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Post by gwnwar on Apr 11, 2014 21:51:50 GMT
Starting from back of front subframe (each side) 1 at the end of sub.. them 1 5" forward and up in the kick up part of the sub.. then 2 opposite front shock.. and from the top the 2 that hold the shock top mount on.. If you remove the center nut on the shocks the spring will come apart as body is lifted.. Don't remove them if you plan to bolt the frame in place with the subs and shocks till later in build were you will change shocks out. Before you pull body up remember to place an 8" 2x4 or what ever you have betweem the upper part of sub and the lower control arm were shocks or sway bar attach.. Not doing this you will have the control arms folding up and every thing almost on the ground..Not good..
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 13, 2014 13:54:24 GMT
Starting from back of front subframe (each side) 1 at the end of sub.. them 1 5" forward and up in the kick up part of the sub.. then 2 opposite front shock.. and from the top the 2 that hold the shock top mount on.. If you remove the center nut on the shocks the spring will come apart as body is lifted.. Don't remove them if you plan to bolt the frame in place with the subs and shocks till later in build were you will change shocks out. Before you pull body up remember to place an 8" 2x4 or what ever you have betweem the upper part of sub and the lower control arm were shocks or sway bar attach.. Not doing this you will have the control arms folding up and every thing almost on the ground..Not good.. I missed the ones 5" forward and up in the kick up!,, DUH The back sub fell away with all the bolts. The front one stayed..... Now I know why! thanks for the help guys. |
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Post by miket on Apr 13, 2014 16:25:06 GMT
Glad you found 'em. Hang on to your VIN No. is the body's heading off elsewhere.
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Post by exoRy on Apr 13, 2014 19:39:53 GMT
Agree with you on timescales - I didn't want to risk compromising quality by rushing at it. You mention 'six main bolts/nuts' - on mine it was 8 at the front and 6 at the back - just to help make sure you capture them all before the lift. Others helped me by reminding about all earth connections & exhaust hangers. Enjoy the lift and take care. I agree with you guys here, I'm a little bit behind the both of you but am finding it massively helpful as you both hit things and point things out to give me a better insight as to what I should be doing next. I'm not rushing either, enjoying the time in the sun on the weekends, going for quality and learning loads! |
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 14, 2014 17:00:11 GMT
Quick update
Found the pesky front bolts. Front of car is floating around on the springs. Back end is chocked up 6".
Lift later this week! So much fun!
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 16, 2014 21:24:03 GMT
Big day today  Only missed one Brake pipe. Quickly parted with big hammer and chisel !  Houston we have separation !  Garaged!  So, what do I need to take off the car. Front shiny VIN plate for sure , tank but anything else??? |
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Post by miket on Apr 17, 2014 7:01:10 GMT
Depends what's already done; handbrake bits?, brake hoses if left on their brackets? bits to try and sell?
Looking forward to seeing how you work the blue door in to the build.
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Post by jgilbert on Apr 18, 2014 9:53:34 GMT
Blue Rear Spolier perhaps?  |
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 18, 2014 10:10:01 GMT
Depends what's already done; handbrake bits?, brake hoses if left on their brackets? bits to try and sell? Looking forward to seeing how you work the blue door in to the build. I do not know about a spoiler but challenge excepted. I will put a photo up one of these days with it incorporated! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2014 12:28:28 GMT
Depends what's already done; handbrake bits?, brake hoses if left on their brackets? bits to try and sell? Looking forward to seeing how you work the blue door in to the build. I do not know about a spoiler but challenge excepted. I will put a photo up one of these days with it incorporated! targa top! |
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 21, 2014 15:25:17 GMT
More fun. Ready for the shell to go. Fuel tank out etc  The neighbours tutted at this!!!  Now soaking suspension bolts before trying to pull apart next week. looking forward to Stoneleigh kit car show!!! Looking forward to seeing some Exocets !! . |
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 22, 2014 13:08:04 GMT
And now ....... Bushing and painting and stuff!   |
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Post by jgilbert on Apr 22, 2014 19:24:35 GMT
Good effort guys now the fun really begins.
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Post by doubletrouble on May 5, 2014 19:50:50 GMT
Got inspired today after visiting the show yesterday but spend most of my time clearing up the garage . Gear box oil I drained out and put in a bucket was all over garage floor!!! Anyways, cleared the place up. Sam started on the shadow board and sprayed the gearbox to get that feeling of actually doing something positive.  |
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Post by jgilbert on May 5, 2014 20:08:22 GMT
In a small garage, remember 'a place for everything and everything in its place!' 5 mins at the end of a workshop session putting ALL you tools back on your shadow board will save time in the long run. Its easy when you can find a tool the first time of looking. I guarantee that when you are struggling with a job, the tool that you need will have a habit of going missing if you aren't disciplined enough to store them correctly.
Good work Sam
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