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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 04:43 PM
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Cool thanks for the update.
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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Installing rear quarter weatherstrip, window regulators and rear quarter glass.

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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 12:06 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 11:10 PM
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And today in "What else did the body shop **** up..."

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Old May 6, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Engine Bay Wire Loom Resto

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Old May 25, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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I really enjoy your videos. It's coming together nicely
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Old May 29, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Thanks for watching mate!
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 08:47 PM
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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 11:58 AM
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Nice intro there! Glad you didn't hurt yourself too bad when polishing those rings aye. Jeez! That could of gone a lot worse. I like to use my welding gloves when doing stuff like that also. I had a few close calls when doing my alternator so know what it's like!
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 02:11 AM
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For sure. Half inch cut to my thumb was WITH work gloves (those black ones from Harbor Freight). I felt the wind in my hair when that thing went past my head.
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 02:22 AM
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Thanks to fritts we got a better battery tray.
Thanks to djmtsu removing the rust was a cinch.

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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 08:18 AM
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This helps me so much !
Thanks for your video !
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 03:00 PM
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Ah good. I'm glad it helps. Thanks for watching.
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 10:14 PM
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Different quality of hood release cable between 74 and 76. We also compare to an aftermarket cable..

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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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Now that headlamp and hood release cable episodes are posted I can put up the installation of the engine bay wire loom...

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Old Aug 25, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Man I just got my rubber kit off of ebay and its a bit overwhelming as except for the 2 door rubbers and the trunk rubber nothing is marked. Heck how will I know if I even got everything I was supposed to?
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 03:31 PM
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Now that headlamp and hood release cable episodes are posted I can put up the installation of the engine bay wire loom...

https://youtu.be/fKI3_2KeQMw
Getting close to driving it? Possibly SS20 in November?
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 03:04 AM
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Man I just got my rubber kit off of ebay and its a bit overwhelming as except for the 2 door rubbers and the trunk rubber nothing is marked. Heck how will I know if I even got everything I was supposed to?
Yeah, it is a LOT of stuff. In my case I had labeled everything that came off the car. I was able to match things up based on what my labels said. It got tricky with some of the sill rubbers for the glass. There are two different curves and thicknesses for front door and rear quarter sill rubbers. I just figured this out AFTER cutting the wrong one to length (video footage no one will ever see LOL).
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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I think I got behind

Here is 39...

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Here is 40...

Power Booster & Brake Master Cylinder Install

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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 10:43 PM
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And the all new one
Fuel Sending Unit Testing and Making Gaskets...

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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 12:20 AM
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This one has been out for three months. Sorry I didn't get a link put up. I've been struggling with health issues since this was put on YouTube.
Here is VLog 42. I'll be putting 43 up in a week or so.

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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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A more successful application of POR15 fuel tank sealer...
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Old Nov 2, 2018 | 09:47 AM
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Restoring plastic, rubber, and vinyl

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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 08:47 PM
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Removing the Headliner...
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