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Post by derbyinact on Sept 24, 2012 20:57:42 GMT -5
i'm building a 91 camry wagon, im going to squeeze my 2.4l pt cruiser engine in it, since i know the motor and it's already wired up and all. i am looking for some ideas on how to do the rear wagon part of the car. i've got the frt end and cage pretty much lined out on what i want to do there, just not sure on the rear.. I built one I took the back hatch off and cut the window part off. than bolted the tailgate into the back strut tower. fold the roof down right at top of rear doors. beet the side into the roof and bolted it in. Then beet the top qaurters down in a v and v the floor in the same spot. worked good.
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Post by luggnutts on Sept 25, 2012 8:44:33 GMT -5
^^^WOW, thanks! not sure if i have enough time for all that, however, might just have to look into it.
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Post by demoallyearround on Sept 25, 2012 14:47:50 GMT -5
I would not of taken out the toyota engine they run strong and will run hot i wouldnt want the pt. engine cause i work for a dodge dealer they dont like heat so much
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Post by luggnutts on Sept 25, 2012 16:00:43 GMT -5
I would not of taken out the toyota engine they run strong and will run hot i wouldnt want the pt. engine cause i work for a dodge dealer they dont like heat so much i hear what ur saying, however, i've ran this motor for 18 mins once and won without any cooling (rad busted on my first hit) and still started back up to drive on the trailer. i've had nothing but good luck with it. i've ran it several times, including putting it in a 2004 suzuki verona and winning in that car.
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Post by 513monster on Sept 25, 2012 22:11:06 GMT -5
beat the roof up a few inches from the rear pillar. the roof will fold up and the rearend should pull up as it comes in. It keeps the roof out of your way so you can see, and gives a good uniform bend.
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Post by luggnutts on Sept 26, 2012 12:41:48 GMT -5
beat the roof up a few inches from the rear pillar. the roof will fold up and the rearend should pull up as it comes in. It keeps the roof out of your way so you can see, and gives a good uniform bend. that actually sounds like a better (time wise) way to work the rearend.
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Post by 513monster on Sept 26, 2012 14:19:20 GMT -5
I know its a fullsize, but it's the same principle. (not my car) You don't have to do it that extreme, and i would probably do it a little closer to the rear pillars, but this is a good example.
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Post by luggnutts on Sept 26, 2012 16:40:00 GMT -5
^^^that's kind of what i had pictured. prolly end up doin that. i'll post pic of before and after sometime in november......
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Post by C4 on Sept 26, 2012 18:49:35 GMT -5
^^^^That's what I do with all coil wagons, along with a healthy dimple in the frame, bout a foot from the gate
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Post by luggnutts on Sept 26, 2012 20:09:41 GMT -5
What about cutting out the spare tire circle? Good idea? It's pretty evident that this is my first wagon build. So i appreciate all the feedback!!
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Post by C4 on Sept 26, 2012 20:24:54 GMT -5
I've pushed a couple up with a jack...never sliced one. Lot of guys do. Not sure if there is any real benefit to it.
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Post by smashem23 on Sept 26, 2012 21:26:56 GMT -5
I always push my spare tire in. The trunk/rear goes up and in everytime.
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Post by 11compact on Oct 30, 2012 20:39:36 GMT -5
can i take off the convertor that is right off the exhaust manifold on a 95 camry? wasn't sure if it would run right if i did take it off. thanks
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Post by derbydriver666 on Oct 30, 2012 21:45:31 GMT -5
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Post by cope187 on Oct 30, 2012 23:41:07 GMT -5
Ouch i think a cage would of help here
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