subarubrat Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 So I go to refit the new subframes and two of the holes (rearmost) are off by 1/2 inch exactly in the same direction. So I measured something wrong, not a big deal. I mark off the area that needs to be cut and because of the fact that a hole needs to be ovaled the drill press just won't fit the job. So I zip over to the welding/machine shop (40 mile trip) and get them to plasma cut the circles EXACTLY where I marked them. I get home and to my surprise the ovals are running the wrong direction, because I marked them upside down when they were on the truck. Too late to get it re-cut because I have to leave for work. Another day wasted, meaning that I won't have the lift complete by my next 4 days off, which pushes the tcase and shafts back as well. Meaning I won't be done by the first week in April as it looked like I might. This is how days turn into weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Its a bummer, but don't be so hard on yourself, your setting pretty tight goals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 "The best laid plans of mice and men...". It could be a lot worse - you could be driving a Honda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 It was all going so fast, I did in three days what it took me three months to do the first time. Then a couple of little holes, probably less than 1/2 square inch of material slams my to a halt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 there's an old saying "measure twice cut onece" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I was planning on my engine swap being 3-4 hours, its been stuck in my friends garage for the last 5 weeks. don't be too hard on yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 its ok its not rocket science. that stuff always hapens when I rush somthing. 4 days off? how many on? sounds like a good size weekend. that sounds like 4 BBQ days in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 My project is the same way. The latest problem is I bought a clutch disc for an XT which always has a Single Range trans and I need a dual range disc because the inner spring plate is egg shaped and doesnt clear the inner ring on the pressure plate. So I have to exchange the disc that I bought 125 miles away from here and order another one that of course is more expensive. My project car (83 Turbowagon) is in no way reinventing the wheel but I am combining a bunch of theories about what will and will not work together to build it and not every theory has been right so far. My goal for completion is the Midwest Meet. Im a car title and a lot of work away from making that goal. Best of luck to you on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 "its ok its not rocket science." I wish to hell it were because no B.S., that just happens to be my job. "4 days off? how many on? sounds like a good size weekend. that sounds like 4 BBQ days in a row" We work 4 on and 4 off with 2 sets of mirrored crews in the Mission Control center. You would be surprised at how easily 4 solid days off on paper translates into only about 6 hours of solid work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I pulled my turbo wagon into the garage in Dec 2003... Its been out three times... twice under its own power... driven once... something was wrong... it went back in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRallyRoo Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Tomorrow I will have owned my unturboed wagon for a full year! Still is an ongoing project, got some difficult hurdles to jump now. Has too many issues to be drivable, it sucks.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 why un-turboed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 dont ask miles he is a bit sensitive about that. subaru brat - I rembered your job from when we had that topic in the OT fourm. just giving you a hard time. mabey a good reason to buy your own plasma cutter:brow: I want one in my shop someday. I hear you about the days off and getting stuff acomplished. but then again if I we not sitting here I might be doing something that needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 i have been trying to get my off-roader suby running for weeks now. it is beginning to look like it never will:mad: as soon as i fix one thing, something else is breaking. i guess thats what happens when a car sits in the weeds for 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Hey noahdl88 do you have any pics of your wagon, I have an 89. I'd be interested in seeing how yours looks Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 Had to make another trip to see the plasma cutter and the subframes are on the truck as of now. Tommorow I have only about an hour to work so I plan to get the strut tops pulled and begin to weld their extensions. IF I can get that completed then Sat. morning will be the steering and prepping the diff. I may even get the front diff mount done that same day. Then if I can get the subframes connectors and Tcase mounted Sunday the shafts can get done Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam N.D.J. Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Geeze, don't even get me started on that whole oops, thing. Lets just say I've been working on the same ford at work for 3 days now, on the same thing, the oil cooler, pulled it off twice now!!!!! So, it happens. Heck, took me 3 tries to get a good rear diff hanger!! And my 4spd shifter, don't even remember how many times that took, way too many in my book! Jes remember to keep cool about stuff, one of the biggest things for me is to just step back, take a deep breather, relax a little, then go back into it. Helps out a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrat79 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Be happy , your just Modding a known project..... Try doing it all from Scratch.....Cause Nobody had Done it Yet.... The OOPS factor Goes up exponetally....... I am Hoping to have My New Project Done in time to Drive it To the WCSS in August......If I'm Lucky, I'll get it Done in Time...... It Is Going to be Another First Out of the Mudrat Lab..... Drive On......John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Seems to me if you turn the truck upside down the ovals should be running the right direction and everything should fit right? Sorry to hear of your delay. Mudrat, Is this the secretmobile? Glenn, 82 Summer, it is alive...... 01 Forester, alive and kicking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Never mind I found a picture of noahs car on the subaru image gallery. Sorry, i'm new here. Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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