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Offline Smitty

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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #375 on: September 06, 2007, 08:34:03 PM »
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.
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #376 on: March 01, 2008, 11:54:34 AM »
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!  ;D







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2003 Harley FLHTCI, 1977 Yamaha 750 triple, 1978 GMC Royale Motorhome
2001 Cherokee,2013 Chry 200 lmtd, 2006 Pacifica

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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #377 on: March 01, 2008, 01:25:54 PM »
   WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #378 on: March 01, 2008, 02:47:36 PM »
I guess it did.  I think there is something under that snow drift?
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #379 on: May 26, 2008, 06:37:04 PM »
That's quite a bit of snow.  Most all I've seen is slush... both back home in Missouri and here in Washington.
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #380 on: July 05, 2008, 12:39:24 PM »
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.
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #381 on: July 05, 2008, 01:04:57 PM »
One of those happy/sad days.  Another member buying the money pit means a good new home.
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #382 on: August 27, 2008, 12:13:01 PM »
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.   :-\
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #383 on: August 27, 2008, 12:14:36 PM »
That is good news Smitty.  Current member or one we hopefully will be seeing here soon?
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #384 on: August 27, 2008, 12:19:36 PM »
Very current member.  The Money Pit will not be lonely as there is another Eagle in the flock.
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #385 on: August 27, 2008, 01:23:11 PM »
That is good.
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #386 on: October 29, 2008, 11:04:51 AM »
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:
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2003 Harley FLHTCI, 1977 Yamaha 750 triple, 1978 GMC Royale Motorhome
2001 Cherokee,2013 Chry 200 lmtd, 2006 Pacifica

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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #387 on: October 29, 2008, 11:07:43 AM »
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. 
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #388 on: October 29, 2008, 12:15:27 PM »
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
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Re: The SX/4 money pit
« Reply #389 on: November 09, 2008, 09:29:25 PM »
DRATS , oh well , I guess the ole Money Pit will be true to it's name even for the new owner. :o
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