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  1. 05-05-2020, 02:58 PM #1
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    I have done a few cars over the years, but these cars are certainly the most complicated! Removed the body two weeks ago, frame is now at powder coaters, hope to have the frame in my garage next week. Engine and drivetrain are complete now, I look forwardIMG_2646.jpg to getting the chassis rolling in the next month. Anybody have any good ideas on how to line up the two copper AC lines on the frame to mate with the AC unit in car upon marring the two? IMG_2657.jpgIMG_2659.jpg
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  2. 05-08-2020, 08:35 PM #2
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    Looks good! Why did you keep the hood on the car? (Since it weighs more than most new cars weigh complete!)
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    This VIN is a little confusing; really C56C2285 or 2285. Thanks for the pics. Best regards, John
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    Hello, I will be pulling the body from mine soon. Do you have any more pictures or advise that might help?
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  5. 06-25-2020, 12:10 PM #5
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    The body guy did not want to loose his current alignment at that time, since im not doing the body work, I didn't question it.
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  6. 06-25-2020, 12:15 PM #6
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    2285 is correct, my error
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    here are some pics of the frame then & now IMG_2651.jpg IMG_2657.jpgIMG_2668.jpgIMG_3013.jpgIMG_2983.jpgIMG_3014.jpg
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    Very nice frame! Looking at how the AC lines are I would leave them loose from the frame. In place, just not bolted in the brackets until after the fittings are screwed together without being stressed. This way you have the most play without having to bend the lines to tweak them together.
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    Looks great!

    I suggest that you leave the bolts for the control arm bushings a little loose until everything is assembled and the weight of the car is being transmitted through the wheels. The bushings are meant to be locked in place under full dead weight load.

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  10. 06-26-2020, 04:24 PM #10
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    Good point! I'm sending the old A/C lines out today, have a guy replicating them, I'm over bending tube! Fuel and brake lines where enough.
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