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Yesterday, 10:10 PM

doddmoore started a thread Battery Placement. in Roadster

When I was out in CA I met with slpro1207 (Scott) who had moved his battery to the engine compartment with the Breeze mount I believe. How many of...

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Yesterday, 12:35 PM

doddmoore replied to a thread Thermo-tec in engine compartment in Roadster

Thanks guys. I’m going to take them out and get them painted to match my F panels and reinstall. I do want to be as proud as possible. I want people...

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08-23-2019, 08:16 PM

doddmoore started a thread Thermo-tec in engine compartment in Roadster

I started installing my sheet metal today. Tedious is the best description. It was suggested to me that the flanges should be underneath for a...

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08-23-2019, 08:10 PM

doddmoore added 7 photo(s) to album Build thread posts

08-23-2019, 07:48 PM

doddmoore replied to a thread Graduation of A California Special Roadster FSR1005394RD in Welcomes and Introductions

Beautiful. Where did you get the dash emblem “California Special”

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08-23-2019, 04:09 PM

doddmoore replied to a thread New Mk 4 Roadster project questions in Roadster

I’m in Mississippi and I’m not putting a heater or seat heaters. I can’t imagine needing them here or in BR either.

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08-23-2019, 01:48 PM

doddmoore replied to a thread New member from Baton Rouge Louisiana in Welcomes and Introductions

Welcome to the madness! I have family in Baton Rouge and my brother-in-law’s friend has a cobra. If I can get his name or number I will message you.

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08-23-2019, 09:26 AM

doddmoore replied to a thread TONKS 347 the Baker's Build in Roadster Build Threads

It's been about 4 months since I was able to work on the kit, but my Father-in-law came into town which gave me the perfect opportunity to get back...

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08-22-2019, 10:19 PM

Papa replied to a thread Regrets: Do's and Don'ts in Roadster

Things I'd do differently … 1. IRS vs. three-link, especially now that the parts are a lot more readily available and pretty darn cheap for what...

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08-22-2019, 09:34 PM

Papa replied to a thread Factory visit and now which car to build? in Roadster Build Threads

Caddy Dad, Ultimately, you will go with what calls to you. For me that was the roadster. As I was getting serious about building an FFR, I was...

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08-22-2019, 11:57 AM

GTBradley replied to a thread IRS upgrade in Roadster

Probably true in my case too, in fact, I’m currently researching dog goggles. But hey, it got her to sign off on the IRS and leather seats, so...

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08-22-2019, 09:12 AM

GTBradley replied to a thread Halibrand wheel faux knock off's in Roadster

Dave, I really think you should change your forum screen name to “Papa Amazon”.

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08-21-2019, 10:27 PM

doddmoore started a thread Fuel Line Mod in Roadster

In the Manual it states if you are using a "high horsepower fuel injected engine" there are a few tweaks they recommend. These include drilling out...

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08-21-2019, 02:23 PM

GTBradley replied to a thread IRS upgrade in Roadster

There does seem to be a seasonal pattern, but I couldn't say for sure. I think they just say "well let's stir up some interest and do another big...

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08-21-2019, 09:24 AM

Ducky2009 replied to a thread First start in Roadster Build Threads

As Fixit said. If you have power steering, read the instructions again. It says, and I DO NOT QUOTE (not word for word, lol) .... jack the...

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