 IT'S ALIVE, 18 Months and bang |
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| tracks914 |
  Apr 24 2004, 03:50 PM
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Canadian Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None   |
The Challenge:
Take a car that you have never driven (except for 10 mintue test drive) or worked on or even barely seen before... Completely tear down every nut and bolt on car to bare body! Sandy blast, repaint, reassemble exterior and interior. Completely tear down engine Clean, rebuild, reassemble engine (tricky part because old wiring was a mess, fuel pump was running off coil, cold start valve running all the time, temp sensors were disconnected, fuses blown, hoses missing....you get the point) Install engine Install all new hoses and fuel lines (harder than it sounds) All done in 17 months 22 days and then......and then.... The Result: pour gasoline into tank get two fire extingushers just in case.... install battery turn key......and then....and then.... wait for fuel pump to prime and shut off.....done depress clutch (even if car is on axle stands) turn key one more notch......nothing.....try again....nothing...back key off to off position and try again....nothing crawl under car to look at starter, ah ha. solinoid wire was off. get into car and turn key It didn't take but 1 1/2 seconds and bang bang, as in chitty chitty, and it was running!:rockin: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) It's a little noisey but I still have to time it and test run it and bring it up to temp but for now....IT"S ALIVE!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) I have one beer left in the case and I am now going to celebrate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Thanks to all on this site who have helped me along the way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I salute you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 24 2004, 03:54 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Party on dude!
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Apr 24 2004, 03:58 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
I felt all warm and fuzzy reading your post (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Andyrew |
Apr 24 2004, 04:42 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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| markb |
Apr 24 2004, 04:48 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 24 2004, 02:42 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 24 2004, 04:53 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| trojanhorsepower |
Apr 24 2004, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 861 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
Man you rock! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I am in the same boat (minus the ten minute test drive), and I have not even finished taking mine apart (almost though). Did you blast with sand or some other media? I will be at this point soon and for financial reasons I see blasting as my only option. Did you look into any of the less conventional media like soda or dry ice? Again congrats! I can only imagine what it is like to sit in a teener with an actual seat, and everything else no less. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) -Pete |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 24 2004, 05:09 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Curvie Roadlover @ Apr 24 2004, 02:58 PM) fuzzy readung eewh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
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| tracks914 |
Apr 24 2004, 07:17 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Apr 24 2004, 02:57 PM) Did you blast with sand or some other media? I will be at this point soon and for financial reasons I see blasting as my only option. Did you look into any of the less conventional media like soda or dry ice? Glass beaded on most of it but that only took the crappy paint off where someone had done work before. The two rear quarter panels had original paint and 3 other colours on it. They had to be sanded down to the first coat then I beaded the rest. (yes it was alot of work) |
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| tracks914 |
Apr 24 2004, 07:22 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rich 918-S @ Apr 24 2004, 02:53 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) What do you want a picture of? It's still up on the axle stands, still has the crappy chrome moon rims on it (my Mahles are blasted but not yet clear coated and I have to buy new tirees for them), it hasn't been polished since it was painted, no mirrors on it yet and the top needs repainting. Other than that it's ready to go and I will post pictures tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tx Doug |
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| Ray Warren |
Apr 24 2004, 07:36 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None |
Congrats Doug.
It sure is a nice feeling the first time. |
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Apr 24 2004, 09:47 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 24 2004, 03:09 PM) QUOTE(Curvie Roadlover @ Apr 24 2004, 02:58 PM) fuzzy readung eewh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I corrected it for you, Andy :finger2: |
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| Gint |
Apr 24 2004, 10:52 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
'grats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| ThinAir |
Apr 24 2004, 11:25 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,542 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Congratulations! It's such a wonderful thing when it work like this. It's worth all the hard work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| shoguneagle |
Apr 25 2004, 01:51 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
That will be the best beer you will ever drink!!! Excellent job. Love it when a project comes to a satisfactory conclusion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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