1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Working on the engine ,gathering the bolts and cleaning them, repainting the shrouds etc. I need the 440 sticker for the shroud though.
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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New fan bearings.
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Working on its heart, new pistons, gaskets, and seals.
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Adding shrouds,cdi,coil etc. I need the 440 decal for the top.
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Test fit.
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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looks great


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Nice! Very very nice. :clap: :thinksnow:
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Nice

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Looks yummy!
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Looking real good! We love the pictures! :dance:
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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Fresh snow means get back to work, I sanded and filled the hood, the cracks were minor so i ground them out a bit and filled with clear two part epoxy. Dropped it off at my buddies body shop to be primed,blocked and painted.
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Another one getting closer to snow!
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Re: 1984 Trailfire LX Resto

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A little more progress
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Hood
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WOW!!!! 8)
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