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dfinn
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FEB 16, 08:15 AM
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I didn't read every page of this post, but I'd like to add something in the event that no one has yet. If the carpeting in the trunk area is pulled back on the wall opposite of the trunk latch, a main frame support will be visible. It has holes that are perfect for a heavy duty chain, i hooked up mine to the hoist and had it up to the ceiling without beating the hell out of my trunk latch. Unfortunately i ended up pulling the motor out the top of the car instead because the cradle bushings froze, but you get the point haha
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Toddster
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APR 08, 07:07 PM
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Sorry to be awy for a while guys but work is a killer lately. I had a HD crash on my old computer with the PDF version of this on it so I need to do a new one before I can send it out to anyone. Hang in there
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Axdrenalin
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APR 09, 04:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Toddster:
Sorry to be awy for a while guys but work is a killer lately. I had a HD crash on my old computer with the PDF version of this on it so I need to do a new one before I can send it out to anyone. Hang in there |
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Nice write up, one I'm sure to reference in the future I'm sure. You think that anyone might still have a copy of the PDF guide that you had sent them before, just for a reference until you get a complete new one written up? Would like to get a copy of it if possible...
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DMendez7
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MAY 01, 10:21 PM
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Awesome post, looking forward to the new PDF file!
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ILVMYGT
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MAY 23, 11:38 PM
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The Aero front ends are lower to the ground then other models. How high does the front end have to start so that when the back end is raised the front does not hit? I have blocks that raise the front end 4 ½ inches. Is that enough? ------------------
88 GT 5 Speed Black with gray interior
3800 SCII Swap In Progress
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not."
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fyrebird68
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MAY 24, 02:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by ILVMYGT:
The Aero front ends are lower to the ground then other models. How high does the front end have to start so that when the back end is raised the front does not hit? I have blocks that raise the front end 4 ½ inches. Is that enough?
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I put my GT front on those poly ramps when I do this (about 8" tall.) At full "tilt" the nose is about 2" from the floor.
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CowsPatoot
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MAY 24, 05:10 PM
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Sorry I missed this when you first posted it, Toddster....but I have your old PDF copy of that. I do agree that it is time to freshen it up, but might be easier to start with the old one.
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KaijuSenso
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MAY 24, 07:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by ILVMYGT:
The Aero front ends are lower to the ground then other models. How high does the front end have to start so that when the back end is raised the front does not hit? I have blocks that raise the front end 4 ½ inches. Is that enough?
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You don't need to raise the front of the car and here is my proof.
I jacked the car up with a 4x4 across the bottom of the car where the jacking points are (with the jack in the middle of the car) like so
got the motor out with plenty of clearance and could even jack the car higher if necessary.
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Toddster
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JUN 16, 02:09 PM
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Many thanks to Trevor for sending me his saved copy of the word version of this thread. My old PC crashed and took the saved PDF and Word version with it. So now I have a good word version again to share with everyone. If you need it, just send an email and I will forward you a copy.
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pontiacfierokid1985
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JUN 16, 11:04 PM
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This a sweet thread i had no idea hooking up a cherry picker up to trunk latch was the way to raise tje car up to slide the cradle out this will help out alot when im gonna be starting my 3800 swap
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