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Old May 14, 2022 | 06:43 AM
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I use a 21 mm , 1/2 drive, 24” breaker bar and the handle from my HF floor jack, gives lots of leverage to get those bolts moving. Oh! And I soak the cage nuts with PB Blaster . The night before!
Old May 14, 2022 | 04:06 PM
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LCA's are in, found a broken sway bar link too. Luckily I have a pair that came with the car. Once they were unbolted, they fell right out and the rear mount wascompletely destroyed on both sides. Luckily I had my oldest son to help with the wrenching. It does run much smoother and the brakes are quieter too! Took most of the day, and the second one was a bit faster, but fought us to get the rear mount ligned up and flat.Now I need a nap.
Old May 14, 2022 | 04:09 PM
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Good job! You got those replaced!
Old Jul 5, 2022 | 07:27 AM
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** Update** I finally got around to spraying the door and the paint in the can says Chevy 56, which is what the small touch-up bottle says, but came out a shade lighter than what is on the car. I guess it is better than the grey primer that showed through, but not a perfect match like I have gotten with other cars using autotouchup products. Since it is on te passenger side, I don't have to constantly look at it but I know it is there...
Old Jul 5, 2022 | 08:04 AM
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Send them a photo of the difference in colour, perhaps they’ll send you a better match!
Old Jul 7, 2022 | 09:28 PM
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going to try the other sunburst orange, their code 802 it looks to be a bit lighter, but we shall see...
Old Jul 18, 2022 | 10:29 AM
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so after a few weeks in the sun and elements, the new paint has mellowed and is a close match to the rest of the car. First time I have seen this but it is to the point that I don't mind the color match. Still have not seen the new paint order from automotive touchup yet.
Old Jul 18, 2022 | 11:05 AM
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Clearcoat would probably improve the match.
Old Jul 18, 2022 | 03:08 PM
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Clearcoat was used, as were the primer they said to use
Old Jul 19, 2022 | 03:12 AM
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Seems plausible if not expected that the appearance would change as the cure completes.

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