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| Kim & Jims Convertible; 1992 from Minnesota with Love | |
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| idmetro | May 25 2015, 05:34 AM Post #16 |
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A little bit at a time - excellent survival plan... |
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| brsja | May 25 2015, 10:51 AM Post #17 |
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That is one big garage door opener over the hood, must be strong... I have a lower rad support off of a 1996 hatchback Base Metro, not sure if it would fit a older Vert, and shipping would be $$$$$ from Seattle...but if you know it will fit and want to try shipping let me know. I drilled out all the spot welds to get it off and had to pry a bit so a couple edges are bent a little, but I think a hammer will get them back to the correct spot. This may be the deal breaker...it's green not white...
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| snowfish | May 25 2015, 10:05 PM Post #18 |
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Thanks for the offer. But I think the 95+ are wider. Anyway, I opted for a boot, or sleeve, of sorts method. I fileted the old Ice Blue, bent up support, for the sleeve.![]() Hammered it back, into shape, and prepped for welding. ![]() Used C-clamps to press on and weld. ![]() ![]() It ain't pretty, but is light years better than it was. I soaked down the inside with this stuff. ![]() The exterior was soaked down with Permatex Rust Treatment. Hopefully this will slow down the inevitable. Time to drop in the engine while things are drying. ![]() It's in! ![]() Now I have to get the rest, of this stuff, put back on. ![]() Was quite a weekend. Will hit it again tomorrow night.
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| idmetro | May 26 2015, 04:55 AM Post #19 |
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Progress looks great! |
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| snowfish | May 27 2015, 08:50 AM Post #20 |
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I just couldn't leave that ugly lower radiator support as is. Added a generous amount of seam sealers and then a coat of paint.![]() Engine is complete and running! ![]() I'll post a couple videos in a little bit. They turned out a little blurry this time. Stay tuned. Tonight, I hope to fabricate a bug guard/AC delete plate, double check everything, and re-install Kim's horns. ![]() I think the duct tape may have to go.
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| 1DCGUY | May 27 2015, 09:41 AM Post #21 |
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Don't be a "Richard"
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The JDM lives!!!! I just sent you a text message.
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| idmetro | May 27 2015, 10:03 AM Post #22 |
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Exactly - needs to be Red duct tape... |
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| snowfish | May 27 2015, 10:15 AM Post #23 |
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There's some coolant, on the garage floor, from overnight. Will have to investigate more tonight. Here's a couple videos. More technical adjustments to follow.
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| ZXTjato | May 27 2015, 10:57 AM Post #24 |
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bass heads
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looks good man. makes me think i should save some frame parts from JY for you rusty people |
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| snowfish | May 28 2015, 08:19 AM Post #25 |
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The coolant leak ended up being these TBI hoses.![]() I normally replace All hoses when doing a re-fresh. This time, since this was a quick "get it on the road" build, I re-used the ones that looked OK. Word to the wise, when the engine is out, change them all. Your back will thank you. Kim & Jim's hood bumpers were missing. The hood latch was taking a terrible pounding flopping around like that. Napa has these nice, adjustable stoppers. ![]() ![]() ![]() No more rattling hood! Took it for a little spin. Engine runs, and performs, great. ![]() The coolant fan Did turn on this time. But the gauge only read about half. Installed a new sender from my spare parts. After giving it a good run, to seat the rings, I changed the oil.http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm ![]() Should be rinsed out, and ready for the next 500 miles. Then we'll change to "the good stuff" for the normal oil change cycle. In this case, due to driving style, Should be 3 months or 3000 miles, which ever comes first. Jim, are you reading me? Horns are installed. ![]() ![]() Still had to use a little Gorilla Tape, but they're a lot more solid than they were. Custom A/C delete panel. ![]() I had to place, the panel, on the outside due to the air bag sensor. Now Kim & Jim have an A/C delete panel like their son Nate. ![]() ![]() Just keeping it in the family, eh? When using a universal upper radiator hose, there's a rub point next to the battery. Just use a piece, of the old hose, for a nice guard. ![]() Time to put the little buddies back in the garage. ![]() And no, that's not a gas leak. At least, I don't think so. Just the last remains, of the monsoons, over Memorial Day weekend.I'll take the convertible to work today, and run errands, to double check everything. I think we have a runner!
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| idmetro | May 28 2015, 09:40 AM Post #26 |
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Carry over from having a Jeep (reminder which side to keep up)? |
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| CAMI MAN | May 28 2015, 09:48 AM Post #27 |
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CUSTODIAN OF THE MR.SUZUKI CONVERTIBLE
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Nice work ! and snowfish
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| Woodie | May 29 2015, 04:01 AM Post #28 |
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That's what it's supposed to do , isn't it? In my experience, if you see it budge above half, something is wrong. Nice work, they're lucky to have an expert go over their car. |
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| snowfish | May 29 2015, 07:53 AM Post #29 |
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Well, yes & no. On our past 91, 92, 93, and 94 Metros, the coolant fan would come on at a little past 3/4. Will the new sender, theirs is doing the same. I know the "expert" statement was satire. If not, it should be. No expert by a long shot. Car was delivered last night. They seem please with the results. Next we need to tackle the floor rust. For now, they're just enjoying the ride.
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| Woodie | May 30 2015, 04:03 AM Post #30 |
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I'm used to never seeing it budge no matter what. But it's been 20 years since I had a GEN2, so perhaps memory has faded. No satire intended. Compared to 99% of the people who could be working on their car, you're definitely an expert. Maybe not what most would consider an expert mechanic, but certainly an expert on Metros. |
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Anyway, I opted for a boot, or sleeve, of sorts method. I fileted the old Ice Blue, bent up support, for the sleeve.









They turned out a little blurry this time.

Will have to investigate more tonight.

Your back will thank you.












Just the last remains, of the monsoons, over Memorial Day weekend.
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snowfish
7:24 PM Jul 10