Location: Kissimmee, Florida
Posts: 168
My VIN: 000774
Club(s): (DMA)
We chipped away for days to reveal all weak areas and repainted as necessary with POR15 gray. I welded in some patches where needed and touched up any areas with some lab metal with POR15 over that too. My lovely lady restored most of the frame herself with all the painting and lab metal. I just did the patching and welding.Originally Posted by DMC81
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Posts: 1,603
My VIN: 3299
Was a couple days ago, but nonetheless, this:
And let me tell you, getting those doors adjusted JUST right to where they will latch properly and open by ways of the remote - that is some surgical precision there. I was moving those striker pins probably in terms of millimeters to get it just perfect. Needless to say, shaky hands are not helpful.
Patrick C - one day - we'll adjust my doors via your method. As for now, they open beautifully, and they "stop" just before the top of their journey. I am so not messing with them for a while.
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Actual snippet of a conversation from Sept 2013:
Me: Eddie, I can't wait to get the car back when you're done with it.
Eddie: Yeah, you'll be able to give the car gas, and it won't be - like - embarrassing....
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 277
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Yep, I knew it was going to smooth 1,2 & 3 came right out and then..SNAP on the fourth one!
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,590
My VIN: 06960
That one commonly breaks. Whatever you do, do NOT use a screw extractor on it!Yep, I knew it was going to smooth 1,2 & 3 came right out and then..SNAP on the fourth one!
Jim Reeve
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Location: Sacramento-ish
Posts: 4,408
My VIN: 02100
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
+1, that is the one and only bolt ever to break on my car. Dunno what it is about that spot, but it's common. You'll get through it!
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
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Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 277
I'm not going to be the one doing it but may I ask why not?
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,590
My VIN: 06960
Here on DMCTalk alone there are at least 10 of us who've experienced the fun of breaking off an extractor in the bolt. That is much much much worse than dealing with a plain ol' bolt. Usually in this very spot.
Jim Reeve
DMC6960
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 277
Well thanks for the tip, I will definitely pass it on to the guy who is going to do it for me. I have never removed a broken bolt and I dont plan to practice on my car...lol
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
Location: New Boston, MI
Posts: 391
My VIN: 02378 & 15500 - Previous owner of 4363, 5319, 5692, 10246, 01924, 04389, 03133, 11408, 10989
Club(s): (LINY-DMC) (DCUK)
August 2nd -
1. Replaced the alternator
2. Added LED bulbs to the doors
3. Changed the oil
4. Replaced the oil sending unit
August 22d -
1. Replaced the angle drive
Thanks for all the help Kyle....
Kirk
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 4,740
My VIN: 02613
Club(s): (DCF)
Opened the garage and looked at it.
Closed the garage.
Sighed heavily.
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
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