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Postby RX-7 Chris » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:14

The color and clear is down on the car finally.

He still needs to paint the hood and sunroof. I'll probably be going over there tomorrow and take pics.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


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Postby Shadowden » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:14

Good news!

Bring it up for the car show rx7 boy posted?

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:14

The car will be done for that for sure but the wife isn't going to like me going to a car show on our anniversary, lol.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby Shadowden » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:14

Get a sitter, dress her up and take her to the city.

I wouldn't push it myself either, but you have waited forever to get your car to do such a thing.

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:14

Car is wet sanded and ready to buff. should hopefully be buffed tonight.
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1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby speedjunkie » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:14

Wow. That is looking great! I agree, bring it to the car show, and if you bring your wife and newborn you're still spending your anniversary together. It's a win for everyone! LOL
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:14

spoke to him earlier today and he had everything wet saned and buffed everything but the front fenders.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby Shadowden » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:14

How long to reassemble mouldings and such?

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:14

He is saying it will be done within the next week.

The mouldings just go on with double stick tape. Emblems snap in, gaskets push on, I have about 1 hour on the interior.

He needs to do the rust repair still.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby iani1.1 » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:14

that is going to look amazing. keep it coming
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:14

As of yesterday: Car is buffed and polished. I also stripped and cleaned the wheels. The car is now on the lift ready to get the whell well rust done.

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1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby kingtut » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:14

Great to see all of the progress Chris. It really looks great- I shall await final pics...
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:14

Thanks.

The car is finally getting there. I'm going to stop by and see it today.

What was left to do as of last weekend:
-paint hood, bumpers, cowl
-wet sand and polish hood, bumpers, cowl (after paint)
-install hood, bumpers, cowl, rear glass, etc (I will be helping)
-wheel well rust repair
-install exhaust heat shield (tabs to be welded with rust repair)
-repair and paint rear louvers (need to drill rivets and drop off at welder)
-wheel clear coat (already preped by me)
-side moulding install
-side moulding finish
-windshield moulding install
-pinstriping
-rear interior install (I will be doing, 1-2 hour total)
-install seals, emblems, stickers, etc (I will be doing)

Once the car is done with paint:
-alignment
-new tires
-replace carpet (have in garage)
-driver's seat repair (sometime this year)
-metal sunroof headliner in brown (done with seat)
-rear suspension bushing replacement (bushings sitting in garage)
-paint rear suspension (have paint)

Looks like a long list but it isn't as bad as it sounds.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby tsx_guy » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:14

that is great, glad this is finally coming together
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Postby kingtut » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:14

Coming together party? Just an idea...
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