright:

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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #66 on: January 09, 2016, 06:20:24 PM »
Great, looks like it's pretty nice there too!
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #67 on: January 09, 2016, 07:34:00 PM »
Sweet! Looks great. It was a nice day today in kitsap county.


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Congratulations!! (Re: 444675 4 speed restoration)
« Reply #68 on: January 09, 2016, 09:45:49 PM »
Glad it went well!!  :thumbsup:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #69 on: January 10, 2016, 12:05:50 PM »
Here it is.  I think I have a spring that isn't quite in the pocket, car leaned to the driver side 2" upon departure, and about 1" after a lengthy test drive.

Anyone have any feedback on the OPGI power steering pumps??

https://www.facebook.com/todd.sparrow.7/videos/1076135232430958/?pnref=story
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #70 on: January 10, 2016, 12:31:20 PM »
Looks like fun!  Hope you get the bugs worked out soon so you can REALLY enjoy it!

Todd, what exhaust system did you install?  From what I hear in the video, I like the exhaust notes.

Chuck
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #71 on: January 10, 2016, 12:36:49 PM »
It's just a temp system with some flowmaster 40 series dumping before the axle. We're doing the quieter 50 series out the back next week.
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #72 on: January 10, 2016, 01:48:34 PM »
Sounds good  I like the colour. Check your tail lights ( If you haven't already) .Brake lights aren't in the same place . I wouldn't want some jealous patrolman to hassle you. 
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #73 on: January 10, 2016, 01:53:58 PM »
Looks and sounds great ,  Nice job .
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Re: 444675 4 speed restoration
« Reply #74 on: January 10, 2016, 02:03:03 PM »
Quote from: nail lark on January 10, 2016, 01:48:34 PM
Sounds good  I like the colour. Check your tail lights ( If you haven't already) .Brake lights aren't in the same place . I wouldn't want some jealous patrolman to hassle you.

We fixed them right after we pulled in the shop.
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