get off your butt and build something - Page 3

CyaNide · 02-10-2019, 05:41 PM

I need to get to work, but my old age says it is too cold. Last week when it was nice out I did get some work done.

CN

Darren M · 02-10-2019, 07:19 PM

Working on my tools and equipment, slowly. Once the kids are out of the house, I'll build a shop. Then, the real fun begins.

Broncojohnny · 02-10-2019, 08:15 PM

I build shit every weekend. I’m rebuilding my 89 hatch, running a junkyard racer 89 Supercoupe and still have a complete MM suspension in progress on my 94 Cobra. On top of that just got finished with a motor swap on a 2008 Chevy Cobalt and am rehabbing a 2001 BMW 540i. Busy as fuck.

cool cat · 02-11-2019, 07:37 AM

The engine for my 68 Cougar is back together, and I was able to give it a test fire before installing yesterday. Now I just have to hook everything up.

4EyedTurd · 02-11-2019, 08:13 AM

Been trying to fix rust and try body work and holy hell it sucks.

orphan Shelby · 02-11-2019, 04:58 PM

Got a laptop to play with the Megasquirt in my Datsun,then hit an old turbo Doge/Shelby meet in the rain l. My old GLHS was there also looking good still.
Then got my Chevelle back from paint jail xmas eve. Havent had time to get serious on it yet.
Sat car meet https://imgur.com/gallery/N63ICg7

Mysticcobrakilla · 02-11-2019, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orphan Shelby

Got a laptop to play with the Megasquirt in my Datsun,then hit an old turbo Doge/Shelby meet in the rain l. My old GLHS was there also looking good still.
Then got my Chevelle back from paint jail xmas eve. Havent had time to get serious on it yet.
Sat car meet https://imgur.com/gallery/N63ICg7

Do like the goes like hell Shelby!

One of these days I’ll have time to get the boost controllers finished up on my turd. Then it should be fun.

71chevellejohn · 02-11-2019, 05:53 PM

I'm currently waiting to hear if I'm going to get a steal on an LSA for the Chevelle or if I need to allocate the $$$ for a LSX454. I don't have pics to post because I am a bad car-dad,lol.

EDIT - I did just take on a ton of household projects since we decided we need a bigger house and I need to wrap up all of the ones I've started in the current casa.

Strychnine · 02-11-2019, 06:08 PM

I'm jealous of all you assholes.

*kicks rock, walks away*

4bangen · 02-11-2019, 07:23 PM

my new oil tube came in, I hope to get the engine in for real this weekend.

Labora · 02-11-2019, 09:59 PM

I parked mine last somewhere around 2012 with a bad head gasket.

Just recently last few months been doing some work on it, maybe this is the year to get it running again time will tell.

Nash B. · 02-12-2019, 11:19 PM

I need to get my dad's Camaro running too. I think I just need to go through the carburetor thoroughly, then it'll need some tires to get around the corner to my house

KBScobravert · 02-13-2019, 05:02 AM

All I could do today to "get off my butt and build something", was to order parts.

Bought completely 94/95 black interior from carpet to dash to every other small trim piece.

My 17x4.5" Billet Specialties Street Lites came in

Ordered from Racecraft Inc
Chromoly k-member
Chromoly 13" A arms
Caster camber plates
Parachute mount and back bar
Window net framework
Billet lug nuts for front wheels

Ordered up some 4 bolt tube flanges to go with my tubular front clip waiting to go on. Gonna make it removable.

Filled my Amazon wishlist with about $3k in tools to help me finish out my cage and chassis. Still need a tig but I'm shopping.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

line-em-up · 02-13-2019, 07:37 AM

Someone plans on going fast.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBScobravert

All I could do today to "get off my butt and build something", was to order parts.

Bought completely 94/95 black interior from carpet to dash to every other small trim piece.

My 17x4.5" Billet Specialties Street Lites came in

Ordered from Racecraft Inc
Chromoly k-member
Chromoly 13" A arms
Caster camber plates
Parachute mount and back bar
Window net framework
Billet lug nuts for front wheels

Ordered up some 4 bolt tube flanges to go with my tubular front clip waiting to go on. Gonna make it removable.

Filled my Amazon wishlist with about $3k in tools to help me finish out my cage and chassis. Still need a tig but I'm shopping.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

KBScobravert · 02-13-2019, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by line-em-up

Someone plans on going fast.

one of these days. I figured while it's getting the mini tubs, 12pt cage plus some, through floor subs, rear narrowed, 35 spline spool, tubular front, gutted interior, and Racecwire Solutions complete vehicle wiring, I might as well do the parachute mount too.

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cool cat · 02-17-2019, 04:31 PM

I drove my Cougar today. No issues but it does need an alignment. Still need to dial in the timing, but I love the powerband on this cam. Now it’s time to hopefully get my black truck running.

dcs13 · 02-17-2019, 06:54 PM

I drove 8 hours (roundtrip) today to pick up some perfect doors for my 55 project.. Now to strip and body work them..

BradM · 02-17-2019, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcs13

I drove 8 hours (roundtrip) today to pick up some perfect doors for my 55 project.. Now to strip and body work them..

I wish I had held onto my 55's now would be the perfect time in my life to restore them.

dcs13 · 02-17-2019, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradM

I wish I had held onto my 55's now would be the perfect time in my life to restore them.

Prices seem to be moderating. Ive seen some decent deals on the various groups I follow.

KBScobravert · 02-17-2019, 09:36 PM

I ordered my new hood from VFN Fiberglass. Pin on Cajun Pro profile which will take 5-6 weeks to build.

Should have ordered a month ago.

Also been hunting a new trailer puller/family trickster. Been searching for a clean Excursion. Found a few I'll go look at when I'm home in a few weeks.

Lined up with Bigshoe to finish my cage, add a few more bars, chop off my front end and mount my 417 tubular setup, and a bunch of other odds and ends that I dont trust myself to weld up.

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02-11-2019, 05:53 PM	#48
71chevellejohn my Maserati does 185 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Bay. Posts: 21,459	I'm currently waiting to hear if I'm going to get a steal on an LSA for the Chevelle or if I need to allocate the $$$ for a LSX454. I don't have pics to post because I am a bad car-dad,lol. EDIT - I did just take on a ton of household projects since we decided we need a bigger house and I need to wrap up all of the ones I've started in the current casa. __________________ .

02-11-2019, 09:59 PM	#51
Labora Lifer Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 2,806	I parked mine last somewhere around 2012 with a bad head gasket. Just recently last few months been doing some work on it, maybe this is the year to get it running again time will tell. __________________ 1997 Miata - Weekend\Autox Car 1994 Mustang Cobra - Garage Shelf 2012 Mazda 3 - Daily

02-13-2019, 05:02 AM	#53
KBScobravert Lifer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niger Posts: 14,389	All I could do today to "get off my butt and build something", was to order parts. Bought completely 94/95 black interior from carpet to dash to every other small trim piece. My 17x4.5" Billet Specialties Street Lites came in Ordered from Racecraft Inc Chromoly k-member Chromoly 13" A arms Caster camber plates Parachute mount and back bar Window net framework Billet lug nuts for front wheels Ordered up some 4 bolt tube flanges to go with my tubular front clip waiting to go on. Gonna make it removable. Filled my Amazon wishlist with about $3k in tools to help me finish out my cage and chassis. Still need a tig but I'm shopping. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Fuck you. We're going to Costco.

02-17-2019, 09:36 PM	#60
KBScobravert Lifer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niger Posts: 14,389	I ordered my new hood from VFN Fiberglass. Pin on Cajun Pro profile which will take 5-6 weeks to build. Should have ordered a month ago. Also been hunting a new trailer puller/family trickster. Been searching for a clean Excursion. Found a few I'll go look at when I'm home in a few weeks. Lined up with Bigshoe to finish my cage, add a few more bars, chop off my front end and mount my 417 tubular setup, and a bunch of other odds and ends that I dont trust myself to weld up. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Fuck you. We're going to Costco.

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02-10-2019, 05:41 PM	#41
CyaNide Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Between heaven & hell Posts: 2,250	I need to get to work, but my old age says it is too cold. Last week when it was nice out I did get some work done. CN

02-11-2019, 07:37 AM	#44
cool cat Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 16,172	The engine for my 68 Cougar is back together, and I was able to give it a test fire before installing yesterday. Now I just have to hook everything up.

02-11-2019, 08:13 AM	#45
4EyedTurd Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,167	Been trying to fix rust and try body work and holy hell it sucks.

02-11-2019, 04:58 PM	#46
orphan Shelby Lifer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Donkin'ville Posts: 1,960	Got a laptop to play with the Megasquirt in my Datsun,then hit an old turbo Doge/Shelby meet in the rain l. My old GLHS was there also looking good still. Then got my Chevelle back from paint jail xmas eve. Havent had time to get serious on it yet. Sat car meet https://imgur.com/gallery/N63ICg7

02-11-2019, 06:08 PM	#49
Strychnine UNFUCKWITHABLE VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 20,726	I'm jealous of all you assholes. kicks rock, walks away

02-11-2019, 07:23 PM	#50
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,559	my new oil tube came in, I hope to get the engine in for real this weekend.

02-17-2019, 04:31 PM	#56
cool cat Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 16,172	I drove my Cougar today. No issues but it does need an alignment. Still need to dial in the timing, but I love the powerband on this cam. Now it’s time to hopefully get my black truck running.

02-17-2019, 06:54 PM	#57
dcs13 Lifer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,454	I drove 8 hours (roundtrip) today to pick up some perfect doors for my 55 project.. Now to strip and body work them..