Forum: projects & restorations
01-20-2022, 08:46 PM
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I am jealous of your ability to sketch what...
I am jealous of your ability to sketch what you're doing. I worked with a couple tool designers that could draw like that, but I never could.
Interested in your sunroof pictures as that is the...
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Forum: performance & modifications
01-01-2022, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 12,116
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Forum: performance & modifications
12-18-2021, 08:19 PM
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Forum: projects & restorations
03-26-2021, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 148
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The issue with the "D" pillar was getting the...
The issue with the "D" pillar was getting the window channel all in alignment. We sectioned and stretched the green pillar to do that, then put the silver channel on to make the line to the bed...
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Forum: projects & restorations
03-24-2021, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: performance & modifications
02-12-2021, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,840
Since we've diverged into a MPG discussion, we...
Since we've diverged into a MPG discussion, we had a 1995 Saab 9000 turbo 5 spd that got 32+ mpg at 75-80 mph, on a mix of highway and very fast back roads. As a hoot, I did a 550 mile round trip to...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-10-2021, 04:51 PM
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Views: 2,588
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-09-2021, 08:17 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-09-2021, 01:41 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-09-2021, 12:43 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
02-05-2021, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,506
I have a complete subframe drop out from a 2004...
I have a complete subframe drop out from a 2004 GTO with an automatic.
Had an idea that I was going to adapt the center section into my LS1/T56 powered V90.
My plan was to keep the Volvo hubs, and...
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Forum: projects & restorations
08-13-2020, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-10-2020, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
Hey Jordan -
The process you outlined mostly...
Hey Jordan -
The process you outlined mostly worked.
I have full motion on the roof and shade, just the auto back or forward is not working for the glass, and now the shade (used to work).
I'm...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-08-2020, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-07-2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-07-2020, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
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Forum: projects & restorations
06-09-2019, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-17-2019, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
Actually there is no SQ5 diesel.
The SQ5 is...
Actually there is no SQ5 diesel.
The SQ5 is only available with the 3.0 supercharged gas engine.
There's a Q5 S line diesel, which is almost there.
S Line get's you the sport seats some of the...
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-16-2019, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-10-2019, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
Absolutely agree, the cam profile should be...
Absolutely agree, the cam profile should be decelerating the valve prior to the valve reversing direction. The RSI cam lobe is very "pointy" compared to the cams I typically deal with, which means...
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-09-2019, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
on the lash cap issue.
Here's my thinking......
on the lash cap issue.
Here's my thinking...
- The lash cap could only be displaced/come lose, if the gap between the valve tip and the inside of the bucket opened up. Otherwise, how would it...
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-09-2019, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
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Forum: projects & restorations
06-17-2018, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,060
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Forum: projects & restorations
06-04-2018, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
When I saw the thread at the top of the list I...
When I saw the thread at the top of the list I figured Stiggy posted this weekend's accomplishments!
Shhh, don't tell anyone, but we actually put his dirt bike in it this weekend.
You'll have to...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-10-2018, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,731
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Forum: performance & modifications
05-10-2018, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,270
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-26-2018, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
ah yes, and on the floor in the background are...
ah yes, and on the floor in the background are the pile of leaves that were frozen to the Lexan as we dug and chopped it out of the frozen tundra with a two bladed ax. With the balance of said sheet...
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-26-2018, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
Maybe you can imagine by looking at the...
Maybe you can imagine by looking at the reflection that we were able to curve the .250 Lexan to match the curve of the door glass, which is the same as the long quarter glass on the wagon.
The...
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-22-2018, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-12-2018, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
Nice job Mike.
that's using your head...
If...
Nice job Mike.
that's using your head...
If it becomes a problem in the future, you could make a plate with the studs and slip it inside the bar, and it would make a sandwich with the aluminum...
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-25-2018, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
Ahh, but this is practice. Mike's 242 is going...
Ahh, but this is practice. Mike's 242 is going to get rockers at some point, and they will be welded and leaded, as we did with the seams on the Ute. Also learning all about the new materials,...
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Forum: projects & restorations
01-04-2018, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
12-07-2017, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
11-06-2017, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
Dogs look bored - maybe need more sparks?
...
Dogs look bored - maybe need more sparks?
Can't wait to see the car/truck/ute in a coat a coat of primer so you can really see the lines.
I predict that your arms will be very tired of block...
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Forum: projects & restorations
10-18-2017, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 718
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Forum: projects & restorations
10-16-2017, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 718
Views: 469,644
My son sent me this thread, impressive build! ...
My son sent me this thread, impressive build!
Looks familiar in many ways.......
My experience with transmissions popping out of gear has always been related to the shafts "walking" in the case. ...
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Forum: projects & restorations
10-08-2017, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-18-2017, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
and upset the perfectly set 50-50 weight...
and upset the perfectly set 50-50 weight distribution.
we shaved the top of the tail lights to trim it in perfectly, so they're custom too!
You should see how foggy one of the headlights is -...
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-08-2017, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
I'd be interested in hearing some guesses.
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I'd be interested in hearing some guesses.
The tailgate function is turning into a real engineering exercise. Maybe not Bucha style execution, but we're mig welding, hammer and block, bang it out...
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-08-2017, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
06-29-2017, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 15,967
My opinion, if you want to keep the feel of the...
My opinion, if you want to keep the feel of the V90, and not feel like you're driving a race car, then you need compliant mounts. I used GTO mounts when I built my car, they came with the engine. I...
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Forum: projects & restorations
06-26-2017, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-28-2017, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-17-2017, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 24,889
[QUOTE=TurboDenny;5590812]
JVAB billet...
[QUOTE=TurboDenny;5590812]
JVAB billet flywheel & Kennedy 228mm stage 2 clutch. Sad something so pretty resides in a bellhousing.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2924/33757307621_6ed86864d0_z.jpg...
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-11-2017, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
What he said, and I'll add that in some places...
What he said, and I'll add that in some places the weld sucked the material in to the limit of even the short strand filler we used for a base coat. Without the lead we would have been pushing 3/8...
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-11-2017, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-10-2017, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
It has to be a good solid stop that is...
It has to be a good solid stop that is adjustable.
We could put some kind of adjustable bolt on the pedal itself, and have it contact the firewall, but there can't be carpet where it's hitting.
...
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-10-2017, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 691
Views: 553,950
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Forum: projects & restorations
03-03-2017, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
There is something special about sharing a...
There is something special about sharing a birthday.
I had/have an excellent relationship with my dad, very car oriented. I am truly blessed to share a birthday with my son, and have that same...
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-06-2017, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 273,071
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