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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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hey all

got a reinforced rear subframe back yesterday... put energy suspension subframe bushings on, put rear suspension back together, just finished rotors / parking brake adjustment...

just venting - this build stage has been one thing after another - broken bolts (could extract one, had to drill and tap another), busted welds, frozen bolts, etc etc etc

But hey, at least it is 65 degrees and beautiful (albeit dark) outside...

Almost finished with this build! ha!

thanks for the ear.
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Damn i wish it was warm enough to finish putting some parts on my car....

Although I was down in my buddies basement building a head...

Every try PB blaster for frozen, rusted bolts?
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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PB, torch, impact wrench, tnt ... ... ok, well, no tnt. finally had to use a nut splitter and jury rig a ball joint press to get one bolt out...
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Port Charlotte huh? havent seen u around
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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your making it even harder to be in new jersey right now, thanks.... i am from the bay area and the moved to jax beach.... joined the mil went to idaho and am now in a freezing state of nj... i miss that weather down there!!! good luck on the build and make sure to post up pics...
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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lucky for me i have a nice 78 degree heated garage
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
lucky for me i have a nice 78 degree heated garage
that u never use cuz ur on here 24/7 :p just kiddin duck
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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i play video games so that takes my time away and a few other things like tv and a videos
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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lmao
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:44 AM
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i hate you guys!!! Well its more jealousy than hate since i left the bay area for this crap..... well good luck with the build and have some fun in the sun for me... its a wonderful 8 degrees here....
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you should come out and side with TSE
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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hahah yeah scions takin over
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