Sourmug's Decklid Vent Build ** 56K Warning!!** (Page 22/69)
Sourmug JUL 04, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Blacktree:

I think it's to keep the coils from chaffing each other when the springs compress. I'm sure it quiets down the springs, too.

When I rebuilt my suspension, I deleted those rubber pieces. And now my Eibach springs have chaffing marks where the top coils have been hitting each other. I'm seriously thinking of putting some rubber hose on there to prevent it.



Thank you kindly!

Nolan

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3800GMCC JUL 05, 08:30 AM
Where did you purchase the poly bushing kit?

How was the fit when you installed them?
Sourmug JUL 05, 10:41 AM
I purchased the poly kit from Summit and found the fit to be excellent. Not too tight or hard to install. You just have to trim the thrust washers for the LCA bushings as they are too long.

Nolan

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Comealongway JUL 05, 11:41 AM
Well i used the Pf-224 on my fender holes, it was a bad idea, the stuff is too flexible to use, it worked great on the fender mouldings though, I filled the holes with bondo glass. I can relate it feels very good to be putting my car back together, the front end is bolted together since tuesday, now i have to finish my motor. Your car looks great BTW.

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Comealongway JUL 05, 01:07 PM
Regarding the stage 2 side scoop install, has anyone trimmed the rocker panel of the tabs that clip into the GT mouldings, or have you perhaps cut holes in the new mouldings for the rocker panel?
Sourmug JUL 05, 07:06 PM
Post some pictures of your progress.

I'm not quite sure what you are asking on the scoops but you have to cut in all the mounting screw holes etc into the scoop edges.

Are you going to come to the CFOG meeting tomorrow? It should be a good one, Don will be in talking about fibreglass and mold making.

Nolan
Sourmug JUL 06, 12:36 AM
I have been busy cleaning up the rear strut assemblies:



The inside of the strut towers look good, no rust or visible wear. I'll just clean these up and give them a coat of paint.




I have also been working on the front of space frame. Here's how it looked before I started:



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Sourmug JUL 06, 12:37 AM
And how it looked naked:







Over all not bad for a car that is almost 20 years old, just dirt and minor surface rust. As can be seen there were a few parts missing, the right hand support under the energy absorber and one of the lower fascia sheet metal supports.

There was some minor damage to the underside. The previous owner has apparently hit something damaging the left side "K" member and scored the underside of the front cross member:

And pinched the brake line to the rear brakes:

(sorry for the poor pictures)

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Sourmug JUL 06, 12:53 AM
I did not notice any problems with the rear brakes when I had it on the road before but I'm going to replace the line just to be safe.
Here's a picture of the "K" member out of the car:

The lower attachment and the bolt head were almost shaved off flat. It has now been replaced. There doesn't seem to be any other "damage".

After a little bit of work the front now looks like this:





Nolan

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Sourmug JUL 07, 02:21 PM
I have the day off today, Parade day for the Calgary Stampede! The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth or so they say. Actually it's a fairy big deal with over a million people through the gates in a 10 day period. I have lived in Calgary all my life so I'm probably less interested than most. Here's a link if you're curious about the Stampede: http://calgarystampede.com/

Taking advantage of the day off I have finished the rear struts and they turned out pretty good, much better than how they looked coming out of the car.

Here are my next victims



Have a great weekend everyone!
Nolan

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