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PAdutch · 03-30-2017, 04:50 PM

My steel wheels finally arrived (15x10) there will be some slight fender massaging.

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PAdutch · 03-30-2017, 04:52 PM

I also bought this...

photo uploaded

It is a clean title shell in pretty good condition to swap the drivetrain of the salvage title white car into. Hopefully that can happen this weekend.

DocWalt · 03-30-2017, 05:03 PM

"slight" lololol

That new shell looks way cleaner

schaffer · 03-31-2017, 01:47 AM

Should look pretty good with the steel wheels.

I need to find a slider miata for the summer...

PAdutch · 03-31-2017, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocWalt

"slight" lololol

That new shell looks way cleaner

It is cleaner, and has a good top. The trunk has some rust on the inside, it must have been sitting outside with it open

. Ill take care of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaffer

Should look pretty good with the steel wheels.

I need to find a slider miata for the summer...

The wheels are heavy and definitely not the long term solution but will do the job.

Find one, there are good deals to be had.

schaffer · 03-31-2017, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAdutch

It is cleaner, and has a good top. The trunk has some rust on the inside, it must have been sitting outside with it open

. Ill take care of that.

The wheels are heavy and definitely not the long term solution but will do the job.

Find one, there are good deals to be had.

I like the look of them, utilitarian IMO.

I've been looking for a decent one on and off for around 2 years. Everyone thinks what they have is worth a fortune, or is a clapped out drift rat.

PAdutch · 04-03-2017, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaffer

I like the look of them, utilitarian IMO.

I've been looking for a decent one on and off for around 2 years. Everyone thinks what they have is worth a fortune, or is a clapped out drift rat.

Yup, the black car was a clapped out drift rat. They must be saved!

This happened this weekend (not OSHA approved)

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Sassy pose for miata reasons!

The drive-train is ready to be swapped in to the good shell. I'm hoping to be back in business this weekend.

PAdutch · 04-07-2017, 03:37 PM

upload photo

DocWalt · 04-07-2017, 05:59 PM

well... they "fit"

Simmons-Racing · 04-07-2017, 10:36 PM

Nice

Simmons

PAdutch · 04-10-2017, 03:11 PM

Well the engine is in the white miata shell now. All is well except it wont crank

. The starter solenoid is not getting a signal. It cranks if I signal it from the battery. Sounds like a clutch switch issue or and ignition switch issue.

how to upload images to the internet

Apparently having a intact oil dipstick pull is rare...I broke it

upload full resolution photos

As soon as I get the starting issue figured out I shall be cutting fenders.

schaffer · 04-18-2017, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAdutch

Yup, the black car was a clapped out drift rat. They must be saved!

This happened this weekend (not OSHA approved)

pix image
Sassy pose for miata reasons!

The drive-train is ready to be swapped in to the good shell. I'm hoping to be back in business this weekend.

Glad to see old cars being saved, wish more people could do the same. I'm saying this as I bought a brand new truck 2 years ago....

PAdutch · 04-18-2017, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaffer

Glad to see old cars being saved, wish more people could do the same. I'm saying this as I bought a brand new truck 2 years ago....

Well, if your going to save a car a Miata is a good placed to start. Alot of parts around at good prices and they are easy to work on.

Small update. The white car is back on the ground and moving under its own power. It had a weird stalling issue, I'm wondering if the fuel pump or filter is on its way out.

I plan to do some fender cutting tonight so I can fit the big tires on the black car. Shocks should be here Thursday.

I hope to have at least one car autocrossing on sunday.

DocWalt · 04-18-2017, 10:10 AM

Bring your rain coat

PAdutch · 04-18-2017, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Bring your rain coat

Ill have to, the black car doesnt have a top

DocWalt · 04-18-2017, 01:06 PM

You may want more than a raincoat, lol

PAdutch · 04-19-2017, 08:53 AM

This is my first time trimming fenders. It is not as enjoyable as I had hoped haha. I finally got the front drivers side fully trimmed, up against the bump stops on a stock strut, through the whole turning range there is clearance. The other side should go quicker since I kinda know what I'm doing now. Then its on to the rear which is a double wall fender

how to upload photo

PAdutch · 04-21-2017, 08:41 AM

Suspension is in

I cut the drivers side rear fender. I did a terrible job, hopefully I can get a flare that covers up that job. I cut past the chassis at the top of the wheel well preventing the inner fender from meshing nicely. O well, at least there's clearance.

DocWalt · 04-21-2017, 01:09 PM

It's looking dry for Sunday

You'll need to do something to protect those edges, don't want to send tech workers to the hospital, haha

PAdutch · 04-21-2017, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocWalt

It's looking dry for Sunday

You'll need to do something to protect those edges, don't want to send tech workers to the hospital, haha

I noticed the forecast change

I'll probably have a late night tonight and lots of miata things tomorrow. Many things like sharp edges to clean up.

03-30-2017, 04:50 PM	#21
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	My steel wheels finally arrived (15x10) there will be some slight fender massaging. image hosting for ebay __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-30-2017, 04:52 PM	#22
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	I also bought this... photo uploaded It is a clean title shell in pretty good condition to swap the drivetrain of the salvage title white car into. Hopefully that can happen this weekend. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-07-2017, 03:37 PM	#28
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	upload photo __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-07-2017, 10:36 PM	#30
Simmons-Racing Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Macungie,P.A. Member #3034 My Ride: 2001 Miata iTrader: (2)	Nice Simmons __________________ 1988 Honda CRX 71 STS 2019 Ram 1500 Sponsored by Karcepts/ Moto-East

04-10-2017, 03:11 PM	#31
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	Engine Insertion Well the engine is in the white miata shell now. All is well except it wont crank . The starter solenoid is not getting a signal. It cranks if I signal it from the battery. Sounds like a clutch switch issue or and ignition switch issue. how to upload images to the internet Apparently having a intact oil dipstick pull is rare...I broke it upload full resolution photos As soon as I get the starting issue figured out I shall be cutting fenders. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-30-2017, 05:03 PM	#23
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	"slight" lololol That new shell looks way cleaner

03-31-2017, 01:47 AM	#24
schaffer Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Member #16147 My Ride: 2015 Tacoma. iTrader: (0)	Should look pretty good with the steel wheels. I need to find a slider miata for the summer...

04-07-2017, 05:59 PM	#29
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	well... they "fit"

04-18-2017, 10:10 AM	#34
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Bring your rain coat

04-18-2017, 01:06 PM	#36
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	You may want more than a raincoat, lol

04-19-2017, 08:53 AM	#37
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	Fender trimming begins This is my first time trimming fenders. It is not as enjoyable as I had hoped haha. I finally got the front drivers side fully trimmed, up against the bump stops on a stock strut, through the whole turning range there is clearance. The other side should go quicker since I kinda know what I'm doing now. Then its on to the rear which is a double wall fender how to upload photo __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-21-2017, 08:41 AM	#38
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	Some good, some ugly Suspension is in I cut the drivers side rear fender. I did a terrible job, hopefully I can get a flare that covers up that job. I cut past the chassis at the top of the wheel well preventing the inner fender from meshing nicely. O well, at least there's clearance. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-21-2017, 01:09 PM	#39
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	It's looking dry for Sunday You'll need to do something to protect those edges, don't want to send tech workers to the hospital, haha

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