Build Thread The Hoopty Chronicles - New House, New garage, New Car?
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Waiting for Mike to chime in with some insight lightly wrapped in sarcasm. . .
Headed out to go fire up the hack saw in the mean time.
Headed out to go fire up the hack saw in the mean time.
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I think it's great. When you get the design down I want one. What Collin is displaying here is what David Frieburger would call "the true spirit of hot rodding." It's becoming a lost art.. kind of like a really good family restaurant in a sea of chain franchise joints that serve pre packaged frozen food.
I redesigned a stock fox part that wasn't available in the aftermarket back in the 80s.. and someone must have liked it, because flaming river sells them now. Something to be said for innovation.
I redesigned a stock fox part that wasn't available in the aftermarket back in the 80s.. and someone must have liked it, because flaming river sells them now. Something to be said for innovation.
I cut out the 3" tailpipes last night and stuck the PHB chassis bracket up in the car to see how it fit. Tight doesn't begin to describe it. I printed out the instructions yesterday, so I guess I'll start at #1 and go to #68 and hope for the best.
Supposed to be trading some 1/4 windows for some 2 1/2" tailpipes tonight that will work with the PHB.
If this doesn't work, I can build a Watts link very easily and cheaply. After doing some reading, they're better that the PHB any way, so I am tempted to just go that route to begin with.
Supposed to be trading some 1/4 windows for some 2 1/2" tailpipes tonight that will work with the PHB.
If this doesn't work, I can build a Watts link very easily and cheaply. After doing some reading, they're better that the PHB any way, so I am tempted to just go that route to begin with.
The way I see it is that a 3 link rear w/ either a watts, or phb will be a significant improvement over the stock suspension. As for you building your own crossmember, who am I to criticize anyone for either A. Doing it to save money. ( screw the time it takes to build it, as far as I'm concerned. As long as you're not doing it for somebody else, than build labor is money that you didn't have to pay somebody else to do.) In other words, it don't cost a thing.
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B. Because you want to / can.
The guys out there that pay for junk that's already built, when there is an option to fabricate something from scratch as an alternative are the exact same guys that "buy" a hot rod. The guy that supports the argument that goes to ask " why would you, when you can buy.....* fill in the blank*.............Well,......that would rekindle last months rant, so......
Carry on. A or B both make sense to me.
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B. Because you want to / can.
The guys out there that pay for junk that's already built, when there is an option to fabricate something from scratch as an alternative are the exact same guys that "buy" a hot rod. The guy that supports the argument that goes to ask " why would you, when you can buy.....* fill in the blank*.............Well,......that would rekindle last months rant, so......
Carry on. A or B both make sense to me.
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This weekend didn't quite go as planned. Yesterday, I loaded up my front bumper cover to take to the resto shop and hopefully start laying down color on it and the rear that I started working on several months ago. I guess my memory was a little fuzzy because I thought I had finished sanding the rear, Buuuuut 3 hours of work finally netted me a rear cover ready to prime. Unfortunately, that's about when my buddy was ready to go back home, so no paint this weekend.
That's ok, still had plenty of other things to do. I've been wanting to pull the front clip apart and replace all the damaged and missing hardware, so I did. This is where the hero of the story reaches rock bottom, it seems. I found a ton of stuff I was not happy with.
#1 - A ton of surface rust.
#2 - a bent frame
#3 - someone had (crappily) replaced the core support.
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#4 - the fender aprons are trash.
The pass side is in better shape, but still has some damage from the accident.
So as you can see, I found a lot more than I had anticipated. I knew the car had been wrecked. Maybe I just wanted to pretend that it wasn't there because I KNEW that if the fenders had been replaced and the inner fenders were wrinkled, something had happened and the core support wouldn't look as new as it did. This doesn't change anything with the car and my plans for it, just disappointing is all.
The decision I need to make now is whether to pull the motor and fix the sheet metal and detail the engine bay. This worries me because of my track record with projects. We will see.
That's ok, still had plenty of other things to do. I've been wanting to pull the front clip apart and replace all the damaged and missing hardware, so I did. This is where the hero of the story reaches rock bottom, it seems. I found a ton of stuff I was not happy with.
#1 - A ton of surface rust.
#2 - a bent frame
#3 - someone had (crappily) replaced the core support.
(no pic)
#4 - the fender aprons are trash.
The pass side is in better shape, but still has some damage from the accident.
So as you can see, I found a lot more than I had anticipated. I knew the car had been wrecked. Maybe I just wanted to pretend that it wasn't there because I KNEW that if the fenders had been replaced and the inner fenders were wrinkled, something had happened and the core support wouldn't look as new as it did. This doesn't change anything with the car and my plans for it, just disappointing is all.
The decision I need to make now is whether to pull the motor and fix the sheet metal and detail the engine bay. This worries me because of my track record with projects. We will see.
This weekend didn't quite go as planned. Yesterday, I loaded up my front bumper cover to take to the resto shop and hopefully start laying down color on it and the rear that I started working on several months ago. I guess my memory was a little fuzzy because I thought I had finished sanding the rear, Buuuuut 3 hours of work finally netted me a rear cover ready to prime. Unfortunately, that's about when my buddy was ready to go back home, so no paint this weekend.
That's ok, still had plenty of other things to do. I've been wanting to pull the front clip apart and replace all the damaged and missing hardware, so I did. This is where the hero of the story reaches rock bottom, it seems. I found a ton of stuff I was not happy with.
#1 - A ton of surface rust.
#2 - a bent frame
#3 - someone had (crappily) replaced the core support.
(no pic)
#4 - the fender aprons are trash.
The pass side is in better shape, but still has some damage from the accident.
So as you can see, I found a lot more than I had anticipated. I knew the car had been wrecked. Maybe I just wanted to pretend that it wasn't there because I KNEW that if the fenders had been replaced and the inner fenders were wrinkled, something had happened and the core support wouldn't look as new as it did. This doesn't change anything with the car and my plans for it, just disappointing is all.
The decision I need to make now is whether to pull the motor and fix the sheet metal and detail the engine bay. This worries me because of my track record with projects. We will see.
Whatever you do.......
#1. Do not remove the engine.
Do not remove the engine as a " pre-justification" for fixing the fender aprons
You should well know by now that removing the engine , while it makes for a much easier task to properly detail the EC, will lead to a slew of " Since the engine is out of it's".
#2. Ignore my previous advice from two replies ago, and BUY the correct, pre made replacements where all you'll have to do is drill out spot welds, and install fresh sheet metal. I've found that as projects go, the thinner steel gets, the higher level of skill that's required to turn it into something that doesn't look like ass.
#3. Rattle can Bed liner on inner fender wells after a wash and stuff will negate the fact that nobody will ever see them but you are still bothered by it.
#4. Revisit #1.
I pulled that honkin terminator out of that Tri-colored Cobra I had a couple years ago. The sole purpose being to clean it and the EC up, and stop all the damn oil leaks. One month later it was back in w/ a new flywheel, clutch , #8 coolant mod, and zero leaks. If you can stay focused, and avoid the " while the engine is outs" black hole, then you go boy.
squeak93
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I have the same engine bay worries and pulling engine concerns. But mine is going to be a case of "while the engine is out". I have a HCI combo to put in, Auto the manual swap to complete, new core support needs installed, driver side sheet metal needs fixed (engine bay) and it all needs painted to make it look presentable when the hood is popped.
So to sum up, I feel your pain.
So to sum up, I feel your pain.
#1 - I am going to avoid it at all costs. Not ready for that YET.
#2 - Learned that lesson, will not repeat it. I WILL be buying the CORRECT replacement parts.
#3 - Absolutely gonna happen. Although I still have a hard on for hammer tone paint. And I can roll it on.
#4 - I have 2 projects to complete before the engine comes out. 1 being the above issues and the other being my suspension project. The engine will be lowest on the list as I haven't completed the heads, nor do I have the cam or intake yet.
I did come very close to selling my dog for a tubular GT40 intake this weekend. Guy wanted $400 for it, with TB, spacer, injectors, blah blah.... Allen brought me back down to earth and reminded me to be patient. Thanks, mang @Boosted92LX
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After that carpet cleaning you had to do Saturday, I might've sold that dog on GP. LOL
edit: Forgive my manners- you're welcome bud.
It still stinks in the living room. And I hit it with the carpet cleaner TWICE.
Having a dog will teach you a lot about patience so down the road when you have kids and they make a mess you won't be so quick to drop them off at the nearest fire station or trade them to that "Subway guy" for an intake manifold 
p.s. try white vinegar to get the smell out and invest in a quality carpet shampoo'er.
p.s. try white vinegar to get the smell out and invest in a quality carpet shampoo'er.
mikestang63
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Having a dog will teach you a lot about patience so down the road when you have kids and they make a mess you won't be so quick to drop them off at the nearest fire station or trade them to that "Subway guy" for an intake manifold
p.s. try white vinegar to get the smell out and invest in a quality carpet shampoo'er.
LOL yeah, she's actually been a dream compared to my previous puppy who was a monster. We have a Bissell Little Green, which does a really good job. And we've put it through some ringers.
I wish it was urine. She ate something that didn't agree and it all came back out the front side. On the shag rug....
mikestang63
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LOL yeah, she's actually been a dream compared to my previous puppy who was a monster. We have a Bissell Little Green, which does a really good job. And we've put it through some ringers.
I wish it was urine. She ate something that didn't agree and it all came back out the front side. On the shag rug....
Been there done that- have a diabetic cat that gurps up hairballs like a pez dispenser.
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LOLZ..
Bunch a rookies. Keep the critters outside and never clean up a mess again.
Wut?
Bunch a rookies. Keep the critters outside and never clean up a mess again.
Wut?
I'll put you in touch with my wife and let you pitch the idea. I haven't been successful with it.LOLZ..
Bunch a rookies. Keep the critters outside and never clean up a mess again.
Wut?
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