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I have been an infrequent visitor here as I have begun the path to a new occupation, thus reading, studies, classes, research, papers, and exams now have been consuming all my spare time. Combined with my current work my wife has been exceeding patient as I go from studies, to work and back to studies.. oh and just occasionally some sleep! There still is nothing quite like climbing in the car, frequently with Jake as we hunt for some old two lane highways or older southern towns to visit. ...

I finally did it. Today I finally filled out the online order form for an FFR Mk 4 Roadster complete kit and clicked the "submit order" button. Deep breath...and so it begins.

This will be my first car project, as all of my projects before this were of the two-wheeled variety. I learned to ride a motorcycle 15 years ago when my husband (then boyfriend) dug up a 1970 Hodaka Super Rat frame and engine out of my parent's backyard. My husband was always into motorcycles, and ...

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Hi all. Installed a Moser 8.8" solid axle rear end and Koni coil over shocks, there are a few pictures below. All went well except for one small problem (and it was just me). I initially installed the rear end under the panhard mount brace instead of over it. I didn't realize it had to go over until I tried to install the Koni coil over shocks and they wouldn't reach the lower shock mounts on the rear end. It only took about 5 minutes to disconnect the upper link and lower control arms ...

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I'm looking to connect with owners and people and to gain more knowledge of my car. Where can I go to have maintenance/repairs/add-ons done from the area. I am in Fall River, Massachusetts. Thanks, Kyle Feel free to call me (508) 971-0620.

I picked up the new heads on Saturday morning and had a nice chat with the owner of a Subaru recycling yard that's only about half an hour from my garage. Got back to the shop, had enough time to putz around a little bit, then had a family lunch (Happy 70th mom!). Given the shortened afternoon, I didn't get much accomplished Saturday - just the oil baffle, pickup tube, and pan on, then the new oil pump. Also the oil cooler.

I guess this is par for the course, but I was frustrated ...