86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
Thanks Gary, I'll definitely look into that cage for our next Lemons car. What size tubing did you end up going with>?
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
The tubing is 1 3/4" DOM x .120 wall thickness. Strong and stiff. I did all the cut and fits and had a certified pipeline welder friend come and glue it together. He spent less and 2 hours. That was far less than I spent learning how to cut joints. I had to redo a few pieces, but got in the swing of things as I moved on. S & W also re- bent the halo because it was initially too wide at the front. if I had to do it again it would go quicker. Too bad we're so far apart. I'd help with the process.
I got the FMIC plumbing figured out this evening and have most of the required interior ( headliner, door panels etc.) back in the car. I have all the wiring done except tiding up the T-5 harness under the hood. I have to put the windshield back in. I hope to do that before March 13th. That's my 67th Birthday. I quick flash up and down the road should put smile on my face.
I got the FMIC plumbing figured out this evening and have most of the required interior ( headliner, door panels etc.) back in the car. I have all the wiring done except tiding up the T-5 harness under the hood. I have to put the windshield back in. I hope to do that before March 13th. That's my 67th Birthday. I quick flash up and down the road should put smile on my face.
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
You're an inspiration Gary. It's looking awesome!
"You can educate ignorance, but you can't fix stupid."
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DrewP wrote:You're an inspiration Gary. It's looking awesome!
Thanks Drew. It is you younger guys with engineering backgrounds that inspire me. I should have continued my education when I got out of high school , but the opportunity was not there for me. I went instead into the foreign car wrenching trade and and after all these years learned a bunch, but mostly the hard way.
Anyway , we all share this SAAB passion. I think SAAB is the only car with intelligent designs that inspires me that I could ever afford.
If I had made lots more money, you might see me in a Porsche 911 turbo.
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Whole nother set of problems there though! The devil you know or the devil you don't?
Less brake more gas!
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Time for an update! "RED" is running , driving and almost done. The to do list is small. I still am deciding on what tires and wheels to use. I may stick with the TOYO R888 205/50/15's on 6" wheels to start. I got a nice set of accessory 900 wheels that are 7", but I need to machine up wheel spacers for them. They rub the Suspension. Need to get the T-5 dialed in and the boost cranked up. Set my entry in for the first TT track event @ Summit Point WV on May 24-25. We'll see how things go. Time to earn some eEuroparts Motorsport dollars. The cash really flowed out this winter.
Notes on the photos: The wheels on the car have 205/50/15 used Hoosier SM6 tires on 6.5 ' wheels rear and 6" front. They are just to hold the car off the ground for present. The air intake will be moved further out to a cooler place(still on list) . The Battery has been moved behind the Passenger seat and the shut off switch mounted and long 1/0 cables run. Notice the " Antique tag " on the car. Street legal to suit the class.
Notes on the photos: The wheels on the car have 205/50/15 used Hoosier SM6 tires on 6.5 ' wheels rear and 6" front. They are just to hold the car off the ground for present. The air intake will be moved further out to a cooler place(still on list) . The Battery has been moved behind the Passenger seat and the shut off switch mounted and long 1/0 cables run. Notice the " Antique tag " on the car. Street legal to suit the class.
Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
The car looks awesome. I miss my notchback AGAIN.
I had to look twice at the spoiler, it didn't register at first...
I had to look twice at the spoiler, it didn't register at first...
I wish my car had winter mood technology.
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The car polished up nicely...
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
That car is going to be a hoot. T5 + lightweight notchback is a great combination.
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
I think I have another set of those 5-spoke rims if you are looking for spares.
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
That looks awesome with the exhaust just sticking out the back! Its really coming together well.....
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This thing has the potential to be a rocket.... I love seeing the progress every time we drop by your place for assistance with this or that. Great work! :)
Less brake more gas!
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DeLorean wrote:This thing has the potential to be a rocket.... I love seeing the progress every time we drop by your place for assistance with this or that. Great work! :)
Hey man,... I have room for ePartsLand stickers on 2 different race cars,... Got any left?
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Yep, several, Thanks to Gary! Grab some next time you come by.
Less brake more gas!
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Re: 86 900 Notch back / ex Jack Stahl, Hutch, Paulh,Delorean
Not sure where to post these but I finally got a new battery for my camera and uploaded the 5 pictures I took at last summers hillclimb before my camera died and figured you'd enjoy seeing them...
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