The SX/4 money pit

[Smitty]

It ended up being more cost effective to get a rebuilt head from Rockauto.  Put it on tonight and got good compression across all cylinders.  Now I will go into cleaning mode and figure out all the annoying little things like AC compressor, power steering, wiring etc.  It is by far a lot cheaper to just put a carb and HEI on it but I think I will work through it and get the EFI on too.  Have to scope out the oil pan issues too.

Time is the critical element here as I want to drive the car and with Skeezix's health issues I have nowhere near the free time I used to have.

[Smitty]

GOT SNOW??

It snowed a lot while Skeezix was in the hospital and then we got more last night before I had a chance to dig it out from the previous storm.  This will take a while! 

[bigdog56e]

   WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                        Eddie

[IowaEagle]

I guess it did.  I think there is something under that snow drift?

[k1ng0fb0r3d0m]

That's quite a bit of snow.  Most all I've seen is slush... both back home in Missouri and here in Washington.

[Smitty]

Well folks, I believe the Money Pit is headed to a new home.  One of the list members just called me and a deal has been made.  Once the financials are completed I will make a last post on this thread and let you know who will take over.  Sad day to see it go but glad to know it is going to a good home.

[IowaEagle]

One of those happy/sad days.  Another member buying the money pit means a good new home.

[Smitty]

Well, the deal is done and the financial transactions complete.  When the new owner picks up the car there will be a final post and sendoff pics.   

[IowaEagle]

That is good news Smitty.  Current member or one we hopefully will be seeing here soon?

[Smitty]

Very current member.  The Money Pit will not be lonely as there is another Eagle in the flock.

[IowaEagle]

That is good.

[Smitty]

Well, I guess the new owner has some work to do.  A tree top the size of a telephone pole broke off last night in the storm and decided the Money Pit looked like a good place to rest.  Guess I need to look for parts and see if Phil still has the hatch from the parts car we shared.  I will say the SX/4 is one tough little car to have as little damage as it does.  A new hatch and a little jacking on the rear of the roof panel and it should be good to go.








The garage also suffered damage:



Note the bees nest.  Are they now displaced homeowners?


And lastly, Skeezix is not happy that her Jeep was involved:

[IowaEagle]

Poor old money pit.  Still finds ways to be one. Looks like the house and bees fared worst of all.  Nice thing is that no one was hurt.  I know what it is  like to get hit by icy covered tree parts.  Didn't find my glasses for over a year. 

[trailbreaker]

too bad about the car. you dont look like the snow hit bad just the wind. west and a little north of utica some of us got a foot or better. good ole ny weather.. hopefully this is all the bad luck you will get

[68AMXGOPAC]

DRATS , oh well , I guess the ole Money Pit will be true to it's name even for the new owner.