No topic thread,,, Part 2
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2010
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan
Looks like a cross between Axl Rose and Ms. January 
Here's my redneck setup that I just completed today... When you don't got the moneys, nor the time... you improvise.
Some BEFORE shots, just so you know how dirty it is under my cab.
And eventually, it will look like this (POR-15'ed):
BEFORE clean:
AFTER clean:
I think it's time I start that build thread tonight. With the lack of funds, being stubborn and 22... it should keep you all interested
Here's my redneck setup that I just completed today... When you don't got the moneys, nor the time... you improvise.
Some BEFORE shots, just so you know how dirty it is under my cab.
And eventually, it will look like this (POR-15'ed):
BEFORE clean:
AFTER clean:
I think it's time I start that build thread tonight. With the lack of funds, being stubborn and 22... it should keep you all interested
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
I think the "budget" type builds are the most interesting builds anyways.
Ive said it many times, any jackass can write a cheque. It takes a true enthusiast and builder to build with little funds. The improvises and innovative ideas are always interesting to read and follow.
Sure beats reading about the guy that wrote a cheque to this body shop, or that assembly shop then claims that he "built" that vehicle!
Ive said it many times, any jackass can write a cheque. It takes a true enthusiast and builder to build with little funds. The improvises and innovative ideas are always interesting to read and follow.
Sure beats reading about the guy that wrote a cheque to this body shop, or that assembly shop then claims that he "built" that vehicle!
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,436
Likes: 19
From: Regina, Saskatchewan
I think the "budget" type builds are the most interesting builds anyways.
Ive said it many times, any jackass can write a cheque. It takes a true enthusiast and builder to build with little funds. The improvises and innovative ideas are always interesting to read and follow.
Sure beats reading about the guy that wrote a cheque to this body shop, or that assembly shop then claims that he "built" that vehicle!
Ive said it many times, any jackass can write a cheque. It takes a true enthusiast and builder to build with little funds. The improvises and innovative ideas are always interesting to read and follow.
Sure beats reading about the guy that wrote a cheque to this body shop, or that assembly shop then claims that he "built" that vehicle!
The ol' "I built this car. The guy I bought it off of didn't completely restore everything.... the stereo and the door latches weren't OEM..."
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 20,099
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From: Yorkton Sask
after days like yesterday, I'm thinking there is a lot less headaches to being the jackass who writes a cheque...
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FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Couldn't agree more. I'm not really a fan of guys who claim to have built a vehicle and then list the previous 6 owners who have probably done more than the current owner has... especially on classic cars. I've found that a lot at car shows...
The ol' "I built this car. The guy I bought it off of didn't completely restore everything.... the stereo and the door latches weren't OEM..."
The ol' "I built this car. The guy I bought it off of didn't completely restore everything.... the stereo and the door latches weren't OEM..."
Perfect example. One guy I met through work was telling me he had a sweet plymouth duster, caught my attention right away. So after seeing it and hearing all about it, I thought wow this guy knows his stuff. Well in the end of talking about this guys whole "build" all he did was hire out ever bit of work to someone else, and claimed that he built it. tsk tsk
I look at my own bank account and I could so much easier afford a built 51 mercury. But I like building stuff, and learning stuff. I can build a truck for cheaper, do it my way, and enjoy it through the whole process. Headaches dont really come if your enjoying yourself!
I think its awesome your doing your own work to your own car, specially screwing up. Bet after ya get it right, ya would wonder why the hell you would every pay someone else to do it.
Logistics Pro
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan
Might have run into a snag tonight... But I guess some 8-grade washers will give this a quick fix.
This is as far as I'm going this summer... I think...
Don't have time to take the engine out and do everything I want... so we'll just go for the body mounts for now. POR-15 here we come!
So this is my snag... I'm pretty sure by now you can tell that this mount should not be this jagged or thin...
It should look more like this:
Guess huge washers will work for the time being until I get more time on my side. Maybe next summer?
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 20,099
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From: Yorkton Sask
That being said, round 2 will be much easier as we have already gotten bolts loosened and know how to get the axle out of the car quickly. Also, my neighbor a couple doors down has offered us the use of a hoist at his workplace any evenings or a weekend if we need!! They also have a bearing puller there which would make life easier as well...
Job for today...
1)order more pinion shims
2)buy dial indicator
3)buy new abs sensor
4)buy new E-brake tension spring bolt retainer.