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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2007, 10:22:20 AM » |
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Looks scary. Be careful. What sort of engine is going in?
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2007, 10:42:41 AM » |
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I bought a never installed 3.4 push rod crate motor for $600. I would rather do a 3800SC but that would cost close to $4K where as this one should be closer to $1K. I have a 70K mile complete 2.8 from an 88 I was going to put in but couldn't get over swapping the same performance engine in after all that work. I'll probably swap in the 3800SC in a few years when the budget allows.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2007, 08:56:41 PM » |
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Ron worked on his car?? Way to go!! Looking good!!
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2007, 09:51:36 AM » |
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Way to go Ron. Keep on working.
PS. Because I am going to need a place to store my car again in October....
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2007, 10:50:54 AM » |
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It might be a good idea to pop over to your local NAPA and get a few cheap jack stands. That rig looks a bit like riding a stunt bike with a real bad problem waiting to happen if the chain lets go on you.
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Take your time... it feels better
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2007, 01:13:12 PM » |
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NO KIDDING!!!! that rig you got hooked up looks ...... WOW! scary. I wouldnt be so concerned about the chain but more so the hydraulics in the hoist itself. I've seen those seals blow and boy is it brutal.
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2007, 04:53:07 PM » |
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Yah, Ron. Do not get my cherry picker bloody.
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« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2007, 08:56:07 PM » |
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Hello Guys,
It has been a year since I have been on the board. Good to read all of your post on hear. I have had some family issues to deal with the past year but those are behind me now and I'm ready to finish my car. I prepped the body for paint for this up coming weekend. The interior needs just a few loose ends completed and wheels and tires. Do you guys have any suggestions regarding wheels. I have a limited budget for wheels, maybe $600 to 1200 for wheels. Would 19" wheels work on our Watson kits or are they to big. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks guys hopefully I will finish my car in the next 30 days.
Neal
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« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2007, 11:29:23 PM » |
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Don't worry about us buzzkills.  Keep the pictures coming! |
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2007, 04:55:23 PM » |
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No status updates? Don't make me drive up there...
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« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2007, 01:57:15 AM » |
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No status updates? Don't make me drive up there...
HAHAHAHA! I'll probably have some time this weekend to work on it. |
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2008, 09:41:50 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2008, 10:24:10 PM » |
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bump
HA HA HA...........Hint Ron!! |
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2008, 01:29:11 PM » |
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I've been thinking of this thread lately. Ron's setup is almost EXACTLY what I used to remove the engine in 3 of my fieros. And yeah, it is always scary to be lifting the car that high. But what other option is there? The responses here seem to suggest there's a safer way to do this; barring putting the car itself on a lift, what's the safest way to do this?
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