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Neils88
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SEP 10, 05:59 PM
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My front suspension is now in place and adjusted properly. I also spent the day aligning the rocker panels. This involved modifying the support framing slightly. I'm hoping to get the rocker panel mounting studs installed soon, then it'll be easy to mount and remove the panels as needed.
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Neils88
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SEP 11, 07:44 PM
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Since I apparently have the attention span of a fruit fly, today I found myself starting to build the door framing required for mounting the door skins. It wasn't the plan when I walked into the garage...just sort of ended up happening... 
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s.mac22
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SEP 13, 12:40 PM
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Wow, this build is incredible. Hats off to you for showing everyone how a custom build can be done. I'm preparing for my first build but havn't decided yet on which Lambo I want. Starting with a 85 SE Fiero. On a scale of 1-10 what would you say the complexity of this build is, as compared to others you may have done? ------------------
s.mac22 - "release the Kracken!"
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Neils88
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SEP 13, 07:00 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by s.mac22:
Wow, this build is incredible. Hats off to you for showing everyone how a custom build can be done. I'm preparing for my first build but havn't decided yet on which Lambo I want. Starting with a 85 SE Fiero. On a scale of 1-10 what would you say the complexity of this build is, as compared to others you may have done?
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Welcome to PFF!!!! 
This is my first build. Any build like this is going to be 10 out of 10 for complexity. Your skills, available tools and personal situation will weigh heavily on if it's something you should take on. Check out the Construction Zone section on PFF for tons of ideas of what else can and has been done. I'd recommend starting with an engine swap as a first project...simple enough to get through, but it'll show you if you have the skills to go further. Also...don't fool yourself...a build like this is very expensive! Only 3% of kit cars actually get completed...not good odds... You really need to be in this for the build, not the end product. If you focus on the end product, you may as well walk away from it now. A build like this can easily take 3000+ hours. Hope this helps (and doesn't scare you too much...). Good luck with whatever projects you take on...and make sure you document everything you do. 
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s.mac22
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SEP 14, 11:37 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Neils88:
Welcome to PFF!!!!
This is my first build. Any build like this is going to be 10 out of 10 for complexity. Your skills, available tools and personal situation will weigh heavily on if it's something you should take on. Check out the Construction Zone section on PFF for tons of ideas of what else can and has been done. I'd recommend starting with an engine swap as a first project...simple enough to get through, but it'll show you if you have the skills to go further. Also...don't fool yourself...a build like this is very expensive! Only 3% of kit cars actually get completed...not good odds... You really need to be in this for the build, not the end product. If you focus on the end product, you may as well walk away from it now. A build like this can easily take 3000+ hours. Hope this helps (and doesn't scare you too much...). Good luck with whatever projects you take on...and make sure you document everything you do. |
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Thanks so much!
Way to dive in on your first build! I'm pretty confident I can complete a build. I've been building and tweaking things mostly all my life, so its in me! Diesel & motorcycle mechanic, construction framer...I suppose being a jack of all trades, having patience and attention to detail, are all essential to completing a working build. I definitely would be in it for the build, but the thought of hitting the gas for the first time is kind of enticing too!
I just did an engine/turbo swap on my TT but that's another project, another Forum. But since I'm not rolling in the dough, looks like I'll be taking my time!!
Thank You for the encouragement Neil, I'll be sure to document everything once I get underway. The more I think about it, an Aventador build would be kind of fun
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s.mac22 - "release the Kracken!"
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Neils88
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SEP 14, 08:00 PM
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The door frame is starting to come together...
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GlennGdman
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SEP 15, 07:33 AM
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The door framework is looking good. I would get rid of the perpendicular beams you have there and triangulate that top section as much as you can. If you ever get into a side accident that is the beam that will take the hardest impact.
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2.5
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SEP 15, 12:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Neils88:
Since I apparently have the attention span of a fruit fly, today I found myself starting to build the door framing required for mounting the door skins. It wasn't the plan when I walked into the garage...just sort of ended up happening... |
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You do that sort of thing too huh? 
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Neils88
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SEP 17, 07:31 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 2.5:
You do that sort of thing too huh? |
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Yup... 
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Neils88
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SEP 17, 08:55 PM
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Fortunately, it is under warranty...if I can find the receipt. 
The last time I took one of my power tools (Ryobi reciprocating saw) in for a warranty repair, it took more than six month for them to replace a $13 gear. 
Fortunately, Canadian Tire had (has) a sale and some of the grinders happened to be 60% off. This is actually my fourth grinder suicide. I'll get the broken grinder fixed so that that I have spare one on hand for when this new one gives up on life....