Today i stripped a cradle to get it ready for powder coating. I also polished the manifolds a little more. Polished vs non polished exhaust manifolds.
Cradle before stripping. I wire wheeled the middle just to show the dirt that was stuck to the cradle
During stripping. Air craft stripper is the best! The outer rails are done. Just have the inners left to do. The flash made it look like crap but it actually looks like its been polished.
The 110 mile engine. Just is covered in dust form sitting
Thats it for today.
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That cradle looks great so far, and it looks like aircraft stripper is the only way to go. Are you going to paint or powdercoat it? Hungry for more pics!
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That cradle looks great so far, and it looks like aircraft stripper is the only way to go. Are you going to paint or powdercoat it? Hungry for more pics!
Powdercoat!
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Posts: 11151 From: Surrounded by corn. Registered: Feb 2009
Today i loaded up the cradle to get them "tough to reach spots" at the car wash. . I thought my dog would want to go on a ride . Cali weather is the best! . Ugh oohh. I better fix this! . Feeding the Hungary beast at the car wash . This should explain its self. . Shiny parts. . Shiny part is now home . The car its going in.
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HELP!!! Im trying to get the old bushing out of the cradle. I just lit em on fire with a blow torch. I let them burn for a while but they dont want to pop out. Any ideas?
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Posts: 813 From: Ashland, Ohio Registered: Feb 2008
The plan of attack for tomorrow. Get the old bushings out of the cradle, sand blast control arms, take trans off new engine, put new engine on stand and then remove the wire harness and further inspect the new engine. Pics to come in the am.
Try heating the sleeve of the bushing as opposed to the actual bushing, use some high heat (higher the better) and you just gotta be patient with them. Eventually they will start rapidly expanding and hopefully pop right out.
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Anyone care to tell me about stainless steel lines? I want to do my rubber trans lines, fuel lines and a couple other lines. Will this work? Anyone know where to get it for cheaper? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-230610/
I split the trans from the engine about 20 minutes ago. Excuse the mess in the garage. . This is what i found. SUPER CLEAN!!!!!!! So far the story on the engine adds up 100% not a trace of clutch dust. . These marking mean anything to anyone? . Clutch and Pressure plate. More pics soon.
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87antuzzi Member
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Those have got to be the most ghetto pliers I have ever seen. Did you get them off of the Titanic?
By the way, let me know if you need a hand some time with this project.
I like my pliers thank you very much. They sat outside for like a month and i found them today on the dodge delorean wants. And once its done it going your way for paint.
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87antuzzi Member
Posts: 11151 From: Surrounded by corn. Registered: Feb 2009
Ok people. lets talk transmissions. What can i use to get rid of the the th125c with little mods? I just looked at mattaws build and the 4t60 is a direct swap in???
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<----- (my face) I had to re~read the sentence again... Keep up the good work, and if you get to terrified of the spiders..... try the aircraft spray on their butts...
<----- (my face) I had to re~read the sentence again... Keep up the good work, and if you get to terrified of the spiders..... try the aircraft spray on their butts...
The Dodge that DeLorean00 wants, I would guess...
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Posts: 4242 From: Gresham, Oregon USA Registered: Mar 2006
the million dollars is in a off shore account. I will transfer it asap! All i need is the transfer fee. Please send me 1200 and the million is yours!
Oh no. I'm not falling for that one again!! All along its been you doing it!! Stop sending me all those emails!!!
(no, i never really fell for it. Forgetful sometimes, but not stupid. )
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Ok people. lets talk transmissions. What can i use to get rid of the the th125c with little mods? I just looked at mattaws build and the 4t60 is a direct swap in???
Ok, lets talk about SLAMMING this bit**! Im talkin low!!!! So i was thinking drop ball joint, cut springs and some other stuff. I also have kyb coil-overs but I dont know if i have the correct springs for them. Like this gt
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Ok, lets talk about SLAMMING this bit**! Im talkin low!!!! So i was thinking drop ball joint, cut springs and some other stuff. I also have kyb coil-overs but I dont know if i have the correct springs for them.
Ok, lets talk about SLAMMING this bit**! Im talkin low!!!! So i was thinking drop ball joint, cut springs and some other stuff. I also have kyb coil-overs but I dont know if i have the correct springs for them. Like this gt
I wouldn't cut the springs you can get 1.5 inch drop springs from westcoast fiero and you can get springs for you coil overs cheap 90 bucks depending on the engine swap 300 lb springs work well stiff but not a tank.
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Apr 23rd, 2010
87antuzzi Member
Posts: 11151 From: Surrounded by corn. Registered: Feb 2009
I cleaned the garage and put the engine on the stand today. The 2 "special" people who helped my lift the engine. My friend derik throwin up gang signs
I pulled the upper intake off Bad pic. The inside of the middle intake is still shiny. A good sign no usage. Fuel rail is out The valve cover unbolted. DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOO CLEAN Pulled the cap to take a look around.
More coming soon.
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87antuzzi Member
Posts: 11151 From: Surrounded by corn. Registered: Feb 2009