3 Rotor FB build - "Silvie II"

ducktape · 07-21-2010, 08:55 PM

First update, taking stock of what's good and bad.

The exterior is unchanged since '07. Driver side fender is shot, and needs to be replaced as does the driver's side door. The previous owner's repair job on the sheetmetal below the rear window glass is falling apart. Badges are missing, and probably won't be replaced.

The chromoloy cage is covered in surface rust, and some rust has appeared on the floor. The interior is mostly gone, including all of the chassis wiring. Good news is, this car STILL has no bin-rot despite my neglect.

Engine still spins freely and is in good shape. Some corrosion has appeared on the manifold. I'll need to pull this out to get into the body work. I think I'm likely to fabricate my own v-mount for the radiator and intercooler.

Some parts in good condition, including the cosmo oil cooler, the sumped tank, the fuel pump, FPR, and wastegate. Lots of stuff I'm glad I hung on to.

The suspension and diff are in excellent shape. I don't think I'll need to mess with the underpinnings until the body work is done.

What's first? I think I'll tackle finishing the interior and the body work.

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07-21-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
ducktape Hardcore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 88 Rep Power: 16	First update, taking stock of what's good and bad. The exterior is unchanged since '07. Driver side fender is shot, and needs to be replaced as does the driver's side door. The previous owner's repair job on the sheetmetal below the rear window glass is falling apart. Badges are missing, and probably won't be replaced. The chromoloy cage is covered in surface rust, and some rust has appeared on the floor. The interior is mostly gone, including all of the chassis wiring. Good news is, this car STILL has no bin-rot despite my neglect. Engine still spins freely and is in good shape. Some corrosion has appeared on the manifold. I'll need to pull this out to get into the body work. I think I'm likely to fabricate my own v-mount for the radiator and intercooler. Some parts in good condition, including the cosmo oil cooler, the sumped tank, the fuel pump, FPR, and wastegate. Lots of stuff I'm glad I hung on to. The suspension and diff are in excellent shape. I don't think I'll need to mess with the underpinnings until the body work is done. What's first? I think I'll tackle finishing the interior and the body work.