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Old 01-07-2014, 04:30 PM
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New pics of the Charger!
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Old 01-07-2014, 06:16 PM
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Looks like alot of fun
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Old 01-08-2014, 10:12 AM
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Looking Good...Almost ready to put in high build primer !!!
Old 01-10-2014, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RacerHog
Looking Good...Almost ready to put in high build primer !!!
Yea, Im thinking of taking it to some one else to "finish" the body work and prime and paint it. I am reaching the extent of my skill level.
Old 01-10-2014, 05:45 PM
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I thin you under estimate yourself !!!!!!
Great job so far...
Old 01-12-2014, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerHog
I thin you under estimate yourself !!!!!!
Great job so far...
We will see. I might end up doing it myself any way to keep cost down, and to keep the satisfaction of doing it myself. At this point I don't yet know.
Old 01-12-2014, 11:21 PM
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Some more pics.

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Swapping trunk lids. The new one has the holes for the wing.

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This looks like some mess I would have done in the past, BMW (before mig welder).
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Time to make another patch.
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Not my tightest fitting patch, but I was able to weld it up.
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I got it outside for a while and blew out all of the dust.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:24 AM
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Lookin Good..It's always nice to get the shop cleaned up..
Hey while your cleaning out the shop, Can I use the IHC Scout and the fishing poles for 1/2 the day?
Old 01-15-2014, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerHog
Lookin Good..It's always nice to get the shop cleaned up..
Hey while your cleaning out the shop, Can I use the IHC Scout and the fishing poles for 1/2 the day?
Sure, Come on down!
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Old 01-19-2014, 07:54 PM
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Some more pics from the weekend.

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Getting close enough to shooting some high build primer that........ I need to buy some.
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Nice work, congratulations!
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:57 AM
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Double check all the seam fit's..... Looking good....Going to look great in Hi.Build Primer.....
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Old 01-30-2014, 05:22 PM
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I brought home some more parts from the other car.

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And its been so cold that the glazing putty is hard to work. I found a way to make it soft.
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Still not happy with the way it spreads.
Old 01-30-2014, 05:26 PM
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Leave the heater on all night.... NOT...
Old 02-05-2014, 04:18 PM
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Old 02-05-2014, 05:38 PM
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High Build Primer...... Working it...
Old 02-06-2014, 04:20 PM
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High Build Primer...... Working it...

Soon! I need to get paid so I can buy some. And sand paper I need some of that too!
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Got some 180grit. Time to start working it!

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This stuff is like spreading cool whip its so light!
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Did some sanding to prep for 2k primer.
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And fixed some remaining low spots.
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I also seam sealed the inside floor.
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As soon as we get a nice warm day, and I am off work, I will pull it out and shoot it in high build primer!
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Old 03-09-2014, 03:56 PM
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Got to love NC weather!

During the cold part of the week I worked inside of the shop on some odds and ends.
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This weekend it got into the 60's warm enough to prime.
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Yes that is ice and sleet on the ground!
By Noon most of it was gone.
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Now I get to block it down again! I'm so ready to be done with this paint and body work.
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Wow...Looking good...
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Old 05-14-2014, 04:03 PM
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I don't have any pictures of the charger today. I'm holing off until its painted, but rest assured work is continuing on it.

In other news.
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My crown vic has been retired, and its replacement is one bad mother! I'm so glad we went with chargers instead of the caprice. With out saying too much, Its fast as hell, and criminals run like hell when they see it coming.
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Watch your speed in the corners, Don't over drive it!!!!!! And also Go easy on the front doors, The blast panel makes them very heavy, you will tare the door stop rite out of them. They are also prone to the door hinges breaking away from the pillar.. No Booting of these doors or you will be in the WCO (Watch Commanders Office) explaining to the MPS (Motor Pool Sargent) how it happened...lol
But boy are they fun to drive..... We just got Fords PPV/SUV... Kind of Cool For a ford....
How's the Charger Coming?
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Originally Posted by RacerHog
Watch your speed in the corners, Don't over drive it!!!!!! And also Go easy on the front doors, The blast panel makes them very heavy, you will tare the door stop rite out of them. They are also prone to the door hinges breaking away from the pillar.. No Booting of these doors or you will be in the WCO (Watch Commanders Office) explaining to the MPS (Motor Pool Sargent) how it happened...lol
But boy are they fun to drive..... We just got Fords PPV/SUV... Kind of Cool For a ford....
How's the Charger Coming?
What blast panel? I can guarantee they did not go for that option.

The charger is coming along. I have been working on getting the first coat of primer blocked out. I'm buying the motor for it on Monday. As soon as my dad finishes working on his boat ill have a place to finish priming and painting it. I hope to be have the paint on by the end of August.
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It's this one. http://www.fleetsafety.com/police-ve...etproof-doors/

Shhhhhhhhhhhh..... You did not get this from me....lol


http://www.lasdhq.org/sites/car-test/2012.pdf

So fun to beat the crap out of cars.... I love my job sometimes
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A sneak peek.
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very nice eye candy...
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Will a 23 spline a833 hold up to a 440 or should I start looking for an 18 spline a833?
Thanks!
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Looks great! I think I would look for an 18 spline A833
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I agree !!!!!!
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How do you like the VFN Hood?
I've had three deals with the original steel hood fall through, and am strongly considering heading the Fiberglass direction.


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