My last engine swap build thread, FANTASTIVA

[freshtiva]

Will it ever end ........?

I think this is probably excessive seat track play. Can't install it like that. Good thing I save seat track gliders. Hopefully Ill get the front seats installed today.

[freshtiva]

Thanks guys !! Im going to try and get some things done on the car today, suppose to be 100 + degrees tomorrow. Need some A/C in the garage !!

[drddan]

Walking around Markus's place, is like walking around a .... "Festiva Only New Car Lot".

You just kinda stand there in shock, with your chin on the floor, and a look on your face like ..... :eeeeeek:

[Christ]

That's fresh. Seriously.

[zoom zoom]

Wow..did you paint the carpet too?

[freshtiva]

[drddan]

You and I are so alike when it comes to putting these swaps together. We are too OCDC to just put it in! :p
Every little piece, no matter how small, needs painted, cleaned, or replaced with a new one. Even if ya cant see it. lol

Takes us forever .........


....... and then it aint fun anymore


But, it will be when we finally do get them done.

I am waiting on paint to dry on a couple small brackets, so's I can put them on as I type this, and I just found one more bracket that needs paint, that I forgot about.

Will it ever end ........?

[freshtiva]

Update pics coming. Didnt get too far today. Every time I go to install a piece I have to go check out all the other similar pieces I have and pick the best one. With that done it usually still requires prepping, painting, and drying or washing, drying and conditioning. I dont know why but the seat track legs, and seat belt brackets alway seem to rust. I think its condensation related, but that all has to be taken care of. Its slow going ! Ran into a couple of stripped studs which also sit be back some. Two minute job that takes two hours kind of thing. I am moving forward though. Cant install the console yet , I think I may have to mod my shifter linkage. The shifter position seems kind of wonky. My motivation is down from a couple of months ago. Looking forward to the end result but the work isnt as happy.

[MONSOON]

Cool! Looking forward to them Marcus.

[freshtiva]

Updates?

Im putting the interior back in today. Should have some pics later.

[MONSOON]

Updates?

[drddan]

Nice ...everything! drool

Talk about a bang up job! Whew!

[Nerd Racing]

I thought the wire joke was pretty funny!

also, nice protege LX wheels!

[Christ]

What kind of hand torch? Propane? How would one adjust the flame?

Man...Fantastiva is beautiful...I'm planning a road trip just to see it!

I'm not worthy....I'm not worthy

yeah, a propane hand torch like you can get at most parts stores or Lowe's.

Just turn the flame up and heat the vaseline evenly until it's clearish liquid, by sweeping the flame over it in long strokes. You don't want to heat the bumper much because it'll warp.

try it first on a scrap bumper if you have one.

[BigElCat]

What kind of hand torch? Propane? How would one adjust the flame?

Man...Fantastiva is beautiful...I'm planning a road trip just to see it!

I'm not worthy....I'm not worthy