It looked so simple at first!

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by estevan62274

Glad to see you back at it, one of my favorite first gens.
I hope to see it next year at DGRR

.

Thanks, so do I.

Do you think you'll have your FB ready by next year?

[estevan62274]

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Thanks, so do I.

Do you think you'll have your FB ready by next year?

Yeah, that's the plan but it was the plan last year and it didn't happen

.

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by estevan62274

Yeah, that's the plan but it was the plan last year and it didn't happen

.

It sounds like you're on the same plan I am. I need to get a different plan.

[GySgtFrank]

Finally done with the grinding on the left side and threw a quick coat of primer on there. I can no longer get the good 3M etching primer here, so I had to make do with Krylon. Which is why there is a color change in my primer.

Oh well. I'm not going to get carried away with paint yet. A good rattle can job will do in the engine bay until I'm done with the engine and all likely mods. I'll then have everything media blasted and use filler (or lead?) to smooth everything out prior to laying on the actual finish coat.

left wheel well 1 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

left wheel well 2 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

left wheel well 3 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

left wheel well 4 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr



... and a shot of both wheel wells done and in primer. It's amazing how much faster and easier it always is to tear stuff apart rather than putting it back together again.

left and right wheel wells by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

I still have to do a little cleanup on the bottom of the right side and get it in primer, then I'll be finished with the sheet metal portion. Then back to the lower K-member/upper shock mounts. *groan* I have to put it all back together again. at least once and probably more, just to check measurements and then take it all back apart again for final fixes to both.

Yes I will get this done this year. At least until I tear something else apart and have it laying in pieces again. I suffer from a little recognized malady known as Brian Treffeisen's Disease, or CQFWI (Can't Quit F***ing With It).

[chibikougan]

Nice!

I like me some Krylon.

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by chibikougan

Nice!

I like me some Krylon.

I'm not too thrilled with it, but it's only there to keep the rust off until I'm finished and can blast it all back off anyway. I'm partial to PPG products for paint, but that's a whole lot more work and expense than I can justify doing more than once.

Originally Posted by estevan62274

BADASSNESS!

Can my SE be next

.

Thanks. I don't think you would want to do it this way. Way too many hours involved. I have worked out a few easier, faster, and better ways to accomplish something similar. You always do after the fact. I'm committed now (or maybe that's "should be committed now") and have to do it this way. It's the part about keeping it under the stock sheet metal that has really complicated things.

[estevan62274]

BADASSNESS!

Can my SE be next

.

[GySgtFrank]

I got the suspension bolted back in. I had to make a bunch of studs for the adjustment boxes which took a fair bit of time. Went in with no problems for a change and left me just slightly negative of zero camber at the full out position. I was trying for zero, but I got about .2 of a degree negative. Close enough. I haven't checked caster yet, but the eyeball-o-meter says it's pretty close as well.

suspension back in 1 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

suspension back in 2 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

And surprise, surprise, the tires actually center in the openings this time. I did wipe it down for the photo, it was getting pretty grimy from sitting on stands for so long. Next check all measurements again and get the coilovers mounted. Then finish the lower K member or vice versa, either way.

suspension back in - side shot 2 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

I had to put in a second shot 'cuz I'm liking the side view sitting at ride height. This was the look I was trying for.

suspension back in - side shot 1 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

[chibikougan]

Nice!

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by chibikougan

Nice!

See. I am doing something out in the shop.

I do spend an inordinate amount of time wandering around trying to remember where I set my tools down though.

[speedjunkie]

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

I do spend an inordinate amount of time wandering around trying to remember where I set my tools down though.

Story of my life.

[JL1RX7]

Gunny that's cause your old. You might not remember your bang stick if it wasn't the scent of blood on it.

Anyway looking good dude!

[GySgtFrank]

Not old, merely, well aged like a fine wine.



... that and well hung.

[2gslse]

Car is looking good Gunny can't wait to see it next year and what magic will happen under the cramped engine bay.

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Not old, merely, well aged like a fine wine.

You know you're old when your blood type is discontinued.

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by 2gslse

Car is looking good Gunny can't wait to see it next year and what magic will happen under the cramped engine bay.

You know you're old when your blood type is discontinued.

Next year for sure, even if I have to tow the stupid thing there and use it as a conversation piece. The engine will just be the NA FC 13B I've been running. Eventually I'll be trying to pretty much duplicate yours. It's almost exactly what I've been wanting to shoot for.