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Post by C4 on Oct 12, 2012 14:06:56 GMT -5
Sometimes, it takes a blue wrench.
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Post by iou2 on Oct 12, 2012 14:11:17 GMT -5
What's a blue wrench? Just curious..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2012 15:08:06 GMT -5
torch=blue wrench
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Post by iou2 on Oct 12, 2012 15:58:37 GMT -5
torch=blue wrench Ahh I got it now
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Post by iou2 on Oct 15, 2012 13:50:35 GMT -5
What do people think about the 2.8 v6 in these cars? Mines an 81..
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Post by iou2 on Oct 16, 2012 14:38:01 GMT -5
Absolutely worth the time. After you have done it a couple times, it will only take a few minutes. I finally got them out. Is it ok o just use the stock bolts with a few thick washers instead of all thread?
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Post by runinoutofgas on Oct 16, 2012 17:04:44 GMT -5
You will be better off getting the sub flush with the body, i would at least get some different bolts torch holes in frame and bolt it tight, otherwise you should have just left it alone. All thread is srill best option. And i love the 2.8 s that came in these cars.
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Post by findley19 on Mar 3, 2014 0:28:51 GMT -5
Are the stock bumpers any good on a citation?? Or are they pretty soft?
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Post by C4 on Mar 3, 2014 0:57:10 GMT -5
Depends on year. The boxed ones are great, The ones that are just an empty skin are worthless.
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Post by findley19 on Mar 3, 2014 16:32:29 GMT -5
How are they on an 82??
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Post by smashbob12 on Mar 3, 2014 22:11:55 GMT -5
we ran an 83' and it held up great but if you can load/weld
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Post by C4 on Mar 4, 2014 2:34:37 GMT -5
And the 81 bumper is good. Have an 85 car on which the bumper appears to be little more than a piece of tin.
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Post by trey9 on Jul 27, 2014 21:17:07 GMT -5
Will these cars hold up in a weld A-arms forward class?
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Post by wagonman1993 on Apr 16, 2015 10:19:18 GMT -5
Does an 87 buick sylark fall in this category? if so whats their main weaknesses or downfalls to fix? Here are the rules that i have to build to. Preparation of Cars THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN TO FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS ONLY AND HAVE A WHEEL BASE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 108 INCHES. Measured from center of wheel to center of wheel (must be factory 108 inches cannot move wheels in). No screws allowed. NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS (heavy duty plastic racing fuel cells are allowed). No wedging, no sedagons, no jeeps, trucks. NO PACERS ALLOWED. No convertibles. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, headliner, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable) must be removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS IN DOORS. Trunks must be empty of all debris (spare tires, rims, etc.). Absolutely no welding but what is stated in these rules. Unlimited 9 wire. Mandatory you must have number on both front doors and roof big enough to see and must be bright enough colors to be seen. No profanity allowed on cars. Engines Must be 4 or 6 cylinders and must be in stock position. Radiators May be removed but not relocated Transmission Coolers ARE ALLOWED Battery Must be in a secure position and be covered with something nonflammable (like rubber floor mat). Batteries must be secure with no movement. Suspension Must remain stock. No trailer hitches, spacers, blocks, air shackles. Air lifts must be deflated. Cars must have give or bounce. Rear-ends Must be GM to GM, Ford to Ford etc. Drive Shafts/Drive train MUST BE STOCK Steering Column May be modified from gear box to steering wheel. All other components must remain stock. Hood Must be in factory position. 4 hood bolts allowed but only 2 can go to the frame. They cannot go in front of the radiator. Bolts must not be bigger than ¾ with washers no larger than 6 inches outside diameter. Must have 2 holes cut in hood big enough for fire extinguisher. Not directly over carburetor. Trunk/Wagon tailgate/Hatches You can use 4 ¾ bolts with washers not bigger than 6 inches outside diameter, none to the frame. Trunk lids must remain on hinges. You may tuck the trunk but no wedging and no sedagons. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk 1 inch leave 6 inches. Hatches and wagon tailgates weld 1 inch leave 6 inches. Body No seam welding allowed. No patching allowed. Pre-denting is okay. Fenders Fenders may be trimmed. 10 bolts per fender may be used. Bolts are not to be no bigger than 3/8 with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter. Body mount bolts Must be factory size and must be in factory location. Must have factory rubbers. Frame Absolutely no welding on frame. No reinforcing of frame. You can notch the frame. NO PATCHING. Doors Doors may be welded solid with a strap no bigger than 3 inches, on the outside only. Driver’s door should be reinforced. Cage You may have a cage with two side bars and three bars across. The cage cannot extend past the dash area in the front and must be in front of the rear fender wells in the back. This can be welded in. Absolutely no kickers. You may have a halo bar. None of the cage or halo bars can connect to the frame, or to windsheild bars or roof signs. Bumpers You may use a full size bumper if it is cut down to width of car. Car bumpers only. No POINTIES. NO REINFORCEMENT OF BUMPERS. You may weld the bumper on. You may use 2 straps from bumper to frame 3x6x1/4 to keep bumper on. Bumper brackets may be welded on. NO back brackets on front. NO shocks inside of frame unless it was factory. Must be factory shocks off compact. Gas Tank Maximum 5 gallons of gas. Gas tank must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement (DO NOT USE BUNGE CORDS FOR THIS). If tank is not secure you will not be running, Tanks must have secure lids and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. Stock gas tanks in cars must be removed or have holes in them and be washed out. You may run stock tank if it is in front of rear axle. NO PLASTIC TANKS (exception heavy duty plastic racing fuel cell). You must have a shield between gas tank and driver. This shield must be metal or tin. This may be mounted with screws. NO FREON TANKS WITH LEGS WELDED ON THEM. Tires Any tire okay. May reinforce rims around stud holes max 2 inches. Valve stem protectors are okay. Back window bars You may use nine wire or a chain in back window area chain links cannot be welded if you use chain you may use 2 3 x 3 plates to attach chain. This is a stock type class do not exceed these rules. Do not do anything after inspection to make car illegal. If this happens you will be disqualified with no return of entry fee. Officials have the right to re-inspect cars at any time.
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Post by C4 on Apr 16, 2015 12:58:56 GMT -5
^^^^These 2 rules would have me finding something else if possible:
WHEEL BASE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 108 INCHES
Body mount bolts Must be factory size and must be in factory location. Must have factory rubbers.
I personally have access to a variety of cars, so I would save this one for a show with a 107.0 limit (not 107.1), and where I could solidify the body mounts.
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