well got the frame coated. the new bumper and taillights
installed and cab corner fixed. just need to paint the drivers fender. almost a new truck. now back to the cutlass.
What did you do to your non-G body project today? [2018]
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So far I worked on the truck then did yard work the new PTO switch came so I cut the lawn and bagged up all the leaves. Then of course I had to go back and seed all the bald spots. I'm finally getting a shower now then hit an auto parts store and maybe a car show on RT 9 in Howell at the Chick-fil-A if it doesn't rain hell if it does I'll take Lauren in the truck we'll be best in show if we are the only ones there!
Took Tatiana to buy a bat today after swimming for T-ball... she paid for it. So while she was napping I built her a tee out of some old PVC tubing, a section of heater hose, and a chunk of old rad hose... and "painted it purple with sparkles" as she so quickly noted.
She's got a good natural swing... when she remains focused that is. Squirrel!
BONUS! Here's our 3 year old, Talia, with her big sister pinned to the mat at BJJ. Vicious lil' beast.
She's got a good natural swing... when she remains focused that is. Squirrel!
BONUS! Here's our 3 year old, Talia, with her big sister pinned to the mat at BJJ. Vicious lil' beast.
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Pulled my wife's Vert in the shop and got it up in the air for an oil change and greased the front end. I also got prepped for the paintless dent removal guy to show up later this week to fix the boo-boo I put in the rear quarter when parking it for the winter in November. Here's how it supposed to look.
A month ago, I picked up another car to use as a daily driver.
photo from seller's online ad:
There are worse cars you can buy for $350. So far, I have been loving the 52 mpg... but could I make it even better? The forum guys all say the stock intake system is somewhat restrictive, even when dealing with only 55 hp.
The outside of the air cleaner housing looks like it offers good airflow, but opening it up reveals otherwise. I decided to eliminate it entirely and replace it with something... better. But what, and how? Well, the Geo uses a 1-bbl TBI setup, which is very similar to a (small) carburetor... so I looked at my carbureted Grand Prix for inspiration.
Say, why not copy that setup on the humble little Geo? I stopped by the local O'Reilly and bought an Edelbrock universal air cleaner. After a bit of creativity to make it seal properly to the stock bottom piece of the air cleaner (which houses the PCV inlet and a charge air temp sensor, both of which I wanted to retain), I was finished.
Tah-dah!
Even if this nets me no gain in efficiency, just the reaction from car guys when I open the hood makes it worthwhile.
photo from seller's online ad:
There are worse cars you can buy for $350. So far, I have been loving the 52 mpg... but could I make it even better? The forum guys all say the stock intake system is somewhat restrictive, even when dealing with only 55 hp.
The outside of the air cleaner housing looks like it offers good airflow, but opening it up reveals otherwise. I decided to eliminate it entirely and replace it with something... better. But what, and how? Well, the Geo uses a 1-bbl TBI setup, which is very similar to a (small) carburetor... so I looked at my carbureted Grand Prix for inspiration.
Say, why not copy that setup on the humble little Geo? I stopped by the local O'Reilly and bought an Edelbrock universal air cleaner. After a bit of creativity to make it seal properly to the stock bottom piece of the air cleaner (which houses the PCV inlet and a charge air temp sensor, both of which I wanted to retain), I was finished.
Tah-dah!
Even if this nets me no gain in efficiency, just the reaction from car guys when I open the hood makes it worthwhile.
LOL I like it! A guy here at work has one, and gets about the same ridiculous mileage. The funny thing is: he's about 6'4" and has to take his shoes off so he doesn't mash pedals together!A month ago, I picked up another car to use as a daily driver.
photo from seller's online ad:
There are worse cars you can buy for $350. So far, I have been loving the 52 mpg... but could I make it even better? The forum guys all say the stock intake system is somewhat restrictive, even when dealing with only 55 hp.
The outside of the air cleaner housing looks like it offers good airflow, but opening it up reveals otherwise. I decided to eliminate it entirely and replace it with something... better. But what, and how? Well, the Geo uses a 1-bbl TBI setup, which is very similar to a (small) carburetor... so I looked at my carbureted Grand Prix for inspiration.
Say, why not copy that setup on the humble little Geo? I stopped by the local O'Reilly and bought an Edelbrock universal air cleaner. After a bit of creativity to make it seal properly to the stock bottom piece of the air cleaner (which houses the PCV inlet and a charge air temp sensor, both of which I wanted to retain), I was finished.
Tah-dah!
Even if this nets me no gain in efficiency, just the reaction from car guys when I open the hood makes it worthwhile.
He and I were joking about whether my series 2 project could beat him in the mpg dept., but I clearly have him on style, handling, performance, and comfort compared to his Metro.
Ok but please don't go with the 5 gallon Chrome plated can hanging under the rear bumperA month ago, I picked up another car to use as a daily driver.
photo from seller's online ad:
There are worse cars you can buy for $350. So far, I have been loving the 52 mpg... but could I make it even better? The forum guys all say the stock intake system is somewhat restrictive, even when dealing with only 55 hp.
The outside of the air cleaner housing looks like it offers good airflow, but opening it up reveals otherwise. I decided to eliminate it entirely and replace it with something... better. But what, and how? Well, the Geo uses a 1-bbl TBI setup, which is very similar to a (small) carburetor... so I looked at my carbureted Grand Prix for inspiration.
Say, why not copy that setup on the humble little Geo? I stopped by the local O'Reilly and bought an Edelbrock universal air cleaner. After a bit of creativity to make it seal properly to the stock bottom piece of the air cleaner (which houses the PCV inlet and a charge air temp sensor, both of which I wanted to retain), I was finished.
Tah-dah!
Even if this nets me no gain in efficiency, just the reaction from car guys when I open the hood makes it worthwhile.
Give the man some credit. With a car like that, 55 Gallon Steel Drum for the win!!!
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