My "Coupe with a trunk RHD Turbo Vert" build thread.

WildBillMassey · 09-05-2010, 05:47 PM

This will be a three phase build...

Phase 1- Restomod 1991 Vert with 1991 Turbo II Drivetrain and Interior
Includes Infini wheels, strut brace, and rear bumper caps
This has been done numerous times, so not so special anymore.

Phase 2- Coupe top welded on, use vert rear window installed in custom sheetmetal rear section replacing hatch portion. (think del sol or late 80's MR2) Will also incorporate custom headliner to finish it off, and will incorporate the Targa as well.
Have yet to see this done anywhere, other than the guy who bondo'd his soft top.

My quest is to hopefully have a very unique FC, and I hope to have this done before next years SevenStock14

WildBillMassey · 09-05-2010, 06:51 PM

Here are my two cars. The Turbo II started life as a 1991 N/A Coupe, and will be going back to a N/A Coupe once all the turbo items come off of it. My Vert is also a 1991.

Started by stripping the interior. This car has sat outside inoperable for several years, so it has its own ecosystem.

Here is the carpet,

Carpet clean, and installed the dash from the Turbo II. Also removed all Air Bag components, and will be using the Momo wheel from the Turbo. Keeping the Vert stalks, Gauge bezel, and steering column surround.

Converted the Turbo door panels to work in the vert.

tweiss3 · 09-05-2010, 07:14 PM

Looks like a good project. Not too complicted as far as phase 1 but a ton of elbow grease. Looking good so far. Hows the subframes look good as far as rust goes? Any powdercoating of underneath parts?

RotorDad · 09-05-2010, 07:17 PM

Ok are you deleting the hatch on the coupe in favor of a trunk type mod with a small rear window or were you saying that you were going to do a hard top for the vert like on a S2000 or Miata. Sounds interesting, looking forward to see how it all works out.

WildBillMassey · 09-05-2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotorDad

Ok are you deleting the hatch on the coupe in favor of a trunk type mod with a small rear window or were you saying that you were going to do a hard top for the vert like on a S2000 or Miata. Sounds interesting, looking forward to see how it all works out.

Hard top on the Vert, but permanent.

FerociousP · 09-05-2010, 09:14 PM

I'm for it.

I really hope it the hardtop turns out well. so its going to be more Del sol/MR2 than say... Z06? Although I've always thought the Z06 style would look better on a vert, I will keep an eye on this project and wish you the best from a fellow turbo vert guy.

RotorDad · 09-05-2010, 09:51 PM

Should be nice definately keep us updated.

WildBillMassey · 09-07-2010, 10:06 PM

Slight change to my design.....

I will be removing the soft top as before, then mold in a coupe top with the rear window like that on a Del Sol using the glass window from the soft top, but now I will also be incorporating the original targa into it. So this will be my Targa Turbo with a trunk.

This may become Phase 2 of the project instead of Phase 3, and I may drop the RHD all together on this one.

FerociousP · 09-08-2010, 08:54 AM

you can always go RHD later. This project will still be unique.

WildBillMassey · 09-25-2010, 02:44 PM

Well, got the car running and back on the road with some new shoes.

Once I get all the bits in place that I want to put on it, then I will tear it all down and begin the transformation. No longer gonna do the RHD, but the hardtop with the Targa is the uniqueness I am planning for this one.

Left to do before tear down:
Rear Bumper Caps
Front Lip
Clean up engine and engine bay
Change exhaust to HKS, the cheapo Ebay exhaust sounds horrible.

nate · 10-06-2010, 11:36 PM

Looking forward to seeing the top when done. Good luck.

eLetoR · 10-09-2010, 11:34 AM

This will be awesome to see. I have wondered for a while if anyone would do it, I make sure to keep an eye on this.

09-05-2010, 05:47 PM	#1
WildBillMassey Wild Bill Certified Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Schertz, Texas iTrader: (2) Posts: 55 Rep Power: 15	My "RHD Turbo Coupe with a trunk" build thread. This will be a three phase build... Phase 1- Restomod 1991 Vert with 1991 Turbo II Drivetrain and Interior Includes Infini wheels, strut brace, and rear bumper caps This has been done numerous times, so not so special anymore. Phase 2- Coupe top welded on, use vert rear window installed in custom sheetmetal rear section replacing hatch portion. (think del sol or late 80's MR2) Will also incorporate custom headliner to finish it off, and will incorporate the Targa as well. Have yet to see this done anywhere, other than the guy who bondo'd his soft top. My quest is to hopefully have a very unique FC, and I hope to have this done before next years SevenStock14 Last edited by WildBillMassey; 09-25-2010 at 02:49 PM..

09-05-2010, 07:14 PM	#3
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	Looks like a good project. Not too complicted as far as phase 1 but a ton of elbow grease. Looking good so far. Hows the subframes look good as far as rust goes? Any powdercoating of underneath parts? __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles

09-05-2010, 07:17 PM	#4
RotorDad Big Ugly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (1) Posts: 591 Rep Power: 16	Ok are you deleting the hatch on the coupe in favor of a trunk type mod with a small rear window or were you saying that you were going to do a hard top for the vert like on a S2000 or Miata. Sounds interesting, looking forward to see how it all works out. __________________ *Boosted Big Body On 335's* PS3 ID: Rotordad 1986 Mazda RX7 GXL - Street ported 13BT, Haltech, 62mm, ect. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 - Eagle, Wiseco, Cobb, ect.

09-05-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	I'm for it. I really hope it the hardtop turns out well. so its going to be more Del sol/MR2 than say... Z06? Although I've always thought the Z06 style would look better on a vert, I will keep an eye on this project and wish you the best from a fellow turbo vert guy. __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

09-05-2010, 09:51 PM	#7
RotorDad Big Ugly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (1) Posts: 591 Rep Power: 16	Should be nice definately keep us updated. __________________ *Boosted Big Body On 335's* PS3 ID: Rotordad 1986 Mazda RX7 GXL - Street ported 13BT, Haltech, 62mm, ect. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 - Eagle, Wiseco, Cobb, ect.

09-07-2010, 10:06 PM	#8
WildBillMassey Wild Bill Certified Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Schertz, Texas iTrader: (2) Posts: 55 Rep Power: 15	Slight change to my design..... I will be removing the soft top as before, then mold in a coupe top with the rear window like that on a Del Sol using the glass window from the soft top, but now I will also be incorporating the original targa into it. So this will be my Targa Turbo with a trunk. This may become Phase 2 of the project instead of Phase 3, and I may drop the RHD all together on this one.

09-08-2010, 08:54 AM	#9
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	you can always go RHD later. This project will still be unique. __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

10-06-2010, 11:36 PM	#11
nate Not a fan of rust... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicagoland! iTrader: (0) Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Looking forward to seeing the top when done. Good luck. __________________ 88 vert 87 SE

10-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#12
eLetoR The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Crosse WI iTrader: (0) Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	This will be awesome to see. I have wondered for a while if anyone would do it, I make sure to keep an eye on this.