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BRM
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Post by BRM » Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:23 pm

Yeah,
And. In a few weeks our shop should be close, if not 100% finished.

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Post by McNuggetBandit » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:39 pm

I can come along and lend a hand and be good to learn some new skills while i'm at it!
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Post by warrior » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:53 pm

Ok, how bout we set a date...... how does the 12th of april? Does anyone have a huge problem with that date? Say a 10am start?
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Post by warrior » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:56 pm

Ok, how bout we set a date...... how does the 12th of april? Does anyone have a huge problem with that date? Say a 10am start?
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Post by Snapfrozen » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:04 pm

I'll double check with the Mrs. Anyone got an engine crane?

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Post by warrior » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:13 pm

Hell! Were not going to change an engine are we?
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Post by Snapfrozen » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:54 pm

I was planning on doing mine around then anyway :P Its bolt in bolt out so no big drama :P

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Post by Ants » Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:17 pm

Hi guys, 12th April sounds good to me, and the 'Boss' will let me have time off for good behaviour! (Guess I'd better start showing some :wink: )
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Post by GRUVBB » Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:34 pm

I have an engine lifter in my spare bedroom at the moment. I borrowed it to lift on an outboard. I can keep it to use at a later date if needed.

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Post by BRM » Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:57 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:I'll double check with the Mrs. Anyone got an engine crane?
yes...

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Post by Snapfrozen » Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:18 pm

Righto. Now I'm torn. Engine's fucked so thinking I'll repaint the bay and subframe and front suspension at the same time. Happy to come help but won't be swapping on the day

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Post by warrior » Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:16 pm

Hi guys, can we please have a head count on who needs work done for this (12th april in manukau).

Also a head count on who wants to lend a hand.

BRM are we still ok to use your workshop?
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Post by GRUVBB » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:12 pm

Im keen to do my rocker cover gasket. Im pretty sure Im ok to do all the tasks. I really only need some shelter to do it under. I have my own tools that I anticipate to need.... Also have some spare beers in the fridge which I can bring along for afterwards.

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Post by Snapfrozen » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:28 pm

Keen to come and help, won't be doing anything to my car and should be done with the house. If its sunny I won't be there. Have to finish some outside painting

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Post by SkilletKid » Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:22 am

Could probably use a different set of eyes to confirm my timing.

Can bring some tools and other tid bits; torque wrenches etc. Got some RTV for the guys who are planning to do the rocker gasket.

I have a jack and 4 stands if needed. And an impact wrench in case we need more than BRMs workshop has.

Still can't fully confirm I can make it though (but it's looking likely).
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Post by BRM » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:41 pm

Hey team,
Extremely sorry to say that my shop is a no go This Time,.
Old man wants no days off in there so we can finish it.
It's pretty much 90% done.
Just a wall and floor to paint and machines/benches to finalize positions.
If we get a good run, it Might be done by the 12th,
But for right now It's a negative.

Sorry guys.

Definitely next time when it'll be 100% done and looking awesome

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Post by warrior » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:04 pm

No worries BRM , we may have to postpone this for a while guys?
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Post by GRUVBB » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:17 pm

Message received..... BRM. Do you need any electrical jobs done in the workshop. Im an industrial electrician by trade so happy to help you out seeing as you are happy to let others utilise your space. What goes around comes around as they say. :idea:

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Post by BRM » Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:36 pm

It'll definitely happen at my place!

Gruvbb - all electrical stuff is done downstairs,
Just literally needs one wall and 2nd part of floor painted.
Finished the last big fab bench yesterday.

But yeah,
Can't wait for spanner day

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Post by GRUVBB » Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:51 pm

If anyone needs their ac gas charge topped up at spanner day I can bring some gas along. I dont really feel like doing anything further than topping up existing charge. I dont want to be replacing ac components on other peoples cars. Im not a contortionist. Gas charge is ok though. :lol:

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Post by harlansmart » Fri Mar 28, 2014 4:43 pm

Quite like this initiative, gotta give you guys 10/10 for this idea I hope it gets off the ground, as you know I am there with, er, beers in hand... but as GRUVBB believes, I mean not just for afterward why not 'during'?
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Post by siren676 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 5:37 pm

harlansmart wrote:Quite like this initiative, gotta give you guys 10/10 for this idea I hope it gets off the ground, as you know I am there with, er, beers in hand... but as GRUVBB believes, I mean not just for afterward why not 'during'?
GRUVBB wrote:beers ... for afterwards.
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Post by warrior » Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:07 pm

My god, I have just relised how much I look like homer simpson!
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Post by Angreal » Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:38 pm

warrior wrote:My god, I have just relised how much I look like homer simpson!
Bald, beer gut, stubble and a strange yellow coloured skin? :-P

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Post by 4A-GE » Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:30 am

12/4 is no good for me but I'll gladly come along given I've got no major schoolwork on. Have a decent 1/2" metric and imperial socket set, 2ton jack + stands; couple spare jacks and an average screwdriver set. Also pliers and a hammer because if you don't end up using a hammer you're in serious trouble.
I'm not a fountain of knowledge but if someone tells me how to do something, I can probably do it.

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