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Sean's New Car

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Brit1275
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I could've just posted this in the other thread about my suby, but this deserves its own thread.

You might've read about this in that other thread. My grandpa has had this car forever, and I've always been in love with it. He is dying of cancer right now, and gave it to me. Me and my dad drove down to Arizona where he lives a few weeks ago, and towed it home.

It was originally a 1961 Volkswagen Beetle (VIN 3393927) built sometime in August of 1960. The pan is cut and welded 14.5 inches shorter, and then the fiberglass body is just bolted on top.

It has a rebuilt 1600cc motor. It hasn't been driven for about 4 years, but I got it up an running last friday for the first time. The engine still needs a little tinkering before its really road worthy, but I take it around the block usually once a day. Sometimes it won't start at all though, so I don't know.

Kevin helped me bleed the brakes (there was no fluid in the lines!). A friend is going to paint it for me, but not for a few weeks. I want it completely drivable first. I'm going to repaint almost the same color, but right now its a shitty ass spray can job. No clear coat or anything. So we're gonna strip it down, patch up all the holes and flaws, etc, prime it, then he's gonna paint it for me. So anyways, I'll get some more pics up, but heres a nice one!


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Jun 29 2004 10:55AM
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caylorswift
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you feet can reach the pedels, right sean?


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Jun 29 2004 12:28PM
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passion4this
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that car has a ratface





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Jun 29 2004 3:12PM
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Brit1275
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Luckily, the pedals are perfect for me. Which is REALLY nice, cause the seats are rusted in place... you can't slide them, hahahaha.

Anybody taller than me can't drive it though!!! Won't be an issue once I put new seats in, but who knows when I'll actually drive up to canada to get them (getting some seats from a 03 Subaru Impreza RS for it)

Finished with the new parts for the distributor today (new points, rotor, condenser) and found out the fuel line was clogged. Un-clogged it, and went for a drive with the new parts. Holy shit. So this is what people kept meaning when I'd say the buggy would be slow, and they'd all say 'Oh, you'll be surprised'. My Subaru is pretty quick. But the buggy, man you step on it and it GOES. Only about 80hp I think, but with how light the car is, thats like me having 200hp in the Suby. I've been driving around with no windshield too! hahaha...... no insurance either..... or plates on the car (although I do have them)
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Jun 29 2004 4:55PM
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huckster989
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thats fuckin ill man I hope to see some video of a ski tow in behind that thing at somepoint
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Jun 30 2004 9:05PM
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Brit1275
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^^^^ this man is a genius (seriously, we're doing this next year in the spring)

Or I suppose we could switch it around, and have a skier tow the buggy.
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Jul 1 2004 12:34PM
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caylorswift
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wow, i never noticed, but its exactly like the song 'little blue dune buggy' by the presidents of the united states of america.


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Jul 1 2004 12:46PM
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Brit1275
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hahahahaha, holy shit! I completely forgot about that song! Too bad I ain't putting a stereo in it, I could drive around blasting that! hahaha. thats funny.
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Jul 2 2004 1:03AM
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passion4this
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y arn't you putting a stereo in... driving anything without a radio would drive me crazy no matter what kind of car it was...





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Jul 2 2004 11:45AM
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passion4this
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but only because traffic is the devil





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Jul 2 2004 11:46AM
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SchweitzerSki
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volkswagens are best cars ever made and that one is just sick!


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Jul 3 2004 3:51AM
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Brit1275
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To answer your question christine, I've actually got a couple of reasons. I played around with the idea, because I could go ALL out with a stereo on this.

The sides of the buggy as you can see in the pic step in so-to-speak. I can get some side body parts that fill that in, and make it look more like a 'car'. I could then completely seal the fiberglass, and cut holes on the inside, thus making the body itself have built in fiberglass speaker boxes. A 10 inch sub on either side, with some nice two ways or something, and mount the deck in the dash. It would be killer.

But as I said, I've got a couple reasons...

-I can do all that crap to my suby
-This is more of a 'classic' car (define that as you will) and thus, doesn't need to associate with the countless 'thumping' cars (not to speak ill of large subwoofers, as I am the subwoofer king)
-Just adds more mess to the already fucked up wiring mess

and most importantly of all....
-There is no way in HELL you could ever hear music, no matter how loud, over the exhaust.

Trust me, you don't need music driving this car. Its impossible not to smile when driving!
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Jul 7 2004 12:37AM
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passion4this
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I'm not Christine........





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Jul 7 2004 11:59AM
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Brit1275
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kelly? uhh... crystal? .... kylene?.... I have to apologize, I'm not good with names, and I've only met you once.

Latoya? Tequisha?
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Jul 7 2004 4:09PM
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passion4this
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you've met me twice... my name is Sarah... huckbunny3 is christine...





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Jul 7 2004 6:58PM
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Brit1275
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that's right! sarah! haha, sorry about that.

I know THAT Christine, for some reason I thought you were Christine too. Like I said, bad with names.

Back to the Buggy. Lowered it today. About two inches, it is SOOOOO low now, I love it! Just did the front, cause the back is torsion bars and is gonna be a big bitch. Maybe I'll take a stab at it tomorrow. The front is perfect though, the tires go right up to the fenders. It'll actually probably rub a little if the wheels are turned, MEH!!!

Taking it in to Buttera monday to get a new fuel line.
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Jul 7 2004 11:28PM
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Brit1275
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Fuel line didn't need replacing, but I replaced the rubber sections as they were all shot. Flushed out the fuel tank. Did some other stuff too.

At Buttera, they did the timing, adjusted the valves, belt... basically tuned the engine. Yet it still runs like total ass. Most definately carburetor issues now. Gonna get a rebuild kit and try to rebuild it myself, if that fucks up I'll just buy a new carb straight up.
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Jul 14 2004 11:58PM
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Brit1275
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new carb!!!!!!!!!!!!

everything is painted and ready to be re-installed on the motor tomorrow

Painted the following:

fan shroud (top and side pieces)
generator, fan cover
coil
intake manifold (WHITE!!!)


Plus cleaned off the generator pedistal and oil filler, fuel pump, and distributor.

Carb is all rebuilt, cleaned, and good as new. My original one was absolute SHIT. Found out today its from a 61 40hp. The new one (30 Pict-1 instead of 28 Pict-1) is from a 63.
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Jul 21 2004 1:25AM
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WONTON
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pics!




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Jul 21 2004 1:28AM
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Brit1275
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I was postin some stuff on the Buggy forum, and remembered I hadn't put much in this thread.

Haven't worked on the buggy in months, only driven it a little (can only drive when its sunny out.... no top)

The gas tank is currently leaking like Cindy during that time of the month, so I kinda feel a little nervous driving it, you know? I've got a fire extinguisher in it, but if it went up in flames, there would be no time for that, it would be toast.



New carb:



What came out of the old carb....



Those pictures are from July, hahahahaha.

Since then I've raised the back end (I had lowered it, but way too much) and put on a new exhaust, which sounds fantastic, but makes it so you can't get the valve covers off, thanks EMPI.
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Nov 15 2004 1:45PM
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laughdamon
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Hey nice bug dude! Me and my friend have a dune bug project, that hasnt gotten very far. Its a 69 IRS, no motor or tranny yet, but its got front discs. SO if you see a motor for less then 500, let me know, we're gonna be buying AAA's tranny and engine once we get enough money.

And we just stretched the rear torsen bars to give us some more lift, i guess were doing two opposite projects.
Nov 15 2004 6:15PM
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laughdamon
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Hey nice bug dude! Me and my friend have a dune bug project, that hasnt gotten very far. Its a 69 IRS, no motor or tranny yet, but its got front discs. SO if you see a motor for less then 500, let me know, we're gonna be buying AAA's tranny and engine once we get enough money.

And we just stretched the rear torsen bars to give us some more lift, i guess were doing two opposite projects.
Nov 15 2004 6:15PM
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Brit1275
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One day.....






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Jan 5 2005 9:57PM
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kevywevy
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that thing is awsome!!!! you seriously need to do that sean!!!


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Jan 6 2005 12:25AM
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Brit1275
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I made a new license plate-plate today. Looks sooo fucking nice.





Carbon fiber biaaaatch

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Mar 14 2005 7:03PM
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Brit1275
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are there no pictures showing up for everybody else too? I see no carbon fiber goodness.

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Mar 14 2005 7:04PM
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yeah i dont see anything. did you just make it out of what was left over from your skis?

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Mar 15 2005 9:40PM
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Brit1275
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Yeah, I've got a ton of carbon fiber now. So I used a bunch of that, and I just ordered a new roll of it cause I'm planning on making some new skis next week (new design!!! yesss)

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Mar 15 2005 10:43PM
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Brit1275
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test?

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Mar 15 2005 10:58PM
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Brit1275
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nice, you can quote now!

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Mar 15 2005 10:59PM
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Brit1275
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trying the pictures again....



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Mar 15 2005 11:00PM
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Mar 15 2005 11:04PM
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Crystalrossi
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that looks sweet, so how much is it to buy a roll of carbon fiber?

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Mar 16 2005 1:35AM
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Brit1275
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I haven't been buying entire "rolls", I just get small bits. But the place I get it from is CHEAP. its about $26 for a sheet 24in x 70in.

dirt cheap.



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Mar 16 2005 12:24PM
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Brit1275
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Got my new gas tank back from my friend today, he relocated the filler to the center for me, $40, but he did a GREAT job.

It looks a little off center which is a little annoying, but I know it was a total pain in the ass to weld, so I'm glad he did it for me.

Now i just need to put some rust-protectant sealant stuff in there, and I can get the thing driving again!

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Mar 24 2005 1:14PM
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Brit1275
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Tada!

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Mar 24 2005 5:07PM
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BUGGY!!! thats awesome sean! good job with all that shtuff!

and yeah, i'm christine *waves*



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Mar 25 2005 3:11AM
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snowsnowsnow
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THIS THREAD NEVER LEAVES!!!! AHHH, ITS BEEN GOING ON FOR SO LONG!!

Mar 25 2005 4:00PM
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Brit1275
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this thread is not long, its the one about my subaru thats so long. its like 10 pages or something.

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Mar 25 2005 8:34PM
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snowsnowsnow
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ooohhhhh

Mar 25 2005 9:48PM
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kevywevy
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the other thread is longer about how you're so gay sean.

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Mar 26 2005 12:48AM
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Brit1275
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Wow Kevin, still in High School, eh? I forgot that.


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Mar 26 2005 2:05AM
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kevywevy
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WATA!!!!

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''...and as for sarah..WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?! haha seriously! that would suck sooo bad..well now i know, so i won't ever stick my finger up my vagina with icy hot smeared all over it''
Mar 26 2005 8:33PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Ok, that piture up there of the not sean's buggy: What is that exactly?

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Mar 29 2005 9:56PM
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kevywevy
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a modified buggy that used to look like seans

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''...and as for sarah..WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?! haha seriously! that would suck sooo bad..well now i know, so i won't ever stick my finger up my vagina with icy hot smeared all over it''
Mar 29 2005 10:59PM
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Brit1275
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yep, just a kick ass road buggy. Fiberglass manx style, just slammed and with some custom body work.

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Mar 30 2005 12:03AM
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Brit1275
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The buggy is missing a few parts, see if you can figure out what.....

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that makes your velocities shiza high
Jul 4 2005 5:29PM
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laughdamon
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Engine and 4 wheels... its a bug... whats it missing?

just kidding!

Ya i sold mine... I've already got way too much stuff to waste money on.

Jul 4 2005 8:55PM
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kevywevy
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oh i see how it is.... don't wait for Kevin

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''...and as for sarah..WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?! haha seriously! that would suck sooo bad..well now i know, so i won't ever stick my finger up my vagina with icy hot smeared all over it''
Jul 4 2005 11:31PM
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Brit1275
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kevin was at the cabin.

it wasn't fun, the bolts were all carriage bolts (i.e. round on top) and the nuts were nice and rusted on. We had to use the dremel tool to cut sides off the bolt heads to make something for vice grips to grab onto. Total pain in the ass.

Now that its all off its gonna be so easy to work on though, I could rebuild the engine so easy without pulling it now.

I do need to get a new speedometer cable though, couldn't figure out how to disconnect it so I said fuck it, and cut it.




......I did find out its going to be a VERY tight fit for the WRX seats, gonna have to do some custom work to fit them in. Basically just the brackets are too wide, so I may have to rig something up for under there, we'll see.

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Jul 5 2005 12:47AM
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kevywevy
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get a welder yet? get any more floor pan peices? hows K2 goin?

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