Project "Rally 7" - 84 GSL-SE - Page 4

***Herblenny*** · 03-03-2009, 09:17 PM

Pat, that was a sight.. Well, I know Luis will take care of you.. Sucks that you now have to pull the engine out.. Glad you didn't get burned.. I ran to the door soon as I hear that pop

Red Dragon · 03-04-2009, 10:43 AM

Dangit not another Hutto incident, lol. Nah just kidding. Hope this project is finished soon. You've covered alot of ground since you bought it.

staticpat · 03-04-2009, 11:07 AM

Honestly I'm used to stuff like this happening. This is like the 4th "it's gotta run by Sunday for the race" that has not happened.

If this counts as a blown motor, then I have now blown 5 motors. 7 if you count cars I bought pre-blown. Part of being me I guess.

As Todd pointed out, it's just finding the weak link. If I ever get everything running it *should* be bulletproof. Too bad my motivation is about bottomed out.

To Do List:
-bigger radiator
-racing switch panel for +12V to fuel pump, fans, igniters
-pull motor, send for rebuild
-new battery
-find someone to buy car

Red Dragon · 03-04-2009, 11:20 AM

If you need any help lemme know. I should have a little free time coming up.

jtbshaw · 03-04-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staticpat

...-find someone to buy car

There's someone here that wants to talk to you about that. Some ASE mechanic or something.

staticpat · 03-06-2009, 11:06 AM

Against my better judgement I lised the shell for sale on 7club. Not sure I want to sell, just exploring my options.

jtbshaw · 03-06-2009, 11:21 AM

First off, I don't see the posting over there in the 1st gen sections.

Secondly.....WTH? Anthony is seriously interested in the car.

Thirdly, WTH? Why post it there and not on this awesome site????

Fourthly, WTH?

Fifthly.....WTH??????????????????????????????????? ??????????

Red Dragon · 03-06-2009, 11:22 AM

+1 no, +100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

staticpat · 03-06-2009, 12:00 PM

I think they have some kind of pre-listing place it goes for the mods to approve.

I didn't think Anthony was serious. He said $500 as it sits. I assumed he was being facetious. If he or anyone local wants it they have first dibs. $500 will take the car minus the motor/tranny/driveshaft if it's someone I know. I figured you all hated the paint on it and wouldn't want the body.

I'm not officially selling it until I talk with Luis. I was using it as a feeler. If I don't sell it, its going to be parked indefinitley and I will need to buy another car or bike in case the FD explodes.

EDIT: Hell if Anthony wants to buy it I'll help him work on it and finish the wiring etc.

jtbshaw · 03-06-2009, 12:20 PM

Just spoke to Anthony again. He said he will take it for $500.....SERIOUSLY!

How we gonna work out the shop fees and fabrication fees? That bill is up to around $32k now. j/k We do need to get together about all this stuff. We've put many hours into this car, my own parts, housed the car for months, etc....so we just need to get together on all of this before the car goes anywhere.

Todd B.

AGAIN >>> Anthony will take it for $500. He said he needs to get with you on his ASE certified mechanics charges that he put into the car on his own time.

staticpat · 03-06-2009, 12:30 PM

I'll be by later to pull the motor and we can figure something out. I'm still not sure I'm selling it until I talk with Luis.

I'll trade him the car and motor for his truck though.

jtbshaw · 03-06-2009, 01:17 PM

We moved it outside for now, but will move it in before we leave tonight. Once the engine is out, I will move it to our bone yard.

Whizbang · 03-06-2009, 01:41 PM

so...what happened?

staticpat · 03-06-2009, 01:52 PM

The coolant seals in the new motor were bad and blew up the radiator. The engine will get fixed for free, but it will be a while. I haven't decided whether I'm willing to wait on it.

Whizbang · 03-06-2009, 01:54 PM

you'll regret giving up the car!

03-03-2009, 09:17 PM	#46
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03-04-2009, 10:43 AM	#47
Red Dragon Rotary Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 129 Rep Power: 18	Dangit not another Hutto incident, lol. Nah just kidding. Hope this project is finished soon. You've covered alot of ground since you bought it. __________________ N/A 1987 RX7 (restoration coming along)

03-04-2009, 11:07 AM	#48
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 147 Rep Power: 18	Honestly I'm used to stuff like this happening. This is like the 4th "it's gotta run by Sunday for the race" that has not happened. If this counts as a blown motor, then I have now blown 5 motors. 7 if you count cars I bought pre-blown. Part of being me I guess. As Todd pointed out, it's just finding the weak link. If I ever get everything running it should be bulletproof. Too bad my motivation is about bottomed out. To Do List: -bigger radiator -racing switch panel for +12V to fuel pump, fans, igniters -pull motor, send for rebuild -new battery -find someone to buy car __________________

03-04-2009, 11:20 AM	#49
Red Dragon Rotary Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 129 Rep Power: 18	If you need any help lemme know. I should have a little free time coming up. __________________ N/A 1987 RX7 (restoration coming along)

03-06-2009, 11:06 AM	#51
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 147 Rep Power: 18	Against my better judgement I lised the shell for sale on 7club. Not sure I want to sell, just exploring my options. __________________

03-06-2009, 11:21 AM	#52
jtbshaw ORD - Old Rotary Dude Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pelham, AL Posts: 319 Rep Power: 18	First off, I don't see the posting over there in the 1st gen sections. Secondly.....WTH? Anthony is seriously interested in the car. Thirdly, WTH? Why post it there and not on this awesome site???? Fourthly, WTH? Fifthly.....WTH??????????????????????????????????? ??????????

03-06-2009, 11:22 AM	#53
Red Dragon Rotary Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 129 Rep Power: 18	+1 no, +100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 __________________ N/A 1987 RX7 (restoration coming along)

03-06-2009, 12:00 PM	#54
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 147 Rep Power: 18	I think they have some kind of pre-listing place it goes for the mods to approve. I didn't think Anthony was serious. He said $500 as it sits. I assumed he was being facetious. If he or anyone local wants it they have first dibs. $500 will take the car minus the motor/tranny/driveshaft if it's someone I know. I figured you all hated the paint on it and wouldn't want the body. I'm not officially selling it until I talk with Luis. I was using it as a feeler. If I don't sell it, its going to be parked indefinitley and I will need to buy another car or bike in case the FD explodes. EDIT: Hell if Anthony wants to buy it I'll help him work on it and finish the wiring etc. __________________ Last edited by staticpat; 03-06-2009 at 12:04 PM.

03-06-2009, 12:20 PM	#55
jtbshaw ORD - Old Rotary Dude Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pelham, AL Posts: 319 Rep Power: 18	Just spoke to Anthony again. He said he will take it for $500.....SERIOUSLY! How we gonna work out the shop fees and fabrication fees? That bill is up to around $32k now. j/k We do need to get together about all this stuff. We've put many hours into this car, my own parts, housed the car for months, etc....so we just need to get together on all of this before the car goes anywhere. Todd B. AGAIN >>> Anthony will take it for $500. He said he needs to get with you on his ASE certified mechanics charges that he put into the car on his own time.

03-06-2009, 12:30 PM	#56
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 147 Rep Power: 18	I'll be by later to pull the motor and we can figure something out. I'm still not sure I'm selling it until I talk with Luis. I'll trade him the car and motor for his truck though. __________________

03-06-2009, 01:17 PM	#57
jtbshaw ORD - Old Rotary Dude Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pelham, AL Posts: 319 Rep Power: 18	We moved it outside for now, but will move it in before we leave tonight. Once the engine is out, I will move it to our bone yard.

03-06-2009, 01:41 PM	#58
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	so...what happened? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

03-06-2009, 01:52 PM	#59
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 147 Rep Power: 18	The coolant seals in the new motor were bad and blew up the radiator. The engine will get fixed for free, but it will be a while. I haven't decided whether I'm willing to wait on it. __________________

03-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#60
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	you'll regret giving up the car! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook