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[Sandyman]

Thanks again. Have you dried out yet?

[dakazman]

  Yes , not much of a storm. We got more rain from the normal afternoon thunderstorms the weeks before. Glad it didn’t rain much since the retention ponds are overflowing all ready. Thanks for your concerns.
 Your radiator looks good too! I haven’t yet decided if am switching out the original. It pressure tested good . I’ll check it’s capacity and compare the two. I’m adding ac so that is a factor.
 What’s your next item on the must do list?
Dave

[Sandyman]

3 week trip out west. Do wiring harness. 2 or 3 more fiberglass repairs. Continue to email Spyder chassis in hopes that they reply and give me a delivery date. Insulate work area. Do first aid training for ski season. So, not much.

[Sandyman]

As a bonus my tech savvy brother printed the wiring diagram so it is on 4 8 1/2 × 11 pieces of paper.  I am going to get them laminated this weekend.

[Sandyman]

Great news! Thanks to some prodding from a fellow forum member the Spyder chassis is due in Toronto mid October. I need to clean up the work area and put the body to bed for the winter. Can't wait.

[BDA]

Yippee!!!  Congratulations, Sandyman!! What options did you get? NG3? A-arm rear suspension?

Post some pictures when you get it!

[Sandyman]

BDA, I am sticking with the original 1.5 L engine and the 4 speed transmission for now. All new Spyder supplied front and rear adjustable suspension, discs on all 4 corners and 175-65 R 14 tires all around. (Using cheap all seasons untill I get the setup right).

[BDA]

Sounds like a plan. I think with the Spyder frame, swapping trannies is a much simpler proposition than with the standard frame should you decide to do that.

I'm looking forward to your pictures and progress report!

[dakazman]

   Glad you got a shipping date. That’s gotta feel good. I can’t believe reports of snow all ready up there. Still in the 90’s here. So the only things you need for the frame is brake lines and shifter assemblies?
Dakazman
 

[Sandyman]

Yes Dave Snow in the west. Up to 25 inches! Glad I was out there last weekend. 5,800 mile round trip drive. I am going to try and reuse the existing shift linkages with new bushings. Brake lines are going to be fun, never having done any before, need to practice on short scrap first.

[jbcollier]

In northern Montana they got 52 inches of snow.

[Sandyman]

Spyder, Spyder in a crate.
Opening this weekend just can't wait.

[jbcollier]

What were the shipping charges?

[Sandyman]

400 British pound. FOB Toronto.

[BDA]

That's pretty exciting, Sandyman! Be sure to post some pictures after you open up the box!