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Feb 12th, 2014, 06:19 | #301 |
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Good work. I can't wait to hear how it drives!
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Feb 13th, 2014, 10:30 | #302 |
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Feb 13th, 2014, 21:19 | #303 |
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Your welding looks excellent , you using TIG by the look of it. Out of interest how many amps are you using and what size tungsten and filler wire ?
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Thank you. I feel like it's been a pretty long road to get to this point, but as they say the first time doing something is the hardest.
Thanks. It's definitely been a bit of an emotional roller coaster at times. Quote:
Thanks, same here. I wonder how it will compare to the original setup. Next step is to get brakes installed and then an engine. Quote:
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Tungsten I usually use 99% of the time is 3/32" (2.38mm) and on most jobs I use 1/16" (1.59mm) filler. For the fat welds on the panhard bolt itself I used 1/8" (3.18mm) filler and around 180 amps.
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Feb 18th, 2014, 09:40 | #305 |
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Finally got some used tires on Sunday afternoon. A few weeks ago I ordered a box of 1/2"-20 lug nuts from Summit racing to replace the old crusty ones. So now everything was ready to bolt the complete set of Hydra wheels on for the first time. The front is sitting high since there is no engine:
The rear is a bit lower than I anticipated at its current "stock" setting, but I will adjust for that when I get the real coilovers. Besides I want it tucking tire in the end anyways. Here's how it looks now: This shot has no point but I liked it enough to include in the thread: Tomorrow I'm moving the Amazon to my apartment parking lot. After that is done I will be all moved out of my shop. It's been a huge amount of work to do in a few months but the end is in sight.
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Feb 19th, 2014, 10:43 | #306 |
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So apparently AAA won't move a car that does not have an engine in it. Something about they're only for automotive emergencies and not for moving a car from here to there.. At least the guy was cool about it.
Luckily my neighbor has a nice flatbed truck so it's time for Plan B. Should have her home by tomorrow afternoon. It will actually be nice to be able to walk outside and work on her instead of driving across town to the shop.
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Feb 19th, 2014, 12:57 | #308 |
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"No, honestly mate I just drove it here & parked up for 5 mins"
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Feb 19th, 2014, 16:47 | #309 |
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Aaa
Did they show up and say 'no' or did you explain it up front?
Just curious. Most Tow rigs are contractors for AAA and would rather tow than not. Nudge nudge, wink wink.
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Feb 20th, 2014, 07:05 | #310 |
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I just told them on the phone that I was having mechanical problems, which is true. When he showed up he saw that there were no tail lights and seeing the front end so high looked under it right away. After that he knew what was going down and radioed in to HQ to ask if he could still move it. They refused. Emergencies only, no convenience tows. He said he didn't care personally, but the company has regulations. It's all good though, my neighbor with a flatbed is moving it tomorrow for $85. At this point I just want to get it done so we can turn in the shop keys.
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