Mike,
I custom made the flat tow bar out of 3/8 wall 2" box tube and a 90degree 3/8 wall. It went through the neat little holes in front (as you can see below). No cutting or removal of any bumper/parts required.
It bolted up to standard tow bar pin mounts that Robbie had. The box tube bolted up to the frame rails (existing tapped factory bolt holes).
In reply to RACEC4R :
Did we disconnect the driveshaft - I don't remember doing it? We probably should have done that, though I'm 100% sure that wasn't the transmission's biggest problem.
Also, tow with the key in but power off - the steering wheel needs to be able to turn. And put on tall tires for more clearance on public roads. The suspension was stiff enough that standard magnetic lights didn't hold well (do they ever?)
Wouldn't be a bad idea to cut a plywood board to place in front of the radiator and protect it from rock strikes while in transit.
oh! I think I might still have those tow bar pieces, if the new owner is interested and wants to buy us some beer.
In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :
Im pretty sure that the new owner will. Can you take them to the challenge and give to stampie? Ill PayPal some beer money.
I'm going to start renting out my truck bed by the square foot.
Stampie said:I'm going to start renting out my truck bed by the square foot.
so what's the rate in ounces of whiskey per square foot? (ozwhkypsqft?)
In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :
Depends on the quality of the whiskey.
i did a thing
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
I thought about buying that car several times but each time you told me that it wasn't a car that I wanted to own. Just wanted to point that out. Congrats. When's the debrief on what's been done to it since the last time we've seen it?
Stampie: im not sure i want to own it. Its cursed.
But its the CAGE i want to own. Ad the correct tool for the job i want to do.
I also did more stupid
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
Turbo LS for the win ?
Awesome, going for an ultralight challenge car next year?
Haha, look forward to seeing it again, hope you can address some of its woes.
Besides the cage, and the outstanding flares/neat shape of the car itself...everything needs to be addressed...but the current owners know this.
Stampie,
You absolutely dodged a bullet my man.
You have to have unconditional paternal love to make this relationship work. Only Mike has this. He knows this.
It's this angry adolescent with no identity, and insists on being in a permanent state of broken...it needs love. It needs nurturing. And there's only one cure...more cowbell!
The car at this point is a roller. No drivetrain, very little wiring left, etc. Its going to require an entire redo. Starting with sandblasting for dealing with the rust poking through all the seamwelds.
Its a huge project..
Wait. Duster owns this car again and this time he's going to try and make it nice?
I wish I was in his area to help.
Wait, Michael did you buy a Metro?
In reply to untchabl :
Yup. Probably shouldn't have.
But i drove it 350 miles flat out home from Atlanta without issue!
Amc: lots to think about before starting. Its also a little ways down the list of things to do.
But step one was get what was left home. 700 miles, 20 hours, $200 in diesel fuel, and my two best friends later thats done.
The AMC still lives! Kinda?
And I'm going to need to know more about that Metro.
Indy "Nub" Guy said:In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
Turbo LS for the win ?
Not quite. High rpm na ls and four speed for the win!
In reply to BlueInGreen - Jon :
1999. 127k, previously to the challenge. Don't know much more than that other than 15s, seems lowered, and les said it had a high flow exhaust. Its an experimental work car for me.
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
Nice!
If you decide you don't want it, we should talk. My dad drove them when I was a kid so I've kinda always wanted one but haven't come across one in decent shape.
Dusterbd13-michael said:The car at this point is a roller. No drivetrain, very little wiring left, etc. Its going to require an entire redo. Starting with sandblasting for dealing with the rust poking through all the seamwelds.
Its a huge project..
YES!!!! it lives this is so Kool!!!!.....I see conversations with the 'Nelson's' regarding a LL8 transplant .........love spending other peeps' cash.....back to my room.
In reply to 759NRNG :
Ive been wondering where you were and how you were doing lately. Glad to see you back!!!
And i have shook hands on a complete 5.3 engine and trans with all the wiring and needed swap stuff from joe. Ive also shaken hands on a four speed fron svrex. And a fuel cell with bladder that i bought from part but gave to dad.
I need 18x9-11 wheels, or 19x9-11 for ru not 200tw stuff. And to decide about a front suspension setup. And aero. And a dash. And more fire suppression. And aero. And learn how to make reproduction fiberglass body parts. Amd aero. And big brakes. And....
In reply to BlueInGreen - Jon :
Brother Dustin called dibs before we left les's driveway! It was his problem as of noon today. Sorry....
Yo Dbd13 sent you a pm(email)
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