Well folks....finally got the time to make some progress on my V8 project. From here on out I'm going to try and do at least a little each day. Yes - I WILL drive it this year damn it! So here are some pics for your viewing enjoyment.
I got home today from work at 4:00PM and the motor was out by 6:55PM. Not too shabby for a one man operation! Elvira lent a helping hand till she decided to head butt the cherry picker - OUCH!!! - can you say STARS ...anyway...here we go...
Before I could start I had to put my drop spindles back in. Did that this past weekend.
The mad mechanic ready to rip 'er a new one!
What a mess - all disconnected
Hooking up the hoist
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Don't forget to remove the slave cylinder before dropping the craddle. That's how I kinked my clutch line. I just saw in the new picture that you did remove it. Are you going to put that engine in Elvira's Blue car?
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Originally posted by 87GTZ34: Hey what's with this air-tools BS?!? I mean that's cheating plus your arms don't get a good workout. Lookin' good so far keep us posted.
Hehehehe...mama didn't raise no fool Done this before.
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Originally posted by chester: Um, ah...yeah....I'm putting it in the blue one...someday
Someday you might get some more! And I'm not talking about Mike's Hard Lemonade either!
------------------ Elvira President, New England Fiero Association (NEFA) Blue 87GT 5sp (TruBlu) Black 86GT 5sp (The Dirty Rat) 87 4-seater (2+2) Maroon 88 T-top Formula (Fun-In-The-Sun) 85 GT autocrosser (Auto-X)
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Posts: 6231 From: Nova Scotia, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
Killer! By the way I had you drive the V8 for a reason LOL. So you would let me take yours for a spin! Fairs fair right? LOL I might have time to come down and lend a hand this weekent if you are interested. Rich
By the way I am finally getting around to using a sig. But I cant find the thread that had it made for me and by who. So if your seeing this thanks! And now back to our regularly scheduled program! Rich
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Aug 28th, 2002
Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Originally posted by HIOSILVER!: Killer! By the way I had you drive the V8 for a reason LOL. So you would let me take yours for a spin! Fairs fair right? LOL I might have time to come down and lend a hand this weekent if you are interested. Rich
Heheheh, why did I know there was a catch to that ride Your right - fair is fair! I'll be wrenching all day Saturday so your more then welcome to stop on by and lend a hand - or two
Rob D.
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We have had a couple of people ask about the red poly "cups" on the tie rod ends, etc. We got them from Suspension Restoration Parts in Modesto, CA. Their web addy is www.suspension.com and their # is: (209)587-5101. Part # was 9-13101 Red, just in case anyone else is looking for them!
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86seyellow Member
Posts: 1147 From: wabasha, Minnesota, 55981 Registered: May 2001
jsut a ? about yoru storage unit, how big is it, how hard to set it up and lastly how much, I am buying some type of buidling this week and I like what ya got there!!
Let me know Asap please
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jsut a ? about yoru storage unit, how big is it, how hard to set it up and lastly how much, I am buying some type of buidling this week and I like what ya got there!!
Let me know Asap please
It is 11'x20'x11'. We got it at BJ's for $360. It has a large zipper door on one side and a velcro back side. It has galvanized steel poles. It was very easy to set up, but you need to make sure it is anchored down really well if you live in a windy area!
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86seyellow Member
Posts: 1147 From: wabasha, Minnesota, 55981 Registered: May 2001
Cool, How did u anchor it, jsut by blocks ?? who is it made by, Im going to get one today!!!!!I can work on all the cars and paitn and everythign in here. Will it hold up to snow and stuff for storage?
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Elvira Member
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Originally posted by 86seyellow: Cool, How did u anchor it, jsut by blocks ?? who is it made by, Im going to get one today!!!!!I can work on all the cars and paitn and everythign in here. Will it hold up to snow and stuff for storage?
It survived last winter without any problems we are actually going to get a couple of florescent lights to mount on the poles that run along the top. We used cinder blocks and a nail gun to anchor it. The pole bottoms have holes on all 4 corners of every base so you can use a nail gun or some type of nail spikes to anchor them. It gets really windy up here and so far, knock on wood, we have had NO problems with it. We have it up next to our garage door and we are going to join the garage and the porti-garage together with a large tarp so we will be able to go between the two even in the rain so we can get the Dirty Rat done so mine can get in there as she is getting the V6 we just pulled out. It works great! Plenty of room.
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Aug 29th, 2002
onfire Member
Posts: 1560 From: Maple Valley, WA Registered: Oct 2000
Well, didn't accomplish much yesterday but like I said, I did do a little. Ripped all the insulation out of the engine compartment. To my surprise there is minimal rust for me to deal with. I'll be scrubbing the compartment and coating with POR-15 to kill any rust that is there and protect from any future development. Then I'm lining the compartment with Thermo-Tec insulation. Anyway, time to go to hell, oh I mean work. Catch you tonight for another update!
Rob D.
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------------------ Ben Cannon 88 Formula, T-top, Metalic Red. (2:13.138 at Sears Point) "Every Man Dies, not every man really Lives" 88 Formula, Northstar, Silver, In-Progreess. -Mel Gibson, "Braveheart"
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...anyway...here we go...
N2O! 
3.4!
