Mikelly Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 The day started off well with me and the wife laying in bed, having glorious marital relations. I get up and go the bathroom to tinkle, come back into the room and accidentally kick the base of my elliptical trainer with the next to smallest toe on my right foot taking the brunt of it. The toe and foor above the joint are now black one day later. I believe I'll have to go see a Dr. over this one. Anyway, this sets the tone for the day... I head out to the garage and start a fire, then head to the store for munchies, water, beer, Soda and propane for the little torpedo heater I have. By 1030 AM I am set and have guests... The suspects: SavageSkater - AKA Chris and his Girlfriend Showed up. clSatt - AKA Crhis #2 showed up first. TomBrace - Aka Tom showed up shortly there after and I started putting them to work. We Started removing the the oil pan... And then realized the crossbrace would need to go... Then Doug (Synlubes) and eventually Pete (pparaska) showes up. After getting the new oil pan in place and buttoned up, we bolted the motor and crossbrace backin.. And I tried it install the starter. Somehow in the initial build and install of the driveline, I forgot that the knock out for the starter on the Mcleod bellhousing had to be removed... So in trying to install the starter, I found that... The motor is going to have to come out... Meanwhile I turn Tom and both Chris 1 & 2 loose on Jims car. They need to first tackle getting the rear hatch to release, and then get the trans out of the car. By about 3PM I've given up on the fact that we're not removing the knockout without removing the bellhousing and tranny... Pete has fixed my crank shaft thread issue, and we decide it's time to remove the motor from my car... So After Chris #1 and his GF bid fairwell, we tear into rmoving the motor.. At this point, one of the lurkers on the board, Joe G. shows up and we've got five guys and myself working on this thing... While we're at it sits in and we address a couple more issues like installing the stainless block hugger headers I bought from ebay for $179. We reinstalled everything, and then I recommended we should maybe have red-locktited the bolts on the flywheel and clutch kit... So it all had to come back off for that. After an initial attempt to trim the ring on the lower bellhousing for added ground clearance, I was ready to throw in the towel. My foot was killing me, although I was trying not to let it dampen the day...Doug harrassed me enough and Tom took over the grinding duties, and in 15 minutes the triming of the can was done. So, after the tranny and motor were reinstalled, I was done... We'd had a day long battle with Doug and the stove and by the end of the evening I was pretty much ready to be carved and served, because I was certainly smoked. Apparently the woodstove needs another section of pipe to get the ventalation/circulation/draw issue resolved. I also need to get the fire brick that goes in the stove. That will help resolve heating issues, although I was plenty warm myself. So, Doug, Joe,Tom, Pete and I went to the house to clean up, and to order some dinner. We'd eaten lunch at about 2PM, which was Dominos Pizza, but everyone was hungry and Donna insisted we do Chinese... Wouldn't you know that it was HER order that we got screwed on... It was great hosting you guys again, and I much appreciate the enthusiasm and effort put forth by everyone involved. Both Chris 1 and Chris 2 were eager to help and both went home dirty. Joe, Pete and Doug jumped right in as ussual, and Tom was always at the center of something being fixed or removed. I'll post pics later... Things that still need done... That tranny mount needs to be replaced with an energy unit. I noticed it flex a LOT while I was holding the trans... So along with the bolts that were a tad short, I need to replace that new mount. Lots of torque will be going thru it. I still need to do the oil lines and the fuel lines, weld the rear mounts for the diff and the rear calipers, final check on all fluids, and finishing the wiring. I may enlist Tom to come back up for a day of wiring... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Thanks for the invite mike, it was awesome, Emily said she had alot of fun too, wish we could have stayed longer though, seems as though it got more eventful as the day went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I am not sure what "having gorious marital relations" is but can venture a guess. If you broke a toe that Doctor won't be able to do much except recommend a pain killer. I've been there and done that many times. Otherwise it sounds like a fun day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledphoot Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Tape that toe to the next one. Eat lotsa Ibuprophen ( 4 at a time every 6 hrs) and keep it elevated and warm. Thats about all you can do. if you have any better painkillers that helps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Pics from the gettogether... Chris #1 Emily Chris #2 Tom in action Tom working on Jim's Z Doug (in the car) Tom, Pete and Joe The gang chowing down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb20 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I.C.E.= ice, compression, elevation. Keeping it warm will only cause more pain and swelling. Glad you were able to make it through the day, and get a lot done. If only it were the glorious relations that set the tone for the day instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 I.C.E.= ice, compression, elevation. Keeping it warm will only cause more pain and swelling. Glad you were able to make it through the day, and get a lot done. If only it were the glorious relations that set the tone for the day instead. Yup. Up until the point I cracked my toe, the morning was going GREAT!!! OUCH! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I got caught off gaurd with the camera, Emily has a few pictures that I'll post later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombarace14 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 It was great fun guys! and no question Im going to have to come back up there to do your wiring. Due mainly to the fact that I left all my wiring tools there(i relized this halfway home Insert loud swear word of choice). Oh well I was tired but I couldnt have thought of a better way to spend my Sat. Maybe we can pull the motor again Mike when I come back up there lol!!! as soon as I get my Laptop back Ill load up some of the pics I took as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 I went back to ths shop this morning to pick up all the tools and put them up, dug out the other Vette pieces I'd sold, and then put the steering shaft and the lower pulley on the crank, so the bolts wouldn't disappear! I saw your box of wiring stuff, Tom, and thought I'd be seeing you again today! I was pretty tired last night. Today, when I got back to the house from the garage, I felt soooo tired. Just got up from a three hour nap, and my foots still swollen, and a little sore. The wife keeps telling me she's gonna make me go to visit the man... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Maybe for the next shindig I'll have the Z up and running enough to bring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombarace14 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I would have but I was more or less in bed til 11 and then have things to take care of in town. Maybe i'll run up next weekend or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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