Winter car projects

I have finished the Delorean and I am now trying to sell it. Realistically I think it will be spring when people are interested buying again and I will get what I want for it.

In looking around I have found some great bargains on cool cars and I am considering picking one up for a winter project.

I don't imagine I am alone in this. What are do you guys have for winter projects?
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I get bored and start shopping - I think I bought another boat yesterday. Not sure why I need three boats.

MDS

 

What did you get?

 

Allison SS 2000

 

Looks like crazy fun.
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Allison is the ultimate 20 foot sport boat V-bottom. I've owned two - both XS2003 Grandsports. The SS2000 is a little bit lighter so of course it's quicker and faster if we talk equal HP.

MDS

 

I think the DeLorean makes a fine addition to your collection. Keep it!

 

I bought it as a project. it is a fun car to drive and people's reactions to it are great but I have many cars on my list and a new shop to buy so I have to sell it.

 

This winter?

I want to replace a crank seal on the 1967 short wheel base Porsche
I want to replace the synchros in the gearbox of the 944 V8 hybrid
I want to dial-in the chassis (align & corner balance) the spec Miata
I want to swap out the engine in my dragcar Dodge with the new big inch stroker engine
I want to do a full major on the Stradale
I want to replace the front calipers on the hot rod 911 with rebuilt aluminum S units
I want to freshen up the 930 engine bay

I better get to work.

 

Found my winter project today
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I now have the 914 home and have a new first experience. When the clutch gets pushed in the engine revs straight to red line. Standing over the engine I can see the throttle is opening as the clutch is pressed. I believe the pedal assembly needs adjustment and the clutch controls are snagging the throttle controls. I am also convinced the ignition timing is well advanced but that is easy to verify.

 

Just picked up a Superformance Cobra a few days ago. Planning a color change...

 

I bought a mint Allison SS 2000 Excel yesterday. Not a car, but I would say it's the "Ferrari" of the water in terms of a 20 footer.

MDS

 

Getting my wheels painted gloss black (body color) today and tomorrow. Pick up Wednesday AM. Having the tires remounted and an alignment done that afternoon. new Shields put on over Christmas. Lowering the car on the 30th. Exhaust and test pipes done Jan 2.

 

More digging on the 914 and I have decided to rebuild the engine. I found a burned exhaust valve. After putting the bore scope in to look at the bores I see no reason in rebuilding the heads and leaving the rest alone. I am adding 96 mm bored and need my heads machined. Anyone know of a machine shop with VW type 4 experience?

Shot down the bore
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Try this place:

MIDWEST VEE
[email protected]
651-489-8853
259 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN. 55103

 

While I'm racing my iceboat in WI (if winter ever comes), we will getting my 1925 Franklin 11A going...
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Lake Winnebago?

 

Installing a lightweight flywheel, twin-disc clutch, and headers in my Aston Martin V8 Vantage the week between Christmas and New Year's.

 

Nice!

 

Thanks! Hope you've been well, Bill. Can't wait for spring, this winter has been very mild but I'm still/already tired of it.

 

I'll echo Bill... Nice!!

 

I'm attempting again this winter to get my 383 done and in the T/A.

Although yesterday we picked up 2 of the 3 new X30 TAG kart race engines and those kart builds begin real soon.

 

Where ever you have good ice. I've raced on Winnebago a bunch, along with Geneva, Kegonsa, Mendota, Monona, Green Lake and Green Bay since 1999.
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With 383 I am assuming LT based not LS. Am I correct?