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sawtooth
post Jun 3 2011, 01:58 PM
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It all looks great Dean. Are you putting any clear laquer or something else on the zink?

Thanks Charlie. No, I'm just adding brightener to the plating process, then going over lightly with a wire wheel after plating.
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post Jun 3 2011, 02:05 PM
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Need an update Dean! You got this baby on the road yet or what?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) not yet, but close. I've gotten a little bogged down in the details of getting it all put back together. Lots of little upgrades and restoring parts along the way. The motor and tranny are finally going in tomorrow. I'll hopefully be going for a test drive by the end of the weekend. I'll get some update pics posted tonight.
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post Jun 3 2011, 11:54 PM
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Some update pics of things I've been working on.

The new suby trans prepped and ready to go. The trans I started with was on it's last legs, this is a new one with a fresh rebuild and better gear ratio. Thanks to Jamie for picking this up in Oregon on his way over to Boise a while back.
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Previously I was using 5-lug adapters up front. I had picked up 911 components along the way and now was the time to get them cleaned up and installed. Using boge struts with bilstein inserts. Huge thanks to Eric Shea for helping me with all of it, especially getting the calipers set up! Wish I could take credit for plating those (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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Upgraded to hella H4 housings. Also replaced the fog lights with pilot pl193 driving lights. And new italian turn signals from Mikey914.
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post Jun 4 2011, 12:00 AM
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Front trunk area almost finished.
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My low budget zinc plating setup. Works great for plating parts as needed. Takes about 20-30 min for a batch to finish. So I try to plan ahead and keep a batch going while I'm working on other things.
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post Jun 4 2011, 03:16 AM
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Crazy awesome! That's one gorgeous looking car man!
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post Jun 4 2011, 09:09 AM
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Spectacular!

What are you doing with your bumpers? Chrome? Body color? Black? IMO, that color is tailor-made for body color bumpers.
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post Jun 4 2011, 09:21 AM
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Spectacular!

What are you doing with your bumpers? Chrome? Body color? Black? IMO, that color is tailor-made for body color bumpers.

Right now I've got chrome bumpers on. The back is really nice but the front needs some help. I had thought about doing an RSR style finish to match what I want to do with the fuchs. But I hadn't thought about body color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'll have to photoshop it and see how it would look when it all gets finished here shortly. Thanks for the idea!
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post Jun 4 2011, 12:52 PM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Jun 4 2011, 09:09 AM) *

Spectacular!

What are you doing with your bumpers? Chrome? Body color? Black? IMO, that color is tailor-made for body color bumpers.

Right now I've got chrome bumpers on. The back is really nice but the front needs some help. I had thought about doing an RSR style finish to match what I want to do with the fuchs. But I hadn't thought about body color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'll have to photoshop it and see how it would look when it all gets finished here shortly. Thanks for the idea!


Synergy Green bumpers would rock!

For reference, here's mine. You don't see them often but I think it ties the whole body together and actually gives it a more modern look. Up through '72 they came from the factory either chrome or body color. I had the clear 3M film put on the front bumper to prevent chips and you can't tell it's there.

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post Jun 6 2011, 04:20 PM
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I forgot and left the plating heater on when I took it out of the solution and burned it up when I first started plating. I don't see one on your setup either. I bought two new ones but haven't used them yet. For a different look you can add a yellow top coating that caswell has it looks pretty good also.
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post Jun 6 2011, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(sawtooth @ Jun 3 2011, 09:54 PM) *

Some update pics of things I've been working on.

The new suby trans prepped and ready to go. The trans I started with was on it's last legs, this is a new one with a fresh rebuild and better gear ratio. Thanks to Jamie for picking this up in Oregon on his way over to Boise a while back.
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What does it take to covert an AWD subaru trans to FWD? Advanced DIY or specialized shop?
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post Jun 6 2011, 06:43 PM
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What does it take to covert an AWD subaru trans to FWD? Advanced DIY or specialized shop?


Well, you can do it yourself like this: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=104513

Or buy the adapters for the transmission and axles from Bremar, here: http://www.bremarauto.com/products/subaru-...conversion-kit/

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post Jun 6 2011, 06:57 PM
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What does it take to covert an AWD subaru trans to FWD? Advanced DIY or specialized shop?


Well, you can do it yourself like this: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=104513

Or buy the adapters for the transmission and axles from Bremar, here: http://www.bremarauto.com/products/subaru-...conversion-kit/

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Thanks!
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post Jun 7 2011, 01:00 AM
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Dean,
Awesome plating setup! I have thought about doing that myself.

I know the transmissions are pretty much plug and play, but what year is your new transmission from?

-Jim
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post Jun 7 2011, 01:47 AM
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Dean,
Awesome plating setup! I have thought about doing that myself.

I know the transmissions are pretty much plug and play, but what year is your new transmission from?

-Jim

Hey Jim, this trans is from an '01 forester.
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post Jun 7 2011, 01:52 AM
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What does it take to covert an AWD subaru trans to FWD? Advanced DIY or specialized shop?


Well, you can do it yourself like this: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=104513

Or buy the adapters for the transmission and axles from Bremar, here: http://www.bremarauto.com/products/subaru-...conversion-kit/

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I went the DIY route and it worked out great. I cut the necessary pieces for the locking spool myself as shown in the link dbcooper posted. And I had a machinist weld it together.
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post Jun 7 2011, 01:54 AM
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I forgot and left the plating heater on when I took it out of the solution and burned it up when I first started plating. I don't see one on your setup either. I bought two new ones but haven't used them yet. For a different look you can add a yellow top coating that caswell has it looks pretty good also.

I have a fish tank heater, in the tank off to the side, not really visible in the pics. It will keep the water at around 100 which is close enough for me. Has been working pretty good.
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post Jun 7 2011, 02:20 AM
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I ended up getting a new motor too. A guy down the street from me had the same motor (phase II sohc 2.5) that was built by Xcceleration. He bought it a few years ago and never installed it. The heads have been worked over and it has the cams I wanted to upgrade to. Talked to Xcceleration about this motor, they say it is a solid 50hp over stock, but retains stock compression. If so it should be a nice little upgrade. Selling my motor will just about cover the cost so I'm happy.

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Beautiful, really beautiful job. It looks great.
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post Jun 7 2011, 02:35 AM
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Beautiful, really beautiful job. It looks great.

Thanks Paul, what's the update with your car? Just driving and having too much fun?
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post Jun 7 2011, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(sawtooth @ Jun 7 2011, 01:20 AM) *

I ended up getting a new motor too. A guy down the street from me had the same motor (phase II sohc 2.5) that was built by Xcceleration. He bought it a few years ago and never installed it. The heads have been worked over and it has the cams I wanted to upgrade to. Talked to Xcceleration about this motor, they say it is a solid 50hp over stock, but retains stock compression. If so it should be a nice little upgrade. Selling my motor will just about cover the cost so I'm happy.

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Dang it just keeps getting better! A new motor too? I'm jealous (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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