69 GTO Build

[Fastmonty]

Gentlemen,

I attached another motivational picture. Enjoy. Looks like some great work was accomplished last weekend by Eric and Gus. Great job... Manual brakes for Eric... So, I'm eating my words, eh? I drove a manual brake NASCAR, it was the scariest braking experience I've ever had. They probably weren't warmed up properly. Obviously I'm going for more reliability and safety, than track performance. Of course, I'm just as anxious to get you guys some feedback on the Hydroboost too...

Eric, the Vintage Air system I got is for a Chevelle, and I had to do some significant modifications, which I'm sure you're ok with. I ran all of the hoses under the fender and through the existing fan duct hole. You'll also need to mount some studs on the inside of the firewall to mount the unit. I chose to weld bolts through the fire wall, shown here as well... there are two.

Gus, I got the smoothie panel from ... http://www.abcperformance.net/firewa...%20panels.html I liked it because it also had 1/8" diameter holes pre-drilled along the perimeter, for Cleco fasteners. It wasn't that heavy, maybe 16 guage?

So, now I need some help... I'm installing the side windows, and spent most of the weekend cleaning the old ones. Two of them have wear scratches from years of use... any idea how I can remove those scratches? I assume there's some way to sand them down?

Thanks guys... Mike

['71cutlasluvr]

Hi Mike,

Great Pics! She looks killer... I STILL can't get over how fantastic your garage paint job came out! I appreciate the motivation!!

and thanks for the input on the smoothie panel. Looks like thats the way to go for me too. And we look forward to your hydroboost review! I'm all for it if I can modulate it. As I get older, I may need that extra Ooomph. But I thought the idea of the "Big Brake" kits was to get all the stopping power needed with a manual pedal.... I look forward to getting your seat-of-the-pants impressions.

This is a rare occasion that I may be able to offer some help here rather than asking questions and posting pics, sooooo, I'll jump in and hope this helps...

Regarding your glass situation Mike, I'm in the same boat as the two rear quarter windows on my hardtop have sanding scratches from a previous paint job.

I actually bought a kit from eastwood years ago but haven't used it yet so can't say if it works or not but this kit should be able to handle some deep scratches. I have similar scratches on my front windows but they are hardly noticeable so if your's aren't gouge too deeply, perhaps this will work for you.

http://www.eastwood.com/glass-polish...hes-5771.html#

I hope it works for you. It would sure make me happy if I was finally able to contribute something here besides questions and pictures! If you go for it, please let us know if it works for you. Kinda pricey at $70 but cheaper than new glass I would imagine.

Here's a few more pics of my progress yesterday. Back to work today though... I actually got a sun burn on my left arm from all the welding I did. Mrs. Noticed it. doesn't hurt but should have worn my half jacket.... was a bit warm... not too bright on my part... lots more welding to do so will start wearing the jacket...

Still need to wire up an extra outlet so I can run both the plasma cutter and compressor together so I can trip the overhanging angle iron. Cut off wheel works but I bought the stupid thing so I might as well use it... plus, it's fun to blast metal away and make sparks!

Have a great week Mike. btw: Still hoping for a vid of your beast rumbling..

['71cutlasluvr]

I have similar scratches on my front windows but they are hardly noticeable so if your's aren't gouge too deeply, perhaps this will work for you.

http://www.eastwood.com/glass-polish...hes-5771.html#

Mike, I read some reviews on this product and they are mixed. Perhaps my recommendation was premature. Read all the reviews before you buy... good luck on your glass repair.

Gus

[Fastmonty]

Gus,

Agreed. I read the mixed reviews... but, I found this kit on Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Scratch-...X9NP8QXQMSV0FX worth a shot, and I get it tomorrow. If it doesn't work, I'll get new glass. Will let you all know.

Mike

['71cutlasluvr]

Good choice Mike. Way to go. $20 cheaper so not much of a gamble. Hope it works for you. I'd like to know 'cause I'm in the same boat and will have to do the same thing eventually.

Good luck!