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Old 08-19-2012, 11:16 AM
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EDIT: Read the update that it requires some mods to get the gauges to fit.
I'd love to run that gauge if everything worked on it. Special modification done to the cobalt's wire harness?

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Old 08-19-2012, 05:38 PM
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I dont know for sure but I would say it wouldnt work with a cobalts computer because it has a different display, I could be wrong though


More updates on the gobalt are up! check it out!

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Old 08-19-2012, 07:44 PM
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I'll keep up with your progress to see how it goes with the gauges, 'cause that's badass.
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Well its been a few weeks since I`ve had an update.. Been busy trading my dually for a half ton and getting the shop to the point where I can walk again.. I have gotten the rest of the interior plus the wiring harness removed now. Parts for the rear end fabrication have been laser cut at work and just need to be formed up then I can start cutting!

I have a 220v mig welder lined up for trade tomorrow. Check out the site for pics and explanation of whats happening!

Well its been a few weeks since I`ve had an update.. Been busy trading my dually for a half ton and getting the shop to the point where I can walk again.. I have gotten the rest of the interior plus the wiring harness removed now. Parts for the rear end fabrication have been laser cut at work and just need to be formed up then I can start cutting!

I have a 220v mig welder lined up for trade tomorrow. Check out the site for pics and explanation of whats happening!

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Old 09-27-2012, 08:45 PM
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Well i got the welder and borrowed a plasma cutter and was able to get the rear end test fitted with everything cut out. Looking promising, but may have to widen its ass end a little wee bit

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I. Love. This. Project.


Some progress beats no progress. Any thoughts on what you'd do to widen the car or work arounds to correct the width mechanically?
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i always said, if i won the lottery i would convert my cobalt to rwd with an ls engine.
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Well shorten the width of the drive shaft or use a narrower rear. A couple inches shorter/narrower rear with shafts would be cheaper than a wide body balt! just saying! Cant wait to see finished pics/cost!
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Originally Posted by SSteveSC
Hoping theres minimal work required on the tunnel,

It could work with a straight axle rear end alot easier than what i'm doing. But because I have the ability and the know how im going the independet suspension route.
But if you came up with a nice easy way, that was tested well, then you could sell it to use. I'd buy it. I'm tired of thiS FWD.. I'd prefer AWD, but I'd take RWD over FWD.
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Originally Posted by nutty21
But if you came up with a nice easy way, that was tested well, then you could sell it to use. I'd buy it. I'm tired of thiS FWD.. I'd prefer AWD, but I'd take RWD over FWD.
I thoughtbabout that and am sure i can make it work, but i will need another balt to try it on once im done this one lol
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Originally Posted by thedubsack85
Well shorten the width of the drive shaft or use a narrower rear. A couple inches shorter/narrower rear with shafts would be cheaper than a wide body balt! just saying! Cant wait to see finished pics/cost!
I havent investigated my choices on this supension yet, once its all mounted in i was planning on stairing at it for a couple hours to see if i could figure something out. Being that its independent its a little more difficult to mess with the width of the rear end.
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zum i want GTO gauges. looks awesome
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Originally Posted by SSteveSC
I havent investigated my choices on this supension yet, once its all mounted in i was planning on stairing at it for a couple hours to see if i could figure something out. Being that its independent its a little more difficult to mess with the width of the rear end.
I actually think a widebody would probably be easier....... I mean just get everything to work and run the body where it needs to go to function

you going to have body work regardless so widening the fenders out shouldnt be the end of the world. depending on who you got to do the fab though it may get kinda pricey though. Not sure how good you are with body work.
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Well the car got rear ended, check pics out on the site in my sig! just unbelievable.
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i was scared for a second haha
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^ this.
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Lmfao! I was like NO...
Old 10-07-2012, 04:55 PM
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Lmao figured everyone would be like wtf
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More progress up on the webpage.. Tunnel is cut out and the motor has almost found its resting place.. She's looking good in that engine bay man!!.. Pretty much soaked my pants when I dropped the car over the motor

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Old 10-09-2012, 11:30 PM
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You did this to an lnf? I can haz motor and harness for cheap?
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Originally Posted by Slowbalt2000
You did this to an lnf? I can haz motor and harness for cheap?
I still have the LSJ motor minus the supercharger and the wiring harness available.. Motor needs piston rings.
Old 10-09-2012, 11:38 PM
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Shiit I thought it was an LNF because of the steering wheel. If it was a reallyyyyy good deal, I'd have it shipped. Pm me
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Lol blew out piston rings and decided to convert cobalt to rwd, totally rational

But seriously I'm incredibly impressed with this project and will be following it, wish you the best of luck man!


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