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September 30, 2011Hey all, I am going to add to this blog as I move ahead with fixes and changes to my 66 T34. Recently, Mick was kind enough to send me a correct drivers side door armrest/pull and I was able … Continue reading
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Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Thanks Bob,
I pick up the rod this afternoon, and will taking it to the machine shop for prep and testing out the best way. Still waiting on a housing from Lee Hedges.
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10 days ago
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Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Bumming! Hit and run dent to my T-34! in the forum.No clue on how or what. It was just below the parking lot video camera, and out of it's range. Not worth speculating on, I just want to get it fixed, and my body man cannot guarantee he can get to it before the Invasion, which is a drag.
One strange thing though, I was in the store for...
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12 days ago
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Peacefulwarrior created a new topic Bumming! Hit and run dent to my T-34! in the forum.I am totally bummed out right now. I had to run out to pick up some batteries, and someone dented my 66 T-34 Ghia, and drove off! No witnesses...................I fucking hate you, whoever you are!
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15 days ago
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Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Bobnotch wrote:
Peacefulwarrior wrote:
Plan for the replacement pin, is to use 1018 Mild steel. I will be having it lathe drilled so the end can be spread. May have to make a block or stop to make this work....
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15 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Plan for the replacement pin, is to use 1018 Mild steel. I will be having it lathe drilled so the end can be spread. May have to make a block or stop to make this work. Ordered the material today and will be getting on it, test to see if it will work they way I hope for.
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17 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Bob,
I just got off the phone with the cutter and he can get the 316 Stainless Steel, so that is what I am going to go with.
I would like to get a count of how many are wanted, in Stainless or not.
If you want just the latch, latch and rod, or a completely rebuilt one from...
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18 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Scott, the tolerance is slight from steel to stainless steel.
I want a feel for what others want.
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19 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Yes, Bob! Water cut! I think I will do the rest in stainless steel, though it is a bit more brittle then the steel we used for this one. I am waiting on a price to them in stainless. Since the run will be about 20 to start, he is looking for a small slab of 3/4" x 2" x ?. Only...
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20 days ago
Peacefulwarrior created a new topic Installed a new set of wheels and tires on my 66. in the forum.I had won these wheels at a club Christmas party a few years back, but had no use for them. I loaned them to one of the young guys in the club, with the promise I would get them back when he was done with them.
Well he sold his car in Jan. and I got them in February with a brand new set...
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31 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Bobnotch wrote:
Looks good Brian. Real close, just a couple of adjustments away. 8) Will you have any of these at the Invasion? Looking forward to seeing 1 in person.
Sure Bob! I will bring a few! Thanks! I will be picking up the...
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31 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forum.Okay, we have completed the first cut on the latch, using a water jet cutter. It is almost perfect, though we did find to spots that were slightly off.
A second cut is being made now to correct it.
The first one will be mounted on my car, and when all is correct I will be building...
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33 days ago
Peacefulwarrior created a new topic My T-34 got a natural Landau roof. in the forums.Had it outside day before yesterday, while working on the boot latch. I did not pull it back into the garage that night and we got an unexpected snow storm.
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58 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forums.Okay, here is what happened.
He cut one with a CNC cutter and since they are a fairly rough cut, a lot of grinding and sanding was required. The first one did not work, as the back was too flat.
He cut another and brought over today. Works perfectly, but he said it is too time consuming to do it
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58 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forums.I will let you know how it turns out beginning of the weak...pun intended.
Don't know the cost yet, but I spoke to him about setting it up so he could make a few more.
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62 days ago
Peacefulwarrior replied to the topic Re: Looking for a rear lid/boot S latch. in the forums.Well, as I could not find one, I decided to have one made. I have a friend with a CNC cutter and also a water cutter. He is going to mock one up for me, test it out, and see how it works.
If anyone is interested, I may have a few more made up to sell.
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