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The PDF is a lifesaver. I have a ton of books on the shelves, but most of the time I'll go to a digital copy first since it's easier to deal with. Not to mention when it's looking up something for the forum, it's easier to screenshot than to move whatever books or parts are stacked on top of the scanner... I do wish I had the time and dedication to scan all the hard copy materials into PDFs so I could get rid of the clutter. And that the 3-ring binders were easier on the P&I catalogs. A proper manual stand like that would be nice, but if I had the counter space, I'd have room for a blasting cabinet I'd use a lot more. Hmm...
That's awesome (and clean lol) I need a much bigger one, Maybe 2 of those for all my dang books!
Well, there's one set of catalogs that can go away...I sold the car a couple of years ago. With that, and the empty space left, I have room for growth! Built that little shelf off the wall just to hold it.
Originally Posted by LiquidBlue
I think I spot some Mopars in there. Whaaaaattt?????
LOL...yes, Mopars were my first love. I still have a '70 Plymouth Duster slant 6 (first car), a '72 Dodge Charger Rallye with 340, and a '77 Chrysler Cordoba, triple black with 400 (been in the family since new). All are projects, which at the pace I'm moving, will be retirement projects.
The GM diehards here won't like to hear me say it, but I find a similar spirit between Pontiac and Mopar...always had to be creative, get by with less, be it engineering resources, development budgets, advertising...wild colors, Road Runner Vs. Judge, that sort of thing.
Originally Posted by Drew
...I'll go to a digital copy first since it's easier to deal with. Not to mention when it's looking up something for the forum, it's easier to screenshot than to move whatever books or parts are stacked on top of the scanner.
I almost forgot the obligatory... Nice Racks!
See, I find the paper easier to use. Just out of the photo to the right is a microfiche reader, if that makes me slightly less old-timey?
Electronic IS easier for posting...can't argue with that.
There used to be a place north of me...old guy, pole building full of "stuff". I'd been in a few times to have my LP gas bottles filled by him, but didn't know any of his history. Turns out after the riots in Detroit in '67, he sold his auto parts store, and got the heck outta Dodge. Moved 50+ miles north, and built this building. It was loaded with everything he pulled out of his old parts store. After he passed, I bought a few odds and ends items at the estate auction, and that parts book rack was among the items. Cleaned it up, repainted it, added new lighting, and put it back to work. Even have a pad of carbonized business rcpts. from his old place. Ahhh, memories.
There used to be a place north of me...old guy, pole building full of "stuff". I'd been in a few times to have my LP gas bottles filled by him, but didn't know any of his history. Turns out after the riots in Detroit in '67, he sold his auto parts store, and got the heck outta Dodge. Moved 50+ miles north, and built this building. It was loaded with everything he pulled out of his old parts store. After he passed, I bought a few odds and ends items at the estate auction, and that parts book rack was among the items. Cleaned it up, repainted it, added new lighting, and put it back to work. Even have a pad of carbonized business rcpts. from his old place. Ahhh, memories.
That's the kind of thing a person aspires to, leaving behind a treasure trove of goodies. Unfortunately I think I fall more into the hoarder category. I've started bagging and labeling my garbage, both to make things easier for me to remember, and to aid whoever should have to deal with it, if I'm not around to explain what something is, or why I held onto it.
if I'm not around to explain what something is, or why I held onto it.
I started putting prices on stuff too, lol. I had my cousin over one day (he's my beneficiary) and he was like "I would just throw all this stuff away". I pointed to the box with the internals for my 8.5" 10 bolt and said that box alone was like $1,000
In the garage with a (can of) stripper. Got it mostly down to factory Ecoating. It had some previous paint work. Bet I took off one lb of paint./primer Hope it'll be yellow by weekend or early next week.
Hey Tone, its looking great so far! what will, you tell us about "IT" or the car itself? I know it's really about the FH "option" your adding but the underside of that car looks like a grandma 10,000 mile car wish I could see it in person - Awesome baby
Hey Tone, its looking great so far! what will, you tell us about "IT" or the car itself? I know it's really about the FH "option" your adding but the underside of that car looks like a grandma 10,000 mile car wish I could see it in person - Awesome baby
The car came from a dealer down in Louisiana, it was ordered as a demonstrator to showcase the SLP package from what I understand. Then it spent some time in OK where it was stolen at some point, seats robbed out of it, broke rear wing and a few other small things but no real major damage. I honestly haven't even looked at the miles on the car since I got it 9-10? yrs ago but I'm sure it's over 100k .
I'll try and spruce this up later.. have a car to get finished! lol
I can show a picture of one but for some oddball reason, this hood doesn't have the "A" on the bottom side. I've even asked Jim Mattison and a few others about it. We can only guess as to why it doesn't. The other 2 aluminum hoods I had did have an A on the bottom.
Getting better, couple more tweaks and I'll be happy with the shape. Won't be perfect but pretty close..
Excellent work as always.
So the extra width...what goes in the space to the right of the shifter? Change tray? Cup holders? A cast plaque celebrating your Gold status in the Society of Automotive Perfectionists?
So the extra width...what goes in the space to the right of the shifter? Change tray? Cup holders? A cast plaque celebrating your Gold status in the Society of Automotive Perfectionists?
Thanks, lol May set up a mini beer pong table or maybe a place to hang my long hair...…
But seriously the E-brake handle takes up some of the space on the right side.
Just a question out of curiosity, and sorry if i missed it on another page in the thread...but why with all the NOS and other original parts going on this car, did you opt for a custom made center console? Not that I think there is anything wrong or bad about it, just curious as to the thought behind it over buying an original one.
Just a question out of curiosity, and sorry if i missed it on another page in the thread...but why with all the NOS and other original parts going on this car, did you opt for a custom made center console? Not that I think there is anything wrong or bad about it, just curious as to the thought behind it over buying an original one.
I’ll throw my two cents in and venture to say that there’s no way you would ever find this part? Not sure if the was any over stock on consoles for these year Firehawks but I’d guess there are about 27 or so of these out there, and all are still where they left the factory
Is this a factory console that’s been cut and modified I take it? I was always curious how they pulled this off considering the rest of the console looks almost like standard ones. This is going to be one cool car when done!
Thanks for the compliments !
Doing the same thing with the fuel lines and adapters, can't find the parts, build em.
After the factory console was murdered, SLP then installed their "insert" for the ZF swap on top of what was left of the factory console. There are a couple of FH console designs SLP used that are way different in materials and fit/finish. This is the most common one used..
It's pretty basic really and I've built this one from several pictures I've taken over the years so it'll be close to the shape SLP had but not 100% spot on. I could even use the factory 5speed console like the press car if I wanted but where's the fun in that?
Going at it this way because I have only found 1 SLP center console since i've been searching. Missed out on the deal by a little bit, still hoping I wind up with it some day so until/if that ever happens, i'll have this one.
Ahhh that makes sense now. So your essentially trying to build your own factory SLP console due to lack of availability. I just thought it was a custom whatever you wanted job, not a custom replica of factory.
That actually makes it a lot cooler. Cant find the part, build the part!
Toe-knee, do you know if they repro the SLP equipped stickers? It'd be nice if you could scan before install I'd like one and I have good friend that could repro them at his print shop?? loving the build!
Toe-knee, do you know if they repro the SLP equipped stickers? It'd be nice if you could scan before install I'd like one and I have good friend that could repro them at his print shop?? loving the build!
That would be awesome! I'd love to have a repro of that sticker.
and Illinois is getting same heat as we are this week - alot of the country is
