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Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
3/22/20 6:09 a.m.
Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
3/29/20 4:41 p.m.

Beefed up the jack shaft mounts.  Also a shot from underneath

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
3/31/20 4:05 p.m.

The V8 Hijet looks big in comparison

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
4/16/20 9:13 a.m.
Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
4/18/20 7:50 a.m.

The HayaSubi is sitting a little low in the rear.  Just got some new stock replacement Miata front shocks and a pair of new Moog Escort Wagon rear springs.  A fb V8 Miata page had some information on affordable ways of dealing with the extra weight of a V8.

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
4/22/20 6:01 a.m.

I seem to recall that the early crx si had an outward opening sunroof.  I need to have a glass panel roof of some sort in the van so that I can see traffic lights!  As most of the sheet metal on the front half of the van roof is garbage, ideally, I would like to take a trip to the Pick a Part armed with a cordless sazall and cut out a roof clip to graft into the van.  Can anyone think of another vehicle with either a (fairly narrow) fixed glass panel roof or outward opening glass roof?

Thanks

 

solfly
solfly HalfDork
4/22/20 10:08 a.m.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

if you're talking EF CRX it was a metal panel that did open outward. I think some 90s-00s GM cars had outward opening glass ones.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
4/22/20 10:46 a.m.
solfly said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

if you're talking EF CRX it was a metal panel that did open outward. I think some 90s-00s GM cars had outward opening glass ones.

Thanks for the information!

TVR Scott (Forum Supporter)
TVR Scott (Forum Supporter) Dork
4/22/20 10:53 a.m.

My 88 Toyota pickup had a fold out glass moon-roof.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
4/22/20 1:16 p.m.
TVR Scott (Forum Supporter) said:

My 88 Toyota pickup had a fold out glass moon-roof.

Great, thank you!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/2/20 11:41 a.m.

The new (stock) shocks are in the the Escort springs were a perfect fit! 

 

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/2/20 1:36 p.m.

Parked next to the Xb your 360 looks like one of those department store kiddy rides that rocked back & forth for a couple minutes. 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/2/20 3:09 p.m.

In reply to Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) :

I forget how small it is until I park it next to a "normal" car.  I checked, it is smaller in length, width and height than a classic mini!

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/2/20 10:38 p.m.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Somewhat serious question: is there a hole in the roof to stick your head through when you drive it, or are you nearly laying down inside?

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/3/20 3:04 p.m.
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Somewhat serious question: is there a hole in the roof to stick your head through when you drive it, or are you nearly laying down inside?

It is actually quite roomy! I can stretch my legs out completely and with the seat in a normal upright position, I have a good 3" of head room! 

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/3/20 7:24 p.m.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Wow! It sure doesn't look like that would be possible. Do you think you'll bring it to CTC any time? I'd love to see it in person. 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/3/20 7:47 p.m.

In reply to Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) :

Not sure I can get it together that quickly, but going to try!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/9/20 12:54 p.m.

Started on the new rear wheelwells.  Good progress on one so far.

 

 

 

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/14/20 5:05 a.m.

New rear wheel openings are nearly done as is the hand formed new headlight bucket and front "fender"/nose section!





mblommel
mblommel Dork
5/14/20 6:56 a.m.

Amazing work as always!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/14/20 7:34 a.m.

In reply to mblommel :

Thanks so much!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/18/20 8:06 p.m.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/20/20 5:05 p.m.

759NRNG (Forum Partidario)
759NRNG (Forum Partidario) UltraDork
5/21/20 6:39 p.m.
Ben_Modified said:

The new (stock) shocks are in the the Escort springs were a perfect fit! 

 

ROTFLMAO!!!!.........how did you get this mess titled/plates???  this plain ain't right at all.....but i'd have it ...wink

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
5/23/20 11:29 a.m.

In reply to 759NRNG (Forum Partidario) :

I am old, I had to look that up. Legal in all fifty states!!

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