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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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FC guys... What other non FC projects do you have?

Seems like a good majority of car enthusiasts have more than one project going on. So got something else that you're working on? Car, truck, boat, bike, whatever, post up details and pics!
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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truck ive been puttin most my money into lol.3 inch body lift and 35s. getting 6 inch suspension lift,new box front clip and cab corners:P

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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my blazer 2wd

I am wanting to sell it though, got a fuel pump on the way that I need to install.. I want to pick up a first gen 80s toyota 4x4 or 4runner. Im not too much of a fan of domestic vehicles or the problems they bring.

something like this

but I dont expect to get one built like that, I just like them and want to try wheeling. Than im gonna run it on HHO hybrid http://www.hhoforums.com/showthread....6453#post46453

Having low cars all my life, I have taken an interest in trucks hahaha, Probably get some bucket 4runner on craigslist and hopefully have a few bucks leftover to clean it up.

Hoping to start work soon as a field service technician, Was hired like 3 months ago but haven't started. Looking to pay off my student loan and have a good dailly driver while I rebuild my fc. Been too broke to finish it.

I do claim myself as a car guy though, appreciate all forms of cars. My dad loves nascar, I don't mind it. I am a big formula 1 fan though. I love exotic super cars.. I would love to build a porsche 911 70s chassis someday, or even a 308 GTB to GTO body conversion, this one is pretty sweet http://members.home.nl/bertkanters/ , I don't mind kitcars either, I would love to build a Factory Five MKIV cobra replica.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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how about: a 1972 datsun 240Z, going with an rb26det, t56 trans, full widebody, cage, long expensive project----very old picture, only one i can find right now

a 1970 vw bug, 52k original miles, a little bit done to the engine, just for reliability



a 2005 f150 lariat, full sound system, and just fathers DD


and my tattoos.......nothing else besides that




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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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im working on this68 rt52 corona coupe

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Wait... there are cars out there other than my FC?

I guess my other "project" is my SRT-4, though just fixing the little things that were flawed with it when I bought it (nothing mechanical, it's been a dream so far). It's about 340WHP now.

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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2006 harley sportster that ive been tryin gto get back ont he road since last year. i got hit by a maxima. the picture id before the crash looks the same now after a year and a lot of money. almost done.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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1958 Tr-3

i'd put the attachment as an IMG, but its huge this time, last time i posted it, it wasn't so big!
Attached Thumbnails FC guys...  What other non FC projects do you have?-img_0191.jpg  
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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93 toyota 4X4 with a 4" bds suspension lift, 2" bodylift, 33" M/T's and a built NA Ford 302...this is a work in progress.

01 jeep cherokee "XJ" 4.5" rough country suspension lift, 32" M/T's, JCR pre-runner front bumper, JCR stage 2 rear bumper.

selling my FC to put money into my house, and build something else.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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I have a 97 Cherokee that is part DD part long term project. So far Its got a 3 inch BDS lift and 31 inch BFG A/Ts.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-non-technical-pictures-198/cousin-rx7-971751/ Project "LUCE UNIT" just bought the ole' girl Lucy off an old man. After various problems (Leaks ie: the stupid mazda tee coolant pipe that always claggs out. spark plugs and a horrible lifter tick which i fixed. Runs smoooooth now) a couple more, I will lower it and put the wheels off my FC on it for now. And maybe save for a trusy ROTANG CONVERSION.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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probably pillage a few more parts out the fc while its not going.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Done with my 02 ZX6R. I might be selling it and saving to buy a ten next year. Then the addiction will start all over again... after I finish my rx7 of course.

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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Loads of other stuff. You can't keep me away from building something for very long.

Currently I'm restoring my '76 Cosmo:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=923443

I do all kinds of weird little projects.

For example, last winter I made a little air compressor for blowing out electronics.

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/12vminicompressor.htm



This spring I upgraded my C & H compressor with a 2 cylinder 14 CFM pump and 5HP motor:

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/ch...sorupgrade.htm



Made a bicycle cart last summer.

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/bikecart.htm



In the summer of 2009 I built an aluminum 48V ~1000W electric scooter:

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/48vscooter.htm



It's an aluminum tube frame skinned with 1/16" panels. The batteries are under the deck, the controller and motor are mounted just in front of the rear wheel.



Late winter/early spring of 2009 I made a digital clock out of copper plate for my shop, sort of a half Steampunk half old exit sign design.

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/copperclock.htm



Here's an aluminum TIG welding cart I made several years ago for my EconoTIG:

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/alweldingcart.htm



In 2004, an damaged eccentric shaft and associated stationary gears became a lamp:

http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/eshaftlamp.htm

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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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cool **** aaron
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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That lamp is bad ***. I bet there'd be a market for those on here.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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2001 Banshee, basically took a stock bike, and dumped around 8K into it for 1/8th mile drag. Best i got out of it is 7.64 @ 87mph, 1.6 60ft. Around 95+hp.






1975 Bronco, Old high school project, nearly stock when i got it. 5.5" lift, 4.56 gears, Dlockers, 12K warn winch, 12point roll cage, 3speed, stock 302 w/ MSD billet dizzy, 6AL w/ 2 step limiter, weiand intake, holley 4bbl, 37x12.50 Iroks swampers. Rolled it and put all new sheet metal on the front, about $2500 worth .






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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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my 2011 ruckus planing on eventually doing a GY6, stretching, fat tire kit, and many more mods


and my 98 GSXR that i bought an 02 750cc engine for
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jerd_hambone
That lamp is bad ***. I bet there'd be a market for those on here.
I think shipping would be an issue...it weighs about 120LBs. The base is solid steel.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Old Bronco FTW! I don't like trucks/suv's/large vehicles but I would totally rock a Bronco.

Just working on brakes (for now)
Been tracking during the past 2 summers. The bug has bitten.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
I think shipping would be an issue...it weighs about 120LBs. The base is solid steel.
Excellent point! Haha



My project at the moment is polishing my pistol. It was originally blues, but is now mostly polished to a mirror finish. Let me tell you, it's a pain in the *** to get all the small spots shining.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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this is mine.

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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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35mph lawnmower and the "mower chariot" to tow a passenger. recently spun a bearing
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 04:59 AM
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No pics 84 yota 4x4, lifted yada yada. And a kt100 kart.
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