denis.drc Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 This is great, super jelly! Thanks! B) Make me one? :) I'm open to the possibility... :P Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 VERY nice.!!!! Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Haha, it would take a bit before I am ready for one. I am in the process of petitioning the county to rezone my grandmother's land so that I can purchase an acre. Then I will begin building my shop. County is being a real pain. The land is in the boonies and zoned AG1, but it hasn't been used for AG1 in over twenty years and there are only 5 acres, so you could never make a farm large enough to make any profit. :frantics: Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Haha, it would take a bit before I am ready for one. I am in the process of petitioning the county to rezone my grandmother's land so that I can purchase an acre. Then I will begin building my shop. County is being a real pain. The land is in the boonies and zoned AG1, but it hasn't been used for AG1 in over twenty years and there are only 5 acres, so you could never make a farm large enough to make any profit. :frantics: We deal with that nonsense in CA all the time...SO FRUSTRATING! Good luck! Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks, I think I will need all the luck I can get to change this land over. How do you like that TIG? I am thinking that I need to pick up a new welder because all I have is this: http://www.amazon.com/Firepower-FP120-14440304-115-Volt-Welder/dp/B0002STQ8M/ref=sr_1_124?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1361849419&sr=1-124&keywords=firepower Got it from a flea market for $75 and it works, so I can't really complain, but I want something that I feel I can trust with frame modifications. Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I love the TIG. It's soooooo smooth and quiet compared to the analog Lincoln unit I'm used to. It does have a learning curve, but most new tools do. The Firepower MIG you have is not all that bad. Do you have a gas bottle for it yet or are you running "flux core" wire? Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just running "flux core" for now. I want to get a bottle but I have been lazy about it. I have only used the welder a few times so it isn't worth the investment till I start working on the bed of the 620 (cancer like whoa...) Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just running "flux core" for now. I want to get a bottle but I have been lazy about it. I have only used the welder a few times so it isn't worth the investment till I start working on the bed of the 620 (cancer like whoa...) I know what you mean... I ran flux core for a long time at home as well. The investment in a bottle + regulator is kinda pricey.. try harbor freight. They have a ~$30 argon/co2 regulator and a $80 smaller bottle. More than enough for a home system for occasional use. Gas is a lot better to work, you'll love it! Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Pulled the L16, transmission and cooling system last night.I had a brief moment of sadness when the engine came out, but felt much better when I remembered that it's going into a more needy 510 and a great owner.The process...Removed hood & Front grilleDrain & Remove the radiator.Remove alternator & disconnect exhaust.Out it comes..Looks so empty...Mike, this one is for you...Come and get 'em!I put a lot of work and love into this engine group, but am VERY EXCITED about the next stage. I'm starting to narrow down my engine options and am just about ready to go pick up the new suspension. Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Been a little while since my last update.... finally getting caught up on work and life.. Decided on suspension swap components... jury is still out on the engine. Front suspension: -S13 subframe assembly -S14 4-lug knuckles -S13 P/S Steering rack -Planning to keep the track to S13 spec. -Will widen the strut towers to retain S13 suspension geometry. Rear suspension: -S14 rear sub frame -S14 JDM LSD diff -S14 4-bolt hubs/knuckles -Planning to re-enforce & widen the upper shock mounting mounts All parts are ordered, most are finally in-stock ready for pick up. Plan is to start some major work this weekend and go from there.. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment
JAKE719 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Good. Deal. Just read the whole thread. Keep up the good work sir. Cant wait to see more! -Jake Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Been a little while since my last update.... finally getting caught up on work and life.. Decided on suspension swap components... jury is still out on the engine. Front suspension: -S13 subframe assembly -S14 4-lug knuckles -S13 P/S Steering rack -Planning to keep the track to S13 spec. -Will widen the strut towers to retain S13 suspension geometry. Rear suspension: -S14 rear sub frame -S14 JDM LSD diff -S14 4-bolt hubs/knuckles -Planning to re-enforce & widen the upper shock mounting mounts All parts are ordered, most are finally in-stock ready for pick up. Plan is to start some major work this weekend and go from there.. Stay tuned! Tuned! Quote Link to comment
nico510 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Man I'm impressed on how you excecuted that build. more power to you. One question though, The long pipe on the exhaust side of the engine, what did you do with it? Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Man I'm impressed on how you excecuted that build. more power to you. One question though, The long pipe on the exhaust side of the engine, what did you do with it? Thanks! Which pipe? Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Been a couple of weeks since the last update. Got a little done in the last few weeks. I wish I had done more but was too busy with other stuff.Started by tearing the car apart more.First, got it nice and high on some stands...with some assistance.Then pulley some bodywork.While planning more of the project, I decided to update the whole electrical system to a modern harness. So, the old engine and interior harness had to come out.I love how much cleaner everything looks with the harness removed!Pulled the brake lines too. Not planning to use those again..I then decided to also pull windshield to get even more access. I was hoping to avoid pulling the glass, but running the additional tubing from the cage would have been much more difficult..Pulling the glass turned out to be more of a PITA then I planned. The window gasket was rock hard -probably the original one.. Also, the previous owners decided to do me a favor and use some residential silicone all over the sealing surface...FUN TO REMOVE!I also decided to ditch the steering column for an S13 unit, so I got the old one out of the way.With those things gone, all that's left is the dash...might as well pull that too..I have to say, there is something peaceful about looking at a completely stripped down front end.. :wink: Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 What are your thoughts on the rattle trap deadener? I was thinking about getting some Fat Mat.. which is a little thinner. Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 "Rattle Trap" is good stuff. Not sure how it compares to other brands or even thicknesses. I just figured "might as well get the thickest available".. I also did a double layer of it everywhere and plan to get another roll to do the trunk and cover more of the firewall after all the fab work is complete. I hear the regular Fat Mat is pretty good though. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Wow, 2 layers of rattle trap? That's gotta be thick! Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 That's gotta be thick! That's what she said!! Looking good. I've got to pull my motor and dash on my 4 door to swap and clean. Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Wow, 2 layers of rattle trap? That's gotta be thick! Thinner than you think. The "Rattle Trap" is only 1/8" thick. I thought it would be thicker.... (I know, she said that too.. :w00t: ) That's what she said!! Looking good. I've got to pull my motor and dash on my 4 door to swap and clean. Lol, nice. Good luck on your teardown. It feels good to get a car that far apart. Quote Link to comment
mcmlxxxv Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 IMO it'feel's better when you get to put it back together lol I keep an eye on this build ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 IMO it'feel's better when you get to put it back together lol I keep an eye on this build ;) Agreed! That part feels even better! Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Moving right along..Started by letting the car get a feel for the new subframe (Dog whisperer style... :wink: )Then pulled the 510 subframe and started comparing, measuring and planning.Made a bolt spacing jig of the 510 subframe to reduce repeated measuring and create a guide.Removed the engine mount towers from the subframe (the new mounts will be much different), then market it for measuring.Finished the night by making some plates to mount the new (wider) subframe to the 510 frame horns. I had hoped to keep the whole thing a "bolt-on" affair with the adapters, but the necessary offset made that nearly impossible. So the plates will end up welded on after I get them in the correct location. Quote Link to comment
The Taterhead Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Man way to get on it. (she probably said that too) You've got more work done in the past couple weeks than I've done in 6 months. I applaud your work and fab skills. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Man way to get on it. (she probably said that too) You've got more work done in the past couple weeks than I've done in 6 months. I applaud your work and fab skills. :thumbup: Thank you, Sir! I wish I had more time to work on it, but that's life... :sleep: 1 Quote Link to comment
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