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Cargo Master
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
-Jameson
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Post Fiend
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From: Algona, Washington
Dropping tools is my specialty. Or I have a habit of putting a tool somewhere and forgetting about it, then test driving with it there still. I've left wrenches on the fenders, intake, all over. Then you get home and realize.. "s***" I forgot about those!"
Cargo Master
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
I've lost a couple sockets because our driveway is a slope. They fall and then roll away 
In between homework sessions, I've been trying to decide on a bug. I came across a project baja that has everything needed to put it back together, just needs to be done. If I buy it I'd try and get everything cranked out by the end of summer.
Things I'd have to do
-Get it started. Ran before it went into the shop for baja-ing
-Strip and sandblast the interior (not critical to blast, just makes it clean)
-Paint the interior
-Install full array of digital gauges
-Install seats, carpet, trim panels (all of which are brushed aluminum), and headliner
-Install and wire headlights
-Finish up wiring
-Fix one spot of rust on the outside
-Attach cowling and visor
-Send it in for paint
-Install powdercoated front bumper/rear cage
-Install brand new trim and gaskets
Everything listed is included. My only forseeable costs are the sand and gas for blasting, primer, paint, rubberized undercoating for the floor, and misc other pieces that would be required for proper finishing.
Well there's that. Back to homework
-Jameson
In between homework sessions, I've been trying to decide on a bug. I came across a project baja that has everything needed to put it back together, just needs to be done. If I buy it I'd try and get everything cranked out by the end of summer.
Things I'd have to do
-Get it started. Ran before it went into the shop for baja-ing
-Strip and sandblast the interior (not critical to blast, just makes it clean)
-Paint the interior
-Install full array of digital gauges
-Install seats, carpet, trim panels (all of which are brushed aluminum), and headliner
-Install and wire headlights
-Finish up wiring
-Fix one spot of rust on the outside
-Attach cowling and visor
-Send it in for paint
-Install powdercoated front bumper/rear cage
-Install brand new trim and gaskets
Everything listed is included. My only forseeable costs are the sand and gas for blasting, primer, paint, rubberized undercoating for the floor, and misc other pieces that would be required for proper finishing.
Well there's that. Back to homework
-Jameson
Last edited by jgavac; May 21, 2013 at 12:24 AM. Reason: s'ed it up
Fleet Owner
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From: Spanaway
If your putting on fiberglass fenders look and see if you can get extra
pan to body clips. They really help reinforce when you install the fenders
so that you don't break the fiberglass of have to use ugly fender washers.
Sean
pan to body clips. They really help reinforce when you install the fenders
so that you don't break the fiberglass of have to use ugly fender washers.
Sean
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Post Fiend
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From: Algona, Washington
Hmm fiberglass... I guess that's ok for a baja, I'll allow it 
you mught also want to really check out the floors. Slightest hint of rust and you'd want to replace it. Either a patch weld or new pans. I plan to replace my pans because it appears they have been replaced with fiberglass which I don't particularly trust. I'd like metal floors with thick undercoating on both sides.
Anyways, good luck in your search and hopefully you get one soon.
you mught also want to really check out the floors. Slightest hint of rust and you'd want to replace it. Either a patch weld or new pans. I plan to replace my pans because it appears they have been replaced with fiberglass which I don't particularly trust. I'd like metal floors with thick undercoating on both sides.Anyways, good luck in your search and hopefully you get one soon.
Cargo Master
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
Hmm fiberglass... I guess that's ok for a baja, I'll allow it you mught also want to really check out the floors. Slightest hint of rust and you'd want to replace it. Either a patch weld or new pans. I plan to replace my pans because it appears they have been replaced with fiberglass which I don't particularly trust. I'd like metal floors with thick undercoating on both sides.
Anyways, good luck in your search and hopefully you get one soon.
you mught also want to really check out the floors. Slightest hint of rust and you'd want to replace it. Either a patch weld or new pans. I plan to replace my pans because it appears they have been replaced with fiberglass which I don't particularly trust. I'd like metal floors with thick undercoating on both sides.Anyways, good luck in your search and hopefully you get one soon.
-Jameson
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Cargo Master
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
I just heard about it. Nothing that I can find other than there was a collapse.