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> Restoration Part Trois!, Chris Foley Rotissere Rules!
william harris
post Jun 6 2004, 06:21 PM
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Well, here's the general idea of what I'm working towards. By the way, anyone have any goods tricks for removing the torsion bar springs for the engine lid and springs for the front trunk. About all there is left to take off before the media strip. So, what do you think?


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post Jun 10 2004, 06:51 PM
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William,
I am impressed with your diligence at removing the undercoating! Good job!
Now where is that little metal piece located that you want replaced?
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post Jun 11 2004, 06:24 AM
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Will post some pictures later this evening. Spot where located and close up of the broken tab. Thanks Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jun 11 2004, 06:52 AM
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That beats the crap out of dropping welds on your bald spot...

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post Jun 11 2004, 07:36 AM
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Two questions: How the hell did you get the body up on the saw horses? Second question - how will you get if off? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Jun 11 2004, 07:49 AM
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Come on, this is a gag, right???? You don't seriously get under this car with saw horses held together with nails. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I'm not the safety nazi, but, keep a cell phone handy in case you can still call 911 after it falls. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jun 11 2004, 08:30 AM
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Kinda reminds me of the picture posted of the fella working on his car in Mexico, the car was tilted up on its side and held up with a 2x8. Man, those are damn strong saw horses! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jun 11 2004, 11:20 AM
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Don't be a bunch of sissy boys...

My neighbor and I picked it up and set it on there.

Yes it sat there until I picked it up and took it down, and put wheels on it.

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post Jun 11 2004, 11:26 AM
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You and your neighbor must be real he men. With my car as it sits on the rotissiere, four strong guys had all they could handle to try to pick it up. I'm sure the chassis must weigh at least 1,000 lbs. I used two massive floor jacks and 2x10s to lift the car onto the rotissiere, this involve a lift of approximately 8 inches. So, you need to tell the sissy boys how to "pump you up." As Arnold used to say. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jun 11 2004, 12:04 PM
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Alright, you got me.

I took me and 4 other men. But no kidding we did actually pick it up even after I welded in all the steel and fenders and roll cage and had my wife pull the saw horses out and put jack stands under it.

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post Jun 11 2004, 12:11 PM
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1000lbs?? hmmmm....I had to put a bare chassis on a trailer by myself, I drug the damn thing up onto it. I should have had some help or at least a come-along, but I was stubborn (no wheels, no suspension, just a bare chassis)

of course this could explain my lower back problems (which flared up again last weekend picking up a Boxster S motor with 3 other people at the Partsheaven swapmeet)

nice work as usual Chris (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Jun 11 2004, 08:59 PM
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Mueller,

I don't think Morrisey would make a good president, but Henry Rollins (Black Flag) would.

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post Jun 12 2004, 01:30 AM
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Nice work and Good photos. Which brings up a question I have asked befor but never gotten an answer for. On the Muffler heat sheild on one end ther is a notch cut out ...Wat the heck is that for.
Its must be OE as Ive seen it on many cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jun 13 2004, 09:26 PM
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Spent most of the weekend trying to clean up the rear trunk seam and floor area. Discovered the seam sealer by the taillights and latch was holding water like a sponge and causing rust. This is a chunk of the seam sealer after it has been pealed out and flipped over. More crap to remove. Everyone, what is your best technique to get rid of the seam sealer?


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post Jun 13 2004, 09:29 PM
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I'm sure my techinque is a little different, I used a big, sharp Gerber knife (really sharp and strong blade) and just pealed this seam sealer stuff out like putty. Then I hit the seam with the wire brush. Here's the worst area where the water leaked in from the rear tail lights.


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post Jun 13 2004, 09:30 PM
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I can't believe how thick this crap is! In the corners its about 1/2 inch thick or worse. Can imagine tackling this without the rotisserie.


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post Jun 13 2004, 09:33 PM
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I've learned that any place on the car with POR15 black paint is a problem area. Wire brush and scraping around this area revealed minute penetration thru the floor at the weld at the reinforcing piece. Racer Chris, what's the best repair here? Lay down and weld over these pin holes?


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post Jun 13 2004, 09:35 PM
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Here's the same area from the other side. Racer Chris, please PM or call me with your recommendations.


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post Jun 13 2004, 09:38 PM
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Question for the group: how far should I go in removing this seam sealer? As you know it is everywhere. Most areas seem good, but I am now worried what is under this stuff. After about 2 hours here is what the trunk area looks like now.


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post Jun 13 2004, 09:41 PM
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I'm looking William.
I'm surprised to see the perf ahead of the tranny crossmember.
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