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Subject: "photos on maco progress"   Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Previous Topic | Next Topic Printer-friendly copy     Email this topic to a friend     Conferences Mako Shark 2 Mako/Maco Replicas Topic #447 Reading page 4 of 12 pages   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 31. "RE: maco progress" Feb-18-13, 07:00 PM (EDT) LAST EDITED ON Feb-18-13 AT 07:00 PM (EDT)   frame is cleaning up easily,but dusty. first we prep/scrub,then rust treat then paint . treatment has 24 hr set up time before over coat. this is not a show car.really isn't bad, will make a nice driver.what could be better. mike Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/5122b29a0eff2124.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 32. "RE: maco progress" Mar-03-13, 01:56 PM (EDT) Didn't like the looks of mount # 4 decided to bite the bullet and pull the body off.Only one nut cage came loose ,had to make a special tool because the convertibles are harder. all bolts unscrewed easily ,one had a corroded head .Lucky it turned ,now I'll start disconnecting the particulars so I can slide the frame out from under it mike Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/51338e9f67bd0d1c.jpg http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/51338eaf6b56b885.jpg http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/51338ec870c6ea1a.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 33. "RE: maco progress" Mar-09-13, 07:01 PM (EDT) when they tell you you need 10'they mean 14' so we take up slack for 9' crude but efective.mike Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bbf1956feba2c.jpg http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bbf20585202a1.html   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 34. "RE: maco progress" Mar-09-13, 07:09 PM (EDT) convertiblles require 1 more strap,a metal bar at gas fill and a ratchet strap ,worked well. Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bc1052904ac4e.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 35. "RE: maco progress" Mar-09-13, 07:12 PM (EDT) some one moulded a section in on rear not a good job.it captured the frame and all eyes didn't see this .needed to be redone anyway . Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bc1e75417e15a.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 36. "RE: maco progress" Mar-09-13, 07:18 PM (EDT) LAST EDITED ON Mar-09-13 AT 07:19 PM (EDT)   BOdy on stands frame on ground now we can replace # 4 mount reinforcment ,brake and fuel lines and trailing arm bolts. Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bc2ad747a6d2d.jpg http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bc2f5034a3f7d.b707e.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 37. "RE: maco progress" Mar-09-13, 07:21 PM (EDT) LAST EDITED ON Mar-09-13 AT 07:23 PM (EDT)   Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513bc42b323f3fb3.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 38. "RE: maco progress" Mar-09-13, 07:29 PM (EDT) LAST EDITED ON Mar-09-13 AT 07:32 PM (EDT)   frame was in nice shape for a 69 from new england, clean up, rust treatment and repaint,this week waiting for rivets.no build sheet on gas tank . mike:+   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   2Sharks     Member since Jul-9-02 4055 posts 39. "RE: maco progress" Mar-10-13, 11:35 AM (EDT) Good job! "Randy"   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote   maco 69     Member since Sep-28-12 323 posts 40. "RE: maco progress" Mar-10-13, 04:20 PM (EDT) had 40 degrees outside so outside i went . 36 grit surface prep pads,then rust treatment today.even got the trailing arm pivot bolts out. 24 hr curing period then we can paint. mike Attachments http://www.makoshark2.com/dcforum/User_files/513ceae824b1acf7.jpg   Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Conferences | Forums | Topics | Previous Topic | Next Topic Select another forum or conference Lobby Mako Shark 2 (Conference)   |--Mako Shark 2 Prototype (Protected)   |--Mako/Maco Replicas (Protected)   |--Manta Ray Replicas (Protected)   |--For Sale (Protected)   |--Wanted (Protected)   |--Lounge (Protected)   |--Memorabilia (Protected)   |--Closeups (Protected)   |--Ebay and Craigs list (Public)   |--Event Planner (Public) Corvette Social Clubs (Conference)   |--Corvettes of Augusta (Public) Custom Corvettes (Conference)   |--Greenwood (Protected)   |--Wide Bodies (Protected)   |--Corvette Wagons (Protected)   |--Customized C1's (Protected)   |--Customized C2's (Protected)   |--Customized C3's (Protected)   |--Customized C4's (Protected)   |--Customized C5's (Protected)   |--Customized C6's (Protected) Technical (Conference)   |--Fiberglass (Protected)   |--Paint (Protected)   |--Interior (Protected)   |--Body (Protected)   |--Machine Shop (Protected)   |--Drivetrain (Protected)   |--General (Protected)

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