V1 PyroGuy's '08 SS/TC Build - #208 - REGIRSTERED!

[ctuinstra]

In this case a grinder.

First time Ive ever touched a welder. From the little knowledge I have I messed up by setting the voltage on the thickness of the steel, not the fastners and started to burn through them. Also, the wire speed was too quick IMO and I had to get further from it and actually had to cut it off because it fused together at one point.

Live and learn though. I may pick up a flux/mig welder and learn how to weld. Something I’ve wanted to do for a while.

Flux core mig will make you a terrible welder. I've tried for years to get a decent weld from mine and wasn't until I got on the gas did this welder make good welds. All the flux core is good for is making bugers.

 

[Vwsaabvt]

I stripped out the hood fastners so I put in the hex ones. So much better. Even a grinder and paint can't make my first ever welds look like a 10 footer.

Guess it's a little too late to tell you, but you can just swap out the center of the dzus fastner...

 

[PyroGuy923]

Shes ready for inspection! Hope to get to the BMV to get the donor car salvage title in my name and inspection ticket so I can do that.

Got my crankcase ventilation line done. First was the clear line then swapped it out for PCV line.

Thanks guys on the welding stuff. I knew it wasn't going to be pretty but got the job done.

 

[PyroGuy923]

Inspection is scheduled for 6/24 at 9am. Its the earliest they had. Now we play the waiting game.

Looking into have it wrapped and a few other things done since I have the time now.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Got the rear fenders kind of on. Still need some work.

And the spawn of satan, I mean engine cover.

Can you tell me how far from the edge you cut it in half for yours starting point?

 

[PyroGuy923]

Can you tell me how far from the edge you cut it in half for yours starting point?

Maybe 1/2 an inch past the bolt holes. Just enough that the washers will bite and not break the holes.

 

[PyroGuy923]

Looking to have the car wrapped. Thoughts on the blue for everything then either a CF nose cone or CF racing stripe?

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Git'r dun!!! The worst that can happen is you won't like it and have to re-wrap it.

 

[Towerdog]

I like the cut fenders, Looks good!

 

[PyroGuy923]

She passed inspection today and got her VIN. Now onto title, insurance, and registration.

 

[PyroGuy923]

Got the title. Just had to take the DF invoice and the auction receipt and pay taxes on it all. Working on insurance now

 

[Iwanttogofast]

Nice looking Goblin. Looks like she took up every bit of that U-Haul trailers width.

Just curious - Were the fenders and windshield necessary in Ohio?

 

[PyroGuy923]

Just curious - Were the fenders and windshield necessary in Ohio?

Honestly don't know. There was discussion when I got there about it not being safety glass then we asked if it was even needed. They replied they didn't know, along with windwshield wipers, but would find out. Went outside for 45-60 minutes, we tested turn signals and lights, then he asked where I wanted my VIN tag. Didn't want to push my luck asking a bunch of questions so I just let it go.

 

[PyroGuy923]

As of 7/10/21 she's now registered!!!! Was 6 weeks for the earliest inspection and then another 2 weeks to get insurance.

 

[PyroGuy923]

Took her to Cars and Coffee this morning.

Heard a rotation noise from the driver whee/axle/transmission. Hubs are brand new so thinking its the axle. This doesn't look right...

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

No, there's something definitely wrong there. It will need to be removed and let use know what you find. My guess is the balls/sockets are messed up and maybe someone forgot to put some lubrication in there from the manufacturer.

 

[PyroGuy923]

No, there's something definitely wrong there. It will need to be removed and let use know what you find. My guess is the balls/sockets are messed up and maybe someone forgot to put some lubrication in there from the manufacturer.

Believe it or not, they are the stocks with 126k on them. Just sanded and painted before I installed. Plan on ordering new this week.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Believe it or not, they are the stocks with 126k on them. Just sanded and painted before I installed. Plan on ordering new this week.

OEM with higher miles, oooh that one's probably a goner. Core exchange for those reman axles.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

OEM with higher miles, oooh that one's probably a goner. Core exchange for those reman axles.

BTW, the turbo axles - with the heavy center axle tube - are hard to come by. Almost every one I've looked at (and some I've ordered and returned) claim to be turbo axles - nope. I'm still looking for the correct replacement, without ordering custom.

 

[PyroGuy923]

BTW, the turbo axles - with the heavy center axle tube - are hard to come by. Almost every one I've looked at (and some I've ordered and returned) claim to be turbo axles - nope. I'm still looking for the correct replacement, without ordering custom.

Was just looking at getting a set of these on RockAuto. May as well replace both before I redo the alignment.

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