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Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:40 pm

Showed the pics to the wife, she likes the idea.Anyone want to buy a Baja?? It's pretty nice. :)

Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:08 pm

baja5 wrote: Showed the pics to the wife, she likes the idea.Anyone want to buy a Baja?? It's pretty nice. :)

You wouldnt sell that old rusty steed would you?

I know a guy who can build you one if only you are patient. Or one that may be for sale???

Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:09 pm

jaybe_2 wrote: What is the track width going to be? The width is 78" and I posted earlier that the arms cycled at 17"to 18" of travel but with the right shock put on it cycled at a full 20" of travel :D
Here's more pictures of the new front.

Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:11 pm

So Dan what kind of discount do you give to TheSamba Off-Road forum users?

Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:18 pm

Rusty Steed?? Come on, there's not that much rust, and none before i moved to Utah.Would you consider a trade straight across once you car is finished?? :lol: I could use 300 Hp.

Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:59 pm

i though i saw some surface rust on a few parts...

and you seem to be missing limit straps on those a-arms

Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:14 pm

HamburgerBrad wrote: and you seem to be missing limit straps on those a-arms Easy now HB, Steve is still mocking up the front, patience is a virtue :lol:

Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:27 pm

dansparts wrote: HamburgerBrad wrote: and you seem to be missing limit straps on those a-arms Easy now HB, Steve is still mocking up the front, patience is a virtue :lol:
while we're at it, tell him to get to work on the steering situation as well

Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:33 pm

HamburgerBrad wrote: while we're at it, tell him to get to work on the steering situation as well He already did, just waiting for the new Howe rack to come in on Monday.

Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:38 pm

Well here's some more picture of the A-arm progress. Also got some good news that was delivered my the UPS man. He gave me my new replacement heads today. :D

Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:30 am

looking good. let us know how the bump steer goes when he gets the rack.congrats on the heads. now lets hear that thing purr.

Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:45 pm

i think my baja really needs that front end...

hey, what is the address where the car is located? and about what time do they close???

Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:06 pm

That car is in Vista, CA. Call me and I can set up a time for you to see it. http://www.dansperformanceparts.com/

Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:24 am

I don't think Taco wants to see it during regular business hours.May be some time after dark with a flat bed backed up to the door. :?

Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:37 pm

Here's some pic's on the progress of the A arm car

Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:39 pm

Nice beads on the welding.

Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:24 pm

USMCord1 wrote: Nice beads on the welding.
Yea; Steve who does all the welding and fab work, has the best looking welds I've ever seen.

Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:44 pm

Steve got the A-Arm car to a roller today 8)

Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:53 pm

very cool! :D whats the bump steer measurements through full cycle?

Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:00 pm

I like all the hiem joints, really makes the front end adjustable.