 
     |
| Aurora 4.0l / Izuzu 5 speed swap into 88 coupe (Page 31/102) |
|
cptsnoopy
|
JAN 05, 12:26 AM
|
|
More progress, slow that it is. The rear body of the 88 is off and after cleaning will go onto the 86. Fastners look like the next hurdle... 
|
|
|
|
GSXRBOBBY
|
FEB 10, 02:26 AM
|
|
|
|
|
cptsnoopy
|
FEB 10, 08:28 AM
|
|
|
Hey Bobby! things are going very slowly but the I got the rear of the 88 on the 86. I need to move the exhaust tips inward about a half inch to center them in the cutouts. I guess I may have to try bending them in as the clamps have recessed the tubes and I doubt if they would stay after being moved a tad. How are things in your neck of the woods?
|
|
|
|
GSXRBOBBY
|
FEB 10, 02:55 PM
|
|
Well the newer place we are at has just a 1 car garage so room is tight, taken the car to a friend new polebarn in the spring. I am about to start doing a few smaller things on it to help pass the time until I go back to work in the spring, "interior stuff".
Other than that just getting ready for the wedding, watching her spend way to much money!Still flying?
|
|
|
|
cptsnoopy
|
FEB 12, 06:41 AM
|
|
How are we gonna convince that young lady that the money is better off spent on a Fiero? maybe we ought not try that...  yup, still flying, the future is uncertain but time will tell one way or the other.
|
|
|
|
Russ544
|
FEB 12, 11:11 AM
|
|
| quote | | Originally posted by cptsnoopy: yup, still flying, the future is uncertain but time will tell one way or the other. |
|
Are you doing the Hi flight still? in the words of Glen Volk (a top comp HG pilot): "crossing unlandable terrain makes you a better pilot."
 ,
Russ
[This message has been edited by Russ544 (edited 02-12-2006).]
|
|
|
|
cptsnoopy
|
FEB 12, 11:51 PM
|
|
|
I went out to Estrella Sailport about a month ago and got current again. Now I have to do a couple of flights now and again to stay current and not have to fly solo for three laps. I took a couple of friends up for a ride. The lift was marginal as it seems to be this time of year but a couple of 45 minute flights were managed. If your in town and have half a day to spare, let me know so you can play with the other gliders. (I am sure it's not as thrilling as hanging out in the breeze but it is enjoyable. ) As far as work goes, I am just keeping my fingers crossed. I am guessing that there are thousands of other folks out there doing the same about their job in whatever field they may work in. It just seems to be part of the "times". [This message has been edited by cptsnoopy (edited 02-12-2006).]
|
|
|
|
cptsnoopy
|
MAR 06, 03:15 AM
|
|
One issue I have found with swapping the bodys is that the exhaust tips are further out on the 86GT compared to the 88 coupe. I ended up loosening up the clamps and wrestling the tips off then cutting 1/2 inch off of the pipe from the muffler on each side of the car. Now the tips fit into the exhaust notches on the 88 coupe bumper pad. back to work.....
|
|
|
|
ryan.hess
|
MAR 19, 10:40 PM
|
|
|
Are you done yet? btw, I wanted to ask you... How much did you pay for your header parts? flanges, bends, etc?
|
|
|
THE BEAST
|
MAR 19, 11:06 PM
|
|
|
ryan.hess You have a PM! JG
|
|
|
