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Rear End Removal Dec 26, 2011

Completed removing the rear end today:

Need to get an extra set of hands to help me load it in the pickup for disposal.  Then I can start on the sub-frame.  Might put my tire skates under the Camaro to move it over more and back the S10 in.  Then I can place the rear end on wheels to move it to load in the S10.  Need to carry it down this narrow path:

Referenced the following information for removing the rear end: http://nastyz28.com/tech/camaroleafspringinstallation.html

Rear End Removal Dec 11, 2011

 

 

Finally got the upper nut cut off.  I started from under the car and then went in through the top of the trunk.  Took a lot of prying to get this far – can’t figure out why the bottom bracket stayed on the bolt!

Finally got it removed from the rear frame rail:

Created a small mess that needs to be cleaned up!  Now you can see part of the reason I went in through the top:

Here is the view from the top of the trunk:

Used the Plasma cutter to prep the driver’s side for cutting (luckily the trunk will be removed for new metal later so I can remove what was in the way!) – before and after:

 

Updates 11/19/2011

Completed the patching last weekend.  Needed to add a new strip under the garage door to help seal things.  I am waiting until Sunday to park the truck in the garage to let it dry completely.

Also brought my mini-fridge home from the office because I will use it in the garage more than at work.  The fridge fits nicely between the cabinets for my workbench!  Here is my new layout:

This weekend I should finish the unpacking\organizing and be able to get some REAL work done!

New Cabinet

 

 

 

Went to Salvation Army today and got a new cabinet (from Mayo – Very Solid!).  Also bought a parts organizer from Menards (above cabinet).  Now I need to figure out where to put it and get some muscle to help hang it!

Friday – Vetran’s Day

Need to patch the cement under the garage door to help seal it up for this winter.  Here are some before pictures:

Here is the first pass at building it up (still need to do more):

A couple of pictures of Java:

Need to Rake the lawn today and then get back to Patching the floor.  Next weekend brings a chance of snow showers!!

 

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