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Marv's 3.6 GT project thread, the journey |
Marv's3.6six |
Aug 23 2013, 04:27 PM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Just read the whole thing again. Fantastic car and glad you got it done. Not quite done. Have a sizeable punch list to complete. First drive will (hopefully) be next Friday the 30th. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Marv's3.6six |
Nov 16 2013, 10:58 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
5 days before G&R last week my car was being corner balanced, then on to an allignment, had a full detail.... It was time for the first test drive by Don.
Oh Schnit the car will only go into 2nd and 4th gears. Don tries all his tricks, no luck. Don involves Jim Patrick together they try all their tricks... no luck. Schnit again another G&R without my car. I knew showing up at G&R without my car again I would incur the ribbing of Elliot about my imaginary car. Off I went without the car and my tail between my legs. Surprisingly Elliot was nice about it, I can only assume he was on his meds that day. Friday before G&R Don removed my trans and was off to the river, with a side trip to Patrick Motorsport. Don had arranged with Jim Patrick to come to his shop this week and diagnose the problem on the spot. I received a text Friday from Don that the "problem solved." Big Props to Don at PMP to go out of his way (about 200 miles and a full day) and to Jim Patrick for agreeing to meet Don and fixing the Vellios shifting issue on the spot. Hopefully I will be driving soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
siverson |
Nov 16 2013, 12:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice! I'm getting closer on getting my car back together as well...
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brp986s |
Nov 16 2013, 01:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 27-September 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 8,167 |
Hey Marv, I bought your 3.2 back in ahem..mumble mumble...2006? I had my own setbacks, including a 2 year 915 Wevo conversion at a well known shop in Burbank! Just the box, nevermind the axles, linkage, and assorted other confusing nonsense that I had to figure out myself. Well, good to hear that your project has come to fruition and I hope to see it one day.
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SLITS |
Nov 16 2013, 01:47 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
And I believe in Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, The Easter Bunny, magic, the small of a woman's back and long wet kisses. |
DBCooper |
Nov 16 2013, 03:06 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
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AZ914 |
Nov 16 2013, 06:53 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Marv,
Most excellent! looking forward to your first drive report! |
gothspeed |
Nov 16 2013, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Marv, if I can ask, what is the paint brand and color code for the Carrera GT Silver you used? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Marv's3.6six |
Dec 21 2013, 01:38 PM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
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bulitt |
Dec 21 2013, 06:30 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
....Dude!......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Elliot Cannon |
Dec 21 2013, 06:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) See! I told ya it would run some day. Fantastic Marv. Will we see it at the G&R finally? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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EdwardBlume |
Dec 21 2013, 06:56 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Congrats! Now drive over to Best Buy and get an new video camera! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Ferg |
Dec 21 2013, 07:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
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ben*james |
Dec 21 2013, 10:19 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Congrats! Now drive over to Best Buy and get an new video camera! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Chris H. |
Dec 22 2013, 08:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,049 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Looks like it's moving pretty good Marv!
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Marv's3.6six |
Dec 23 2013, 09:47 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes it moves. I have been waiting to see this since 2006. Kris from Precision shot the video from his phone I can only hope that he was so excited that he was shaking. I hope to go out and see the car and drive it for the first time, maybe today.
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2mAn |
Dec 23 2013, 02:52 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Just went through the whole thread. Congrats!
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 23 2013, 05:36 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,131 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
How exciting - I hope you take some good video and photos to share with all of us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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Marv's3.6six |
Dec 29 2013, 11:46 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
First shakedown drive yesterday 12/28/2013. Initial thoughts OMG this is going to be fun. There some issues to work out with the brakes but the car feels remarkably balanced at low to moderate speeds, there has been zero suspension setup yet. The tranny needs some braking in as it shifts a little stiff. Also the close ratio gears and LS diff in the trans are new to me. It will take some getting used to. First drive in the car since about 2005. yay.
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Marv's3.6six |
Dec 29 2013, 11:51 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Butt shot of the hot rod. It looks the business. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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