The Phoenix!

[FU]

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

MORE good news!

Looks like the frame work phase is finally completed. The pieces fell into place, once the bumper horns were lowered another 10-12mm. The fit really looks good.

Now to get it prepped for painting, add a couple power mods (planned before this other "distraction") and hopefully in full flight by BG (if not before!)

From her own ashes to rule again...



...Phoenix!

(Sorry to be so dramatic. But, it has been a long "winter of despair" - that began last June, and now, finally, all that is nearing an end!)

Four or Six piston brakes????

[ghlkal]

Excellent! I'm glad it all worked out for you Paul.

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

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Now to get it prepped for painting, add a couple power mods (planned before this other "distraction") and hopefully in full flight by BG (if not before!)

.......

(Sorry to be so dramatic. But, it has been a long "winter of despair" - that began last June, and now, finally, all that is nearing an end!)

Any more snappics there PW???

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Four or Six piston brakes????

FOUR or SIX piston doesn't matter as much as APPLYING THEM IN TIME, I recon! But, I am in the market for some pads, I noticed. (Thinking Hawk HSP's.)

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Any more snappics there PW???

Just this one.



Jack stands fulcrums were placed on the frame rails in front of the A frame's pivot points so as NOT to affect steering alignment. (you can just make out the base of the jack stand peaking out from under the air dam; about 18" back of the bumper plates (where machine is attached - see pic).)

The actual "pulls" (x2) took under 5 seconds on each horn for the brute hydraulic force to do it's job. Then the two of us (the tech and myself) reinstalled the bumper and adjusted the hood's new fit, and within about 2-1/2 hours of iterative (back and forth) regulating the fit with a shim here removing one there, I was very happy with what was accomplished.

Spending more time given to adjusting would make the fit perfect - and it nearly is now. But, there is no point in perfection now - as the hood and bumper has to come off to be painted anyway. I just wanted to get it real close to make sure none of the alignment adjustments were at their limits - which otherwise is what prompted the re-visit to the shop for a bit of tweaking.

[mike100]

At least you are back to the point where you know it will run right. The rest is cosmetics.

Did you deal with the windshield yet? I sometimes wonder what a fresh $300 non-solar ray glass would do for the outside appearance and clarity of view from the driver's seat.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by mike100

At least you are back to the point where you know it will run right. The rest is cosmetics.

Did you deal with the windshield yet? I sometimes wonder what a fresh $300 non-solar ray glass would do for the outside appearance and clarity of view from the driver's seat.

A stock windshield is 'tee'd up'. After looking at Brett's and one Marc had just installed at his shop, the stock windshield looks beautiful, and they're also tinted. And, at $250 ish installed (glass + labor only), it'll do (as I'm not trying for an NCRS judging anyway).

[WARP TEN]

Hi Paul--Any chance of seeing the Phoenix at Marc's BBQ, whenever it is in April? --Bob

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Hi Paul--Any chance of seeing the Phoenix at Marc's BBQ, whenever it is in April? --Bob

Hope so. Probably more like mid May.