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2-14-2009
Yup, as you can see the GTO is taking up space in the garage...
2-15-2009
I just stacked 2 thicker washers on top of each other and that was enough. You get the wheel on yet?
As far as today, had a setback and cracked the windshield. I was trying to pull the wiper arms and motor out and was trying to pop the drivers arm off and put to much pressure on the windshield when i was using the hammer as a pry bar
Ended up saying screw it for the day and I'll continue it another day. I guess on the plus side, gives me a reason to get a lexan windshield if i cant find a cheap glass one
2-17-2009
Well there's going to be a setback on the build, looks like I will be shelling out money for a replacement window or trying to decide if its worth getting a Lexan windshield and save a couple pounds. May try and hit the junkyards and see if they have any 4th gens laying around. Kind of a bummer since the build was going pretty good so far, now I am just frustrated that it happened. Probably more at myself for not even thinking that the glass may shatter if i pressed to hard on it.
Updated the weight reduction list...
Front Bumper Support = 25.375 lbs
Fog lights and brackets = 4.0625 lbs
Cruise control, cable, and throttle cable cover = 4.4375 lbs
Air pump and brass fittings = 5.9375 lbs
Rear Seatbelts = 4.1375 lbs
Windshield washer fluid reservoir with water = 8.0625 lbs
Heat shields beneath the car = 2.1875
Rear Seats = 22.4375 lbs
Front Speakers = 2.75 lbs
Driver's Air Bag = 3.625 lbs
Passenger's Air Bag = 9.46875
Heater Core (empty) = 1.03125
Airbag Crash Sensors = 1.53125 lbs
Mat that is Underneath the Dash Pad = 2.34375 lbs
Heater Core Hoses = 2.0125 lbs
Front Sway Bar = 15.09375 lbs
Plastic Shrouding = 4.968749 lbs
EVAP parts = 1.625 lbs
Sun visors = 2 lbs
Spare tire and jack = 37 lbs
Power steering pump, pulley, idler pulley = 12 lbs
Inner fenderwells, plastic = 3 lbs
Hood (Got the Glasstek one, have to find out weight on that) = 42 lbs
Firewall plastic = 10 lbs
Carpet insulation = 15 lbs
Metal dash covers = 1 lbs
Complete HVAC system = ???
LT1 accesory bracket = ???
Next on the list is to remove the wiper arms and motor which is good for 10 pounds. The drivers arm is on there really good, may try and hit it with some PB Blaster.