whodeanie's 88 gt custom build (Page 71/79)
whodeanie OCT 25, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by carnut122:

I was kinda wondering what happened, but I was trying not to say anything. I hope all is well!



I am fine, things at the glass shop have been slow so to help make some money I am working for a friend as a forman for jobs he has going and it has kept me out of town a lot.
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rodneybooth OCT 26, 01:54 PM
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Amida NOV 01, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by infinitewill:

I talked with Erik today, what a great guy. He told me the main reason for using the rear bearings up front is availability. The fronts on the '88 are very hard if not impossible to find and the rears he uses can have new hubs (they make their own) drilled (not redrilling old ones) for any bolt pattern. That means no adapters for Porsche wheels like you are having to use Rob

Did I understand Erik correctly Dean? It also means much less expensive wheel choices in larger sizes.



I believe the '88 front bearing/hubs can be purchased from both Fierostore & Rodney Dickman. But, the hub surface looks to be too small to redrill for a larger bolt pattern. Since he already machines new rear hubs maybe he can do the same for the front... don't know if the sealed bearing design is an issue.
whodeanie NOV 02, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:


I believe the '88 front bearing/hubs can be purchased from both Fierostore & Rodney Dickman. But, the hub surface looks to be too small to redrill for a larger bolt pattern. Since he already machines new rear hubs maybe he can do the same for the front... don't know if the sealed bearing design is an issue.



Rob, give Erik a call he would be glad to help with any questions.
here is his # 616-893-1433
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whodeanie NOV 13, 08:28 AM
here is a little update, I hope to have more soon

I was able to get the rack rebuilt and reinstalled as well as the rest of the front to get the car back on the wheels.
exoticse NOV 13, 05:00 PM


Man i love those wheels !
whodeanie NOV 16, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by exoticse:
Man i love those wheels !


Thanks Tony

I just tracked the windows from Archie and they should be here tomorrow
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they made it

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Amida NOV 22, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by whodeanie:




So you did all that fender re-working for 1.75"?
whodeanie NOV 23, 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by Amida:


So you did all that fender re-working for 1.75"?



Yes I did!
I know I took the long way around but I have never been a big fan of fender flairs. and I needed to do it to match the nose better and get rid of some of that wedge look on the front of the car as well.


I was able to do some work on the car this weekend. I fitted the console in the car and cut the lower part of the dash out for clearance. I will be moving the center part up.
I will get some pic's later this week and post them.
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carnut122 NOV 23, 08:49 PM
Glad to see that you're back after it again!