Project Venom (Just bec it sounds cool) Build

[tukata]

Late start to my build

ive been reading and reading and reading, but appreciate any help. 
----Pictures have to be hosted first to attach here?

My Donor
99 LS with 65k


Goal
Exocet Sport

allegedly, my chassis and body panels are either done or any moment now.  Panels are there and chassis is back from powder coat 

The fun part, I'm recovering from a broken collarbone, so this is a gimp build. 
Will figure out pics and get them up soon
where I'm at now:



car is moving along nicely with the help of a buddy.  Big pieces are off, bumpers, supports, trunk, hood, doors, fenders 
I have the trunk empty except for the fuel filler neck and lines. Harness is almost off and labeled in the engine bay. Getting ready to pull the radiator and (properly) pull the ac.  Interior has slowed because I just can't bend and lay upside down pulling the dash out yet. 

Just wanted to say hello.  I'll work on the pic issue and try and figure out what I can clear to host somewhere

[greg]

Imgur for all your hosting needs.

[colin]

We used a hammer for the dash when it refused to cooperate / we couldn't find the bolts holding it in.

[tukata]

Pics still having issues.

Sick kids have my progress slowed. I'm going to try and pull the dash tomorrow evening.
Hammer(s) are on stand by, but I need to sell the dash hopefully

[gwnwar]

Pull center console and radio surround first.. 7 bolts to remove dash.. 2 bolts each side behind small covers plates, 2 lower dash.
1 each side by tunnel behind covers plates, 1 center dash by wind screen under cover plate.. Plus 2 bolts holding steering column up to dash, Electric harness connectors label connectors.. No need for a hammer..

[Trenon]

gwnwar how many miatas have you torn down? You seem to have everything memorized in the car.

[gwnwar]

About 30.. Also have had many on road at a time.. Still have my first 1999 Super Charged 195HP to wheels, suspension work, tires, roll bar +++ my money pit.. Great car for the twisty bits here in the Ozark mountains..

[Trenon]

Well that explains it. I don't think I've seen 30 miatas! Nice work.

[tukata]

Lots of progress, but the dash has me blocked

I have the main bolts off, radio out, column 2 bolts out, But the climate control is stuck. I can't seem to get either end of the cables to disconnect. Am I missing an easy way?  What side did you guys disconnect from. 


i have the column disconnected but it doesn't want to pull out yet.  I'll let some penetrating oil soak on the lower ujoint before I start pulling again. 

Engine bay is almost all disconnected.  Radiator, cruise, hard vacuum lines all off.  I want to get dash off before I remove the pedals and firewall fun.  

Lots of fun, but a little frustrated at this dash

[jmills]

I had the same issues with the HVAC. I cut the cables and then it came out easily. I wasn't going to reuse any of it so no lost sleep over cutting them. For the column I was able to wedge the pry-hooks from a hammer between the body and column and was able to work it out that way.

[tukata]

We found the problem.
Dash and interior is out. I really need to get the picture thing figured out

[johnp]

Jul 7, 2016 1:30:06 GMT tukata said:

 I really need to get the picture thing figured out

Read here:
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If you still have problems include my name in a post johnp to alert me or when you get to 20 posts you can send me a PM.