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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
wll there were some more instances (because you want to know), there was the roll bar issue (height of harness bar), the carpet issue, wasn't there something with spacers also? What about front springs, a damaged differential....and some other stuff??? 
For the front springs, I followed Vetteman9368's advice to go with early C3 or C2 small block springs.
I couldn't go the other way because I have no tools to cut universal springs.. etc...
The damaged differential turned out to be unharmed... so what?
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
When he had seen/heard I have spacers on my car...He said "I would NEVER use spacers on my car. They are not safe!!" 
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The damaged differential turned out to be unharmed... so what?
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
Unfortunately, I have no fabrication skills 
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neither do the rest of us,
we just go to home depot buy a welder and start hacking away because its fun.
I doubt that any of the roll cages or bars by the do it yourselfers here would pass a rigerous tech inspection.
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
Unfortunately, I have no fabrication skills
I'm still trying to have the best of both worlds.. I know that I'll have to make a decision at one point, but the time to decide hasn't come yet...
nope, I don't pay too much attention to cosmetic detail... The only things that I pay close attention is to things that will effect performance, handling etc..
The fittings are flared fittings. I went through a lot of different AN fittings from the speed shop and none of them worked. and I played with it for hours and hours... I actually messed up the thread on some of the fittings so I couldn't return them
I believe the fittings on the 200R4 a flared 1/4 inch or so.. Not sure..
I'm limited with my fabrication skills and equipment.. I'm going to use what I have. I'm not spendiong $$$ on a expensive tool just for a small job...
Well, I usually post in a thread if I have something to say about the topic.. Norm just comes into every thread that I post and starts talking about other things that have nothing to do with the subject...
I'm still trying to have the best of both worlds.. I know that I'll have to make a decision at one point, but the time to decide hasn't come yet...
nope, I don't pay too much attention to cosmetic detail... The only things that I pay close attention is to things that will effect performance, handling etc..
The fittings are flared fittings. I went through a lot of different AN fittings from the speed shop and none of them worked. and I played with it for hours and hours... I actually messed up the thread on some of the fittings so I couldn't return them
I believe the fittings on the 200R4 a flared 1/4 inch or so.. Not sure..
I'm limited with my fabrication skills and equipment.. I'm going to use what I have. I'm not spendiong $$$ on a expensive tool just for a small job...
Well, I usually post in a thread if I have something to say about the topic.. Norm just comes into every thread that I post and starts talking about other things that have nothing to do with the subject...
1.. We all know/can see that.
2.. You lost that when you can't travel more than 1 hour from home with using 93 octane and timing set where the engine was dynoed at. NOT with the timming retarted 80 degrees so the car can run on 93 octane.
3.. Your car looks fine (from 20ft). Which is cool for a race car.
4.. Tools last a LIFETIME (or more). Even ask A.J.Foyt. This will NOT be the the only time you do a particular job. You might buy another car. You can never have to many tools. Unless your tackle box runs outta room
5.. This is one of the subjiects you called me on the phone about. AN fittings are aluminum and can some times be difficult to start the thread in tight spots (especially when not famaliar with using them). I tried to tell you, instead, you used narrow "***" brakeline and said it's ok that is what the factory used originally. They weren't using a 4500 stall converter.
6.. Most of us are very limitied in fabricating. That doesn't mean you call BUBBA up to come over and help.
7.. It's me again!!!
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
neither do the rest of us,
we just go to home depot buy a welder and start hacking away because its fun.
I doubt that any of the roll cages or bars by the do it yourselfers here would pass a rigerous tech inspection.
we just go to home depot buy a welder and start hacking away because its fun.
I doubt that any of the roll cages or bars by the do it yourselfers here would pass a rigerous tech inspection.
I have no plans on starting to weld etc... I do the things on my car that I feel comfortable with.. That's most mechanical work, excluding bearings and trailing arms...
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
1.. We all know/can see that.
2.. You lost that when you can't travel more than 1 hour from home with using 93 octane and timing set where the engine was dynoed at. NOT with the timming retarted 80 degrees so the car can run on 93 octane.
2.. You lost that when you can't travel more than 1 hour from home with using 93 octane and timing set where the engine was dynoed at. NOT with the timming retarted 80 degrees so the car can run on 93 octane.
Setting the timing takes 5 minutes... I'm not racing on the street and neither shoud you.. I'm sure that my car is still faster than yours, even with retarded timing...
3.. Your car looks fine (from 20ft). Which is cool for a race car.
4.. Tools last a LIFETIME (or more). Even ask A.J.Foyt. This will NOT be the the only time you do a particular job. You might buy another car. You can never have to many tools. Unless your tackle box runs outta room
5.. This is one of the subjiects you called me on the phone about. AN fittings are aluminum and can some times be difficult to start the thread in tight spots (especially when not famaliar with using them). I tried to tell you, instead, you used narrow "***" brakeline and said it's ok that is what the factory used originally. They weren't using a 4500 stall converter.
6.. Most of us are very limitied in fabricating. That doesn't mean you call BUBBA up to come over and help.
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Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
So what was causing the rear end to occassionally lock up?
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BTW - I don't have as much time to work on my car as many of you or as much time that I'd like to have.. I often work overtime at my regular job and on weekends I work on fixing up my home.. I buy, fix up and sell homes as a lucrative second income... Making money comes first...
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
BTW - I don't have as much time to work on my car as many of you or as much time that I'd like to have..
Of course you have no time to work on your car.
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[Quote]GrandSportC3...I move about once per year, and, especially heavy stuff is a pain to move... I try to avoid buing that kind of equipment..
Seems like you move about every 2 years. Anyway tool boxes are usually on casters and you can roll them around. I paint my garage floor about every 6 months and you know the tool box I have. I have no problem moving it around. It can easily fit in the back of the pick-up truck and you have a real nice engine hoist to get it up there when you are ready to move.
Tools are a NECESSITY to a job correctly. But like Bubba says "All I need is my hammer, screwdriver, & dremel."
A job goes a hell of a lot smoother with the proper tools.
Seems like you move about every 2 years. Anyway tool boxes are usually on casters and you can roll them around. I paint my garage floor about every 6 months and you know the tool box I have. I have no problem moving it around. It can easily fit in the back of the pick-up truck and you have a real nice engine hoist to get it up there when you are ready to move.
Tools are a NECESSITY to a job correctly. But like Bubba says "All I need is my hammer, screwdriver, & dremel."
A job goes a hell of a lot smoother with the proper tools.
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
Because you have 100,000,000 posts at an average of 77 per day (no exaggeration) Of course you have no time to work on your car.
Of course you have no time to work on your car.
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[QUOTE=LOTAHP]
Well, so far I have been able to get everything done with a limited amount of tools... If I won't be able to do things without them tools.. I buy time..
GrandSportC3...I move about once per year, and, especially heavy stuff is a pain to move... I try to avoid buing that kind of equipment..
Seems like you move about every 2 years. Anyway tool boxes are usually on casters and you can roll them around. I paint my garage floor about every 6 months and you know the tool box I have. I have no problem moving it around. It can easily fit in the back of the pick-up truck and you have a real nice engine hoist to get it up there when you are ready to move.
Tools are a NECESSITY to a job correctly. But like Bubba says "All I need is my hammer, screwdriver, & dremel."
A job goes a hell of a lot smoother with the proper tools.
Seems like you move about every 2 years. Anyway tool boxes are usually on casters and you can roll them around. I paint my garage floor about every 6 months and you know the tool box I have. I have no problem moving it around. It can easily fit in the back of the pick-up truck and you have a real nice engine hoist to get it up there when you are ready to move.
Tools are a NECESSITY to a job correctly. But like Bubba says "All I need is my hammer, screwdriver, & dremel."
A job goes a hell of a lot smoother with the proper tools.
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"O" I do not expect you to go running out to buy some tool box as big as a house and load it up with tools that even some you would never use. It does take a time to accumulate tools, they are expensive.
My .02 is that constantly moving just doesn't fly. And I am nobody that you have to explain/answer to.
My .02 is that constantly moving just doesn't fly. And I am nobody that you have to explain/answer to.
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
where the heck are you posting i don't see you posting that much.
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
"O" I do not expect you to go running out to buy some tool box as big as a house and load it up with tools that even some you would never use. It does take a time to accumulate tools, they are expensive.
My .02 is that constantly moving just doesn't fly. And I am nobody that you have to explain/answer to.
My .02 is that constantly moving just doesn't fly. And I am nobody that you have to explain/answer to.
I have moved twice withing the last 2 years...
Moved from Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale in '03 and from Fort Lauderdale to Clearwater in '04. Will move to Brandon/Riverview in '06..
I doubt that I'll stay in a certain location for more than 2 years...
I do all my moving by myself with my pickup truck.. Talk about a workout
. Especially loading heavy stuff into the truck is