Mazda Project

I had some connections to get that clutch bracket welded, so last friday I had her patched up. I am going to install it this afternoon because it's in the 40's, then adjust the clutch to make sure the engagement point and disengagement point are safe, and were I want them. So here is what I have done so far!

This is what the whole assembly looks like.




It's not a perfect weld, but the guy used $28 rods.


In this picture and the next you can see I added a brace, so in the future it should stay strong.




After I got done putting all parts back on the clutch bracket, you can see I only had 1/16" and 1/32" of an inch on each side of the brace. I am the happiest man on earth, cause I just eyed it. If it were different I would have to do some grinding for all the parts to fit.


Some of the welding. Sorry you can't see the details. lol.

This is a pretty extreme body kit, I have mixed feelings about it...

A couple of pictures of my car in the barn. As you can see there is some rust that I will be removing. I'm thinking about taking as much of my car apart while it's in storage, that'a way I can fix all that is needed while it's still not in use. I will keep an update of my projects.
Trent








This is the Stiffener plate that supports the suspension.



This is were the Stiffener plate bolts in.

This is the latest problem with my car, the clutch assembly is completely busted. I am going to bend a custom bracket that I will have welded in to give it more support. It was pretty easy to remove, maybe 20 mins. I found this broken when I went to adjust my clutch, I guess I'm lucky. A guy from 6Club said the dealership wanted $120 for the new Bracket, and $230 for labor. That's crazy, I have people who can weld this up like new. Never go with stealership unless you are under warranty.
Trent