johnsimion, I also removed the small torsion bars, just leaving the big ones.  Did you do that also?You may be right on the 4″ business.

I took a door off and stripped the hardware to use as a test panel.  Sigh, looks like a repaint.  Big problem is rust stains from the snaps that don’t want to sand out.  However, the boat yard idea is worth checking out.  Easy enough to take the door, and see what they say.Thanks all

When I bought mine (in very sad condition) I noticed right off the tires were way outside of center of the fenders.  One of the first things I did was buy a narrowed front end, 2″…  (As I had to rebuild the front end anyway, the expense was not all that much more) I do not have it on the road yet, but, I wish I could have found a 4″ narrower b…[Read more]

Heat worked.  Did a number on the anodizing, of course.  Paint time!

Problem solved, apparently.  I just tapped it out with a small punch.  With this new key switch, it apparently serves no purpose.

It ain’t hard if you got the right tool…

BaytownTD2014-02-04 17:53:22

Question for you guys that installed the disk kits: Did you do a stud conversion, or just used the standard lug bolts?

The Sol got a new grille for Xmas..

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Shiney bits and bad paint

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Thank you.  That looks exactly like what I was looking for.

Thanks very much for the responses.  I will order the Autosol stuff and try it out.  Sanding all the way out to 2000/3000 is just a bit much work! If I can get it done using just a buffer-I’m a happy camper.

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Big box delivery today! The new, narrowed front end, shortened torsion bars and tie rods  from CIP. Now the question: I assume I need to remove the smaller leaves from the torsion bar pack, as it’s talked about in this forum?

BaytownTD2014-01-02 18:27:43

Today, I tested a small area, sanding with 400 grit (to progress to 600 grit, then compound, then, if there is any color left, wax!)

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Well on mine,  the “spare tire cover” is a separate piece.  Appears to be pop-riveted on.  And the clearance is needed for the air cleaner/carb….  Might be able to rig something on the “luggage rack”.  But I’d still worry about the weight.  Maybe the best solution is like the Solstice-a can of fix-a-flat….

Hey Bill, your name sure sounds familiar.  Have we met at some event or another?  Do you frequent the Cars & Coffee thing out on the north side?

There is an article in the current American Rifleman on the ammo situation.  Bottom line, more shooters and folks are stocking up.  The ammo manufacturers have started gearing up, but expect shortages for at least the next 6 months.  On the driving side, we are going thru our typical winter cycle of warm front/rain, cold front/clear.  Mostly rai…[Read more]

The V-8 conversion is really not all that difficult.  If, as you say, you have deep pockets.  You can also drop a lot of coin on a blower for the NA model.

Oh, its the little things you can’t see…  Like a Borla exhaust, a K&N CAI, and from DDM Works (my favorite drug dealer), Probeam, Chassis brace, Front cross brace, Hawk brake pads and a switch to DOT 5 fluid, and several shiny bits here and there,  under the hood….

I am definitely going to try to start the thing -if it will turn over- before I pull it.  There is always the chance it’ll be fine! 🙂  I don’t think I want to hotrod the thing much.  If I do have to replace the cylinders, yah, go for the bigger displacement, but don’t think I’d want to do crankcase machining, cams, etc.  

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