About Me
- About rustyrims
- Zip Code
- 06512
- Biography
- retired
- City
- New Haven
- State
- ct
- Interests
- car repair
- Country
- united states
- Cobra Make, Engine
- Factory Five
- Ride
- model T ford
- Engine type and displacement
- small block ford
- Major modifications
- under car exhaust
- Tranny type
- Manual
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rustyrims liked post by john4337 On thread : Hardtop ProjectAfter a lot of thought, I decided to farm out the paint. Mike at Spotlight Customs knocked it out of the park. He generously gave me an A+ on the prep work. The last photo shows the test panel used...Liked On: 07-14-2023, 08:09 PM
Posted On: 07-14-2023, 08:02 PMrustyrims liked post by xb-60 On thread : AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'Patrick - :p Just came back from the workshop, and I have some news. We do have progress... Engine is bolted in. I will need a clearance hole in the tunnel (edit: for the clutch fork, so will...Liked On: 06-28-2023, 09:55 PM
Posted On: 06-28-2023, 08:51 PMrustyrims liked post by HighPlainsDrifter On thread : On the road !Hi, finally got my inspection and B.C. VIN #. Went to the government scale.......( 1050 KG ) then to registration and insurance. :) Just need a few minor adjustments. PerryLiked On: 06-24-2023, 02:24 PM
Posted On: 06-24-2023, 02:10 PMrustyrims liked post by Shuskan3 On thread : Period Radios..I stripped most of the internals out of mine and wired in a Bluetooth amp/speaker off of Amazon that is powered with the power knob on the radio. It was small enough to fit inside the stock radio...Liked On: 06-23-2023, 05:44 PM
Posted On: 06-23-2023, 01:51 PMrustyrims liked post by indianamoon On thread : And another hardtop project.Picked up the Butler hardtop a whole back that was for sale on here, and have finally gotten around to installing it. My car is a B&B and it is amazing how well the top fits. Had to tilt the...Liked On: 06-19-2023, 10:05 PM
Posted On: 06-19-2023, 07:02 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkrustyrims liked post by john4337 On thread : Hardtop ProjectWell, I think this is the final shape. I've tweaked the PS corner a bit and repaired the cuts and holes where the old mounts were, just need to touch up the primer. ...Liked On: 06-16-2023, 08:28 PM
Posted On: 06-16-2023, 05:06 PMrustyrims liked post by john4337 On thread : Hardtop ProjectWell, I’ve sanded down to 180 and filled some small defects. The gaskets I ordered arrived, so I wanted to see if they’ll work out. I clearly have to do a bit of glass work at the anchor points...Liked On: 06-10-2023, 06:00 AM
Posted On: 06-09-2023, 04:51 PMrustyrims liked post by Laughing_Jakal On thread : A “Streetcar” named Desire!Went to Unique Homecoming to see my newly born 289 FIA in the neo-natal unit. Maurice and Alan are putting a few miles on it to be sure it’s fully sorted out before I pick it up! I tried not to cry...Liked On: 05-29-2023, 08:05 PM
Posted On: 05-29-2023, 07:46 PMrustyrims liked post by john4337 On thread : Hardtop ProjectThought I'd post an update. I ended up adding some more glass, then filling and blocking it down with 80 grit. its not completely symmetrical, but I'm not sure it was when I started. Plan now is to...Liked On: 05-28-2023, 08:49 PM
Posted On: 05-28-2023, 01:23 PMrustyrims liked post by Ivygreen65 On thread : My Street 289 buildAaaaah, the joy of wiring.Liked On: 05-23-2023, 07:47 PM
Posted On: 05-23-2023, 05:12 PMrustyrims liked post by Chicagowil On thread : Interior Door Panel ReplacementHere are a few shots of the door cards & seats installed as well as the carpet. The carpet & seat colors came with the kit. I was very reluctant to use the carpet until I saw the recent AC...Liked On: 05-17-2023, 08:28 PM
Posted On: 05-17-2023, 04:34 PMrustyrims liked post by Docket On thread : AK2003 for sale!Hello: I am now a member of this forum and the new owner of AK2003. Although my name is Eric Lipper for some reason my account under that name got screwed up and I gave up trying to salvage that...Liked On: 05-15-2023, 08:44 PM
Posted On: 05-15-2023, 11:14 AMrustyrims liked post by 1985 CCX On thread : HTM111 - Back to basics and forward with buildAlmost in all the way. Couple hoses and clamps.Liked On: 05-14-2023, 08:04 PM
Posted On: 05-14-2023, 05:09 PMrustyrims liked post by Hapnyny On thread : Lime Rock Raceway 4 22 2023Representing the Classic Roadster.Liked On: 04-23-2023, 08:18 PM
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