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AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/12/22 9:41 a.m.
Patrick said:

Big not good development: my trailer is broken bad. 

your trailer sells meth?

AxeHealey
AxeHealey GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/12/22 10:06 p.m.

I don't have time to fetch the car(s) myself but someone can use my trailer if it's a day I don't need it.

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/28/22 8:19 a.m.

Big BIG respect to jshaawbaru for doing the dirty work yesterday. We now have all 3 escorts here. Andy (xlr99) came and helped me finish cleaning the pad in front of the garage and unloaded car 1, then Josh did a turn and burn and dropped the second off last night. 
 

I'm working on fixing my trailer so the rusty donor can be loaded as soon as it gets everything necessary pulled 

if anyone needs my address pm me or get it from someone 

JShaawbaru
JShaawbaru Reader
8/28/22 11:44 a.m.

The drive home was a little rough toward the end, but I made it home safe, and got over 14 MPG the whole trip. Not sure what changed, since I usually only get 11-12 while towing, trailer empty or loaded. I even had the AC on the whole time, and even went the speed limit (or a few miles over) on the way down to Sarver to pick up the first car.

Glad I could help, and I hope everything goes well next weekend!

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/28/22 2:34 p.m.

Labor day weekend roll call so we know what to do about food? I gather one day we could all chip in for pizza. 

gumby
gumby GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/28/22 9:22 p.m.

I will be showing up late Sunday to bolster the morale of those who have been working days before my arrival, then claim all the glory after everyone else leaves.

Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter)
Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
8/30/22 10:04 p.m.

I will make it out one day, most likely Sunday. Will let you know as it gets closer. Not sure how much help ill be. Never worked on a Ford and havent touch a front wheel drive car in nearly 10 years.

XLR99 (Forum Supporter)
XLR99 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/31/22 6:58 a.m.

I apparently will be doing some AC and cruise troubleshooting on my daughter's car over the weekend, but hoping to spend some time Sat & Sun.

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/2/22 6:22 p.m.

Looks like a 10am ish start is the plan both days and if any stragglers show up monday while gumby is here we can berkeley around with whatever didn't get finished sunday

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
9/2/22 6:35 p.m.

Look for me maybe mid day Saturday. 

Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter)
Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
9/2/22 8:39 p.m.

Ok, i can make sunday. Please pm me the address. Been so long i cant remember where it is.

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/2/22 9:07 p.m.

In reply to Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) :

Pinged you with address and phone number 

Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter)
Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
9/3/22 5:07 p.m.

Got it. See you about 10.

XLR99 (Forum Supporter)
XLR99 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand Dork
9/3/22 6:22 p.m.

Sitrep:

How it started:

 

How it's going:

Interim events:

Not shown: wagon is now in position on the pad, ready for installation of newly liberated drivetrain.

759NRNG
759NRNG UberDork
9/3/22 6:49 p.m.
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:
Patrick said:

Big not good development: my trailer is broken bad. 

your trailer sells meth?

I've not watched a single episode and that berkrn cracks me UP.....tanx AngreeC

Patrick how cobbled(engine bay) is the wagon having been energized??? 

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/3/22 7:35 p.m.

Wagon in place. Reinforcements tomorrow will be welcome, my back is pissed at me.

I believe everything we need is removed from the rotten car. Engine, trans, axles, ecm, engine harness, pedals and cables, shifter. Fuel system and other stuff still in the wrecked car, looks promising underneath that stuff will come out fine based on the use of 3/8 ratchet to remove all bolts so far on that car.

XLR99 (Forum Supporter)
XLR99 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand Dork
9/3/22 7:46 p.m.

In reply to 759NRNG :

The battery boxes are part welded, part bolted in place...

Fortunately they didnt hack away any original structure.

759NRNG
759NRNG UberDork
9/3/22 8:49 p.m.

I presume the tranny gets tossed? Good on y'all for no major hackage..... Dude......yur back is pissed ..upside down and backwards ......ya think!?!?!

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/3/22 11:31 p.m.

In reply to 759NRNG :

You haven't seen Patrick until you've seen his kama satra mad skillz.

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/4/22 9:41 a.m.

Radar is promising for the rain to blow through by 11. Worst case we get the front half of the wagon in the garage. 

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/4/22 3:03 p.m.

 

thanks Stampie!

 

rain/food delay. Engine in, pedals in, we apparently need to repin 2 connectors under the dash that go to the engine harness. Dead Sled working on getting exhaust and fuel system out of wrecked car. Gearheadotaku kicking ass and taking names

For not being an NYC pie, that looks like some seriously decent kit. 

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/4/22 5:41 p.m.

In reply to Patrick :

You're welcome.  Wish I could be there.

XLR99 (Forum Supporter)
XLR99 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand Dork
9/4/22 8:22 p.m.

So this happened this morning:

Apparently under dash work over 50 is verboten...

759NRNG
759NRNG UberDork
9/9/22 5:48 p.m.

Okay (cracks his knuckles) lads what do we have in store for this weekend?

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