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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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I would love to see this happen. Almost as much as I'd love to see that Metro's three cylinders (assuming here, apologies if incorrect) try to crank over the tires and haul the extra weight while driving through a transfer case. Pretty sure the weight of one axle with tires exceeds the payload capacity for the whole car, isn't it like 650 pounds?

Wonder how short the driveshafts would have to be... Lol.
Yep, 3 cyl 5 speed, 993cc's of asphalt ripping power!
I'm pretty sure the driveline and suspension would outweigh the whole stock car, 1680lbs for the base Metro like mine. Each of my EX's tires is rated for over 1000lbs more than the Geo's GVW. The driveshafts would be nearly vertical!
I don't think it will happen here though, might pull the MPGs down under 50.
 
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"One does not drive a Metro for gas mileage." is something I expect to hear if this becomes a fad..... It would be quite funny.
 
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"One does not drive a Metro for gas mileage." is something I expect to hear if this becomes a fad..... It would be quite funny.
I just found a Metro for sale locally for $200 with a blown engine. I happen to have a built SBC that's about to be laying around when I pull it from the Chevelle. Now all I need is either a Samurai or YJ frame and we'll be in business!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Krazee Matt
I just found a Metro for sale locally for $200 with a blown engine. I happen to have a built SBC that's about to be laying around when I pull it from the Chevelle. Now all I need is either a Samurai or YJ frame and we'll be in business!


DO IT DO IT DO IT!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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DO IT DO IT DO IT!
Kicking it around semi-serious. My fabrication skills with a welder leave a lot to be desired however.
 
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Originally Posted by Krazee Matt
I just found a Metro for sale locally for $200 with a blown engine. I happen to have a built SBC that's about to be laying around when I pull it from the Chevelle. Now all I need is either a Samurai or YJ frame and we'll be in business!
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DO IT DO IT DO IT!
Originally Posted by Krazee Matt
Kicking it around semi-serious. My fabrication skills with a welder leave a lot to be desired however.

Matt, It's a Metro shell sitting on top of a Sami frame with a hot SBC powering it. I don't see where any fabrication would be needed, should all just bolt right up! What could go wrong?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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I have arc/tig/mig experience, sounds like fun.

Just keep the Ketel One and Maker's Mark in a vault (away from me) and I am sure I can weld a very straight line.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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I have arc/tig/mig experience, sounds like fun. Just keep the Ketel One and Maker's Mark in a vault (away from me) and I am sure I can weld a very straight line.
But how else are you supposed to stay hydrated?! Besides... That stuff is water....
 
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If you start feeling like one of your welds may be breaking just step on the gas and you will be right. It feels good to be right(according to my wife).
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Kicking it around semi-serious. My fabrication skills with a welder leave a lot to be desired however.
One has to wonder where you would stick such a build thread.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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If you start feeling like one of your welds may be breaking just step on the gas and you will be right. It feels good to be right(according to my wife).
For some reason when I read this, I thought of this...

 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 11:58 PM
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One has to wonder where you would stick such a build thread.
I do believe the General Automotive thread would be such a place. Been meaning to start one for the Chevelle in there, especially since I recently obtained new motorvation for it by means of a 454 that will become a 496 with 650-700rwhp as the goal on motor. Accentuated by a 150 of nitrous edit** haHA beat Stewart to the punch. Slow Red Letter Dictator.
 
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One has to wonder where you would stick such a build thread.
General Automotive Discussion forum.

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Kinda want a 3 wheeler back in Cali.

 
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Headed back to Nirvana...
Kinda want a 3 wheeler back in Cali.
Cool videos, Sean. Thanks for sharing.
 
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