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Clemson88, I'm told you have info as to engine swap 123 300 CD Turbo in to 126 SEC 380. New on site need information. thank you Mickey
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Shelf life of an activator? Possibly good unless the viscosity of it is thicker or it has gone hard. I do not know for certain but this is based on the chemicals I suspect that compose it.
I have some very old stuff as well that is really decades over the expected shelf life. Every time I think of throwing it out I forget to do it. Automotive painting supplies tend to be very pricy in Canada. Far cheaper in America even though not really even that cheap there. |
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I'm not writing a book but I'll be happy to share information on specific questions. The only real complications came from wiring details. I began by swapping the engine/transmission assembly. You'll have a bit more difficulty with your project due to the distance between the engine bay and differential. Driveshaft, exhaust and possibly wiring according to which year 126 body you're using. Mickey, I'm retired and have plenty of spare time as in 'all my time is spare.' You might want to send me a private message so we can exchange email addresses due to me not logging on here in manner which would help me minimize the response time. You will find yourself spending about as much time researching issues as preforming the work. I can certainly contribute to your progress and will be delighted to help as much as I can but I warn you, I stuck with the factory service manual drawings on the wiring which lead me to remove original wires and install them in the project car exactly as they came off the original.
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Did you really spray 1.5 gallons of black on the dash?
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No, if that's what I said it wasn't what I meant. I sprayed a gallon and a half of SEM paint on the interior including the quart of SEM dye I used on the seats.
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ok...
I have 2 126's here... one is my original first MB 82... with a rod knock... crappy interior... rust free... one is my 85, with the stupid vacuum pump failure popped valve cover, destroyed upper cam gear, broken cam. I have replacement motors, and cams, and valve covers, and a shop to work in...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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Regarding wood, talk to someone who refinishes guitars. They will be able to deal with veneer. I'm sure there are forums too.
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Junkman, that should have been the first thing I did regarding this wood. I actually want this trim finished like a cheap guitar. They apply way too much clear then cut and buff it to leave it without dimples which are defined due to the grains of the wood.
I suspect it's the same process good auto body painters use to remove the orange peel from applying too much two part clear. If the clear is of good quality like the Imron of decades ago the finish is super durable and easily buffed back to new paint conditions. I'll find a guitar finisher and pay them a visit if possible. Thank you.
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