1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Looks GREAT keep the pictures coming :clap:

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Gathering some supplies and needed parts. Bolt Depot.Com has a great selection of fasteners. Picked up some New Breed Parts and a couple NOS items.
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Assembling rear skid, lubed shafts with light coat of never seize.
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More pics
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Cant do much to a 30 year old track :bonk: :bonk:
Looks OK at best
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Skid installed
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Started on ski's both have the remains of a sticker, maybe were new??
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Ski work and linkage
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Starting clutch work, before and after soda blasted
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The best part of this type of work is assemble, disassemble, reassemble to get it the way you want it. :lol22:

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You may feel it is redondant work but us out here looking at your photos can appreciate your efforts.

She is really looking mint!!! :beers; :letitsnow:
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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It's looking well detailed nice work
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Looking good I miss my old 83 trailfire it was a blast enjoy and keep up the good work
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Thanks for all the support :sled: :sled:
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Looks great. You are doing an excellent job.
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