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  1. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    I wouldn't leave the wipers off, but hope your right. We need to get the heck out of the house for a while.
  2. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    Weather keeps looking more sketchy by each update.
  3. rdharper02

    Does anyone still daily a fox?

    The bands got a point, but here is the true lesson. This car will always get you help roadside. Heck if your charismatic enough, some pretty gal might even decide to change your tire for you. This car will only get you help pushing it into the lake in the background. Cool is cool, so locked...
  4. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I went on a rampage looking for the same thing. Some of the newer stand alone displays have it, and I found some questionable Chinese products out there. Just doesn't help with the Autometer Pro-comp junk I already have in it. The vent gauge looks great. I'm trying not to do another pillar...
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    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Actually a good read. I about died when I got to Mike's "Hack Factor" comment.
  6. rdharper02

    Does anyone still daily a fox?

    I've definitely seen worse pictures of driveways. I've always got the truck, or the wife's "go to work" Sentra, for backup. Still hopelessly looking for something in my price range.
  7. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    Mike, brilliant idea! Adjusting the pinion angle via the gas pedal. I like the concept, but maybe you should utilize a knob or something in future iterations.
  8. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I'm thinking you're right. Anything that doesn't catch fire is a win for me..........I've still got time though...lol.
  9. rdharper02

    Does anyone still daily a fox?

    I'm still in-between personally, but I think fate is going to make the decision for me. I sold my blue fox for about 5500, but I am coming to the conclusion that it was 10 years ago and I'm not likely going to get anything near that shape for the money. Most I've looked at have been completely...
  10. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I never got really in-depth, but I did end up using your advice and sanding it by hand. Sanding combined with an overnight in the fridge really helped get it in there. Of note, I had to grind/sand the portion that mounts around the header bolt due to it hitting the manifold and not getting down...
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    Does anyone still daily a fox?

    You guys all have points. I honestly only drive two to three times a week anymore. When I do, I drive the Audi like I stole it. I sold my lifted Grand Cherokee and a Passat Wagon, just to buy my "Grown up Car." Part of the whole idea was that I had a weekend where I needed to wrench on both...
  12. rdharper02

    Does anyone still daily a fox?

    Due to recent life events I'm no longer driving 45 minutes ( to an hour) both ways to work. Matter of fact I don't even drive "daily." Due to this it has me really considering selling my Audi and buying another foxbody to use as my "daily." It would free up some project car cash, and I would...
  13. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    Mike, I may be coming into this late, but are you talking about the Emerald Coast Cruise in Panama City?
  14. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Two things I wanted to ask the forum about. 1. I'm increasingly paranoid about temperature and oil pressure in all my toys. Has anyone done the vent gauge (center vent) above the stereo and air controls? Any complaints? I'm really not liking the idea of having fifty gauges in the car, but like...
  15. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Finished the inner panel last night. I do appreciate all the input and suggestions. I went with the wrinkle black and some of the most expensive stainless button heads I've ever purchased. I love the riv-nut driver and have learned a ton using it. Mainly, that I can still do dumb@ss things no...
  16. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    Mike, I do believe you mean "a better handling couch cushion." I'm loving the torque arm build, but again, it makes me look out into the garage and realize I have a welder and tools that would allow me to create things. Then I realize I get to watch you do it, then order parts from another...
  17. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I snuck out to the garage yesterday and went to replace the cheap, inaccurate, dipstick. CJ Pony parts was nice enough to hook me up with a factory style Ford Performance piece. So pulled the cheapy and was amazed to see something I hadn't caught before. If you've read some of the earlier posts...
  18. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    True, very true. I did get my rivnut driver yesterday, so it's time to find some decent screws and get on with it.
  19. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I agree, besides I've always wanted to black out the engine bay. I'm not a fan of a bay color that shows every speck of dirt, or drip of fluid. The turbo and the piping are actually done in Jet-Hot's silver. I think I would play hell matching the color directly, but you've given me a possible...
  20. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    Truly think you may have missed some signature design ques....lol
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