Got the leaf springs removed from the rear end – had to heat the bolts to get them loose. Loaded the rear end on my furniture mover dolly and loaded it in the truck – it was HEAVY!
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:
Rear End Removal
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
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!!
Garage Heating – Conclusion
Garage Heating – 10/8/2011 and 10/9/2011 Update
Finally finished the ceiling. All that remains now are the walls for the front half!