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11-25-2020
I had my windshield replaced again today (second new one since April) it developped a crack from underneath the seal at the top, right at the roof line
I paid the first install cash (no bill) but he honoured his work, and showed me a pinch spot on the serrated steel teeth that hold the seal in place... This guy is a VERY good window place... He carries the Mk1 windshield in stock at 550$ Cdn...
Engine & tranny both coming out in the fall, ordered some stuff online this week end...
7-12-10
I know were just in early July, but I already started my winter "down time" shopping...
I have:
An extra 9A block that will be bored at 83.5mm
A 95.5mm stroke early Td crankskshaft that will be sent out for weight loss & knife edging
An extra head that will receive some more goodies (see: In the plans of getting...)
On order:
Autotech cams & adjustable sprockets
Wavetrac & ARP bolt kit
In the plans to order soon:
TT big valve kit
JE pistons for stroker crank (would like 11.5:1 compression)
HD pressure plate
Maybe some 45 Weber's instead of my present 40's...
In the plans :
Stroked, big valved, camed, HD clutched, 2.1L carbed, mean little silver toy!
In the plans also are the following:
Change crank & rod bearings (cheap insurance)
Balance & resurface lightened flywheel
re-do all window trim
Re-install window channels with fixed front triangular windows (still need to find some with the seals)
put back the rear seat (having it re-upholstered in pleather too)
re-do the rear parcel shelf (to accept the Infinity Kappa's)
re-locate the amp
take out the MDF carpeted trunk liner & rear seat delete (all in 1 piece)
Re-finishing the 3 piece OZ Racing Vega, basket weaves (already with some nice sticky 195-45-15 T1R's): Powder coating the centers, lips to be machined & polished, fasteners to be sent out for plating.
Lots of stuff on the plate for next fall already !
5-15-11
Bumping this back up to life...
Just finished puttin a CHE diesel 020 tranny on the week end
Needed to get proper RPM range because of these culprits:
I have to change my TT headers for a 16V stock downpipe: car scrapes the headers, and still needs to be dropped a bit, to reduce tire gap
I have another clone for proper height & handling
On the menu before Cincy:
A few mods on alternator pulleys
Remove swing vents for fixed triangulars
And a few more things.
I doubt I will be able to find & install Mk2 16V manifold & downpipe before Cincy...
Pictures of the 020 (satin black) tomorrow
Beautiful car!
Posted by MPower on 11/25/20 @ 10:38:10 PM