Rochester's new G
Yes. I've been thinking exactly that... an increasing depth groove that runs level to 3/8" deep, 270* around the flat. Doing that might make more sense with the 5/8" bushing, because there's just more material. If I did that on the 3/8", I'd risk ripping through the poly (again, not an engineer; just a guess.)
However, if I were to try that with the 5/8" bushing, it's a double-effort because they're already on the car. And either way, that kind of fine-tuned customization to the bushing would require a Dremel Tool (or similar device), which I don't have.
So I could purchase another pair of 5/8" bushings, and I could purchase a Dremel Tool, and I could experiment with this idea...
...or I could move forward with the 3/8" bushings.
However, if I were to try that with the 5/8" bushing, it's a double-effort because they're already on the car. And either way, that kind of fine-tuned customization to the bushing would require a Dremel Tool (or similar device), which I don't have.
So I could purchase another pair of 5/8" bushings, and I could purchase a Dremel Tool, and I could experiment with this idea...
...or I could move forward with the 3/8" bushings.
Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set
Here you go John, and it's only $8
Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set
Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set
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I think it will just have to wait for another day and another need. Not going to buy an $8 rotary tool. I strongly suspect if I did, then I'd end up with a rotary tool worth $8.
Ideally, I'd like a cordless Dremel, but that can get pretty expensive when you go cordless and move up the model line. And yes, a Father's Day present would be a clever idea, but I'm not dropping any hints.
I think it will just have to wait for another day and another need. Not going to buy an $8 rotary tool. I strongly suspect if I did, then I'd end up with a rotary tool worth $8.
I think it will just have to wait for another day and another need. Not going to buy an $8 rotary tool. I strongly suspect if I did, then I'd end up with a rotary tool worth $8.
No hints
man, if I didn't drop some hints I'd probably end up with a red plaid sweater vest.
I took a class in AR building a 1911. One of the students, not me this time, didn't listen to the instructions and purchased a cordless dremel. By the end of day 1 after being berated all day and failing miserably on his build he went and bought a new one. We still gave him the "that guy" award, don't be that guy.
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OK, guys. OK. I get it. When the day comes that I buy myself a Dremel Tool, it will be corded. I promise.
On that note... my second rear coil-spring top-seat arrives today, and I'll be modding that to fit the 3/8" spacers. Which means I can reach out to my mechanic and get those bushings swapped. So much effort for such a small thing, but I'm already all-in.
On that note... my second rear coil-spring top-seat arrives today, and I'll be modding that to fit the 3/8" spacers. Which means I can reach out to my mechanic and get those bushings swapped. So much effort for such a small thing, but I'm already all-in.
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OK, guys. OK. I get it. When the day comes that I buy myself a Dremel Tool, it will be corded. I promise.
On that note... my second rear coil-spring top-seat arrives today, and I'll be modding that to fit the 3/8" spacers. Which means I can reach out to my mechanic and get those bushings swapped. So much effort for such a small thing, but I'm already all-in.
On that note... my second rear coil-spring top-seat arrives today, and I'll be modding that to fit the 3/8" spacers. Which means I can reach out to my mechanic and get those bushings swapped. So much effort for such a small thing, but I'm already all-in.
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3/8" Poly Spring Bushing - Installed
Swung by the Mechanic's this morning and had the bushings and top-seats swapped out in the rear. As I learned last month, I need to give it a few days/miles to settle in, but already recognize that this was the right move. Even when looking at the fender/tire/wheel orientation from the side-view mirror as I'm driving, and I can see the difference in negative camber, where the rims poke less than they did with the 5/8" bushing. And although there's probably a 1/4" of settling coming over the next few days, the profile already looks better to my eye.
Very much the right move here.
(big relieved sigh)
Pics and measurements floor-2-fender coming later this weekend.
Very much the right move here.
(big relieved sigh)Pics and measurements floor-2-fender coming later this weekend.
Last edited by Rochester; Jun 15, 2015 at 02:33 PM.
Swung by the Mechanic's this morning and had the bushings and top-seats swapped out in the rear. As I learned last month, I need to give it a few days/miles to settle in, but already recognize that this was the right move. Even when looking at the fender/tire/wheel orientation from the side-view mirror as I'm driving, and I can see the difference in negative camber, where the rims poke less than they did with the 5/8" bushing. And although there's probably a 1/4" of settling coming over the next few days, the profile already looks better to my eye.
Very much the right move here. (big relieved sigh)
Pics and measurements floor-2-fender coming later this weekend.
Very much the right move here.
(big relieved sigh)Pics and measurements floor-2-fender coming later this weekend.
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Hood Latch Bolts
Ever look at the hood latch?
Really, there's nothing that doesn't look better when you use Titanium nuts & bolts.
Particularly these sculpted racing flange-bolts.
Really, there's nothing that doesn't look better when you use Titanium nuts & bolts.
Particularly these sculpted racing flange-bolts.
