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tajoe

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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #40 on: August 31, 2022, 02:37:20 PM »
Quote from: FormTA on August 31, 2022, 04:09:24 AM
There is a joke in there but I'll skip it.  :D
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #41 on: October 05, 2022, 04:03:33 PM »
Took it out for a spin tonight. It's pretty cool driving it after 27 years of slumber in the woods of Maine.




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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #42 on: October 06, 2022, 06:30:04 AM »
So cool man! I love it and wouldn't change a thing but the oil every now and then.  :cool:
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #43 on: October 06, 2022, 11:20:21 AM »
Quote from: ryeguy2006a on October 06, 2022, 06:30:04 AM
So cool man! I love it and wouldn't change a thing but the oil every now and then.  :cool:

It's been pretty great so far! I put 42 miles on it this morning, and so far so good.  I got it up on RT95 and it'll cruise at 75mph smoothly.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #44 on: October 06, 2022, 03:27:25 PM »
How's the tranny and clutch holding up?
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #44 on: October 06, 2022, 03:27:25 PM »

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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #45 on: October 06, 2022, 04:44:15 PM »
Quote from: tajoe on October 06, 2022, 03:27:25 PM
How's the tranny and clutch holding up?

So far so good. The clutch engagement is high, I'm thinking it's pretty worn out, but it's not slipping. The throw out bearing is a little noisy. It doesn't pop out of any gear. No rear end noise yet.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #46 on: October 08, 2022, 11:53:42 AM »
Awesome for you to get out and drive that thing!  The one thing I have learned over the past few years is this hobby is all about the fun of driving these great classics.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #47 on: October 15, 2022, 03:04:03 PM »
I've been driving the 77 this past week. Put about 300 miles on it so far. Took it to a car show today. Great turn out (300+ cars), and even ran into two fellow PY members.





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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #48 on: October 15, 2022, 04:48:02 PM »
Looks like a good day. Thanks for the photos.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #49 on: October 15, 2022, 09:48:24 PM »
What show did you go to?
There’s one tomorrow in Wilmington
https://www.oldride.com/events/3490068/show
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #50 on: October 16, 2022, 08:52:47 AM »
Quote from: 76455sd on October 15, 2022, 09:48:24 PM
What show did you go to?
There’s one tomorrow in Wilmington
https://www.oldride.com/events/3490068/show

It was the season closer put on by NH Muscle Cars in Farmington NH. Was a really nice show.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #51 on: November 06, 2022, 07:29:41 AM »
Great to see some one is enjoying their cars.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #52 on: November 06, 2022, 11:58:21 AM »
Quote from: Jack on November 06, 2022, 07:29:41 AM
Great to see some one is enjoying their cars.

I've been driving it almost every day! Went to a cars and coffee event yesterday morning, then went cruising afterwards.




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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #53 on: November 06, 2022, 12:39:46 PM »
Those  backdrops look so "New Englandy". The rebel plate almost looks outta place.  :smile:
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #54 on: November 06, 2022, 12:41:59 PM »
Quote from: tajoe on November 06, 2022, 12:39:46 PM
Those  backdrops look so "New Englandy". The rebel plate almost looks outta place.  :smile:

Makes it even more confusing when the guy driving it has a heavy Boston accent  :lol:
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #54 on: November 06, 2022, 12:41:59 PM »

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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #55 on: November 06, 2022, 12:53:07 PM »
Really? Didn't know. Was born there. Maybe we should meet someday. The photos look like "Norm Abrams" Yankee workshop.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #56 on: November 07, 2022, 10:52:52 AM »
Here's some more very New England looking pics. It is a beautiful 74 degrees here today, which is crazy. Had to take the tops off one more time this year before winter comes!

I didn't notice the darn shaker wasn't straight until I looked at the pics afterwards!  :lol:








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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #57 on: November 07, 2022, 02:06:02 PM »
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #58 on: November 07, 2022, 03:24:36 PM »
T-tops off cruise, what a great way to enjoy a mild fall day.
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #59 on: November 07, 2022, 05:31:20 PM »
Quote from: 72projectbird on November 07, 2022, 10:52:52 AM
I didn't notice the darn shaker wasn't straight until I looked at the pics afterwards!  :lol:

Better check them QJet bolts. Might only have one left.  :P
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Re: 77 W72 Y82 project
« Reply #59 on: November 07, 2022, 05:31:20 PM »
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