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Forum: Project Cars 02-16-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
I've got a hammer, a pry bar, and a bottle of...

I've got a hammer, a pry bar, and a bottle of super glue. What else do I need? :D
Forum: Project Cars 02-16-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
How in the hell are you supposed to get the bolts...

How in the hell are you supposed to get the bolts out of the driver's side valve cover? It is obvious they were never intended to be removed with the engine in the car. :banghead:
Forum: Project Cars 02-05-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Computer code is BA12

Computer code is BA12
Forum: Project Cars 02-04-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Not much to update honestly. I drove it a little...

Not much to update honestly. I drove it a little (maybe 1000 miles) and the battery started going dead while going down the road. While trying to troubleshoot that, the small coolant leak it had...
Forum: Project Cars 04-25-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 103,485
Posted By TheJeanyus
MM's stuff is flat out awesome. I have a full...

MM's stuff is flat out awesome. I have a full "maximum grip" package on the GT. Rides like a race car, but it handles better than I thought was even possible for a Mustang. I don't know much about...
Forum: Project Cars 03-20-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,558
Posted By TheJeanyus
I think we should trade wheels. :D

I think we should trade wheels. :D
Forum: Project Cars 03-16-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,558
Posted By TheJeanyus
Good looking car, Richard. Any go-fast goodies? ...

Good looking car, Richard. Any go-fast goodies?

The Cobra bumper looks good, but I'd lose the badges. Actually, I DID lose a set of those badges once. :rofl: Just part it at the Trussville...
Forum: Project Cars 03-10-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,776
Posted By TheJeanyus
Ouch! Glad to hear she's OK (or at least I...

Ouch! Glad to hear she's OK (or at least I assume so since she has a new car). :chug:
Forum: Project Cars 02-13-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 381,672
Posted By TheJeanyus
:rofl: Some car seats cost as much as a...

:rofl:

Some car seats cost as much as a decent gun, so it sort of works. :jester:
Forum: Project Cars 02-12-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 381,672
Posted By TheJeanyus
Dibs on the Windsor. :D Or do this with it!...

Dibs on the Windsor. :D

Or do this with it! http://www.ilovesleepers.20m.com/photo.html Who needs legroom when you can do big smoky minivan burnouts! :jester:
Forum: Project Cars 02-11-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 381,672
Posted By TheJeanyus
I know the feeling. Preparing to have a kid is a...

I know the feeling. Preparing to have a kid is a big part of the reason why I no longer have my F150 or the Corvette. Sold the F150 to get rid of the debt, sold the Corvette to pay off the rest of...
Forum: Project Cars 02-07-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 381,672
Posted By TheJeanyus
:rofl: At least you guys still have the...

:rofl:

At least you guys still have the 'vert for her to enjoy once in a while. A lot of people have to give up their toys completely. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 02-06-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
My grandfather had a mid 80's Escort Pony with...

My grandfather had a mid 80's Escort Pony with manual steering, and that's the car I learned to drive a manual in. It was a bitch at low speed (which was the only speed it would go :lol: ), but...
Forum: Project Cars 02-03-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 381,672
Posted By TheJeanyus
Talked to Bradley Buchanan about custom coil...

Talked to Bradley Buchanan about custom coil overs and a turbo Acura V6 yet? :jester:

Should be a nice way to haul the kiddos around. It should get better mileage than a big SUV, anyway. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 01-30-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Wait, I thought this was your DD? That's a...

Wait, I thought this was your DD? That's a manual steering rack, isn't it? O_o That's more hardcore than I'd want in a street car...and this is coming from a guy with stiffer than prom night race...
Forum: Project Cars 12-17-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
So is the '96 going to have a stock PI setup,...

So is the '96 going to have a stock PI setup, forged internals, and long tubes? I'm still undecided what I want to do with mine once I have a place to work on it again.
Forum: Project Cars 12-17-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
No kidding. Michael, I have 6 jack stands I'm...

No kidding. Michael, I have 6 jack stands I'm not using if you need to borrow some. :jester:
Forum: Project Cars 11-08-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
How many LEDs do you have to swap? I know to do...

How many LEDs do you have to swap? I know to do that on the 4Runner it's something like 50-60 LEDs. :notnice:
Forum: Project Cars 10-30-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Maybe once we get moved and settled in I can take...

Maybe once we get moved and settled in I can take it out somewhere and get some decent pictures. I don't think I've made a single picture of it with a "real" camera since I got it. :rofl:
Forum: Project Cars 10-29-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Drove the "racecar" to work for the first time...

Drove the "racecar" to work for the first time today. Exhaust scrapes on a speedbump in the parking lot, but I can park in another part of the lot. :jester: Nice to have it back where I can drive...
Forum: Project Cars 10-09-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 47,927
Posted By TheJeanyus
Sure, start getting together for cruises again...

Sure, start getting together for cruises again after I move off to Huntsville... :jester:

I would like to go if I can. Tough to set aside the time right now, though, between getting the house...
Forum: Project Cars 10-03-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 47,927
Posted By TheJeanyus
Where are the burnout pics??? :jester: Looks...

Where are the burnout pics??? :jester:

Looks like it was a nice day for a cruise up the mountain. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 09-17-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
No kidding. I guess this is the future I have to...

No kidding. I guess this is the future I have to look forward to with this car. All because it needed shocks and struts. :jester:
Forum: Project Cars 09-17-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Once the proper amount of caster was dialed in...

Once the proper amount of caster was dialed in the strut hats started hitting the caster/camber plate bolts when the wheel is turned, so the coil overs are coming out to adjust the spacers...again....
Forum: Project Cars 09-17-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Went to get it from the alignment shop yesterday,...

Went to get it from the alignment shop yesterday, and it pulled pretty hard to the left. Took it back, and they said they'd get it right this morning. Might ride over at lunch to pick it up. With...
Forum: Project Cars 09-13-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Cleaned up and ready to take the trip to the...

Cleaned up and ready to take the trip to the alignment shop tomorrow. That's a glare on the window, not ugly ass mirrored window tint. :jester:
...
Forum: Project Cars 09-13-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
You assume I own a voltmeter. :jester: No, I...

You assume I own a voltmeter. :jester:

No, I didn't check it. It drives fine other than the sluggish throttle response and wanting to die when you come to a stop (sort of like the problem some of...
Forum: Project Cars 09-13-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Got the brakes bled properly and took it for a...

Got the brakes bled properly and took it for a drive through the subdivision. It feels much lighter on its feet with the new front suspension, and it rides way better than I expected. Going to need...
Forum: Project Cars 09-09-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Ugh. I remember thinking that would be a good...

Ugh. I remember thinking that would be a good idea, too...
Forum: Project Cars 09-08-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
I just yanked the e brake like I was in Tokyo...

I just yanked the e brake like I was in Tokyo Drift. Worked like a charm. :metal:
Forum: Project Cars 09-08-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Well, my "racecar" is finally off the jackstands....

Well, my "racecar" is finally off the jackstands. Took it for a test drive, and it has NO brakes. Hopefully I just didn't get them bled as well as I thought I did... :D
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 09-03-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,910
Posted By TheJeanyus
Great work as always. :nice:

Great work as always. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 08-20-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Got mine cheap on Craigslist. A guy bought an...

Got mine cheap on Craigslist. A guy bought an Explorer 8.8 w/ 4.10s to put in his lifted Ranger, but he wanted 4.88s or something. I think I paid $50-75 for them.
Forum: Project Cars 08-20-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Drill out the tie rod bolt holes in the spindles,...

Drill out the tie rod bolt holes in the spindles, bolt 'em up, put the brakes on (Bullitt front brakes with SS hoses), adjust the ride height, eyeball the alignment, and get it to the alignment shop....
Forum: Project Cars 08-20-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Nice. I need to get back to work on mine now...

Nice. I need to get back to work on mine now that I'm back from vacation.
Forum: Project Cars 08-02-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Say, what all is required to do a COP conversion?...

Say, what all is required to do a COP conversion? And what is the advantage other than getting rid of the sometimes troublesome coil packs?
Forum: Project Cars 08-02-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
:nice: I made my own EGR delete. Cut a...

:nice:

I made my own EGR delete. Cut a blockoff plate for the intake on the plasma at work and welded up the nut off the EGR tube to make a cap for the exhaust. Redneck, but it works.

Where'd...
Forum: Project Cars 07-30-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
:rofl:

:rofl:
Forum: Project Cars 07-30-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
Mine currently doesn't have a MAF. :jester: It'll...

Mine currently doesn't have a MAF. :jester: It'll have a K&N intake, Pro-M MAF, BBK TB, and C&L plenum when it's back together, though. :D


That's my secret. It doesn't make enough power to...
Forum: Project Cars 07-30-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 93,483
Posted By TheJeanyus
You don't want any of this. '98s were rated at...

You don't want any of this. '98s were rated at TEN more rwhp than '96s. :burnout: And mine has FLOWMASTERS - we all know that's good for 50 rwhp.
Forum: Project Cars 07-29-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 2,208,274
Posted By TheJeanyus
So what you're saying is...you have a race car...

So what you're saying is...you have a race car that isn't going to be legal for any racing classes. :jester:

Good plan. :D
Forum: Project Cars 07-22-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,130
Posted By TheJeanyus
Neat project. Stock 5.3 heads, or LSx heads? I...

Neat project. Stock 5.3 heads, or LSx heads? I bet it's fun at 277 rwhp, but it has the potential to make a lot more. :burnout:
Forum: Project Cars 06-11-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Well, it is a Dodge... :jester:

Well, it is a Dodge... :jester:
Forum: Project Cars 06-11-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
It's moving along pretty well compared to a lot...

It's moving along pretty well compared to a lot of projects, but I've never undertaken anything like this so it feels like it's taken forever. I understand now how people lose interest in projects...
Forum: Project Cars 06-10-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
K member squared up and torqued down, motor back...

K member squared up and torqued down, motor back into the motor mounts, and the engine support beam is out of there. :banana: Dare I say it? I might actually get to drive it this weekend. :huh:
Forum: Project Cars 06-09-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Friend of the family came over today and insisted...

Friend of the family came over today and insisted that he could helicoil the botched hole with the head still in the car. Pulled the header back off, fixed it, bolted the header back up, put a few...
Forum: Project Cars 06-08-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Good news: the headers are on. Bad news: the...

Good news: the headers are on.

Bad news: the threads stripped in one of the holes. :banghead: I'm just going to put it together and run it until mid-July. It has to be driveable when Mom is here...
Forum: Project Cars 06-04-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 155,839
Posted By TheJeanyus
What kind of power difference did you see at the...

What kind of power difference did you see at the wheels with the manual trans?
Forum: Project Cars 06-03-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Wanna put on one more set? :D

Wanna put on one more set? :D
Forum: Project Cars 06-03-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 155,886
Posted By TheJeanyus
Now that I know the "trick" to get to each bolt...

Now that I know the "trick" to get to each bolt (from putting them on and taking them back off 3 times), I believe I can get it finished up in a couple hours. I may try to finish them up tonight if...
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