A friend found a used 5.3LS engine for me. It’s not in great shape but got me thinking more about doing a LS swap. Picked up this engine stand from Princess Auto to start taking the LS engine apart.
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Fender rolling
149300 miles May 30, 2021 Since I’m running wider tires and will be installing coil overs and lowering the car, I need to roll the fender so the tires don’t contact the fenders. Got the fender roller from Princess Auto.
Cribbing stands
April 26, 2020. 147639 miles. Built 4 cribbing stands using 2×4’s cut to 12 inches long. Nailed 6 layers together
Hardtop Hanger
Decided to hang the hardtop on the wall so it’s out of the way. Took 2 screw in garage wall hooks (I think these are used for hanging bicycles), cut off the ends with a dremel, screwed them into the wall, then hung the roof by the chrome latches. There is debate on the internetContinue reading “Hardtop Hanger”
Floor jack
Picked up the 1.5 ton Pittsburgh aluminum floor jack I ordered from amazon. It’s much smaller and lighter than my current jack so it’s more portable so I’ll be able to take it to the track. Should do the trick. 1.5 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Jack with Rapid Pump
Mad MX5 