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1985 CCX 10-18-2014 07:39 PM

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Few cuts and sore back but made some progress............ :p

LMH 10-18-2014 08:10 PM

Looks good!
What are you using to cut the sheet aluminum?
Larry

1985 CCX 10-19-2014 02:05 PM

Larry
Tin snips
Nibbler
Brake
Shear cutter

Does most of the job. Slow though.
Lots of cuts.

Bill D 10-19-2014 08:29 PM

Spectacular! Are the cockpit corner pieces (wheel well) glass or aluminum?

Bill D

1985 CCX 10-20-2014 03:37 PM

Alloy inner rears as 289's were in the early cars, the 427 used glass inserts.

1985 CCX 10-26-2014 08:22 AM

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Interior done!
Off to get sticker.....................

legenmetals 10-26-2014 09:06 AM

Looks great!

Mongoose930 10-26-2014 10:41 AM

You might want to put the seats in first:).

Congratulations Jeff - Great Job!!

*13* 10-26-2014 12:44 PM

Sweet!

1985 CCX 10-26-2014 03:13 PM

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Finished........................

Inspected too............

Drove around 40 miles today, have a glitch as battery was drained....??:confused:

Guessing regulator or alternator? Any advise.........

LMH 10-26-2014 04:46 PM

Awesome Jeff, congrats!
Larry

cobrakiwi 10-26-2014 05:52 PM

You have executed a great build thread, your alloy panel skills are top notch as well.
Now, time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

1985 CCX 10-26-2014 06:30 PM

Thanks guys
Just need to figure out why the battery drains while driving.

frdfver 10-26-2014 06:54 PM

Nice build and a great looking car. Time to get some miles on it.

Paul T.

1985 CCX 10-28-2014 12:59 PM

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Made it to work today

*13* 10-28-2014 01:48 PM

Guess you don't need a windshield wiper...

1985 CCX 10-28-2014 02:12 PM

I do have them though............. :LOL:

*13* 10-28-2014 03:43 PM

I'm itching to get one last drive in & it keeps raining over here..

mickmate 10-28-2014 03:44 PM

Congrats that's fantastic! Until they salt the roads it will be logging some miles, did you want any donations of hats? I have a couple for you ;-)

1985 CCX 10-28-2014 06:04 PM

Lost one hat already. Lol
Gotta get it in the garage for final wheel setting.
Need to solve the charging issue then I am driving till salt.


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