Tree's V8 Roadster
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Seriously? Coming from you that means a ton. I've mentioned it before, but I've been a huge fan of your build since I first signed up. Being mentioned along side Scradley is also a HUGE compliment. His is my favourite Miata build of all time, plus he's a super chill guy.
Thank you
Winner Winner, Chicken dinner!
I figured it was already becoming one of the most impractical street cars ever, why not make it more impractical?
I had a near death experience the other day. This cut off wheel exploded and hit me right on my eye. Thankfully I was wearing safety glasses, I didn't even get a cut from this. Got really lucky!
Exploded by Austin Rajki, on FlickrI took a fair amount of material out from where the parcel shelf meets the upper "shelf" if you will. I still have a bit more to take out. I want to not be able to see it from the outside of the car.
Some things Missing by Austin Rajki, on FlickrWith the floor of the trunk and gas tank hump roughly cut out it was time to make it a little more final. I ground it all flush to the frame rail.
Almost Flush by Austin Rajki, on FlickrI should have taken a before picture, but I removed the rear view mirror, trim around the wind shield and the parking brake assembly.
Mirror and Trim Removed by Austin Rajki, on FlickrLittle bit of rust and more dirt
Dirt and Some Rust by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Garbage by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Some Dirt Removed by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Haha there's not gonna be much miata left if you keep cutting!
Those cutoff wheels are seriously scary. I've heard way too many stories about those things exploding now. I'm absurdly careful everytime I have to use my angle ginder
Those cutoff wheels are seriously scary. I've heard way too many stories about those things exploding now. I'm absurdly careful everytime I have to use my angle ginder
I still have quite a bit of cutting to go tooHaha there's not gonna be much miata left if you keep cutting!
Those cutoff wheels are seriously scary. I've heard way too many stories about those things exploding now. I'm absurdly careful everytime I have to use my angle ginder
I agree, I should have been wearing a face shield. YOLO is the reason I should have been. :lol:
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My Dad and I went to the Nascar race in Michigan yesterday. It was a good day despite lots of rain. On the way home we stopped and picked up my newest package.
Another Large Box by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
I didn't open the package until after work today. Today was my first day at the new job. It went really well.
The contents of the box.
Fender Flares by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Tuckin99 N2 Flares by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Then I did a quick test fit.
One word: WIDE
Tuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Tuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Tuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
The fitment is really good on these. Much better than my Juibirides which really isn't too bad.
Tuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Another Large Box by Austin Rajki, on FlickrI didn't open the package until after work today. Today was my first day at the new job. It went really well.
The contents of the box.
Fender Flares by Austin Rajki, on FlickrTuckin99 N2 Flares by Austin Rajki, on FlickrThen I did a quick test fit.
One word: WIDE
Tuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on FlickrTuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on FlickrTuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on FlickrThe fitment is really good on these. Much better than my Juibirides which really isn't too bad.
Tuckin99 N2 Test Fit by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
I personally feel like I haven't done anything to this car yet, it's still just a shell. I still have LOTS of surprises to come
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Lol, I don't even have a witty enough comment. Accented did a good job with one. :lol:
I took the rollbar out tonight. This will allow me to make even more cuts
I'll be listing the rollbar and other various parts for sale within the next couple days. If you want anything let me know.
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Thanks for the kind words
in regards to the wheel trickery- you might hate me, but they may or may not be up for sale very shortly. Still deciding. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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More prep work getting the Hobo ready for fabrication.
I've been working 75-80 hour a week lately, so my time spent on the car is very little.
Got the dash bar out of the dash so that the steering column is in the right place for Gleason.
Removing Dashbar by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Vents out by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Dash Bar Removed by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
I feel like this thing could self destruct if you touch it the wrong way. It's pretty brittle. A couple of the tabs broke while removing the screws. Nothing we can't fix.
Bare Dash by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Dash bar installed in the car.
Dash Bar Installed by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Then I got to work with removing the last of the undercoating on the car.
Wheel Well by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Clean by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Then I coated the entire underside of the car with rustoleum paint so that it wouldn't rust. Terrible spray paint job. haha
Runny Paint by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Runny Paint by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Then I reinstalled the rear subframe. I did this by myself with my sketchy jack. It wasn't ideal, but I managed.
Installed Rear End by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
Different view of the subframe.
Hello Subframe by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
This shot is a teaser for tomorrow (as long as the weather is nice). First time the car has been off jackstands since March 17, 2015 (post 198). I forgot how small this thing is when it sits on the ground.
Teaser by Austin Rajki, on Flickr
I can proudly say that the Hobo is now rust free other than the rockers which I pointed out at the beginning of this thread. It's been a LOT of work removing all the undercoating and any surface rust, but it'll be well worth it.
I've been working 75-80 hour a week lately, so my time spent on the car is very little.
Got the dash bar out of the dash so that the steering column is in the right place for Gleason.
Removing Dashbar by Austin Rajki, on FlickrVents out by Austin Rajki, on FlickrDash Bar Removed by Austin Rajki, on FlickrI feel like this thing could self destruct if you touch it the wrong way. It's pretty brittle. A couple of the tabs broke while removing the screws. Nothing we can't fix.
Bare Dash by Austin Rajki, on FlickrDash bar installed in the car.
Dash Bar Installed by Austin Rajki, on FlickrThen I got to work with removing the last of the undercoating on the car.
Wheel Well by Austin Rajki, on FlickrClean by Austin Rajki, on FlickrThen I coated the entire underside of the car with rustoleum paint so that it wouldn't rust. Terrible spray paint job. haha
Runny Paint by Austin Rajki, on FlickrRunny Paint by Austin Rajki, on FlickrThen I reinstalled the rear subframe. I did this by myself with my sketchy jack. It wasn't ideal, but I managed.
Installed Rear End by Austin Rajki, on FlickrDifferent view of the subframe.
Hello Subframe by Austin Rajki, on FlickrThis shot is a teaser for tomorrow (as long as the weather is nice). First time the car has been off jackstands since March 17, 2015 (post 198). I forgot how small this thing is when it sits on the ground.
Teaser by Austin Rajki, on FlickrI can proudly say that the Hobo is now rust free other than the rockers which I pointed out at the beginning of this thread. It's been a LOT of work removing all the undercoating and any surface rust, but it'll be well worth it.
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