Author Topic: My 74 runabout. Put my new rear shocks on. (Read 6248 times)

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #30 on:** March 09, 2010, 08:01:09 PM »

Hadn't said hey yet, welcome. You have found out what a bunuch of great guys and gals there are here. Your car is looking better. Tigger's cool ain't he?
Could I ask a favor? If you haven't thrown away the old grille that is in peices, I will buy it.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2010, 08:18:02 PM »

Sorry but The grill was totally smashed into it bitty pieces, I had one bigger chunk but I don't know where it went to. All I have is one small little section left. Most of the teeth were completely smashed into nothingness.

dga57 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2010, 12:06:07 AM »

With a few adjustments and new paint, that's going to look terrific!

Dwayne :smile:

Srt · « **Reply #33 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:13:18 AM »

Quote from: Glitch666 on September 03, 2009, 09:38:29 PM

Yeah im glad I bought it, know all want to do is some simple performance mods. Any ideas on were to start?

examine your DAILY driving habits and the places, roads that you MOST OFTEN drive. Compare those with what you desire and this will dictate what MAY be the most effective mods to experiment with.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 26, 2010, 05:18:38 AM »

Long over due for my reply, Car is still running strong, using a little more oil now and then though. Since I live in Washington and its September... You all now what that means..... RAIN! I windshield is leaking. I need to track down a new seal for it.

dave1987 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 26, 2010, 11:50:53 PM »

Steel Rubber for the seal. Become a charter member here and get a discount!

dga57 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 27, 2010, 05:32:37 AM »

Since this is the first update on your car in six months, I'm curious... did you ever get it painted?

Dwayne :smile:

Glitch666 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 29, 2010, 01:17:00 AM »

No haven't even began yet, Ive been busy working and shes my daily driver. I did get my new 94 ranger header installed today.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 30, 2010, 10:38:34 AM »

Ok, so I took her to buckys and and had them weld up a 27 inch cherrybomb glasspack on with a nice little side pipe coming out right in front of the back tire. Man does it sound good, not to quiet or to loud its just right and has never ran this good or had this much power. Its was only $110 for all of this so I was presently surprised. But now when I tap the gas it will actually break the tires loose and start spinning them.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:18:40 PM »

Check first page for info on the wreck........

blupinto · « **Reply #40 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:37:54 PM »

Why'd those MFers flip YOU off!? You weren't at fault.

I hate people sometimes...

I'm glad you two are ok. Whiplash s u c k s but it beats worse stuff like broken bones or worse.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:56:09 PM »

Quote from: blupinto on September 30, 2010, 11:37:54 PM

Why'd those MFers flip YOU off!? You weren't at fault. I hate people sometimes... I'm glad you two are ok. Whiplash s u c k s but it beats worse stuff like broken bones or worse.

Like completely totaling a pinto? Im glad, but im freaking out on how much its gonna cost to have her put up on a frame rack.......... :lost:

dga57 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 01, 2010, 12:11:17 AM »

Man, what lousy luck! Glad you and your girlfriend are okay though... whiplash is nothing compared to what COULD have happened getting clipped at that speed! I'm sure TIGGER can probably fix you up with whatever is necessary to fix your car. Good luck and keep us updated!

Dwayne :smile:

Glitch666 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 01, 2010, 12:17:55 AM »

Yeah I need a bumper and I think that's it, Besides having to take it to the auto shop and have them through it up on a frame rack to straiten her core support and bumper mounts. Other then that The damage was not really serious. Alot less then you'd think from hitting a concrete block at pretty much 65 mph.

dga57 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 01, 2010, 12:20:00 AM »

Quote from: Glitch666 on October 01, 2010, 12:17:55 AM

Yeah I need a bumper and I think that's it, Besides having to take it to the auto shop and have them through it up on a frame rack to straiten her core support and pumper mounts. Other then that The damage was not really serious. Alot less then you'd think from hitting a concrete block at pretty much 65 mph.

Well, that is something to DEFINITELY be thankful for!!!

Dwayne :smile:

Glitch666 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 01, 2010, 01:36:19 AM »

Yes Im very thankful, and I know that this great community can help me get through anything. Im off to bed, ill upload pics tomorrow sometime.

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #46 on:** October 01, 2010, 09:06:09 AM »

And they said Pinto's aren't safe. I cannot imagine how bad that would have benn if you had been in a Datsun B210 of the same year. Anyway, great job getting her back on the road, and to quote some 70's folklore "better, stronger, faster!" . as quoted by the immortal Oscar Goldman.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:17:55 PM »

Heres some pics for the hit and run.

dave1987 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:28:48 PM »

WOW. It looks pretty decent. Put it on a frame rack, get it straightened out and start replacing parts again! Talk about a strong front end!

I don't feel as much resentment against the large "cow pusher" bumpers now. I don't think the 71-73 bumpers would have absorbed as much impact. It definitely looks salvageable!

This little Pony has been through hell and back....and survived to tell the story!

Glitch666 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:39:13 PM »

Quote from: dave1987 on October 01, 2010, 03:28:48 PM

WOW. It looks pretty decent. Put it on a frame rack, get it straightened out and start replacing parts again! Talk about a strong front end!

I don't feel as much resentment against the large "cow pusher" bumpers now. I don't think the 71-73 bumpers would have absorbed as much impact. It definitely looks salvageable!

This little Pony has been through hell and back....and survived to tell the story!

Definitely, its been through hell twice. Im still driving it as the steering rack is far back enough that it never gets bent or tweaked in accidents. It runs and drives like the accident didnt even happen. Talk about a tough little car, this thing is a tank.

dga57 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 01, 2010, 05:32:37 PM »

I've always liked the bigger bumpers for some reason... now I have a legitimate reason! A fantastic outcome from a scary experience!

Dwayne :smile:

Glitch666 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 01, 2010, 06:45:42 PM »

Yeah man those big bumpers hold up very well, well about an hour before the accident I ordered a new set of rear shocks from rock auto. Guess what they were on my doorstep this morning. Thank god the car still drives perfect otherwise I wouldn't have a need for them. Going to install them tonight hopefully.

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