It looked so simple at first! - Page 17

chibikougan · 06-22-2014, 01:00 AM

Nice!

I like me some Krylon.

estevan62274 · 06-22-2014, 06:36 AM

BADASSNESS!

Can my SE be next

.

GySgtFrank · 06-22-2014, 11:54 AM

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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.

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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.

GySgtFrank · 06-26-2014, 12:10 AM

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 · 06-26-2014, 12:18 AM

Nice!

GySgtFrank · 06-26-2014, 12:25 AM

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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 · 06-26-2014, 04:00 PM

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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 · 06-26-2014, 04:28 PM

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 · 06-26-2014, 05:14 PM

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

... that and well hung.

2gslse · 06-26-2014, 07:06 PM

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

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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 · 06-26-2014, 07:40 PM

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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.

GySgtFrank · 06-29-2014, 11:41 PM

After fighting with my front subframe all weekend, I give up. (on the subframe, not the car

) Trying to adapt the manufacturer's frame to the car is a PITA. It was none too great from the get go. Between fixing the original poor fitment and my modifications it's completely screwed. Time to throw that one out and build my own damn subframe from scratch. What's a little more fabrication?

chibikougan · 06-30-2014, 12:43 AM

Do it! Get to the choppa!

GySgtFrank · 06-30-2014, 01:02 AM

Tomorrow. My frustration level maxed out. Every time I changed one thing, the angles and placement elsewhere would change. Finished with chasing problems around in a circle. We'll just start over and hopefully do it right this time.

chibikougan · 06-30-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Tomorrow. My frustration level maxed out. Every time I changed one thing, the angles and placement elsewhere would change. Finished with chasing problems around in a circle. We'll just start over and hopefully do it right this time.

Stare at it a lot then dream the solutuion.

06-22-2014, 06:36 AM	#242
estevan62274 counting down till DGRR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 358 Rep Power: 17	BADASSNESS! Can my SE be next . __________________ -74 RX-4 -84 REW GSL-SE Past rides -05 REW Swapped RX-8 -93 FD base

06-26-2014, 12:10 AM	#244
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 16	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 __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it.

06-26-2014, 05:14 PM	#249
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 16	Not old, merely, well aged like a fine wine. ... that and well hung. __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it.

06-29-2014, 11:41 PM	#252
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 16	After fighting with my front subframe all weekend, I give up. (on the subframe, not the car ) Trying to adapt the manufacturer's frame to the car is a PITA. It was none too great from the get go. Between fixing the original poor fitment and my modifications it's completely screwed. Time to throw that one out and build my own damn subframe from scratch. What's a little more fabrication? __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it.

06-30-2014, 01:02 AM	#254
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 16	Tomorrow. My frustration level maxed out. Every time I changed one thing, the angles and placement elsewhere would change. Finished with chasing problems around in a circle. We'll just start over and hopefully do it right this time. __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it.

06-26-2014, 04:28 PM	#248
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 17	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!