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58Dub
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 Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: New Project....stepping into the Baja world |
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make that a small step. I usually spend most of my time here in the vintage speed or bug sections, so I thought I'd stop by and say HI. I've started down the road of turning my 58 into a baja. The car is totally apart..has been for some years. This week, I installed a set of IRS pivot mounts, made a 6 inch wider front beam...and now deciding how to mount the 002 trans I picked up. Plan is to make is look good and reliable enough for a daily driver for my son. Car will be 95% street use with the occasional hunting trip off road.
Matt
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thext94
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Sounds like fun! Got any pics or plans? Welcome!
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58Dub
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Thanks....I'm sure I'll have a couple questions along the way.
Plans are pretty basic compared to many rides here....it will just be a street baja that looks nice....for now. I'll try to put some pics up later this week.
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ts39136
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: |
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| 58Dub wrote: |
| Plans are pretty basic compared to many rides here..... |
Yeaup... That's how I started out, too.
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CHEVYJEFF
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:38 am Post subject: |
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next stop....class 5  |
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58Dub
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| next stop....class 5 |
with the time and money...I would love to
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Ken48442
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Location: Holly, MI
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi 58Dub.
Good luck on the Baja. I am currently turning my 70 into a Baja. Not too far from you either. I'm between Holly and Ortonville. If you need an extra set of hands for anything give me a shout.
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58Dub
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Ken48442 wrote: |
Hi 58Dub.
Good luck on the Baja. I am currently turning my 70 into a Baja. Not too far from you either. I'm between Holly and Ortonville. If you need an extra set of hands for anything give me a shout.
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Hey Ken
Great to see someone else local!
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carlos_magnum
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like a nice project. Would love to see some pics. |
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58Dub
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Here are a couple pics of what I did last week
Got the IRS pivots installed
And widened the beam 6 inches
Here is the body...its a 58 with a 57 rag top welded in
Next on the list is to buy and install a mount for the 002 trans
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GreeneHoosier
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Nice. Too few Oval (look) Bajas in this world. Good job...
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Jowlz
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Sweet seeing a nice old 58 being cut up instead of restored! Looks like a great project. A 58 in Michigan is bound to turn some heads....Can't wait to see the finished product!
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58Dub
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Picked up some 2 X 3 steel to make up a body lift. Need to get out to the welding store and get my mig tank filled.
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dowha
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Another Michigan Baja.... Yea...
And it's a Rag Top too.....
L  king Good...
When was that picture (with the garage door open) taken?
Not in the last week  
Spring is just around the corner... You and the son keep at it...
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58Dub
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| dowha wrote: |
Another Michigan Baja.... Yea...
And it's a Rag Top too.....
L king Good...
When was that picture (with the garage door open) taken?
Not in the last week
Spring is just around the corner... You and the son keep at it... |
Thanks
My projects never seem to go fast enough....time and money  , but we have fun with it.
The body pic was this last year....yes, a little more sun outside and no snow! Can't wait for spring
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58Dub
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Had a little bit of time this weekend. Started piecing together a 3 inch body lift.
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Wheel_Works
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Have to hook up with us and do some ridin when you get it done. |
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58Dub
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| Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:55 am Post subject: |
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set the body on to test fit the front part of the body lift. Seems to fit pretty good....I'm happy.
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