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  1. Savvy

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    #703 Savvy, Aug 10, 2015
    Holy scheiße.
     

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    #707 mrntd, Aug 11, 2015
    Just glad it was the car that took the damage and not you.
     
  3. TheModFather

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    #737 TheModFather, Aug 13, 2015
    So the G3ness lives? [emoji12]
     
  4. old81

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    #749 old81, Aug 14, 2015
    'skidmarks' and a change of pants. Both lucky SOBs. Now, get back to work. :)
     
  5. BlimeyCabrio

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    #756 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 17, 2015
    I think you're correct.
     
  6. TheModFather

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    #757 TheModFather, Aug 17, 2015
    Yep.
     
  7. cct1

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    #758 cct1, Aug 17, 2015
    Well I'm sure ALTA had something to do with it. I might not be able to prove it, but I firmly believe it, because I want to.

    The tie rods look delicate for what we're doing to these cars IMHO. The ball joints it's not so much about catastrophic failure, I'm just tired of the boots wearing out and needing to replace them. Just wish there was a more durable alternative.
     
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    #760 cct1, Aug 17, 2015
    Have to, it's the first time duct tape has ever failed me.
     
  9. TheModFather

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    #761 TheModFather, Aug 17, 2015
    Duct tape is only good for 50lbs per wrap.... Use the whole roll, and it should hold... [emoji12] (oh geez, I just lowered myself to LXM level. [emoji30])
     
  10. BlimeyCabrio

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    #766 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 17, 2015
    He needs to work on his self-confidence. :D

    One sensor, and a leaky radiator. And oily cylinders. Otherwise, OK.

    Should have oil test results back late this week... that should tell the rest of the tale.
     
  11. TheModFather

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    #769 TheModFather, Aug 18, 2015
    BWAHHH HA HA HA HA HA! I nominate that for post of the year! [emoji12]
     
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    #776 Batrugger, Aug 20, 2015
    looking forward to seeing that TVS go on.
     
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    #780 cct1, Aug 21, 2015
    Paul--where did you get that seat? My ass wants one.
     
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    #781 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 21, 2015
    Dale Adams Enterprises Tail Bone mechanic's stool

    Out of the box, it's hard plastic. Still reasonably comfortable. But I wanted it more comfy, so I custom fitted a piece of yoga mat, and glued in place with 3M spray adhesive.
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    I love this thing. Very stable, big wheels roll over obstructions.
     
  15. vetsvette

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    #790 vetsvette, Aug 23, 2015
    Excellent idea! :Thumbsup: I had a tonneau cover on my old '59 Alfa Spyder that covered the area behind the seats and if desired covered the passenger seat. Of course my seats didn't have headrests so the passenger seat option wouldn't work with the nice seats you have.
     
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    #799 Metalman, Aug 23, 2015
    Paul was seen working with this company, developing the "BlimeyCabrio" front end module..... Paul was overheard... "Yeah, this will make it sooo much easier for me", when its in production...

    https://youtu.be/B_efxWGcQtM?t=15s
     
  17. BlimeyCabrio

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    #803 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 23, 2015
    VERY light. I can't wait to get this thing completely built and weighed. It's gonna be light-ish.

    Curb weight of convertible was 165lbs more than hardtop... BUT
    The cabrio body shell (bare) weighs 233kg... the hardtop bare shell weighs 244kg!!!
    And the cabrio tailgate is lighter than the hardtop hatch, with glass.

    With all the top, extra cabrio bracing, factory roll bar, etc. removed, my final build will be lighter than a similarly equipped, caged hardtop.
    The cage is only about 60-70 pounds of steel... so even compared to an un-caged car... it's gonna be pretty light.
     
  18. TheModFather

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    #804 TheModFather, Aug 23, 2015
    Then you should just send the 1.8 here, and I'll give you the Donor motor...

    Light cars dont need big power anyhow, look at Lotus... [emoji12]
     
  19. Savvy

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    #805 Savvy, Aug 24, 2015
    Nevermind....... misread Dick's post.
     
  20. BlimeyCabrio

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    #806 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 24, 2015
    Now I need to know what you THOUGHT you read. Because your response was awesome.
     
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