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Old 07-31-2011, 09:05 PM
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Are you going to part out the 95?
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jared8783
but its not going to be put back together
the chassis is done for

Then you are missing the obvious choice. You want to cut the front structure off and slide the engine out the hole. 10X easier than lifting it or dropping it. All you need is a sawz-all (or plasma cutter) and 20 minutes. I'd post a picture of the few times I've done it but you probably get the idea...
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^thanks for quoting picture.


And I agree with above mentioned method.
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Old 07-31-2011, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rmcelwee
Then you are missing the obvious choice. You want to cut the front structure off and slide the engine out the hole. 10X easier than lifting it or dropping it. All you need is a sawz-all (or plasma cutter) and 20 minutes. I'd post a picture of the few times I've done it but you probably get the idea...
believe it or not someone local actually wants to buy the chassis

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Old 07-31-2011, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RyanRaduechel
Are you going to part out the 95?
only body and interrior parts

this way when ever my car breaks down (only 74k on my 90) i will already have low mileage parts on hand

everything that is better about this car will go on my car
but im just gonna stick the enging and tranny in my garage and let it sit there for a few years or so idk and i would like to have a small turbo set up for it before i put it in

i dont gotta worry about short nose crank no more
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. I did mean small pieces and interior pieces. If you are is it black interior?
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yes
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Old 08-07-2011, 12:12 AM
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all done
well.... almost, i still got wiring harness, gas tank, and minor tid bits to do

i must say this was my first engine pull and it was incredibly easy







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Great job! Any chance you want to sell me some parts of that 95 you won't use?
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only interrior and exterrior parts.
the driver fender is bad and the driver door is not for sale
oh and i will sell the complete ac system
and i will sell the complete wiring harness and ecu

basically anything thats not drivetrain or i cant or dont want to use on my car

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