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Posted by: JOHNMAN Feb 19 2006, 11:07 PM

I started in on my conversion project. I figured I better start it before winter gets over.

I am converting my street car to a 3.2. I had been gathering parts for at least a year now and should have most everything for the conversion. I have a few odds and ends to complete, but they should be completed along the way.

I am not building a show car and am doing all the work myself. Much thanks to those who have helped me to make some decisions on this project and to keep me motivated while gathering parts.

My progress is shown in my BLOG (see below)

So what did you do this weekend?

Posted by: jim912928 Feb 19 2006, 11:17 PM

Cool..I'll be watching your progress. I start my 3.2l conversion in march!

Posted by: Howard Feb 19 2006, 11:21 PM

Went to Joe's BBQ yesterday and Mike Z's at the beach for lunch today. You guys are so lucky to have all winter to work on your cars while we just have to drive them.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Feb 19 2006, 11:22 PM

destroyed perfectly good tile around my fireplace in preperation of slate next weekend.

Black boogers are fun

BJH

Posted by: dinomium Feb 19 2006, 11:22 PM

I had breakies with a bunch of popcicle 914 guys. I told them that I would have a car running SOON
HA
Shhhhhh

Posted by: brant Feb 19 2006, 11:33 PM

Started sanding on shiny paint in preparation of shinnier paint.

boy once you take 80 grit to clear coat, you know you have passed the point of no return.

brant

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 19 2006, 11:35 PM

QUOTE (JOHNMAN @ Feb 19 2006, 09:07 PM)

I had been gathering parts for at least a year now and should have most everything for the conversion.

HaHaHaHaHaHaHa ............................. You NEVER have all the parts you need ................. BTDT, LOTS of times. Good luck! The Cap'n

Posted by: Dr. Roger Feb 20 2006, 12:03 AM

picked up all new rubber brake lines.

i found a leak, while bleeding the new calipers, at the rear right swing arm. (thank goodness)

going in this week after i pickup a space heater for the garage... It got down into the freakin low 30's.... in the bay area...

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Posted by: JOHNMAN Feb 20 2006, 12:10 AM

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It got down into the freakin low 30's.... in the bay area...

So Hell did freeze over???

Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 20 2006, 12:16 AM

I conquered a mountain today.

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Posted by: cobra914 Feb 20 2006, 12:57 AM

wow, that's a really nice looking view and the background looks good too. I took my precious out for a spin towards Banff and enjoyed the mountain scenery on one of the few nice days we have had.

Posted by: Brando Feb 20 2006, 02:53 AM

QUOTE (VegasRacer @ Feb 19 2006, 10:16 PM)
I conquered a mountain today.

I would have to say that's PHOTOCHOPPED... Your tires are way too clean to be parking in the dirt!

Posted by: blitZ Feb 20 2006, 06:13 AM

I replaced the late model exhaust with the early style. Adjusted the valves for the first time with the Captain method.

Took a lengthy test drive, car sounds and runs great. While under the car noticed the anti-sway bushing are toast, so I ordered new ones.

The fun never ends.

Posted by: gopack Feb 20 2006, 06:54 AM

Got up Saturday, and it was -16.2 F outside. went for a behind the scenes tour of the state capitol builing, had a great local beer, and lunch.
Got home, put on the coveralls and long johns and went out to my unheated garage to finish up getting the tub stripped of everything so I can send it to the soda blaster and body guy. Sunday, got up, -10.4 F (warming trend!) watched a movie on Starz free preview weekend. Got suited up and went out and finished the car. She is now ready for the body/restoration shop!

When I hear you guys bitch about 30 F it is pretty funny! You would HATE the weather here. On Wednesday it got to 54 F, Thursday, windy, 20s, and a foot of snow. Friday cold and windy, wind chill advisories in effect, Saturday and Sunday less wind but colder still. right now my outdoor thermometer says it is a warmer 7.5! And yet i am SOOO glad to be back in Wisconsin after years in NM and TX!

Yet it was a good weekend!

Posted by: Tom Perso Feb 20 2006, 07:00 AM

QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 20 2006, 12:35 AM)

QUOTE (JOHNMAN @ Feb 19 2006, 09:07 PM)

I had been gathering parts for at least a year now and should have most everything for the conversion.

HaHaHaHaHaHaHa ............................. You NEVER have all the parts you need ................. BTDT, LOTS of times. Good luck! The Cap'n

Yeah, its about like saying "I'm going to redo the plumbing in our house this weekend. It should go easy, I have all the parts I need".

Good luck, looks like a COOL project!

Tom

Posted by: dralf Feb 20 2006, 07:20 AM

My Lady and I were in Kentucky at a police dog training seminar. I cooked food for all the cops, and she worked her German Shepherd. A good time was had by all but gosh was it cold.

Posted by: JOHNMAN Feb 20 2006, 12:02 PM

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Yeah, its about like saying "I'm going to redo the plumbing in our house this weekend. It should go easy, I have all the parts I need".

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HaHaHaHaHaHaHa ............................. You NEVER have all the parts you need ................. BTDT, LOTS of times. Good luck! The Cap'n

Since I have gone this way once, I do actually have the hard parts I need. Anything else I should be able to fabricate.

Besides, I tend to use words like should to qualify my bolder statements.

Posted by: jasons Feb 20 2006, 12:19 PM

QUOTE (JOHNMAN @ Feb 19 2006, 09:07 PM)
So what did you do this weekend?

I worked on pulling the head on my 944S2 and I fixed a couple things on a Chrysler Sebring 'Vert that I'm gonna sell and double my money on.

Best of all, I did it in sunny 70 degree weather, not in Misery.

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 20 2006, 03:43 PM

I was swimming at Marachas Bay beach in Trinidad eating a Bake and Shark sandwich. It was only 85 and sunny with a cool breeze too......
shit, wish I was still sitting on the beach.....

Posted by: StratPlayer Feb 20 2006, 03:49 PM

I powder coated a test piece to see how difficult it was to do translucent colors. First time trying this, the piece didn't come out bad at all. I only did a section of the piece.

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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 20 2006, 03:54 PM

proof that I am lazy

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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 20 2006, 03:56 PM

had a beer too mon!
in that last pic you can see I am wearing a WCC04 shirt.

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