SW Wisconsin neon meet, April 6th 2013 UPDATED 3-13-13

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:00 pm

BUMP in case anyone missed the thread.

Made my motel reservation this morning.

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:05 pm

Awesome!

mopar2 · Post by **mopar2** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:31 am

Sweet! Parts have been starting to trickle in for my 1st gen. I'm heading down to Jakes for some fab work this weekend! With what I have coming in I should have the car done by then. If not she'll at least be running normally aspirated.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:28 am

Jake, since you have been kind enough to offer me the use of your garage area, here is a pic of where I want to sand/spraypaint (of course, it will be on the passenger side as well):

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:22 am

I'll probably have some por-15 left that'll work great for that.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:26 am

chipdogg wrote:I'll probably have some por-15 left that'll work great for that.

Okay, enlighten dumb-dumb here- what is that? Oh, I'm going to have to look for/buy safety goggles as well as I imagine that there will be fine metallic dust from sanding all of that underbody area.

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:58 pm

http://www.por15.com/POR-15-Rust-Preven ... roducts/1/

Pretty much what most people use to paint their frames and underbodies. My step-dad did the whole frame and underbody of the Chevelle he was restoring with it.

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:55 pm

Put aluminum foil between the lid and the can so you can get it open again. I even made a small ladle to scoop the stuff out, not spilling any, and the darn stuff still wanted to glue the lid on.

Even sealing the lid, once there is enough air space in there, you only have a month or so to use it up. Mine was starting to crust over real well after a while.

Once it sets, I think you could hold the car together with it.

Gramps, you might want to save for a replacement, because it is probably rusting on the inside as well.

You don't need an SRT crossmember. There is only a couple minor differences that can easily be done to make a much lower priced crossmember work. '03 or clean southern JY one will do.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:23 am

So is that stuff better than Rustoleum? I've never heard of it before.

occasional demons wrote:Gramps, you might want to save for a replacement, because it is probably rusting on the inside as well.

You don't need an SRT crossmember. There is only a couple minor differences that can easily be done to make a much lower priced crossmember work. '03 or clean southern JY one will do.

OMG- WHAT? A crossmember? Is this the same as the K-frame? Both my mechanic and stdlystdmufn have checked this area out in person and they agreed that it is just surface rust but you think otherwise? Not being a jerk- I seriously want to know.

What would a new part like this cost? I really don't want to start putting used parts on my car.

EDIT to correct spelling error.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:10 pm

Midnight_Rider wrote:So is that stuff better than Rust Oleam? I've never heard of it before.
occasional demons wrote:Gramps, you might want to save for a replacement, because it is probably rusting on the inside as well.

You don't need an SRT crossmember. There is only a couple minor differences that can easily be done to make a much lower priced crossmember work. '03 or clean southern JY one will do.
OMG- WHAT? A crossmember? Is this the same as the K-frame? Both my mechanic and stdlystdmufn have checked this area out in person and they agreed that it is just surface rust but you think otherwise? Not being a jerk- I seriously want to know.

What would a new part like this cost? I really don't want to start putting used parts on my car.

Hi, David !

1 ). Yes - Way better than Rustoleum.

2 ). I wouldn't worry about replacing the crossmember /'K-frame' just yet.

The 2003-2005 Neons are supposed to be 'improved' in this area, especially compared to the 2000-2002 Neons.

I have seen one on a 2000 Neon, in a local junkyard, that appeared to be pretty well ROTTED.

Amazingly, my Lousy cell phone camera actually worked quite well :

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8474/8417 ... 6a2b_z.jpg

NEW ones from Chrysler, are NOT cheap.

- Nick

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:23 pm

^^

Wow, that's horrible! Mine looks nothing like that, thank God. As far as buying a new one, I'm not budgeted for that but my employee discount would certainly help when I do have to buy one.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:49 am

Less than 60 days now!

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:38 am

Midnight_Rider wrote:Less than 60 days now!

I know, where has the time gone!!!

mopar2 · Post by **mopar2** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:55 am

Dang it don't count down the days! My poor car doesn't appear to be going anywhere fast!

dvon17 · Post by **dvon17** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:51 am

I wish this lady I'm supposed to be buying this R/T from would hurry up and decide on another car and hand over the keys!! lol

I'm trying to stay patient. I told her I'm hoping to have it by the beginning of April, she said "Oh, you'll have it by then!"

so, we'll see. It'll be nice to drive there WITH cruise control. If not, I'll be in the blue beater! lol

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:39 am

New car or not, we need you to be there!

dvon17 · Post by **dvon17** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:23 pm

Don't worry. Token will be in attendance lol.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:57 pm

Just read this convo..

POR - 15 is amazing!! Make sure you prep it right and whatever you put the POR on will last forever.

FormerlyREDRT_98 · Post by **FormerlyREDRT_98** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:50 pm

Should I take the day off work to go?

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:53 pm

FormerlyREDRT_98 wrote:Should I take the day off work to go?

If you want, it's always a good time!

Anybody that wants to come up Friday evening can, a few guys are planning on it so we can cruise around and hit up a few bars. Nothing crazy though.

FormerlyREDRT_98 · Post by **FormerlyREDRT_98** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:56 pm

I'll have to talk with my wife about it. It is tempting

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:01 pm

Just tell her you're at work!

FormerlyREDRT_98 · Post by **FormerlyREDRT_98** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:05 pm

Nah, I already texted her about the meet. It would be cool for us to both go, but we're expecting a baby a week or so before the meet (Due date March 25). I'm sure she wouldn't want to go, and we'll see about me

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:10 pm

Well I'll have another one in the fall as long as people keep showing up! Take care of your family too.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:15 pm

5.5 hours out. . . and I've got a trans you want. . . Hmmm.....

mopar2 · Post by **mopar2** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:31 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:5.5 hours out. . . and I've got a trans you want. . . Hmmm.....

Do eeeeettt!

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:12 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:5.5 hours out. . . and I've got a trans you want. . . Hmmm.....

Bring it, I forget what you had but if it's an HD core I'll give you cash for it when you get here. Be like a free trip.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:51 am

Has anyone heard from Skiltz recently? I'll have to PM him about this meet.

dvon17 · Post by **dvon17** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:53 am

I talk to Scott everyday just about. His Neon was hit by some lady in a Commander. Right afterwards, his mom backed into it. Supposed to be covered by his insurance since the lady in the Commander admitted fault.

He said he plans on being at the meet. We'll probably Caravan.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:54 am

Ouch! Sounds like his Neon has a "Hit me hard!" sign on it somewhere. Good to know that he is all right and that he plans to attend. Thanks for letting us know!