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| jimkelly |
  Sep 19 2012, 04:32 PM
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figured i could at least started on low cost areas of preping my tub for suby engine and trans conversion.
so started with removing big black bumpers. Attached image(s)   
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| jimkelly |
Oct 1 2012, 02:02 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
eric shea's brake venting thread ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=90625 so here are pics of my rear calipers i post this because the drivers side turns pretty freely but with a dry spinning noise but the passenger side is hgard to turn - my guess is venting is wrong. parking brake cables are already off. by the looks of these calipers, they have not been rebuilt in a long time. also, it seems that each calipers needs to be vented from both sides, oh. Attached image(s)  
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| bigkensteele |
Oct 1 2012, 02:17 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States 
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 30 2012, 02:28 PM)  my plan is to lose the headlight motors and make my headlights permanently up. Wasn't gas mileage one of your concerns? I have no idea if it would be a noticeable difference, but I am certain that they introduce some level of drag. |
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| jimkelly |
Oct 1 2012, 02:22 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
for a little weight savings and to have less things that can go wrong - but since i always drive with my lights on - the drag would be there regardless. this is going to be a stripped down car, minimal interior, etc. good question though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
a really nice relay board wiring thread... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...y+board+diagram a newbie welding setup thread... http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthr...6&showall=1 |
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| jimkelly |
Oct 2 2012, 10:14 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
a place to buy ospho ...
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userp...&part=11059 ace only had this, and an old navy guy/ace employee, told me how he used to use it back in the day : ) Attached image(s) 
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| bulitt |
Oct 2 2012, 02:40 PM
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Sherwin williams paint stores.
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| jimkelly |
Oct 2 2012, 05:17 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i called 3 delaware stores and 1 maryland store and they all gave me the same story - they use to carry it - but discontinued carrying it. i can only assume some recent state laws are the reason?
a good front rubber bushings thread http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=195727 QUOTE(bulitt @ Oct 2 2012, 01:40 PM) Sherwin williams paint stores. |
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| Porcharu |
Oct 11 2012, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 22 2012, 08:00 AM) man - i read and reread this exchange. then i realized (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) sight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) i think i am gonna spend the $150 and get a nice helmut - besides, it seems that variable shading is a must have feature. and as for harbor freight, i think i will avoid whenever possible - thanks for the tips. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Yep good idea, I have slight permanent eye damage from a decent quality (purchased from a welding shop along with my MIG 15 years ago.) Turns out the thing switched on too slowly and would not pass the newer requirements for welding helmets. I would usually have a sinus type headache after welding - especially if I was doing a bunch of tack welds. When I was really cranking out the heat no problem at all. I ended up spending $$$ on a Speedglass with the big eyeport and I love it. I can dial it way down for low power TIG or crank it up for big amp welding. No more headaches is nice as well. |
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| jimkelly |
Nov 30 2012, 02:06 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
nothing going on - lack of cash and the holidays - so i decided to at least remove windshield trim and some butyl behind it - used heat gun and small flat screw driver.
19 clips - 7 at bottom, 6 at top, 3 on each side. and pic lifted from another thread of removed clip. Attached image(s)       
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