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Offline slammedbus

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Getting the itch to start
« on: March 12, 2009, 11:32:16 AM »
Well most of you know the car. 1963 Birch green notchback. It is a great car and in great shape. It is time however to redo the paint and body, so off the pan it needs to come.

My plans include

Pan off - Paint chassis in a semi gloss black and make repairs as needed
Brakes- 4 wheel disc.
Transmission- Re geared with an "overdrive" 4th for cruising
motor- 2275cc megasquirt injection system
wheels- Something different not sure yet. (Mowser gets first dibs on these ones)

Interior

New carpet (grey like factory)
Touch up door panels and seat upholstery
New headliner
CSP or berg shifter
restore guages and get clock working
12v conversion
hidden ICE (I-pod jack with a custom pre-amp)

Paint

What else....gotta go Birch green
NOS fender beading I got from G.

Anything I remove OEM I will package and keep in storage. Basically nothing that can't be returned to bone stock.

I want to start this summer SOOOO bad but I think I may hold off till the off season......

I will post all pictures as I go along and some write ups along the way. Dirtydeedss has been given strict instruction to use any tool necessary to restrain me from starting until Rubbermaid containers and ziploc bags are bought for all the bits.

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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2009, 01:30:50 PM »
Quote from: slammedbus on March 12, 2009, 11:32:16 AM


I will post all pictures as I go along and some write ups along the way. Dirtydeedss has been given strict instruction to use any tool necessary to restrain me from starting until Rubbermaid containers and ziploc bags are bought for all the bits.


dont think for a second i wont either :P
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Offline red snapper

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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2009, 03:22:21 PM »
I got the itch to go racing you lazy bastard!!  ;)
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2009, 03:29:34 PM »
Jason.... I got an itch I cant reach!!!! I will make you a deal... I will hook you up with all the zip lock bags you will need all different sizes too but you got to scratch my itch  O0



















GOODGAME  :-*
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2009, 08:30:10 AM »
Dood, you don't need to offer ziploc bags.... I am soooo in!!!!!!
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2009, 12:23:31 PM »
Quote from: slammedbus on March 12, 2009, 11:32:16 AM
Well most of you know the car. 1995 robins egg blue mazda mpv. It is a great car and in great shape. It is time however to redo the paint and body, so off the pan it needs to come.

My plans include

Pan off - Paint chassis in a neon pink and make repairs as needed
Brakes- 2 wheel drum.
Transmission- Re geared with an "overdrive" 4th for cruising davie street
motor- 3 cylinder out of a chevy sprint
wheels- Something different not sure yet...most likely $ sign spinners (Mowser gets first dibs on these ones)

Interior

New canadian tire floor mats (grey like factory)
Touch up door panels and seat upholstery
shag rug headliner
chain link shifter
restore hello kitty bobbleheads and get 8 track working
12v conversion
hidden ICE (I-pod jack with a custom pre-amp)

Paint

What else....gotta go robins egg blue!!!
NOS anal beading I got from G.

Anything I remove OEM I will package and keep in storage. Basically nothing that can't be returned to bone stock.

I want to start this summer SOOOO bad but I think I may hold off till the off season......

I will post all pictures as I go along and some write ups along the way. Dirtydeedss has been given strict instruction to use any tool necessary to restrain me from starting until Rubbermaid containers and ziploc bags are bought for all the bits.



 :o














 ;D ;)

j/k jay...beautifull car....have fun with it. i'm sure it'll turn out bitchin!!


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Offline steveo_32

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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2009, 07:00:06 PM »
Well first off, I would only use a bright inca red, And flash it over with some green or gold Lightning bolts, And have you thought about raising it?? like 31's or something, take out those ugly headlight and use some 90 mustang ones, perhaps a little yellowing would be nice, and don't worry about bin box's and bags, just keep a good mental picture as you take it apart, you'll be fine! ::)
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2009, 08:30:18 AM »
but if I go 31s won't I have to cut the wheel wells???
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2009, 10:49:52 PM »
Quote from: slammedbus on March 15, 2009, 08:30:18 AM
but if I go 31s won't I have to cut the wheel wells???
You would do that
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2009, 07:58:14 AM »
Quote from: dirtydeedss on March 15, 2009, 10:49:52 PM
Quote from: slammedbus on March 15, 2009, 08:30:18 AM
but if I go 31s won't I have to cut the wheel wells???
You would do that
Don't you have some road reflectors to knock off???
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2009, 08:21:18 PM »
Nice to see it getting a well deserved makeover
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Re: Getting the itch to start
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2009, 08:53:29 PM »
always been a big fan of that car!!!


good luck
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