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Offline Yummi

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« on: July 06, 2009, 08:49:02 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2009, 09:05:49 PM »
Tough question and only you can really say what you will be happy with.
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2009, 09:40:55 PM »
I had to deal with this issue when I built my new car. I figured what it would cost to buy and what I would get for my old car. Basically it was cheaper to build a new car out of the parts I had. It cost about 5k to turn my old streetbike powered car to my subie powered car. Also the fitting in the trailer thing. Its very difficult to find a car to fit in a small trailer. Another reason for me to build. Definitely not gunna get what your car is worth. If anything build a new car with what you have already. You couldnt but the big parts new for what you can sell the whole car for. JMO
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2009, 09:48:29 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2009, 09:50:19 PM »
how about some close up pics of your old car?
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2009, 10:02:53 PM »
Any in particular you want to see?
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2009, 10:52:36 PM »
Front end stuff/chassis mainly. Soory mate didnt read it well enough oops..that is your car... still would like to look at the front of the chasssis... see how much work is entailed in turning it into and A arm front end...
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 05:46:57 AM »
Quote from: Masterfabr on July 06, 2009, 09:05:49 PM
Tough question and only you can really say what you will be happy with.

Serious?  You of all folks don't have an opinion?  You getting soft?

 
Quote from: Artie on edge on July 06, 2009, 10:52:36 PM
Front end stuff/chassis mainly. Soory mate didnt read it well enough oops..that is your car... still would like to look at the front of the chasssis... see how much work is entailed in turning it into and A arm front end...

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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 05:53:20 AM »
Yumster,
I think I would think building a new frame / chassis using your components...I haven't driven too many beam cars but don't they all steer heavy?
As a rule of thumb the chassis is the cheap part...All the goodies to make it go is where it gets spendy...and you got all that stuff...off the old car...
I kinda like your old car.
But maybe fix it now and keep your eyes peeled for a deal or an A-arm conversion kit for yours...When your not looking thats when the deals pop up for me
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2009, 06:00:45 AM »
Electric power steering.
Add brakes to your hubs or get hubs that have them.
Paint it.
You can't see the panels from the drivers seat ;)
I think it looks great btw.
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2009, 06:33:46 AM »
I was going through the same thing this last winter, had a busa on the shelf not in anything so I was going to build a new car and put my car up for sell. I did not even get one bit in it so I cut the hole back off the car and stared over. Now I wish I would have just made a hold new frame and used my old parts. In all it turned out OK I got the busa for $1600 and sold my R-1 for $1900. Then drop the $300. Into tubing so it was only my time not too much money
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2009, 06:40:48 AM »
I have lots of drawings of my car in detail and its setup for a subie and 091. Lots of work but offer is out there.
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2009, 06:43:18 AM »
Quote from: Masterfabr on Yesterday at 09:05:49 PM

    Tough question and only you can really say what you will be happy with.

Quote Yummi:
Serious?  You of all folks don't have an opinion?  You getting soft?   






Sure I have an opinion but it's YOUR car! LOL!!!! But if it was me I'd likely contact Tut at MBN and get him to offer his suggestions HERE about what he feels makes a good beam car. Might not have to do much at all to make you happy with the car you have.Otherwise I suggest just starting from scratch. I DON'T mean buy someone elses chassis though.IMO that just invites compromise into the new car and you won't be happy with it either.There's my OPINION.Happy now? ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2009, 06:45:28 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2009, 07:02:03 AM »
Already talking to Tut.  He may be too busy; but taking the car to him is an option......
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