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tinman58

tinman58

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Hi Guys
I am still trying to figure out the photo down losd. I have been a little busy with the TR3
Started the frame off on July 1st and just did the first drive around the block 20 minutes ago the door flew open the universal joint sprayed grease all over the place and the seat slid back so far I almost could not put enough pressure on the brakes (I really need to bolt the seat down)I did a test photo and I hope it works. The engine is all new with a mild cam headers and a monza exhaust. The car feels really fast.
If this photo works I do have a few more to post
Dan the Tinman
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Still praticing with the photobucket
Dan
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Dan: In the lower left box of your photo in Photobucket is a small check
box. Check that box. Then left click on "IMG Code," and that will copy.

Then move to your space on the net in BCF and, where you want the pic,
"control V," to copy the pic. At first it will only show as a link,
but once you complete your post, the picture will show up.

By the way, I see we are neighbors. I live in Tracy. Post those pics.
 
That's NICE!! Venture over to Photobucket to check out the rest of his pictures! Nice garage too!! Is the color a light beige or tan? I am guessing it isn't white? I like it! :smile:
 
Very pretty! And you must have spent <span style="font-style: italic">days</span> polishing aluminum! Your intake manifold and carbs are blinding.
 
The color is a VW beigh, I saw the color on the convertable bug
The engine has a cam with a 270 duration, 410 lift intake, 400 exhaust does any of you teck guys have A idea of what the valves gap should bet set at?
Dan

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Looks great and I like the color. Is that 'stone' or 'tan' interior?
How did you fasten the stainless beading in place...are those small rivets?
 
The interior is tan but with a little gray. Yes those are #30 stainless pops
 
What color is your top?
 
invisable I am installing Brooklands windsheilds so no top needed.
this is going to be a blue sky deiver
 
After I typed that I actually thought there would be no top, tonneau cover at most!! :laugh:
 
Absolutely delightful. Well done!

July to November! Man am I jealous. Mines been over two years and I thought I was hot stuff for finally getting the firewall painted.

You might want to be careful using the top of your battery for a tool rest.
Don't ask me how I know what happens. I now have covers on my battery posts.
 
Very nice job! I also pop riveted the beading onto the wings following a suggestion here on the forum. It's the only way to go.
 
Valve lash should be specified with the cam but I would try .013" intake and exhaust then check after running the engine.
 
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