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Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in... |
peteyd |
Mar 1 2018, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 730 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
More. Hi Kent, Absolutely gorgeous car and work. I noticed there are no holes in the rear trunk for the early bolt on heat shield. Does this car have the later heat shield? Greg Hi Greg, this car has the bolt in heat shield but the rear trunk floor was replaced so I will be drilling the holes once I get the car back on the rotisserie. I have a patern I made from another car that will help me get the holes in the correct locations. I have to do this too. Im interested to know what the correct bolts are. Pete |
gcrotvik |
Mar 1 2018, 08:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 361 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
More. Hi Kent, Absolutely gorgeous car and work. I noticed there are no holes in the rear trunk for the early bolt on heat shield. Does this car have the later heat shield? Greg Hi Greg, this car has the bolt in heat shield but the rear trunk floor was replaced so I will be drilling the holes once I get the car back on the rotisserie. I have a patern I made from another car that will help me get the holes in the correct locations. I have to do this too. Im interested to know what the correct bolts are. Pete Here you go. The speed clip measures 20 x 16 MM. Attached image(s) |
76-914 |
Mar 1 2018, 08:58 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
OK, I have to ask. I've watched this project grow from a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel to it's present state of excellencemanship. I made that up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) What is the estimated date of completion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 2018? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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76-914 |
Mar 1 2018, 08:58 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 1 2018, 09:37 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I wish I could shed light on that.... (see what I did there?) Kent is working very quickly and my Six is getting close to bodywork and color. I am not rushing him-he sets the pace and it well exceeds what I could have ever hoped for. I can't get back the 5 lost years as the car sat back east, but Kent is really working hard.
However, we then have to assemble my car. I have no idea how long that will take. I am hoping to get it home and driving in the Spring of 2019. But that is just a WAG on my part. The good news is we have most everything we need to assemble my car already as I have been accumulating parts all along. We just got another box of my parts from Scotty. My original crossmember, rear bumper, tow hook, spare tire key (bolt), and a few other small parts. Glad to see that stuff arrive- thanks Scotty. The next task I want to get started is getting the engine sorted. Remember I am putting an '87 3.2 in my car. Though it was rebuilt, it was never started. I am hoping to get it to a shop Jim has used for both of his engines to have them finish the assembly, bench fire, break-in and dyno it so when it goes into the car it is turn-key with no issues. Before we do that though all of the Motronic injection components need attention to make them look like new. I am hoping on this weekends trip to talk about that process and get that moving. That is as much as I can forecast for now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
sixnotfour |
Mar 4 2018, 02:55 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,640 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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914350 |
Mar 4 2018, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
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914350 |
Mar 4 2018, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
Got the front fenders welded on.
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914350 |
Mar 4 2018, 10:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Torrance Ca. Member No.: 17,275 Region Association: Southern California |
More pics.
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bulitt |
Mar 5 2018, 06:12 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Wow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 5 2018, 07:43 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
This is a situation where my car looks great in the photos and even way better in person. Kent's work is absolutely amazing. Those who saw my car when I brought it to Kent know what I am talking about.
My brother told me on the ride home from L.A. yesterday as we were talking about how far my Six has come in the 6 months Kent has had it, that when we picked it up back east and loaded it into the truck, he was so shocked at the condition of the car and the "quality" of the work, he was afraid to say anything. Yeah, those days are well behind us and we can't wait for our next trip, hopefully the first part of May, to see the progress then. Here I am after seeing the progress: |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 5 2018, 08:22 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 5 2018, 08:23 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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mepstein |
Mar 5 2018, 08:34 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,603 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Michael - I’m very happy for you. I’m sorry you had to go through so much turmoil to get here. My metal guy took a quick look at my car last week and said there’s a lot of work to do / re-do. It’s still in storage so once we pull it out, I’ll get a better handle on things.
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 5 2018, 08:39 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks Mark. I hope your car was done to a much higher standard, and I use that term loosely in this context, than mine was after all those years. I also look forward to seeing photos of your car as you received it.
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 9 2018, 06:50 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
In honor of my last trip to Kent's to see my car, I have now changed the title of this thread from "Getting it Straight" (the car was an absolute mess and nothing was straight) to "It's a Car Again". According to Kent, and I agree after seeing my Six, It is a car again. Thank goodness for miracles and Kent.
I forgot to mention while at Jim's we discovered I did not get my stub axles back when I picked up my car. They are 6-specific parts and are generally in the $500-$600 range to replace. I sent Scotty an email, including a picture of the difference between 4/6 stub axles, and he told me he would find and ship mine ASAP. I will keep my fingers crossed he has them sitting around and I get them back soon. Fortunately, all of the Six specific parts we did not get when I picked up my car, Scotty found in his shop. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
worn |
Mar 9 2018, 07:06 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Michael, Not just your car. Kent hasn’t been able to mutter those words with the cars that preceded yours. We’ll see if he can repeat that statement when he tears into his own 6... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I think one of my valve stem caps is in great condition...so I got that going for me. Which is good. |
rhodyguy |
Mar 9 2018, 08:53 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,192 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
That is the cleanest shop ever. Pride in work place, pride in work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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raynekat |
Mar 9 2018, 09:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks super.
Happy to see you survived "the journey" as well. Well done. |
Valy |
Mar 10 2018, 01:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
I can't wait to see that body in gold.
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