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Project Restoration: 1995 F355 Berlinetta (Part 2)

Discussion in '348/355' started by Dave rocks, Sep 4, 2016.

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  1. johnk...

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    #101 johnk..., Jul 28, 2017
    Dave, that's great progress over the last year. :D (Sorry buddy.)
     
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    #102 Dave rocks, Jul 28, 2017
    I know - I'm a pathetic excuse for a car restorer :D :)

    Getting back to this very soon - I'm gearing up :)
     
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    #103 INTMD8, Jul 28, 2017
    LMAO

    This car was new when I was in high school. Now a complete restoration. I don't like getting old :D
     
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    #104 Robb, Jul 28, 2017
    Love the new stickers!

    Robb
     
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    #105 ttforcefed, Sep 18, 2017
    95 355 is an icon in my book - excited to watch this progress!
     
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    #106 goose22b, Sep 18, 2017
    Amazing what a good restoration can do. Not excited for the final bill though. :)

    Subbed!
     
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    #107 Dave rocks, Sep 18, 2017
    Well, since TT brought this thread back to life, I guess I need to get off my butt and get back to work on this car ;)
     
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    #108 johnk..., Sep 18, 2017
    Oh boy. I'm not holding my breath.:rolleyes:
     
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    #109 INTMD8, Sep 18, 2017
    Probably better to just sell it at this point. I've got room for it Dave :D
     
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    #110 Dave rocks, Sep 18, 2017
    Some us don't spend the entire day on the couch ;)

    Sometimes I think you are right :D

    I'm Days from ordering our new custom paint booth (should have been ordered today but awaiting a detail from salesman). Once installed, it should start to free up my time a bit. I'm Really looking forward to getting back to it :)
     
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    #111 taz355, Sep 19, 2017
    I think its all part of his master plan. By the time its done the value of the restore will be higher.
     
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    #113 SoCal1, Dec 10, 2017
    Cut me one if you get a chance. was going to make one out of an old piece of vinyl siding
    I cant remember if all bore bolts are the same the plates I have have 5-6 holes to adjust for different bolts on each bore
     
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    #114 Dave rocks, Dec 10, 2017
    Vinyl siding? Tim you are killing me ;)

    The pitch for the 355 is all the same. I'll hook you up after the prototype is proven :)
     
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    #115 INTMD8, Dec 10, 2017
    Very nice! Put me on the list to buy one.
     
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    #116 taz355, Dec 10, 2017
    Why the grouve, can it not just be flat?.
     
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    #117 Dave rocks, Dec 10, 2017
    Will do, Jim. Thank you :)

    No Grant, a static, face seal, still needs a groove as when the oring compresses, it needs a wall to push against. In this case, I'm using a dovetail groove to retain the oring. I've designed probably 100 of these for GM for all types of manual and automated leak test and cold test applications. But, I'll admit I was a bit rusty ;)
     
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    #118 taz355, Dec 10, 2017
    Forgot about the oring was thinking a gasket of some sort was used. Makes sense
     
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    #119 johnk..., Dec 11, 2017
    Nice Dave.
     
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    Amazing work Dave!
     
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    #121 INTMD8, Dec 19, 2017
    Dave if you get a chance can you give me a measurement of an exhaust port on your cylinder head? I'm getting 1.57 x 1.35 on the header flange and was curious if the head measured the same or if there is a mismatch.

    :)
     
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    #123 INTMD8, Dec 19, 2017
    Haha awesome Dave! That was fast :D Thank you.
     
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    Just happen to have the heads in my shop, Jim :)
     
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    #125 taz355, Dec 22, 2017
    Judging by your fingers you need a manicure. Just. Sayin
     
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