what are you working on?

[89T]

As the tital states. What are you working on! It does not have to be 3g related, but it can be. What project(s) are you working on.
You could be restoring a part or a whole car. Tell us about it.

[89HatchbackLxi]

I'm doing a Full Restoration and Respray (louvers & Trim included) of my 89 Lxi Hatch. So far I've removed all the rust damage filled/fixed any dings and have primed the car. Got the car in april 2011 and at that point, I knew nothing about cars or body work. Since then I've taken 2 semesters of automotive refinishing at the local community college (since I'm already taking classes there) but anyways, I've learned a lot during the process, especially detailing. So, I'm hoping to have my hatch all finished by New Years. That's my goal at least.... Going through a bit of a delay at the moment however since I can't do any work on it (painting wise at least) until the fall when my autobody refinishing college class starts up again. I'll have put about $1,500 into it (body panels, materials, paint, etc included) when I finish with the restoration process. So far so good, and I'm hoping it stays that way.

[lostforawhile]

well I was doing wiring in the hatch,but the car tore up in tifton today, so it cost me 150 bucks I couldn't afford to have the Lincoln towed home, now I need to drop the tank and change a fuel pump,on top of that my grass is 4 feet high and no matter how much I work on this mower the carb isn't getting fuel through the jets,

[A18A]

im working on a 3s-gte celica, trying to get that road worthy so i can sell it. i dont like working on it

[Hauntd ca3]

thanks to queenie having a birthday and giving us a long weekend, have been out in the yard all day cleaning up the section before winter sets in and nothing gets done for the next couple months.
tonight is patch a hole in the wall where a heater ( that now resides in my garage ) used to be.
and have bout 2 cubic meters of dry blue gum to split for the fire. on top of the 8 cubic meters of pine to split and stack.
what do they say? buy a house, buy a hobby.

and arnt gt4s gay, unless of course its an st185r group A wide body homologation special.
my mother in law had on until she was 65, only sold it coz she couldnt get into it easily

[Rendon LX-i]

Trying to make things cleaner in the engine bay on the accord. I'm going to need to cut an shorten the harness. But for now it's functional an ready. Working on my ef sedan to so time lol.

[89T]

sweet. I am working on a 91 civic 4 door.. Getting her road worthy and ready for sale. I am also working on a trade from a 92 rs camaro to a Harley Davidson.

[2oodoor]

Working on an 87 Mercruiser, so i can get it sold.
I ran it out of gas last year at least i think i did. Last thing i did to it was repl the starter which was a bitch so today i will get back to finding the fuel issue and test the coil again it wont stay running but a few seconds.

[cygnus x-1]

what do they say? buy a house, buy a hobby.



More like "buy a house, buy a second job."

I'm rebuilding a 1.6NA VW diesel to drop back into my rust bucket Sami'. The bottom end is mostly done, just need to get a rebuilt head, water pump, and oil pump.

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[A20A1]

The roof of my studio is exposed and the bathroom is just walls with some trim on top so I put up a ceiling above my bathroom. Since the studio roof is a fairly high "A" I use the space above the new bathroom ceiling as storage. In other words I built a 6'x8' deck on top of my bathroom, but The area directly above the shower is left uncovered so it can vent moisture. The deck frame is made from 2x4's and is supported by lag bolts into the existing ledger on one side, and the other side use the existing wall as support. I may be asked to take it down so everything is resting in place except for the lag bolts. I wanted it to be taken down easily and not be too damaging to the existing house, but who knows they may like it.
I finished hanging the drywall and got started on applying the thin layer of mud. I don't plan on doing any texture, though there is existing knock down texture to the walls. I'm looking for flush mount ceiling lights since the bathroom got a fair bit darker in some areas, but the low ceiling once painted white should reflect more light overall.

[cygnus x-1]

Eeew, texture. When I bought my house the living room/kitchen ceiling had popcorn texture, and it even had the sparklies in it. It looked bad so we painted plain white over it. I wanted to remove it but there's pretty much no way to do it without just making it look worse. All the walls have sand texture, which is not so bad. At least that stuff you can paint over a few times and it's mostly covered.


I'm also in the middle of redoing my bedroom. Walls are painted a light grey. Trim will be white. The floor will be engineered hardwood of the ash variety.

http://www.truehardwoods.com/i/kahrs/kalmar_ash_scandinavian_naturals_kahrs.jpg



Need to figure out what to do for closet doors though. It had these cheap bi-folds with that awful plastic looking wood grain. I'll probably do bi-folds again but with real wood panel type doors, although I'm not crazy about those either. The design goal is a clean modern look. I could use some ideas here if anyone has any.


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[Dr_Snooz]

I've scraped the popcorn stuff off with a wide putty knife before. It seemed to do the trick. Just be aware that most of it has asbestos in it.

In keeping with my investment advice to anyone who will listen, I bought some property last year. It is in the hills away from populated areas. It was an REO (bank owned, following foreclosure) and I got it so cheap I should be prosecuted. It's absolutely beautiful with lots of big oaks and a small creek running through. There is a well, septic, electric and a run-down mobile home. The bank screwed up the foreclosure and didn't have proper title to the mobile, so I got the mobile for free after they discounted it out of the asking price.

Here are a few pics.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0570.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0574.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0584.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0647.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0641.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0631.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0618.jpg

Yours truly (and a beard) next to the creek.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0724.jpg

The planter boxes that it's taken me months to build and place. It's taken months more to fill them with dirt. I'm not even half-way done with that.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0675.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0671.jpg

I've since put a sprinkler controller up on the hill to take care of watering the boxes. There is no power that far out, so I put in a solar panel, charge controller and inverter. It seems to do the trick very well.

I'm also trying to get a book published and have been working hard to get a blog started.

Just to contextualize this all, four years ago, I lived in the Bay Area and worked at a big Wall Street bank. I wore nice suits, lived in a nice apartment and drove a German car.

Now I live in a camper and worry about rattlesnakes. Life is an interesting journey.

[stat1K]

i just built an ice chest air conditioner, i'll take pictures once i'm done, stupid 113 yesterday...

[mykwikcoupe]

Eeew, texture. When I bought my house the living room/kitchen ceiling had popcorn texture, and it even had the sparklies in it. It looked bad so we painted plain white over it. I wanted to remove it but there's pretty much no way to do it without just making it look worse. All the walls have sand texture, which is not so bad. At least that stuff you can paint over a few times and it's mostly covered.


I'm also in the middle of redoing my bedroom. Walls are painted a light grey. Trim will be white. The floor will be engineered hardwood of the ash variety.

http://www.truehardwoods.com/i/kahrs/kalmar_ash_scandinavian_naturals_kahrs.jpg


Need to figure out what to do for closet doors though. It had these cheap bi-folds with that awful plastic looking wood grain. I'll probably do bi-folds again but with real wood panel type doors, although I'm not crazy about those either. The design goal is a clean modern look. I could use some ideas here if anyone has any.


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Get a small sprayer and soak the popcorn ceiling. They sell 6 or 8 inch putty knifes with threads in the handle for a small broom handle extension. I've done hundreds of sq ft this way. Unless its a 80's or newer house it will have asbestos in it so don't be dumb wear a GOOD mask not one of those dust single strap white things. Those are your lungs your protecting.

I have many projects going at any time. Today was another turn at the koi pond. I changed the marginal ledge to better accept the depth of plant I wanted to place. This turned into a rework of the plumbing layout of the system. I've had the pond since 2007, its been through 5 major remodels and the fish still aren't too pissed at me. they range from 2ft butterfly to 18in standards. I have many brilliant beautiful species but I just like watching them eat. things turn into bloody piranha.

[Vanilla Sky]

I have an air compressor I'm taking to my my buddy's tomorrow so I can rebuild the pump. I tore the motor down and it's good and clean. The pump had water in it at some point and has glazed cylinder bores. With a set of rings and a hone, it should be good to go.

Next project is getting my new-to-me Millermatic 130xp running again. I traded it for my old Lincoln flux box, but my friend is insisting that he replace any bad parts because I swapped him a working welder and I should get a working one in return. Being able to run gas will really help me with my Jeep's rust repair. Teh funnay there is that I'm using metal from my old 3geez shells to make the repairs. It's sell the whole shells to the junkyard for $12/100 or use the metal myself and scrap what's left. Why not let that metal live on as floors?

At some point, I'm getting that 89 coupe street legal. It's running now, but it needs tires, a fresh fuel pump sock (the current sock is rigid and is keeping the pump from seating all the way down), and a damned good shake down. After that, I'll have a running 3gee again.

OOO, I think I found another root cause for fender well rust. I'll post pics when I get a new camera, since I need a macro lens.

[2oodoor]

^^^a bit of 3 geez in the jeep that makes it special^^^

[Vanilla Sky]

It might even have some TII RX7 in it.

[cygnus x-1]

Get a small sprayer and soak the popcorn ceiling. They sell 6 or 8 inch putty knifes with threads in the handle for a small broom handle extension. I've done hundreds of sq ft this way. Unless its a 80's or newer house it will have asbestos in it so don't be dumb wear a GOOD mask not one of those dust single strap white things. Those are your lungs your protecting.


I know it can be removed. It's just that it's a huge PITA, and depending on how it it was applied you will have a crap ton of patching to do. At least now there are no sparklies so it's not so bad. Anyway it's too late now since it's already been painted.

The house was built in 1986 so no asbestos.


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[cygnus x-1]

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/Property/IMG_0647.jpg



OMG, IT'S A UFO!!!!! :jaw:























Or maybe it's just a bird.


That is a nice looking property though. The stream is cool. Is there any possibility of using it for hydro power? It looks kinda small so I'm guessing probably not.


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[import racer]

Hey snooz that's a nice place you got there.

[lostforawhile]

yrying to get the gas tank out of the Lincoln,this is going to be a son of a bitch of a job, 100 degrees muggy and gnats,it would be nice to have help with something like this, but it's just me

[gfrg88]

I've been messing around with the CRX, getting road worthy. She's finally out on the streets on E85 now.


I put the lude in storage a couple nights ago to tear it apart... The daily is gonna be repainted hopefully with rustoleum in a couple days.. Gonna do hood either tonight, or tomorrow...

[ShyBoyCA6]

Finished working on a maxima. Had a blown radiator and melted light socket. Simple lil stuff

[lostforawhile]

found a rigged power wire from the fuel pump relay running under the car back to the fuel pump socket, I don't know yet if it's the wiring or the pump itself

[gfrg88]

Now I'm working on getting us some turbo manifolds.... ;)

[elpuma]

I'm working on getting laid...... JK.

I'm actually studying for my final exams coming up next week. I plan to improve my wire tuck. Gonna work on the conversion harness i'm using and just solder it permanently into the cars stock harness. Also hope i can work up some new dash kinda like this one.
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/8854/046rv.jpg

[gfrg88]

that dash is gangster.

[ecogabriel]

In keeping with my investment advice to anyone who will listen, I bought some property last year. ... I got it so cheap I should be prosecuted.

Just to contextualize this all, four years ago, I lived in the Bay Area and worked at a big Wall Street bank. I wore nice suits, lived in a nice apartment and drove a German car.

Now I live in a camper and worry about rattlesnakes. Life is an interesting journey.

Interesting. Regarding prosecution, what about prosecuting the banksters that caused the mess in the first place? Unless... you stole the bank, threw the German car to the SF bay, got facial surgery to hide your face (plus beard), and hide in the mountains protected by rattlesnakes and pterodactyles (that thing flying in one of your photos)... :dunno:

I am not doing anything special; writing job applications, writing e-mails inquiring for positions, all that beauty that comes after being done with school... :blah::blah:

[stat1K]

spent this whole weekend doing dumb shit to my car after it's theft.

[AccordEpicenter]

I bought a house on lake erie (lakefront) at a tax forclosure auction and im rebuilding the house into somthing id like to live in. The current house is pretty shot and falling apart. Its also only 800sq ft, basically a glorified cottage. Ill post pics if I get a chance

[Vanilla Sky]

My buddy and I welded up a frame for his generator today. He has $35 in it, and it's been used once.

Tomorrow, we're going to look at some retail space for a bicycle shop. Hopefully by this time next month, I'll be working on bicycles.

[dieselgus]

Working on beer #4 out of the 12 pack of Okanogan Springs 1516 the neighbor gave me for swapping the starter out of his van the other day (80's Chev. 2 bolts, 2 wires. 10 min of work), trying to get my printer to spit out the P2 visa forms I need for an upcomming show. Going to go drink more and heckel the magician and the techs working the show down at casinoland and call it a good roadie friday. Over the next couple days I am going to work on advancing some shows, finishing up the rebuild to the shop truck ramp, and learn all about the nifty new SWR and site analyizer meter we are getting at the shop in preparation for changing out 1400 or so communications radios.

Yee Ha.

Where's my damned beer at.

[Dr_Snooz]

Is there any possibility of using it for hydro power? It looks kinda small so I'm guessing probably not.

I had thought of that, but the snow pack wasn't great this year and it's barely running now. I'm thinking of putting a few water tanks on the top of the hill and filling them from the creek or well and doing some rainwater harvesting so I can gravity feed the drip hoses for the garden. That's probably my best use of the creek. That and letting the frogs make their unholy racket in it. :)


Hey snooz that's a nice place you got there.

Thank you kindly!


Interesting. Regarding prosecution, what about prosecuting the banksters that caused the mess in the first place?

Probably not going to happen, which means that we'll all get a lot poorer and more desperate. At least until the revolution. Then it will get worse...

Which is why I'm in the hills now, hoping to be a long way down the road to self-sufficiency by the time that happens. I'm just hoping I can watch civilization burn from a safe distance and not be too impacted when it does.

Fat chance, I know, but I can dream.

[Dr_Snooz]

I have many projects going at any time. Today was another turn at the koi pond. I changed the marginal ledge to better accept the depth of plant I wanted to place. This turned into a rework of the plumbing layout of the system. I've had the pond since 2007, its been through 5 major remodels and the fish still aren't too pissed at me. they range from 2ft butterfly to 18in standards. I have many brilliant beautiful species but I just like watching them eat. things turn into bloody piranha.

That sounds like an epic hobby. Post pics, please.

[mykwikcoupe]

of the pond or the bikes being modified. took on another project today actually. 2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX7R, blown motor in mint shape. I happen to have my 900 motor from when I installed the 1100 into that frame. Quick rebuild and install. Seems like a pretty easy install. Thats usually when things start getting complicated.

[lostforawhile]

just spent four hours trying to break one of the "quick disconnects" loose on the fuel pump outlet, four different tools later it came free, who was the joker who named them that? I want to mail him a bag of dog shit

[stat1K]

haha, i feel you tim, a lot of times they end up being a bigger pita than just normal banjo fittings. same goes for battery quick disconnects if someone tightens them with a pipe wrench.

[A20A1]

That sounds like an epic hobby. Post pics, please.

X2
I've been considering doing a water feature or a koi pond for my parents house to try and increase the value of the home a little before they sell it.




EDIT:

neck and arms are tired from putting a skim coat of joint compound on the ceiling. Waiting for it to dry and then I'll sand and paint.

I got a single light for the dark corner pf the bathroom.
http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/022011/022011608990xl.jpg

And will most likely pick up the matching track light for over the sink.
http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/022011/022011609003xl.jpg

The box says Allen Roth but online it's listed as Portfolio

[Vanilla Sky]

No shopping today, my friend was tied up supervising some construction. Such an odd skillset this guy has, he's former EMS, has had a successful motorcycle racing career, has done well as an importer, and has made a ton of money in the stock market. I have a ton to learn from him.

We did, however, get the race car moving under its own power today. I don't have video of that, but I do have cell video of the car running. It's a shame the mic really didn't pick much up, but it's a very loud car. Not bad for under $2000.

Race car running. (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=441077142576613)

We plan on drag racing on Wednesday, so I should have some times available.

[Legend_master]

Currently doing a lot of work towards the 3Gee in preparation for my california road trip.

As of now, I just finished the A/C system. Next step will be to get my idle working properly, pretty sure the FIT valve needs to be cleaned. After that I need to get my cruise control working, and then I will start working on a custom front mount for the b-swap. Besides that I have currently been going through the entire car, and greasing all moving parts. I hope to get auto-up and down features added to both my windows, but that may be a future project after the trip.

[redneck]

damn oil filter stand gasket...lol ohh and axle seals! so no more leaks and new tires bout ready for the big show next month

[Vanilla Sky]

Well, the track is closed today, so we're doing more work on the car. I've also been working on the how to section here a lot.

[89T]

I traded a 92 camaro rs for a '82 HD sportster with a '72 1000cc shovel head motor. I am working on re-wiring the entire bike. It will be a fun little project and a first for me to work on a bike.

[lostforawhile]

stupid lincoln :burn:

[A18A]

i've almost finished building another 3g entirely out of spare parts lying around :D

[AccordB20A]

top job!!

[gfrg88]

Gonna spray the CRX on e85. Goal is to break 13s, under 1000 bucks. Including car :D working on her tonight

[lostforawhile]

car runs now the gas gauge is way off aughhhhhhh!!!

[Vanilla Sky]

Umm, it rained today. All day.

[cygnus x-1]

car runs now the gas gauge is way off aughhhhhhh!!!


Have it "stolen" and collect insurance? Or just drive it off a cliff and enjoy the spectacle? :dunno:


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[lostforawhile]

Have it "stolen" and collect insurance? Or just drive it off a cliff and enjoy the spectacle? :dunno:


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someone at ford was a very sick and twisted individual to design this thing, now i have to take the pump assembly part way out again to bend the float wire

[2oodoor]

You're supposed to twist the assembly as you enter the tank with it so the float hangar isn't binding. It is tricky to contort for all that. So by that I guess sick and twisted fits lol

[89T]

I got the hd wired up! I have to go get a bendix, then fire her up... I am exited!

[lostforawhile]

You're supposed to twist the assembly as you enter the tank with it so the float hangar isn't binding. It is tricky to contort for all that. So by that I guess sick and twisted fits lol

I was careful not to bend the float wire and it is still bent, I know the mileage before it quit, and i reset the digital trip meter so i can calculate how far it's off, then I can bend the float wire and play with it until it's close. I also seem to have an issue with the flat four wire plug going into the hanger assembly, the pump quit earlier and i moved the plug and it started working, It's odd because I tested the old pump out of the car and it didn't run. Where the crap am I going to find another fuel pump hanger plug?

[obdriver6]

Have it "stolen" and collect insurance? Or just drive it off a cliff and enjoy the spectacle? :dunno:


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I'd love to do that to a lot of car I work on! lol


Well my current project is an MKIII supra that my dad bough. We needed some parts off of it and we plan to sell it later once its road worthy!

[87roach]

Working to make money to fix vehicles.

[89T]

work harder lol!

[Vanilla Sky]

Spent some time in my workshop. I really need to organize my spanners.

[87roach]

work harder lol!

I'm trying haha.

I'll be picking up a new igniter next week to see if that fixes things.. god I hope so.

[89T]

I ment to post on "how to check it".. I got lazy.

[Dr_Snooz]

I'm working on this now: http://snooz.cc/uncategorized/dry-rot-repair/

Oh JOY!

[A18A]

how fun :P

[lostforawhile]

routing the alternator wiring,so basically putting the radiator back in and removing it, swear,repeat

[tittanin]

I’m working hard to achieve my target. One day I want to make my own car.

[87roach]

I haven't been doing much at all.. the last thing I worked on was the mini, but now I'm waiting on parts to rebuild that too!

[AccordB20A]

i got another b20b block to build, this time ill do it right. VTACKSes

[2ndGenGuy]

I've been trying to gather parts for my 1g to do a big project on it. But I can't find the freakin' parts anywhere. This weekend is going to be my first junkyard scavenger hunt in a super long time. Can't wait!

[2drSE-i]

Need to clean my car out, does that count?


I need to replace my water pump (again..) Do a trans service, check brakes, etc etc etc.

[2oodoor]

gathering suspension parts for the LX, getting ready for a road trip to pick up some cool stuff for it this week. I am committing to a color change inside and out.
Note: do not store AC parts in a cooler, it may keep them out of the weather but they condensate so much after being in there a few years, everything is ruined. I had two almost new compressors fUbAr. at least I have the upfit Denso brackets for both my A and B engines.

[oldschool3g]

Carbon fiber visors for my hatch- im finally now squeezing in some time to work on some projects ive been wanting to work on. I picked up a set of oem visors for a sedan and my plan is to make fiberglass molds out of them to make carbonfiber visors for my hatch and if all goes well for the a sedan too..wish me luck lol

[lostforawhile]

A stomach virus and my second trip in two days to the ER, car is on hold until I'm over this crap

[Deathconfess]

New clutch, distributer, master cylinder, tires, brakes, ac compressor, exhaust don't have anything from the cat back) new stereo system and alittle body work and paint. There's a lot of other things going into it but for now this is what I'm starting with. Prob going o start a project thread once work slows down and I have time to start on all this.

[Christofur]

http://christofurmay.com/IMG/Golf/IMG_20120724_105633.jpg

this.........

[A18A]

im working on a 3s-gte celica, trying to get that road worthy so i can sell it. i dont like working on it

lol. still working on this.

[AccordB20A]

im starting to build a decent high compression B20VTAX

[87roach]

The neon shit out on me in a parking lot not close to home. I had to bum a car to get a jy starter and then change it out in the lot. It works but now I haven't a way to get back to grab it, bla.

[Oldblueaccord]

http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77909

This.


wp

[Civic Accord Honda]

taking it easy for the rest of the day tomorrow i need to change a timing belt on a 5th gen accord

[2oodoor]

Trying to get my car aligned, I don't want to "leave it" anywhere all day. It's got cold here now but I need to fix the right side camber kit, I didnt know they were stamped RR and RF. Need to drop the UCA and switch those so I dont get charged extra.
I went one place and got a bunch of blah blah blah and they were going to look at it then the exhaust hangar caught the rack so the car wouldnt go on it, then the PS hose busted right then... Very disheartening.
Looks good lowered though :hs:

[A18A]

i've been de-rusting this c31 laurel as professionally as I can, after 2 so called "panel beating" places fucked up every job they where meant to do
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/104/photo0010largemedium.jpg

[Pico]

Current Project
http://www.layitlow.com/forums/29-project-rides/334682-new-here-new-project.html

[gfrg88]

Pico, post that thread on here! Can't see the pics the pics since I'm not member :hs:

[ShyBoyCA6]

About to work on the Valve Adjusment in a few. let see if this fixes the problem if not the head might be bad.

[russiankid]

No projects for me, 2012 car means watch what you do for warranty.:banghead:

[Dr_Snooz]

I just re-wired the well.

http://snooz.cc/rewiring-the-well/

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Replaced the PCV valve today after helping my dad replace my brother's inner and outer tie rods on his Focus.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/shawnseeley/C20B9391-CA5D-47C4-9F5A-0774BCA19192-19942-000019F2C5EA9BC4.jpg

[Christofur]

http://christofurmay.com/IMG/Golf/IMG_20120724_105633.jpg
http://christofurmay.com/IMG/Golf/head.jpg
http://christofurmay.com/IMG/Golf/parts.jpg
http://christofurmay.com/IMG/Golf/20120707_102341.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/379039_4194077923934_1679543206_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/269911_4197344045585_812645705_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/420887_4200512364791_1210986127_n.jpg
Trunk release switch wiring was fried......
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319012_4154420652527_1555220307_n.jpg

[lostforawhile]

going to work on the car when i can, but working on my 72 Schwinn, trying to get it roadworthy so I can save some gas

[cygnus x-1]

going to work on the car when i can, but working on my 72 Schwinn, trying to get it roadworthy so I can save some gas

What model?


I've been working on getting my VW diesel powered Samurai back into running shape. I really should post some pictures I guess.


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[lostforawhile]

72 Schwinn super sport, it's one of the hand made frames, It's a Chicago made bike

[2ndGenGuy]

My god. Is it standard procedure to remove the entire car to do engine work on a VW?

[2drSE-i]

My god. Is it standard procedure to remove the entire car to do engine work on a VW?

You've obviously never worked on a VW. He was just replacing a headlight in that post.

[HWD]

Hi I was trying to figure out how this worked. I'm trying to post that I'm selling my 1989 Honda Accord. Can Someone help me?

[Vanilla Sky]

Tim, I have a '73 SS. What's going on with yours? I love the fillet brazed frame.

[2oodoor]

Looks like a pretty bad leak externally from the head or intake (if that intake has coolant running thru it) You can see where it leaked a while...
don't you need to replace all the head bolts too on those?
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/269911_4197344045585_812645705_n.jpg

[2oodoor]

You've obviously never worked on a VW. He was just replacing a headlight in that post.

rotating the blinker fluid...

[cygnus x-1]

72 Schwinn super sport, it's one of the hand made frames, It's a Chicago made bike

Oh yeah, those frames were brazed up by little old ladies (for real). Old Schwinn's are fairly collectible, although the market value of collectibles in general has really tanked.


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[Bluntman]

Oh yeah, those frames were brazed up by little old ladies (for real). Old Schwinn's are fairly collectible, although the market value of collectibles in general has really tanked.


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I had this!!!! Too cool! :)
http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/59/29/63/schwin12.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=826&u=12592963)

[lostforawhile]

some dumbass owned it before and it's basically all f'ed up, I just got the headset and I'm about to fix that, someone is sending me the proper rear derailer, it needs tubes and tires, and just general work, if I feel like it I may repack the rear bearings and crank bearings this weekend, It has all the 70's accessories like the best bikes rear rack, the tiger generator, star headlight etc, it even still has the factory suicide levers on the brakes, I converted the light to a high power LED, made a super bright rear light, and I'm trying to figure where to hide the batteries, I'm leaving the generator for looks, but I hate those things, it's got some paint chips, but I dont want to repaint it as it's original, it's character, still trying to figure out why the front derailer has to sit crooked to clear the chain, the bracket and mechanism was there , but the derailer was broken off at the welds, I got another Schwinn approved one, but the bracket was too small, so I swapped the rail, it may need a spacer

[mushroom_toy]

1. Reverse mounting shocks on the mercedes and getting it ready for a trip down to the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona.

2. About to get a windshield put in my 91 Toyota I just recently finished painting.

3. Hopefully getting the accord ready for an open track day on Dec. 2 :)

[Christofur]

My god. Is it standard procedure to remove the entire car to do engine work on a VW?

it makes it 10,000 times easier to get to everything. i just did that for a head job

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Took off my tail light assemblies to drain water, drained and dried the trunk, and sealed the tail lights off with stuff my dad used to seal the roof.

This weekend:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/20/atuhe3ur.jpg


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[88LXi68]

1. Reverse mounting shocks on the mercedes and getting it ready for a trip down to the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona.

2. About to get a windshield put in my 91 Toyota I just recently finished painting.

3. Hopefully getting the accord ready for an open track day on Dec. 2 :)
EDIT
4. Post and sell some BBS wheels that have been customized on Facebook


Fixed that for you Luke!

[Pico]

Pico, post that thread on here! Can't see the pics the pics since I'm not member :hs:
here it is, and sorry it's not a 3G

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8139100863_6b2aabd7ca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrpico/8139100863/)

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Tomorrow:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/23/ymehude5.jpg


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[89T]

here it is, and sorry it's not a 3G

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8139100863_6b2aabd7ca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrpico/8139100863/)

Any pumps Pico? Oh,I like!

[Pico]

Any pumps Pico? Oh,I like!

I have them but havent installed them yet..too much too do before I install them. got my upper and lower a-arms in the chrome shop along with my drums, calipers, and other suspension parts getting nice and chromed

[89T]

red's?

[Pico]

red's?

got them from a friend, no idea who made them

[89T]

nice, cant wait to see it in full gear!

[mushroom_toy]

Fixed that for you Luke!


I wish lol no BBS for sale for a little while now. :(

[lostforawhile]

finally got the bike on the road and 15 minutes later hit a chunk of metal and trashed the rear rim, I give up.

[2drSE-i]

I wish lol no BBS for sale for a little while now. :(

LMAO we will see won't we.

[Dr_Snooz]

finally got the bike on the road and 15 minutes later hit a chunk of metal and trashed the rear rim, I give up.

If you're riding a Wal-Mart bike, you'll have nothing but hardship. It will never work right and just be slow, heavy and exhausting always. Do whatever you can to upgrade to a mainline bike manufacturer like Trek, Cannondale, GT, Diamond Back or any other brand you find at a respectable bike shop. Even a 20 year old Trek you buy off Craigslist will be a million times better and more reliable than the best, new Wal-Mart bike.

Trust me, I bicycle commuted for years in the Central Valley where everything is spread out. I bicycle commuted throughout college (all 8 years of it). I rode so much, I wore out entire drive trains in 3 months. If you want to ride fast, ride far and stay fresh, lose the Wal-Mart bike.

[Rendon LX-i]

Not today but in the process of installing my new xenocron fuel pump and there fuel pump relay kit. so i can rev to my proper rpm (7.5k) FAIL. lean pretty bad around 7k. also take my amps off the back seat and make brackets an mount them to the side. Hard to access the fuel pump or work on anything.

[Vanilla Sky]

Snooz, he has a 1972 Schwinn Super Sport, which is an extremely well made bike. I have a 1973 SS myself. I'm getting ready to convert mine to a 700c wheeled bike with a flip flop hub. I love friends that have ins at a bike shop. Hell, we paint a frame or two a week in the couple of hours I go over to his shop.

Tim, if that bike still has the original wheels, they are ready to be tossed in the garbage can. My bike is an incredibly low mile bike, but I really don't trust the spokes and rim. A lot of hybrids came with 700cs, even the cheap big box bikes, so you should be able to find a decent set of wheels for not a lot of money. Swap on your freewheel, move your brake pads down, and swap over your Schwinn Approved skewers and be one of the cool kids. If my spare set of wheels didn't have a planned use, I'd see if I could find a way to get them to you cheap.

[lostforawhile]

I just typed an entire long thread about the bike, and got the server is too busy, and my entire post:facepalm: deleted

[lostforawhile]

the bike turned out to be a 71 not a 72, this gives it the forged,instead of stamped rear dropouts, and the integral derailer hanger, the rear derailer I got was for a 72 not a 71, and designed to mount to the axle bolt, but by flipping over the mounting plate, it mounts to the 71 hanger just fine. the bike has the original weiman wheels, if the back one wasn't so out of round now, I would re spoke them, I have a lead on a great condition set, they are fragile wheels, this is one of the bikes where you need to really lift your weight off the bike on any kind of heavy bump to unload the rims. The bike forum people have been fantastic in finding stuff for me, like the rear spoke protector, the proper derailer, I found the front chain ring guard for two bucks, bike is restrung, brakes adjusted, now I just need wheels and new tires and tubes.

[2oodoor]

Well I picked up a Fender Strat case over the weekend for a couple bucks. It had "girl power" stickers among other glitter ridiculousness lol.. very nice inside but needed a new look. So I had a pinch of the semi flat black vinyl paint in a can and after cleaning the glue off the case etc.. it looks ok, needs some patina now though.
I haven't even tried yet but I want to use it for an old Kramer Stryker, beak neck with a similar shape, but if it doesn't fit it goes on Craigslist, or re-purposed heh. ;like the pictures< I am a bit out of focus lately so pardon my aimlessness...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t280/roodoo2/Mobile%20Uploads/1210121928.jpg

Oh and I walked the entire pull a part today, all makes and models, that was a work out. Looking for ideas, I ran across this Corolla engine and I have to say if this is OEM it is a very wicked looking intake manifold.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t280/roodoo2/Mobile%20Uploads/1210121105.jpg

[Legend_master]

Well I picked up a Fender Strat case over the weekend for a couple bucks. It had "girl power" stickers among other glitter ridiculousness lol.. very nice inside but needed a new look. So I had a pinch of the semi flat black vinyl paint in a can and after cleaning the glue off the case etc.. it looks ok, needs some patina now though.
I haven't even tried yet but I want to use it for an old Kramer Stryker, beak neck with a similar shape, but if it doesn't fit it goes on Craigslist, or re-purposed heh. ;like the pictures< I am a bit out of focus lately so pardon my aimlessness...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t280/roodoo2/Mobile%20Uploads/1210121928.jpg

Oh and I walked the entire pull a part today, all makes and models, that was a work out. Looking for ideas, I ran across this Corolla engine and I have to say if this is OEM it is a very wicked looking intake manifold.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t280/roodoo2/Mobile%20Uploads/1210121105.jpg


Header intake lol?

[2oodoor]

If you're riding a Wal-Mart bike, you'll have nothing but hardship. It will never work right and just be slow, heavy and exhausting always. Do whatever you can to upgrade to a mainline bike manufacturer like Trek, Cannondale, GT, Diamond Back or any other brand you find at a respectable bike shop. Even a 20 year old Trek you buy off Craigslist will be a million times better and more reliable than the best, new Wal-Mart bike.

Trust me, I bicycle commuted for years in the Central Valley where everything is spread out. I bicycle commuted throughout college (all 8 years of it). I rode so much, I wore out entire drive trains in 3 months. If you want to ride fast, ride far and stay fresh, lose the Wal-Mart bike.

very good advice, last year I thought I would topple the bike snobs and bought a couple of those seemingly awesome deal state of the bikes at the wally world. Took three bikes back for one of them, finally got a refund, and on the other one took it back to swap once and I think the only reason it is still around is it isn't being ridden.

Replaced the first one with a nice 2yr old Trek for around 300 off of Craigslist, still going with zero issues.

[lostforawhile]

very good advice, last year I thought I would topple the bike snobs and bought a couple of those seemingly awesome deal state of the bikes at the wally world. Took three bikes back for one of them, finally got a refund, and on the other one took it back to swap once and I think the only reason it is still around is it isn't being ridden.

Replaced the first one with a nice 2yr old Trek for around 300 off of Craigslist, still going with zero issues.this definitely isnt a walmart bike, my wife has a walmart one, the frame is decent, but it's the only one i've found in here size, I'm replacing everything on it with better gear and it will be nothing but a walmart frame, i hate to fix this one up but it's hard to find a bike she can ride

[Civic Accord Honda]

changing alternator in the civic for 100000th time.......and yeah walmart bikes are meh...my walmart next lasted about 250 - 300 miles before the BB went out on it...pos lol...my walmart schwine is doing good...its an older model from 2004 that someone bought and sat in storge forever still had the tags on it.. got it for doing some yard work lol....i love my specializeds though....(ps im tired and dont have spell check and dont feel like thinking LOL)

[EbidaDragon]

Working on the tons and tons of holiday concerts around Atlanta with my dad. 'Tis the season! Being a recording engineer part-time has always been fun.

[2oodoor]

this definitely isnt a walmart bike, my wife has a walmart one, the frame is decent, but it's the only one i've found in here size, I'm replacing everything on it with better gear and it will be nothing but a walmart frame, i hate to fix this one up but it's hard to find a bike she can ride
An example of a self destructing design one the genesis walmart bike; the air vent in the middle of the seat lets water run directly inside the hollow seat post all the way to the crankset bearing housing. That actually will destroy the bike before it's even sold since the bikes are outside at times at the store!

I want to try to get started on reupholstering the door panels on the LX, been to scatterbrained.

[89T]

my 4x4 controller went out last week in my dakota after a power surge from jump starting it. ???? After talking to the stealership and a $1000 discssion. I pulled my truck apart and got the numbers off of the tccu headded to pull n pay. No quad cab Dakotas were to be found. They did have a ton of durangos. After looking at 3 of them bingo! I found a match. All is good in the world today. Worked perfectly for only $12

[2oodoor]

Awesome luck on that one, wow. I would figure many blown trannys and trashed title pawn dodges at the yard...
sniker sniker

[89T]

Lol. I like my Dakota, and will never by a Chevy again.

[2oodoor]

Agreed.
I was amazed at all the jeep cherokees at the pap, pure owner neglegence!

[89T]

Yup,2 maybe 3 were wrecked.

[lostforawhile]

once I get this bike on the road again, then I'll be back to working on the car, it's been nuts, another good friend has a very serious cancer

[Shawn87AccordDx]

I'll be adjusting my valves this week. Little bit of slapping/tapping going on. I had no idea what it was but thought it sounded a bit off. Mechanic told me to do it when he did my clutch yesterday. Seems easy enough.

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Replaced my driver's side turn signal (was cracked) with a jy one and found this (time to get some cup holders and dye it).

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/shawnseeley/FA1F837D-477A-4EA0-95FF-4942C2CA739B-21190-00000A161CCF6740.jpg

[AccordB20A]

swapping all my good parts from this car (im gunna sell it) :

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/accordb20a/P9170034.jpg

into this tidier one:

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/accordb20a/P9170036.jpg

[2ndGenGuy]

Replaced my driver's side turn signal (was cracked) with a jy one and found this (time to get some cup holders and dye it).

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/shawnseeley/FA1F837D-477A-4EA0-95FF-4942C2CA739B-21190-00000A161CCF6740.jpg

Pick up some of this: Color Coat Chip Card (http://semproducts.com/product-catalog/flexible-coatings/color-coat/)

You can get it in Renton at the Wesco Auto Body supply.

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Pick up some of this: Color Coat Chip Card (http://semproducts.com/product-catalog/flexible-coatings/color-coat/)

You can get it in Renton at the Wesco Auto Body supply.

Saweet!

[EbidaDragon]

I'm searching through a ton of topics to learn more about distributors!

[Legend_master]

I'm searching through a ton of topics to learn more about distributors!

I don't know why the research, but I would say the most important thing to learn is vacuum ignition vs computer advanced ignition for distributors.

[stephensimmons]

87 nissan hardbody p/u. Rebuilt z24 motor, fuel injection removed and dual 40mm webers installed, delta reground 282 cam with the lobe seperation altered to 114*, port an polished head, pace setter header, and a custom fogger system is being made. There will be a wire tuck also. As for the truck it has been stripped down to just the cab and chassie an all interior was removed except for the dash. Both floor pans will be replaced because of rust, all new interior will be installed, sound system will be upgraded, 4" blocks will be in the rear along with redrilled hangers. The front end will have the tortion bars cranked down and the lower control arms will be boxed and redone. All new fenders, lights, grill, and bumpers also. And some paint ofcoarse.

[A18A]

me and my mate decided we're gonna attempt to build a 3 wheeled gokart using the rear of a 50cc scooter we got from the dump and the rest of it out of whatever i have lying around the place/the dump
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6233/dscf5123medium.jpg

[EbidaDragon]

Said goodbye to the old :'(
http://i.imgur.com/Y23oIDb.jpg

..And hello to the new!
http://i.imgur.com/AnAsw2x.jpg

I love how easy stereo replacement is for this car! First time since I helped my dad way back when I was a kid, in his 1984 Hilux, with his personally-made audiophile setup(In a non extended-cab to boot. I loved that subwoofer, haha!)

..And, for some reason, now that the new(actually operational) stereo is in, my VENT light for my climate control console has not flickered or turned off :rolleyes:

[Pico]

Saying Goodbye to the Hatch next week..My Cutlass is now my Daily Driver and no longer my project car. My Wife picked me up a 1965 Impala SS for my new project

[89T]

New paint!

[89T]

The Harley.

[2oodoor]

Pico
You can't post this without a picture, what, are you getting senile? LOaL

[89T]

Pico
You can't post this without a picture, what, are you getting senile? LOaL

He's getting vato loco feever holms.. :cool:

[89T]

Ya, but what he said pics....

[Legend_master]

Saying Goodbye to the Hatch next week..My Cutlass is now my Daily Driver and no longer my project car. My Wife picked me up a 1965 Impala SS for my new project

I wish I could buy that hatch from you!

[Pico]

48374838483948404841
Pico
You can't post this without a picture, what, are you getting senile? LOaL


He's getting vato loco feever holms.. :cool:


Ya, but what he said pics....
Here's the Pics..not much to look at now and remember it is a project..90% of the car is there..I have a engine for it already and I'm looking for the trunk lid. The interior was redone a few years ago and is in excellent shape



I wish I could buy that hatch from you!
Sorry Legend

[cygnus x-1]

This thing has taken over my life lately.


http://bluegreenlabs.com/Suzuki/MeAndSamuraiBadlandsIN.jpg



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[2ndGenGuy]

Is that the one with the TDi swap? I've always been a fan of the small, maneuverable 4x4 as opposed to big brute forcing your way through things. :) Though both ways of off roading is pretty fun. :)

[cygnus x-1]

Is that the one with the TDi swap? I've always been a fan of the small, maneuverable 4x4 as opposed to big brute forcing your way through things. :) Though both ways of off roading is pretty fun. :)


Not the TDI but the old NA indirect injection 1.6L. 59 screaming horsepowers! The wheelbase is too short in these things for them to be very safe at high speed, so you don't really need much HP unless you want to get into mud bogging. But then your better off with a full size truck and a big V8.

This is intended to be a trail truck. Right now I'm in the middle of a YJ spring swap and rear disc brake conversion. I also need to make up new bumpers and add a winch.


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[1ajs]

building an audio space

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8619/space3l.jpg

[stat1K]

mmm hookah

[cygnus x-1]

mmm hookah


That's a sound quality enhancer. :bong:


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[stat1K]

see, cus of the tannens... or err something...

[2geeSEi]

I know it can be removed. It's just that it's a huge PITA, and depending on how it it was applied you will have a crap ton of patching to do. At least now there are no sparklies so it's not so bad. Anyway it's too late now since it's already been painted.

The house was built in 1986 so no asbestos.


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My house was that way too. I tried it in an inconspicuous area, and the stuff is actually into the plaster, not just on the surface, so the whole ceiling would have to be floated smooth after scraping. I just sprayed it with flat white ceiling paint, and it looks great.

[2geeSEi]

Building a 10x10 steel storage shed. Would have had it done last weekend, but the rain on Saturday kept me from getting the foundation finished. Got all of the frame parts assembled on Sunday, but not enough time to assemble the rest. Now I have to wait until the weekend, since it requires 2 people.

[Ichiban]

I'm working on buying a house, 5 bedroom split on a 22 acre parcel, just outside of town. Also helping my buddy with his 51 GMC 5 window pickup, and trying to find a cheap 7m-GE swap for my '83 hilux.



me and my mate decided we're gonna attempt to build a 3 wheeled gokart using the rear of a 50cc scooter we got from the dump and the rest of it out of whatever i have lying around the place/the dump
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6233/dscf5123medium.jpg

dump projects are the best! Everytime i need a new lawnmower I get it at the dump!

[dieselgus]

Little quick addition to a current build at work.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/ubave5u3.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/3upepy8e.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/equqynut.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/y2use4e2.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/6ydysuta.jpg

OEM roof rails on a 2013 Ford Explorer Pursuit for one of our agencies. Had to sneak in some covertish lighting on the side of the truck. Pair of red blue splits and a single white alley light, all Whelen Ion series.

Sent from my rooted Samsung

[gfrg88]

That thing's awesome looking! Love seeing them disappear in my rearview mirror the best :)

[Vanilla Sky]

After a surprise shift tomorrow at work (a good thing, I asked for it), I get to edit some how-to videos for 3geez. Thermostat replacement and thermostat housing replacement, along with some handy tricks for the newbies.

[FederalSecurity]

The original plans were to have the front end of the LX-i straightened out this weekend, but a friend just called yesterday and wants a little bit of extra cash to move into his new house. Sometime Friday I'll be meeting the guy to buy a bunch of RX7 parts from him. The LX-i might have to wait another couple of weeks. A picture of the RX7 as it sits now...

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/26/83/16036238_orginial.jpg

[Shawn87AccordDx]

After a surprise shift tomorrow at work (a good thing, I asked for it), I get to edit some how-to videos for 3geez. Thermostat replacement and thermostat housing replacement, along with some handy tricks for the newbies.

Nice! Do you have a YouTube channel?

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Il be replacing my renamed Duralast axle this week. Last time I make that mistake. Getting my money back and got a new one that should be in today.

[2oodoor]

Work on car has stopped... I've been replacing facia boards all of them on the house, and painting, caulking, about to get started pressure washing bricks on the house. Weather turning cold again today so nothing happening till next week maybe.

[MessyHonda]

finally went to my storage unit. last time i was there was in oct. took out a few things. still waiting for some parts to come in.

[redneck]

way to damn much to put here so if ya wanna see it check out my thingy ma bob in the project place. hahaha

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Well, shit. I thought I was leaking coolant the other day. Turned out to be a strange reflection on some oil under my transaxle. It was coming from the speedo box. Gave a tug on the cable and she popped right out. Fixed it and now I'm going to do a drain and fill to make sure I'm not too low on in the tranny.

[lostforawhile]

Well, shit. I thought I was leaking coolant the other day. Turned out to be a strange reflection on some oil under my transaxle. It was coming from the speedo box. Gave a tug on the cable and she popped right out. Fixed it and now I'm going to do a drain and fill to make sure I'm not too low on in the tranny.
manual? all you have to do is pull the fill plug and stick your finger in there, if you can't feel oil, add oil until it runs out the fill hole

[Shawn87AccordDx]

manual? all you have to do is pull the fill plug and stick your finger in there, if you can't feel oil, add oil until it runs out the fill hole

My fill plug is rounded.

[lostforawhile]

working on making the little harness that goes in the dizzy, I finally found the little .187 flag connectors on line, I have to reuse the rubber bushing, as they aren't made anymore

[A18A]

I forgot to post my finished gokart
http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7646/dscf5539medium.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/3853/dscf5540medium.jpg
had heaps of fun building it, and many more hours fun driving it. it's gets lots of attention, even from the police. it's an attention whore lol



dump projects are the best! Everytime i need a new lawnmower I get it at the dump!

hell yeah! this is probably one of the coolest things i've ever built. my uncle makes a living from going to the dump and taking stuff to fix & sell

[stat1K]

where do you sit?

[A18A]

just above the rear wheel. if you're too fat you'll get a tyre up your ass lol

[lostforawhile]

I hope that rear tire doesnt kick up a rock

[stat1K]

i feel like it would be fun to do that project but i'd put a seat on it lol

[AccordB20A]

brilliant, but add a seat. even if its a accord front seat

[lostforawhile]

one weld breaks and your nuts get ground off, add a seat

[Shawn87AccordDx]

Junk yard run tomorrow. One of my interns has an 88 DX coupe and the alternator crapped out.

[lostforawhile]

Junk yard run tomorrow. One of my interns has an 88 DX coupe and the alternator crapped out.

if you see a dx can you grab thermosensor A? thats the vaccume sensor on the back of the intake with three vaccume lines there are two sensors sticking out of the back of the dx intake, carb

[Shawn87AccordDx]

if you see a dx can you grab thermosensor A? thats the vaccume sensor on the back of the intake with three vaccume lines there are two sensors sticking out of the back of the dx intake, carb

Sure.

[lostforawhile]

Sure.
thanks, im figuring out how to make the canister work on my setup and i need that sensor to make it work

[2oodoor]

Trying to hack a logitech 5500 sub to work off a reciever. Found a hack but it didn't work, may have smoked the subs amp
:(
I guess it can still work with a car amp I dunno. Don't have the contoller and was by passing vga jack.

[Catalyst]

This has been consuming all my time / extra money for the past year or so. Time for the old accord to get some love though!


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/Supra1evan/Tacoma/tacomahid3.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Supra1evan/media/Tacoma/tacomahid3.jpg.html)

[1GCustomAccord]

I just restarted restoration of my 1g 1979 Accord as well as another one (81) Accord the just brought and my 1G Lude. Thread soon.

[Kiwi303]

1971 Peugeot 504 manual 2.0 in the back half of the tractor/implement shed, and 3Km down the back of the farm track there is a 1979 Nissan 280ZX with a gutted engine bay an twin exhausts wit "H" pipe installed for a V8, I have the mounts for a SBF and a 302 bare Cleveland block and heads in storage waiting for a build.

For those in the US who are going to pipe up "But Ford never did a Cleveland in 302ci, only 351ci. True, ford USA never did, but Ford Australia powered along with the Cleveland long after it was dropped stateside for the Windsor, different emissions laws, they chucked a shortened crank and longer rods into a 351 block to make a 302 for their V8 Family cars and left the 351 for the Performance cars.

[cygnus x-1]

Cleaning up the mess, a build/fix/fab diary extravaganza (http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,124872.0.html)


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[2ndGenGuy]

Wow, serious fabwork going on there! Always love reading your project posts!

[apache07x]

Doing little repairs and upgrades to the hatch.

http://www.3geez.com/forum/off-topic/81946-apache07x-new-car.html

Also doing a kitchen remodel. Excuse the mess

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/46/yk6j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/yk6j.jpg/)
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[2oodoor]

I like those little slide out deals for the bottom cabinets , the ones on tracks. Is that what the garbage can is on? When we do our kitchen remodel im going to look into those.

[apache07x]

I like those little slide out deals for the bottom cabinets , the ones on tracks. Is that what the garbage can is on? When we do our kitchen remodel im going to look into those.

Yeah got to break out the welder and make it so I can attach a door. Also making a slide out spice rack.

[cygnus x-1]

Wow, serious fabwork going on there! Always love reading your project posts!


Thanks man! For some reason I always feel the need to do things the hard way, so it seems like it's taking forever. I could have just used all aftermarket parts but then it wouldn't be exactly what I wanted.

The suspension and brakes are essentially done. Now I'm working on the front bumper and front drive shaft. I should be updating that thread again pretty soon.


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[stat1K]

making some kydex holsters / knife sheaths before work today. love actually doing something rather than sitting in the bank and if it's weapons related it's always a treat.

[Hazwan]

Not a Honda but this is the best paint job result I ever done in many years (Y)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/qebuty6y.jpg

[lostforawhile]

I pressed the bracket off of the valve cover breather and reoriented the fitting, bottom is welded and it's repainted and reassembled, pics later

[AccordB20A]

tonight im working on a whole pile of shit that my integra failed its wof on

[lostforawhile]

wiring stuff, and I need to get these lude arms stripped so they can be dropped off at powdercoating monday, they coat stuff for me cheap there, of I bring them in already blasted and ready to hang up.

[Dr_Snooz]

Did someone say "wiring?"

Rewiring the Trailer | Snooz Moovs (http://snooz.cc/rewiring-the-trailer/)

[AccordB20A]

sometimes rewiring the whole trailer is the only way to make shit reliable haha. over here we have people that fail their WoF safety inspections every 6 months on trailer lights that dont work so the dodgy them up again haha

[Dr_Snooz]

Yep. I saw all the crumbling insulation and realized that I had to belly up and handle it.

[Hauntd ca3]

sometimes rewiring the whole trailer is the only way to make shit reliable haha. over here we have people that fail their WoF safety inspections every 6 months on trailer lights that dont work so the dodgy them up again haha

yeah eh!
the amount of old tight arses that we get through work who want the old rusted up light contacts and plug terminals cleaned up for a wof is mad.
after bout half an hour i usually manage to talk them into a full rewire with some LED lights.
almost as soon as i mention "never have to worry bout bulbs again" they go yeah, but usually straight after "how much"

[AccordB20A]

yeah we try to do that to most people at work too. haha

[cygnus x-1]

Yep. I saw all the crumbling insulation and realized that I had to belly up and handle it.

Just put some duct tape on it. It will be fine. :lol:



yeah eh!
the amount of old tight arses that we get through work who want the old rusted up light contacts and plug terminals cleaned up for a wof is mad.
after bout half an hour i usually manage to talk them into a full rewire with some LED lights.
almost as soon as i mention "never have to worry bout bulbs again" they go yeah, but usually straight after "how much"


LEDs are SO the way to go on older vehicles. Not only do they never burn out but they draw less current so they put less strain on old marginal wiring. Of course if the wiring is really bad it should be replaced anyway, but many times on older vehicles the wiring isn't so much bad, it's just a little undersized by today's standards.


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[Vanilla Sky]

I agree with the LEDs, especially when you're lighting a trailer. On a trailer, using LEDs lets you add side running lights and still draw less current than you would with incans.

Doing some LED installs in a 3gee would be sweet. We have a great how-to for the 88/9 front marker lights. Maybe the tail lights will be what I tackle.

[Hazwan]

Did somebody say LEDs?!

http://i.imgur.com/lFTuRAK.jpg

I agree with it drawing a lot less current, trailer or not. I forgot how much mine draws but I believe its less than 1/4 of what the stock 8W/21W bulb draws.

If anybody going for full LED conversion, go with high quality LEDs. They can be expensive but its worth it. I used ebay LEDs and some of them went out on my side markers and it wasn't fun.

[AccordB20A]

make some 3g accord ones (Y)

[Hazwan]

Nobody wants to pay anything more than $10 for anything so

[apache07x]

I agree with the LEDs, especially when you're lighting a trailer. On a trailer, using LEDs lets you add side running lights and still draw less current than you would with incans.

Doing some LED installs in a 3gee would be sweet. We have a great how-to for the 88/9 front marker lights. Maybe the tail lights will be what I tackle.

Only thing not LED on mine are the front and rear turn signals. Dash, front side markers, taillights, tagiights and LEDs in the headlights.

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[Dr_Snooz]

When I learned that Honda wanted $12 per bulb for some teeny, tiny bulbs that had burned out in my dash, I considered doing a full conversion. When I priced that out, however, I decided the $12 bulbs were just fine. Some of the larger LEDs run $25 ea. and it would have amounted to well over $100 to convert. I bought a few smaller LEDs and put them in, but I'm not ecstatically happy with the results. They are very intense and don't really work with the dimmer switch. Nor does their light distribute well through a dash designed for incandescents. I'm not bashing on doing the conversion, just suggesting a few sticking points I couldn't overcome.

[Hazwan]

Even lighting for the cluster can be done with LEDs. There are few options for it but I opted with using LED strips inside the cluster instead of 5 individual bulbs stock. It's a lot of work but well worth it. I've done plenty of conversion using the same method and they all came perfect.

This one in particular is done with LED strips mounted inside the cluster and UV LEDs lighting up the needles above with UV reactive paint on the needles

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/133205_10151097580872106_1321227346_o.jpg

Where did you find that $25 LED btw? That is ridiculously expensive for a cluster LED. That sounds about right for a tail/turn signal conversion bulbs though.

[apache07x]

Yeah I did mine with stock bulbs and it doesn't look bad. Do have a hot spot on the climate control buttons but really no way around it that I can tell unless you could put a strip in it. The temperature and fan switches were a real pain since there wasn't a standard LED for them I had to do some soldering. Overall it looks good but it only cost me around $65 for everything so $25 per bulb sounds high to me too.

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[apache07x]

Had the fun filled time of working on a GM product yesterday. To change the radiator literally took about 2 hours. Just ridiculous. Had to take the wiring harness that goes above the radiator loose, motor mounts, strut braces, battery and battery box etc etc etc.... Of course in typical GM fashion something that requires 2 bolts to hold in place like the battery box has 4 and so on. Why did I even have to remove all of that crap to get the radiator out....oh silly me because it says GM on it. (half hearted lol)

I did learn that when you write GM=POS on the air intake of your spouses car said spouse does not find the humor in it. AT ALL.

[Hazwan]

Mmmm pretty paint

[stat1K]

finished up a new iwb carry for my edc. http://i44.tinypic.com/5lnm2q.jpg

[3gAerodeck90]

1990 Aerodeck! Trying to get her clean before she rots!
Finding parts here in Ireland is gona b a real chalenge

[Kiwi303]

I'm feeling quite smug :D

A couple of weeks ago I took the misbehaving starter motor off the tractor and mum took it to town to the auto sparky, they stuck it on their tester machine and came back with the diagnosis of "Totally munted mate, really fucked, giz us $600 and we'll order a new one for you"
So mum decided to do that when the animals sold and some cash came in. Brought the starter back and I stuck it back on again.

This morning I went to start the tractor and no matter what I did, just couldn't get it to start. So figuring it had died for good, I may as well pull it off, open it up and have a play inside. The problems seemed to revolve around the soleniod not engaging so I pulled that off and tried opening it to clean the innards. Front cap off, ok, great, it's just a flange. Hit it up with the wire wheel on the angle grinder to remove 30 years of crud and put it back on.

Back cap was a bit more problematic... No matter what I did only one side would budge...

A bit more poking, crud removal and investigation found why. This model of solenoid is soldered after assembly, the reason one side opened was the solder had corroded and fallen off! Two wires inside the back cap disappear forward into the main body of the solenoid casing, one remains soldered properly, the other is free and slides out of the cap where is should be soldered solidly in place.

A bit of bending, a bit of prying with a chisel, a bit of hitting with a hammer... finally I got the contact brush bolts out, hit them with the wire wheel, cleaned up a bit of worn flashing with a file, installed again. cleaned all the bolts, washers, nuts and contacts with the angle grinder and wire wheel. Managed to close the rear cap up again and dug out the soldering gun.

bolted the soleniod housing back on the main body of the starter motor and re-installed the starter back on the tractor again.

2 and a half hours after first trying to start the tractor, I hopped on the seat, ran the glow plugs a while, and it started on the first try!

Brilliant, Saved several hundred dollars with a few hours greasy poking and prying and a few cents of solder!


I'm happy :D

[Y3G]

Well last couple years I've been working on my G6, My latest project on it is going to be striping the Cobalt SS wheels I have on it and get them powdercoated. I had a blow out and flaked the paint of the edge of the wheels. It needs a paint job it's chipped up bad on the front bumper this year. I'm also on the hunt for a project car, I'm looking for a 78-83 G body Malibu 2 door I can rip in to. I got some stuff sorted out for it like the drivetrain and what not (turbo LSX V8) muhahahahaha

[Gemini2003]

http://www.3geez.com/forum/project-central/48367-winter-project-%2Alots-pics%2A-35.html

The Project lives again!

[2oodoor]

I painted muh fuggin car and cut a huge hole in the hood."was not easy but since im great its done"im just as lazy as you so i didnt link the thread so if you dont find it you wont see it
5586

[89T]

I painted muh fuggin car and cut a huge hole in the hood."was not easy but since im great its done"im just as lazy as you so i didnt link the thread so if you dont find it you wont see it
5586

Lol

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[88lxi-shortram]

just bought a 94 civic coupe to build in memory of my hatch. the accord is currently getting rewired and i should be done today then after that ill be shooting for about 850 from the civic. i pulled 800 with the hatch so im gonna try to go a little higher.

[neo_blue_accord]

Hoping for in a month or so I can get a 89 Accord LXI coupe. It looks pretty good. This sunday I get to try it out and inspect it. Most of all I will see if it really does have a miss. If the engine craps out well I have my old block from my last accord. I may just build up that block and swap it in when need be. I haven't decided if I want to swap out the auto for a manual. I like manuals better but I really hate tearing out the interior. All that plastic. Granted I did it a million times with my old 3g. Anyways, I will try to get some videos of it running and driving and some more pictures of it. Interior and under hood and trunk. I will pretty much have more information on it by sunday night. So yeah keep looking for new updates on it.

[Dr_Snooz]

I'm probably being more frank than I should, but bro, is this really better than the car you sent to the dump? It looks to me like you're signing up for more disappointment.

[2oodoor]

Second wet sanding with 2000 grit, trying to get most of the orange peel out and see what I got to deal with, looking pretty good so far. I got another deck lid and may use the spoiler I got from irondragon13, need some more eyelids and grill ends too. Yes the hood scoop is somewhat functional, there is a nice opening cut in the hooss :)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t280/roodoo2/Mobile%20Uploads/20131115_154745_zps48e1184a.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/roodoo2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131115_154745_zps48e1184a.jpg.html)
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[apache07x]

Got a 95 accord. Needs lots of TLC but for $500 I'll have it looking sharp in a few months if momma wants to keep it.
Pros V6, air that works, loaded all sorts of goodies.
Cons 198k miles, interior shot, had pit move done to it so it's in need of a fender and a lot of the goodies look as though they may need some work. But it does run good and a lot of stuff seems to work which surprised me as rough as it is.

Here are the before's. Sorry about it being a 5g lol


http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/2610/3z9v.th.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/3z9v.jpg/)
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[89AccordLX89]

Just installed:
4 brand new Falken Sincera tires, very pleased with them. Here is a picture of the tread pattern(sorry about the large pic)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/4-NEW-185-70-13-FALKEN-SINCERA-SN-828-70R-R13-TIRES-/00/s/MTAwMVgxMDAx/z/MgcAAOxyA4FR6Es2/$T2eC16NHJFoE9nh6nPFrBR6Es2mNp!~~60_57.JPG

Preparing to replace in the next couple weeks:
Spark plug wires (NGK #9199), greaseable front tie rod ends (MOOG part#ES2095R), black poly front sway bar end links (part#16.8104), black poly front strut rod bushings (part# 16.7102), and black poly greaseable sway bar bushings (part# 9.5156)

All this is going on a 1989 LX with 142,xxx miles, hoping to tighten up the front end for now and eventually throw on an addco rear sway bar and some struts and springs

Lemme know what you all think

[lx-i coupe]

I haven't been on here in like three and half years, started being fairly active on the facebook page and thought I'd come back and check things out. Should probably change my sig as I sadly no longer have either of them.

I'm working on getting a 4g sedan on the road, almost have it drivable, then onto swapping the old, nasty interior with my nice, clean one.

Also doing a little computer work, getting a Win98 virtual machine working on my XP(hopefully soon to be Win7/8) laptop so I can play some of my old PC games

[gfrg88]

I've been working on getting my new planted turtle tank set up. Fun times :)

[AccordB20A]

sounds like something ive never heard of. Care to explain??? haha

For me its getting my interior into a tidy state. replacement door cards carpet and dash in the next few days. Also gunna install the front lip finally for maximum sickness

[EricW]

I've been working on some new headlights for my Ram. These are not finished yet but most of the way done. Im going to paint some of the chrome black to match the truck.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/01/9eryhu8u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/01/6apeza2e.jpg

I'm using morimoto mini DS2 projectors with 55w 6000k bulbs and morimoto x.drl's.

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[apache07x]

Doing bodywork and paint on the sedan finally. Also getting rid of the 95.

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[Vanilla Sky]

Nice, Eric, you're making a Ram that can light up the road! Worst stock headlights ever.

I've been working on odds and ends trying to get my electronics lab up and running. My current project is fixing my oscilloscope.

[cygnus x-1]

I've been working on odds and ends trying to get my electronics lab up and running. My current project is fixing my oscilloscope.


What kind of O-scope?

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[Vanilla Sky]

Tektronix 2335.

[Oldblueaccord]

I started on a clutch job which has snowballed into 3 other things and I broke the nipple off the speed sensor, So much for a quick fix.

Researching new performance tires for the spring for the Honda and the Challenger. Looking at the BFgoodridge g-Force Rival.

[Vanilla Sky]

I'm getting ready to finally assemble my depowered, no-slop steering rack. Hopefully it will be installed by the end of the weekend.

[Vanilla Sky]

Rack is clean and in my drying oven to bake out the rest of the water.

[AccordB20A]

im doing an engine swap on an old lawn mower and flashing it up (Y)
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/accordb20a/RANDOM/IMG_20140106_201419_zpsc2385a59.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/accordb20a/RANDOM/IMG_20140106_205511_zpsa47bffc7.jpg

[Vanilla Sky]

Rack is in the car, but my battery died while I was working on it. Once it's charged up, I'm going to take it for a test drive.

First notes: The wheel is easy to turn when standing still on concrete. Far less effort than before. Very direct feel, absolutely no play in the wheel. The rack I rebuilt was from a 150,000 mile car, and it looked brand new as I tore it down. No pics, I'm lazy.

[EricW]

Rack is in the car, but my battery died while I was working on it. Once it's charged up, I'm going to take it for a test drive.

First notes: The wheel is easy to turn when standing still on concrete. Far less effort than before. Very direct feel, absolutely no play in the wheel. The rack I rebuilt was from a 150,000 mile car, and it looked brand new as I tore it down. No pics, I'm lazy.

I'm probably going to depower my rack when I get my motor back in. Did you do anything special to it or just loop the lines?

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[2oodoor]

I'm getting ready to finally assemble my depowered, no-slop steering rack. Hopefully it will be installed by the end of the weekend.

I want one, mines without power but the wheel grabs the steering wheel a lot, hydraulic bounce or inner tie rods i guess for cause

[cygnus x-1]

I'm probably going to depower my rack when I get my motor back in. Did you do anything special to it or just loop the lines?



When I did mine I took the guts out of the valve body and plugged the ports. Does pretty much the same thing as looping but slightly cleaner.

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[cygnus x-1]

im doing an engine swap on an old lawn mower and flashing it up (Y)
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/accordb20a/RANDOM/IMG_20140106_201419_zpsc2385a59.jpg


B18, H22, or just going straight to K series?

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[89T]

Lol.

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[89T]

I have been wanting to find some burger presses. But to no avail I had to make my own. Check it out.

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[Pico]

It's been awhile since I've been here posting anything, some you that know me might remember that I picked up a 1965 Impala project to work on along with my 1979 Cutlass.
I've put the 65 Impala project on hold for now and decided to pick something else up for the Summer to cruise around in.
Here she is, 1954 Chevy Truck that I picked up from my boss at a unbelievable price.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_36185194936570_zpslgncdhsy.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/picopop/media/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_36185194936570_zpslgncdhsy.jpeg.html) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_20140705_145522_zpszxr0uzpn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/picopop/media/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_20140705_145522_zpszxr0uzpn.jpg.html) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_20140705_160310_zpsgzywpi0o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/picopop/media/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_20140705_160310_zpsgzywpi0o.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/20140705_151210_RichtoneHDR_zpso6vawcpk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/picopop/media/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/20140705_151210_RichtoneHDR_zpso6vawcpk.jpg.html) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_20140713_182825_zps5jk7vjbg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/picopop/media/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/IMG_20140713_182825_zps5jk7vjbg.jpg.html)

The Cutlass and my Truck getting some sun
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/20140707_114201_zpsae1huzct.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/picopop/media/1954%20Chevy%20and%2079%20Cutlass/20140707_114201_zpsae1huzct.jpg.html)

[2oodoor]

Sweet! Wow sweet creamyness three window, rare front clip too right before the mid year nbs. Congrats! I want that hood ornament for my HHR:)

[Pico]

Sweet! Wow sweet creamyness three window, rare front clip too right before the mid year nbs. Congrats! I want that hood ornament for my HHR:)
Thanks Guy, Ive come a long way from owning 3rd gens lol

[gp02a0083]

Pico, nice stuff there, good to see another G body owner here on out accord forum. I got plenty of contacts for the G body stuff if you ever need help tracking down parts