tonights work, going going ......gone?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
out with the old....in with the new...
heres the recap...11/8 2 hrs getting ready to pull engine, disconnecting stuff,11/9 2 hours engine out,11/10 2 hrs trans out,11/11 3 hours pressure washing,11/13 2 hrs taking out radiator cleaning up,11/14 pressure washing,11/15 1 hr steering out, for a total of 1 week and 14 hours...
this is what it all looks like assembled...
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i love tools this is a tie rod end remover so no pressure is put on the tie rods (VBP) since mine are like new, idler arm also...any takers (2 yrs old and approx 3k miles if interested PM me)??
no more steering gear
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no idler arm
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this is it all out
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so from here on in it will be a new thread entitled "in with the new"
this is what it all looks like assembled...
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[/IMG] i love tools this is a tie rod end remover so no pressure is put on the tie rods (VBP) since mine are like new, idler arm also...any takers (2 yrs old and approx 3k miles if interested PM me)??
no more steering gear
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[/IMG] no idler arm
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[/IMG] this is it all out
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[/IMG]so from here on in it will be a new thread entitled "in with the new"
Last edited by bobs77vet; Nov 15, 2004 at 11:56 PM.
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Progress
I've replaced the crush front with tube tank and crush bars, Not aligned yet but I'm-a-workin on it, gonna "Get-er-Done" eventualy. The car was Found for me at an estate sale, kinda sorry lookin, but running, I traded an Old Motor home for it with an atternys paperwork to prove ownership since the title didn't exhist. I owned it for about 2 months and was working on the title. I had a super bowl party at my house and one of my little known guests was drunk and she grabed the keys of the key holder by the door to take a joy ride. She left the car strewn in a thousand peices along about a mile of road. I'v stored it for 6 years and finaly got a space and the time to restore it. My Daddy taught me any job worth doin is worth doin right. So I'm taking my time. 
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by codestar7
I've replaced the crush front with tube tank and crush bars, ride.
ouch that story hurts, i assume the young lady is not welcome back in your house.....what is a "tube tank and crush bars,ride" i don't know this terminology...thks bob
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
heres the recap...11/8 2 hrs getting ready to pull engine, disconnecting stuff,11/9 2 hours engine out,11/10 2 hrs trans out,11/11 3 hours pressure washing,11/13 2 hrs taking out radiator cleaning up,11/14 pressure washing,11/15 1 hr steering out, for a total of 1 week and 14 hours...
this is what it all looks like assembled...
[IMG][/IMG]
i love tools this is a tie rod end remover so no pressure is put on the tie rods (VBP) since mine are like new, idler arm also...any takers (2 yrs old and approx 3k miles if interested PM me)??
no more steering gear
[IMG][/IMG]
no idler arm
[IMG][/IMG]
this is it all out
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
so from here on in it will be a new thread entitled "in with the new"
this is what it all looks like assembled...
[IMG]
[/IMG] i love tools this is a tie rod end remover so no pressure is put on the tie rods (VBP) since mine are like new, idler arm also...any takers (2 yrs old and approx 3k miles if interested PM me)??
no more steering gear
[IMG]
[/IMG] no idler arm
[IMG]
[/IMG] this is it all out
[IMG]
[/IMG] [IMG]
[/IMG]so from here on in it will be a new thread entitled "in with the new"
That is a sweet Tie Rod puller tool. Where did you get it (brand / part number) and how much.
Sweet Tool
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Looking good!
I've got a question. The lower passanger side rear control arm mount, the one the big bolt bolts on to... On my car it has the same built up weld?
Is this because it has been torn off before? Or is this just how it was done?
I've got a question. The lower passanger side rear control arm mount, the one the big bolt bolts on to... On my car it has the same built up weld?
Is this because it has been torn off before? Or is this just how it was done?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Looking good!
I've got a question. The lower passanger side rear control arm mount, the one the big bolt bolts on to... On my car it has the same built up weld?
Is this because it has been torn off before? Or is this just how it was done?
I've got a question. The lower passanger side rear control arm mount, the one the big bolt bolts on to... On my car it has the same built up weld?
Is this because it has been torn off before? Or is this just how it was done?
stay tuned for some photos
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[/IMG] edit having aproblem making next piture 450x450
i'll get a better picture later tonight and post it
edit no better pictures the gloss black is too shiny to get a good photo
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Last edited by bobs77vet; Nov 23, 2004 at 09:09 PM.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by IMEZRU
Bob,
That is a sweet Tie Rod puller tool. Where did you get it (brand / part number) and how much.
Sweet Tool
Jabo
That is a sweet Tie Rod puller tool. Where did you get it (brand / part number) and how much.
Sweet Tool
Jabo
20 yrs ago i bought it from JC Whitney, still have the original box and i will post picture of it tonight when i get home from work...its puts no pressure on the boot or tie rod end and since these tie rods are practically brand new i didn't want to pound on them....
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Well...
Guess that means one of two things... 1, It ripped and it got welded. Or 2. Somebody welded it up before it ripped?
Guess that means one of two things... 1, It ripped and it got welded. Or 2. Somebody welded it up before it ripped?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by comp
going to look at your's ????
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by IMEZRU
Bob,
That is a sweet Tie Rod puller tool. Where did you get it (brand / part number) and how much.
Sweet Tool
Jabo
That is a sweet Tie Rod puller tool. Where did you get it (brand / part number) and how much.
Sweet Tool
Jabo
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From: Virginia USA
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
this all i know other then i bought it at jc whitneys 20 yrs ago
BTH 15
BTH 15
Link
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/E...splay/ss-10101
edit - better link
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...p-3140/c-10101
I am getting one. I recently replaced my ball joints and I just bought a set of 550#'s for the front and I don't want to ruin my grease covers.
Last edited by theandies; Nov 24, 2004 at 08:14 AM.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by theandies
Found it.....
I am getting one. I recently replaced my ball joints and I just bought a set of 550#'s for the front and I don't want to ruin my grease covers.
I am getting one. I recently replaced my ball joints and I just bought a set of 550#'s for the front and I don't want to ruin my grease covers.
thats pretty cool...it looks like the same one to me..