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migge 08-03-2021 10:45 AM

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1985 CCX 08-03-2021 10:51 AM

Now that is cool! :cool:

Bill D 08-03-2021 03:25 PM

Thank you Jeff (aka 1985CCX)

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1985 CCX 08-03-2021 04:40 PM

Bill

Always here to help!
Looks great
Jeff

Bill D 08-06-2021 11:39 AM

Progress has come to a halt because of all the fires in the surrounding areas here in Northern California. The smoke is friggin thick and is causing my eyes to water and throat to burn. Even with the garage doors shut it’s miserable.We desperately could use some rain to stop the fires and clean the air.

One fire, the Dixie fire is over 432,000 acres.

1985 CCX 08-06-2021 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill D (Post 1495654)
Progress has come to a halt because of all the fires in the surrounding areas here in Northern California. The smoke is friggin thick and is causing my eyes to water and throat to burn. Even with the garage doors shut it’s miserable.We desperately could use some rain to stop the fires and clean the air.

One fire, the Dixie fire is over 432,000 acres.

Bill, be safe and be well....

1795 08-06-2021 01:09 PM

Ditto! Don't take any chances.

xb-60 08-06-2021 06:47 PM

We had the fires here (Australia) 18 months ago, and they were devastating. Locally (South Australia), quite literally half of Kangaroo Island was burnt out. Now its Europe's turn with Greece being hit hard.

So, stay safe, Bill. Everyone else too!

Cheers,
Glen

Bill D 08-12-2021 03:55 PM

Finally finished the rear belly pan. Sanded and installed with flush mount rivets. Nine pieces total (3 bottom panels, two upright closures either side behind the tires, and 4 connecting pieces that tie everything together. Front is MoU tinted to the IRS cradle.

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xb-60 08-13-2021 04:02 AM

Nice work, Bill. I appreciate how much effort went into the sheet metal work ;)

Can you post some details of your exhausts? Pipe diameter, muffler size and brand.... how nice does it sound and how loud is it? Happy with it (exhausts), or any proposed changes?

Cheers mate,
Glen

Bill D 08-13-2021 11:28 AM

The exhaust headers were custom made by a local shop. Expensive! He also made the transitions to the mufflers (Jones Exhaust). From there I made the rest myself. Exhaust tubing is 2.5”. And it’s loud!n

xb-60 08-13-2021 05:15 PM

Thanks Bill. I have the headers but nothing else yet for the exhausts.

Cheers,
Glen

Bill D 08-14-2021 12:31 PM

Painting the inside of the footboxes semi-gloss black like the originals. I should have done this before installing them in the frame.

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Bill D 08-14-2021 01:13 PM

All done. Whew!

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1795 08-14-2021 01:48 PM

Looks great Bill! Congrats! Now, let's hear her run!

Jim

Bill D 08-14-2021 02:06 PM

Soon. Maybe next week.

Bill D 08-16-2021 03:08 PM

Temporarily installed the driver’s side cockpit corner

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Bill D 08-19-2021 01:10 PM

Progress! Installed the under door aluminum, cockpit corner, safety harness, and seat.

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Bill

Bill D 08-19-2021 07:51 PM

Driver’s side under door aluminum and cockpit corner riveted in. Getting too smoky to continue. Tomorrow will install the seat, seat belt and roll bar

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Bill D 08-20-2021 12:48 PM

Both seats are now in, seat belts installed, and rear view mirror mounted

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