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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By TheWesman

I took my engine out last week for the first...

I took my engine out last week for the first time. It took me a total of 6 hours + 2 six packs from a running car to having the engine hanging on an engine stand.

A few tips.

1) Jack the car...
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,688
Posted By TheWesman

I've thought about doing the same if I can ever...

I've thought about doing the same if I can ever find a crossfire hood. I would like to fab up a slick looking custom/factory looking air cleaner to actually make it functional. Sort of like the old...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-11-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By TheWesman

A few post engine pull questions.

Last night I just finished pulling the engine out of my 84 z28. My plan is to either rebuild or replace the engine, and then popping it back in.

At the moment the car is sitting on 4 jackstands...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By TheWesman

Axoid, for that kind of money how long do you get...

Axoid, for that kind of money how long do you get to play? All day for the $250 and a couple of runs for SCCA $30?

I'd love to be able to get to do that, the nearest sort of thing like that in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-09-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By TheWesman

Axoid, What it cost to run at the track and the...

Axoid, What it cost to run at the track and the autocross?

TheWesman
Forum: Engine Swap
05-09-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By TheWesman

Cool, thanks for the info. That will save me a...

Cool, thanks for the info. That will save me a bunch on knuckle busting.

TheWesman
Forum: Engine Swap
05-08-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By TheWesman

Engine Pull Question

This weekend I spent working on pulling the engine out of my 84 computer carb'd Z-28, and have a question. I'm almost ready to lift the engine up and out. I only have to finish removing the motor...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-03-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 7,808
Posted By TheWesman

You got the paint to a mirror finish (very...

You got the paint to a mirror finish (very impressive), if you look in/at the reflection, you can see a major break in the reflected image, at the door and B-pillar.

TheWesman
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-03-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 7,808
Posted By TheWesman

Outstanding paint work. With so much body...

Outstanding paint work.

With so much body work and paint prep, how come your driver door sags so much? Not trying to offend, I'm curious because I've kicked around shooting some paint like...
Forum: Fabrication
05-02-2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,334
Posted By TheWesman

I would do this: Go to all the salavage...

I would do this:

Go to all the salavage yards in your hood and take a peek.

If you find one while walking in a junkyard, get the salvage yard to cut the top off for you (or talk to them and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By TheWesman

You should be able to burnouts every bit as good...

You should be able to burnouts every bit as good as an auto, if not better.
Just gotta learn.

TheWesman
Forum: Body
04-28-2006, 05:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,277
Posted By TheWesman

It's more than just a furniture paint, they use...

It's more than just a furniture paint, they use the stuff to paint theme park rides, and highway stripes.

TheWesman
Forum: Body
04-28-2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,277
Posted By TheWesman

Look at these: ...

Look at these:


http://phorce1.us/bug74/charger/DSC03362.JPG (http://phorce1.us/bug74/charger/DSC03362.JPG)
http://phorce1.us/bug74/charger/DSC03363.JPG...
Forum: Body
04-27-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,277
Posted By TheWesman

I read the whole artical yesterday, the orange...

I read the whole artical yesterday, the orange charger pictures on the last couple pages of threads looked dam nice. But he used a Canadian product called Tremclad.

If the results can be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By TheWesman

Time to find someone who is a veteran at driving...

Time to find someone who is a veteran at driving a standard and have them polish your driving. The best person to teach you is a semi-truck driver (18 wheeler). Nearly all big trucks have mega...
Forum: Body
04-25-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,312
Posted By TheWesman

It's true, the lighter the color the better bad...

It's true, the lighter the color the better bad body work is hidden.

Also, there is a opposite side also. Darker colors hide shooting paint in dirty environments and lighter colors show dirty...
Forum: Body
04-25-2006, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 645
Posted By TheWesman

You might want to consider, custom upholstery. ...

You might want to consider, custom upholstery. Most towns of 20,000+ people will have a upholstery shop.

This will give you the opportunity to pick out exactly what you want. I have to agree...
Forum: Body
04-20-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By TheWesman

When I first got my Z28, it's doors closed like a...

When I first got my Z28, it's doors closed like a new car. Complete with a nice clean and solid "Fump" sound. Camaro doors weight a ton, and hang way out on the fulcrum because they are so long. What...
Forum: Body
04-20-2006, 12:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,424
Posted By TheWesman

Thanks for the replys to my questions, I got one...

Thanks for the replys to my questions, I got one more.

How many man hours did it take to pull off all the hardware (engine, suspension, windows, interior, wiring, etc..) from the body?
...
Forum: Body
04-20-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,424
Posted By TheWesman

Way, Way, cool. I'd love to do that level of...

Way, Way, cool. I'd love to do that level of restore to my '84 Z28.

I have a few questions if you have the time to reply.

1) With all the hardware stripped off how much would you say the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,499
Posted By TheWesman

BigWhiteGTP, Not too bad for a first time...

BigWhiteGTP,

Not too bad for a first time head gasket swap if the only thing you didn't do right was connect 2 of the wires. Most people won't even change their own oil. We all carry erasers. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-17-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By TheWesman

Double Rally Stripes on a '84 Z28 Hood.

I'm kicking around various paint schemes. I'm looking for examples of dual rally stripes running down the middle of a '84 z28 hood. The problem I'm having is the symetry of the scoop part of the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-17-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 869
Posted By TheWesman

Brent4a, As I said earlier. Cost to...

Brent4a,

As I said earlier. Cost to restore your car to 1 year old or less factory quality will cost you $2,000-$15,000 depending on how much of the labor you do yourself and how frugal you shop...
Forum: History / Originality
04-13-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 869
Posted By TheWesman

Do you and your formula have a long history...

Do you and your formula have a long history together? If so keep it if you want to. Hindsight is 20/20 but if you had it to do over again, you should have gotten a TransAm.

If you are wanting to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,499
Posted By TheWesman

I didn't know that. Do 91 engines still get the...

I didn't know that. Do 91 engines still get the igintion trigger signal from the distributor, or do they pick it up at the timing cover, like on late model buicks?

That being the case, check...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,499
Posted By TheWesman

Congratz on your first major engine repair. ...

Congratz on your first major engine repair.
This is what I see.
For an internal combustion engine to work you need 3 major things.

1) Compression
2) Spark
3) Fuel

From the description you...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,119
Posted By TheWesman

You should have gone Camaro shopping, and brought...

You should have gone Camaro shopping, and brought quotes to replace your car from used car dealers.

You should always present the case to the offenders insurance company, that regardless of what...
Forum: Body
04-07-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,009
Posted By TheWesman

My car did, It's a viynal bag that's the size of...

My car did, It's a viynal bag that's the size of 2 T-Tops stacked on top of each other. It's tied down with strap that looks like it is 1/3 the width of a standard seat belt.

TheWesman.
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