808/2000: Winter Build Thread

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Sort of surprised that this thread isn't getting much attention. Oh well :shrugs:

As far as an update I don't have a whole lot except for the fact that all of the bushings have been replaced short of the mustache bracing. I've coated pretty much everything except for the rear trailing arms, but those need to be cleaned up with a wire brush or something.

I've also invested in a welder so I can weld up that rear active toe and shave the engine bay. This is going to be fun /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[NYC86ZC]

I've been following it.

Looking good. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[4wheelsqueal]

I have been too. Looking good so far. I'm planing on doing this to one of mine this summer. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

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Thanks guys!

Here's a new update! Bolts have been shipped, will probably be here Saturday or Monday (Hoping Saturday) and I've recieved my tubular from crossbar!

 

I've been following too. Just keep updating the thread. It's nice to be able to live a dream through others /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

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gw :d

 

[kartorium]

Very nice, be sure to post pics of that bar installed. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

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Some pictures of the bar installed will be updated tomorrow, as for now I only have a big update! My subframe bolts are in!!! Thanks GW

 

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I'm so excited to get my subframes put back into the car, such a big step towards being finished. If anyone has ever done a full resto like this with a bushing replacement you'd understand how time consuming and tedious it really is. Hopefully it's worth it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

After recently doing it on my friend's car, it is TOTALLY worth it. Almost new feel.

 

[bustedsm]

That makes me happy, glad I spent the time to do it!

 

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Was able to get the front subframe and lower control arms mounted, everything fit snug but that's to be expected with poly bushings! Also blasted a shot of the front crossbar, sorry for the camera phone shots in the dark /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

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Even more updated shots, my rear end about 95% completed, so excited.

Custom upper control arms, fully adjustable and should give me the perfect amount of camber I need to lay rubber.

Rear end about 95% completed and 100% buttoned up with my custom solid mustache brace setup.

So far, how she sits.

Front spindles are done as well...

Cut/welded my water pipe because of the W/A oil cooler.

 

[4wheelsqueal]

where'd you get the custom upper arms? it's looking great!

 

[DarkDevilMMM]

so no more cross members? or are you going to weld something else up?

 

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^^ I don't know, I haven't really thought it out much...

The 255 was pulled out and replaced with a MKIV supra unit I have, should do the trick for now.

Firewall holes/frame holes have been filled/ground down, paint when the car is rolleable out to the driveway

Gauge and radio wiring fixed up and made pretty, some things were redone and lengthened, pretty much a couple minutes extra worth of work

Full interior and how she sits currently

 

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Another excellent update! (Not pictured, filler, filler primer)

 

[JSchleim18]

Ohhh pretty paint. I like what you're doing so far. Very jealous of the rear subframe setup! Good work man

 

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Yeah, I kind of want to paint my room in the color, it's soo nice /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Cost me $32 for a pint, not too shabby!

Thanks, I'm glad I'll never need to do it again though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

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3 coat prime and sand, ready for a few coats of fresh summit white paint and a few clears....

...how she's looking right now, not quite as sad as before /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif