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10-15-10, 10:19 AM
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10-15-10, 09:14 PM
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I hear ya wacky I have so many ongoing projects I finally downgraded and sold a bunch now I just have the Jeep Rx-4 and a FB for autocross
10-18-10, 12:14 PM
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well not alot to report from the body shop. Still slowly pulling the frame rail apart. They started on the front lower valance and front bumper getting it straight and ready to fill in the bumperette mounting holes. I will try and get some more pics this week.
I am looking for some ash trays to finish off the interior..... anyone?
I am looking for some ash trays to finish off the interior..... anyone?
10-19-10, 03:52 PM
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Well I have been sick for a couple days so I took the day off work today and went to the body shop to see how things are progressing.
I got there just in time to check out the piece Ray had made to start replacing the rotten frame rail. Held the piece up to the old one and the otherside and it is identical. Perfect placing of the strength rolls.
Got to help him fit it in and watch him tack it up
I got there just in time to check out the piece Ray had made to start replacing the rotten frame rail. Held the piece up to the old one and the otherside and it is identical. Perfect placing of the strength rolls.
Got to help him fit it in and watch him tack it up
10-20-10, 12:22 PM
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Went back last night with my camara instead of just a phone.
by this time he had the inner frame rail cut out and was beginning to gut the inside of the rail.
The old inner frame rail with the front bar attached
by this time he had the inner frame rail cut out and was beginning to gut the inside of the rail.
The old inner frame rail with the front bar attached
10-20-10, 12:45 PM
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And as for a better roller.... I cant find another Rx-4 more complete or anywhere close to me and the car I am putting together has 70,000 miles and is 99.9% complete
The frame rail is the worst part of the car due to the years of being exposed to brake fluid
Its more about the build than the money...
10-21-10, 12:34 AM
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Yes a new bar will be put in the original was used to pull the car at some point and was damaged so it is easiest to replace it.
10-21-10, 05:55 AM
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Wow that's some bad rust you got there.
Impressed with the work that going into your old girl.
I will be keeping an eye on this thread, keen to see progress.
Impressed with the work that going into your old girl.
I will be keeping an eye on this thread, keen to see progress.
10-21-10, 02:18 PM
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I like my half bridge. Still get the sound and power of the full bridge, but it isn't a handfull to drive around. It will idle just fine at 1k and it has pretty good bottom end torque and power. All depends on what you want to do with the car though. I drive mine a fair bit and for some pretty good distances. If you just want a weekend machine to rip up the streets with you probably wouldn't mind the full bridge.
10-22-10, 09:47 AM
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So another local BC rotary enthusiest has posted a pic of my car from 2004 when he was interested in buying it. Figured I'd share..... now I know where all the dents came from on the roof and hood.
10-22-10, 02:55 PM
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