Mattsv8 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I see a lot of people posting pics and videos of their shit. but built buy other people. Does anyone in here work on there own shit besides me and rob that i know of? just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I work on my own shit,but I dont do machine work. Which is why my car has been in peices for a YEAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I build my own toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I used to but between my job and now kids, not enough time in the day to justify it any longer....but then, building up a motor and tearing it down was never really my specialty. I always had my buddy across the street there to help just in case I couldn't handle the project. for now, I'll live through you two then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRunnin72SST Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I do need help from time to time but I am proud to say that I have had nearly every piece of my car in my hand at one time or another. ~Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I do a lot of my own shit, with people from CR helping now and again. Didn't you see my pics from earlier this year when the top end of my engine was apart? I'll post some pics of my new suspension install in the next week, just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 :gives: Ever wonder why you are the only person on this board with a sig pic of themselves next to their vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
302Powered Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I see a lot of people posting pics and videos of their shit. but built buy other people. Does anyone in here work on there own shit besides me and rob that i know of? just curious. I work on my own car. In fact, I'll be pulling my T5 to rebuild it this weekend. You want to lend a hand? -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've put so much time and dedication into my car it's rediculous.. I've basically rebuilt the car with my own two hands from the ground up. Granted I didn't spray my car but I did do all the body work myself, and also I don't have a machine shop to do my own head and block work, i'm still assembling everything myself. So for anyone to assume i've done crap to my car is retarded.. There isn't one nut or bolt on my car that hasn't been touched by yours truely. I've: Done General maintanence Done the bodywork Swapped Transmissions Swapped Rear-ends Rebuilt my LSD Rebuilt my calipers Swapped in a new Dash and interior pieces Upgraded Clutch and clutch cylinders Custom fabricated short stroke coilovers Built my suspension Rolled my fenders Replaced my bushings Replaced bearings Exhaust Headgaskets I'm currently rebuilding my motor and building it up etc. etc. you name it, I've either rebuilt it, replaced it or custom built it myself lol. I will admit I've had v3rs3's help on occasion but just goes to show you how much work I've put into my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 3 years of blood, sweat and wrenching. Built the motor, the suspension, the differential, did my own port work, turned every nut on the car at least once........ All so some unlicensed, uninsured fuckwad could destroy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I get a lot of people from CR to do my shit, with promises of free beer and pizza, but I help now and again. Didn't you see my pics from earlier this year when the top end of my engine was apart? Fixed it for ya... I've done or assisted on most of the work on my toys, save the tranny rebuilds I've had to do. And the gears in the '86 (thanks Fowler ). I just swapped the clutch in my '86 last weekend... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I am waiting for people to start posting look what I bought not look what I am going to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/4594/img0259jc8.jpg http://img287.imageshack.us/img287/6874/img0302cm6.jpg Yes you and rob are the only ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I have done my own build. But, at certain points you have to get the help of the best qualified person. By no means have I just dropped the car off to be worked on though. As far as doing it yourself or having someone do it for you, it's just preferance. I'm in a shirt and tie everyday and wanted to know this car. So it took me 8 months to work my build. My BMW, I didn't want to do shit to it on my own. I wanted to understand the rotary function more, so I tore it down and helped put it together. Thing is, I still don't know what every part is called. And it is not like if I had to do it again I would not need any help. I think it is your knowldge base . I'm not the guy who is going to tear something apart and think I can just put it back together if I know nothing about it, or have no experiance with it. I really don't think it matters if you do the work or not though. It takes A LOT of time. If you don't have the time to put into it, take it to who is going to do it the way you want it done. For someone to say it's weak to have someone else build your car for you, is just ignorant. Time is hard to come by. Doesn't mean you won't know how to drive it because you didn't turn the wrench. My .02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Fixed it for ya... I've done or assisted on most of the work on my toys, save the tranny rebuilds I've had to do. And the gears in the '86 (thanks Fowler ). I just swapped the clutch in my '86 last weekend... :nod: Lemme show you my scars, or the blood dried on those damned cowl fasteners on the underside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I did my heads, cam, intake and nitrous shit, headers. I didnt do the shortblock or the tranny. Here is me tearing the motor apart after it blew. http://www.playwithlinn.com/Images/Car%20related%20Pics/small%20car%20pics/Picture%20008.jpg Pics of the old motor apart http://www.playwithlinn.com/Images/Car%20related%20Pics/Picture%20001.jpg http://www.playwithlinn.com/Images/Car%20related%20Pics/Picture%20002.jpg http://www.playwithlinn.com/Images/Car%20related%20Pics/Picture%20003.jpg New motor 95% put back together http://www.playwithlinn.com/Images/Car%20related%20Pics/small%20car%20pics/Picture%20001.jpg So no I have never touched a wrench ever.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosi44 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I do all my own work and alot of other peoples. But that is what I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I forgot I did the tranny and convertor on my 98 vette and countless head gaskets on both vettes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I see a lot of people posting pics and videos of their shit. but built buy other people. Does anyone in here work on there own shit besides me and rob that i know of? just curious. I have never seen you post pics of your work, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I have never seen you post pics of your work, but I could be wrong. I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I do my own work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I see a lot of people posting pics and videos of their shit. but built buy other people. Does anyone in here work on there own shit besides me and rob that i know of? just curious. Pull your truck into that fucking shed that's in your sig and close the door. Start up the motor. Work away on your engine like a good little mechanic. Ignore any dizziness or lightheadness - that's just your body telling you that you need to take bigger, deeper breaths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Lemme show you my scars, or the blood dried on those damned cowl fasteners on the underside Been there, done that. Stupid intake. LS1 > me. Pulley swap > me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Pull your truck into that fucking shed that's in your sig and close the door. Start up the motor. Work away on your engine like a good little mechanic. Ignore any dizziness or lightheadness - that's just your body telling you that you need to take bigger, deeper breaths. It's not like just one line in this post is funny. I was LOL on every line. Nice work Tilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I see a lot of people posting pics and videos of their shit. but built buy other people. Does anyone in here work on there own shit besides me and rob that i know of? just curious. Honestly, who cares? When you're spending a lot of money on parts to go fast it's best to take it to the people that are most qualified to put it together. Then a) it runs properly the first time and b) your car's not down a long time. A lot of people have 9-5 jobs and don't necessarily want to come home to crank in the garage all night while their wife, g/f, etc. bitches at them. That said, I did all the work on my Mazda and I am doing most of the work on my Saturn. But it doesn't fucking matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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