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Old 01-01-2008, 04:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Turtle Schultzy's Geo (& other assorted stuff)

Well (long dramatic pause) Since I have made the decision to begin the resto (and mods) on my Geo, here's what I've been up to;
12/27- research for engine kit, aero headlights, and finding household items to use for aeromods. Be sure and ask if your wife really is never going to use her big cookie sheet again.
12/29 thru 01/01- repair wheel bearings, attempt repair on front spoiler/bumper cover. I am going to have to purchase a cover. Mine is now too far destroyed for reasonable repair. Also spent time in the local bone yard looking for the necessary cover. 3 there. 3 toast. However Holy cow, Eureka, they had a 1991 Suzuki Swift 5 speed. Trans still in place and feels smooth as I spin it over by hand. Leaks like a sieve. don't care. bought it anyways. I am sooo happy I could , well, lets not go there.
I am waiting for the discount stores/pawn shops/second hand shops to reopen tomorrow so i can go out and look for a camera. Then i can begin posting pics and you can monitor my progress. I will be streamlining the Geo (I've gotta getta name for 'er) and myself as we work this out.
Any suggestions will be appreciated, if not always implemented.
Thanx, as always. Schultz


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Old 01-01-2008, 08:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Turtle heeerrre we go

practicing my posting abilities

This is my daily driver.Note the off color door and fender. They were from a previous owners inability to drive. I will paint it as soon as the weather breaks.

its not really that shiny. Afternoon sun .
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Old 01-01-2008, 08:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Ok admin types, what'd i do wrong? the back 10% of my post with pic and text is Missing.
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Old 01-01-2008, 08:05 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Your picture is a bit too large and you need to scroll over to get to it?
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Old 01-01-2008, 11:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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that's when you buy a 19" wide screen monitor helps a ton! Good luck on the Re-Sto
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Old 01-02-2008, 09:42 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Turtle try try again



Oh whatta mess, this is my garage, and storage unit for my three kids belongings and storage for things I should have alredy put in the attic, and my investment car. That still needs a crankshaft. Hey I got it for free.
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Old 01-02-2008, 09:43 AM   #7 (permalink)
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so ive learned to re-size first ,post second. Ahh the wheels are turning.
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Old 01-02-2008, 09:45 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Ooh I shouldn't be awake so early, Midnight is coming and They will still expect me to be lucid. I'll sleep well this eve when I return home at some ungodly hour tomorrow morning.
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Old 01-02-2008, 11:40 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 01-02-2008, 01:15 PM   #10 (permalink)
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BTW does anyone know what size the OEM speakers are? Previous owner removed [U]all[U]of the sound equipment. One more reason it was sooo inexpensive.Thanx.


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