95 Prelude VTEC shave, tuck, paint

[codyh]

Well I was extremely surprised about all the attention I got in my Noob thread. People liked alot of the work I was showing, and seem very interested in future updates and what not. I would have loved to answer some questions you guys had in my noob thread, but for some reason I was barred from posting in it. So without further ado this is my 16/17 year old Prelude Shave tuck and paint build!!!

 

I will start from the very beginning with my first update!! Throughout all the updates i post up fairly quickly you will notice that things that I want to do change often..

 

Also shout out to silkyjohnson#1hater at Wireworx harnesses for sponsoring the build!!!

 

So just recentley I bought a 1993 honda prelude VTEC with 205k miles quarter panel rust, and cooling problems. But you cant beat $525 bucks for it!

 

The plans right now are to fix the cooling problems, the rust, paint, and we are looking at buying a new H22A from hmotorsonline.com. We also plan on cleaning up the engine bay in between the motor swap. We have a welder and thought we would put it to use. Also, other plans consist of suspension work. We will be somewhat slow and low. 8)

 

pics...

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC023.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC022.jpg

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC019.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC018.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC017.jpg

 

Mouse traps for the little mice problem i use to have

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC016.jpg

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC006.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC004.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/1993PreludeVTEC001.jpg

[codyh]

Thanks. I feel pretty lucky to have this and be 16, and working on it with my dad. Should be great fun! And it was beat. haha Also there were mice in the car. :/

 

But in attempt at finding his little nest, we just started taking **** off. And we need to fix the AC controls because something was wrong with the cable, or we were missing a piece. So it started as just finding the mice. And turned into alot more. And the refurbishing starts here.

 

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs073.snc3/14128_386469261098_741701098_4112503_3552459_n.jpg

 

Just the trunk all cleaned up. It was gross. Wires galore from the person who made it all janky.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs053.snc3/14128_386469266098_741701098_4112504_8339628_n.jpg

 

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs053.snc3/14128_386469276098_741701098_4112505_1343107_n.jpg

 

I think that use to be the OEM sub's place. IDK

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs053.snc3/14128_386469286098_741701098_4112506_3436261_n.jpg

 

ALOT of wires we ripped out

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs053.snc3/14128_386469291098_741701098_4112507_4387822_n.jpg

 

All the stuff all organized, and everything labeled. Organized=The way I like it!

There was much more added as well.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs514.ash1/30325_386596846098_741701098_4115356_2244203_n.jpg

 

Thats the last of em.

 

 

 

 

Guy from my dads work forgot the equipment to do the compression test. But we were able to do a leak down test. And everything seemed good. And we didnt find anything wrong with the head. But ne ways, just have 2 photos for now. The seats were out and everythign was cleaned spotless! Makes me love the car again even with the rust! And no mice!

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs546.snc3/29926_387806466098_741701098_4137542_949303_n.jpg

 

We turned back the years on this car! ****ty ENV 1 pics dont do the interior justice. Speaking of turning back years, this car was made on the same exact day I was born. Same day, month and year. I thought that was cool. And the time that it actually was off the assembley line was dated aswell. So Im actually about 8 hours older. hahaha!

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs526.snc3/29926_387806486098_741701098_4137543_6792948_n.jpg

 

Not stains on the seats, just the way the grain is setting.

 

BTW for now Im not building it. Just returning it kind of to OEM, but will do suspension work, and looking at getting some sprinthart cpr's. And some engine stuff. But its all about making it run good, and make it look good. Then after that. Who knows.

 

But fortunately for me my dad does bussiness with a guy that does about $900k worth of body work on his trucks. And he said he would hook us up with paint. So +1 for that. And he also said he could get us deals on body panels. And we will just weld those in. But stay tuned. -.-

 

 

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0527002132.jpg

 

This is the liquid that dripped out of the motor hose inlets. Its suppose to be green, but instead is a uncirculated rusty brownish color. hahaha

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0528001110.jpg

 

Those are holes in the old radiator. I decided i would play hookie from school today and pull it, its much more fun than school! haha

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0528001037.jpg

New one.

[codyh]

Not much. But a little progress, alot for me though, considering school for 10 hours a day.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0528001456.jpg

 

Core support that was bent way way back!

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0601001952.jpg

 

Hard to tell in this pic, but the core support is as straight as a ruler.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0602002115.jpg

 

Lastly, I was going to take bolts and brackets off and paint them, but ended up taking off motor mounts! hahaha... but got those blasted and painted!

 

Again not much.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0607002306.jpg

 

The radiator mounted on.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0607002305.jpg

 

Just some little things painted.

 

VC done. BTW this was not big news. lol

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0609001945.jpg

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0610001655.jpg

 

FINISHED PRODUCT

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/007.jpg

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/008-1.jpg

[codyh]

With the spark plug cover.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0611001437.jpg

[codyh]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0625002107.jpg

 

HUGE ANOUNCEMENT!!!! Tonight my father and I replaced all of the cooling stuff that we planned. And not only did coolant finally start flowing and cooling the motor. But the fans came on which I was sure were all broke. And the car no longer has a bad idle!!! It idles great and does not even fludder or consider stalling out. I ♥ my prelube again!!!! Now I need a new exhaust.

 

Anyone have one for sale.

[codyh]

Ok guys got the teins. And Im super happy. BTW My buddy GReddy likes to get in pictures. lol. Mind him. -.-

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs322.ash1/28284_406379176098_741701098_4603118_5327629_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs312.snc3/28284_406379181098_741701098_4603119_2733821_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs292.snc3/28284_406379186098_741701098_4603120_7891956_n.jpg

 

^^^ lol

 

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs292.snc3/28284_406379191098_741701098_4603121_3393464_n.jpg

 

I got my first paycheck and found these for $300 dollars. Almost as much as the car. Hahahaha

 

Anyone want a teaser picture.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs079.ash2/37308_408334396098_741701098_4652218_4561292_n.jpg

 

Ill take pictures of the stance when I get the rear done tonight. Im proud of myself too.. My parents gone for a week (aka my dad the true mechanic gone) and I was able to do this with no real suspension experience.

 

Car lowered. Big thanks to my friend Ben coming over and helping me on the rears. BTW the car looks great, and Im tucking major tire in the front.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs081.ash2/37405_408467106098_741701098_4655117_5068809_n.jpg

 

Its hard to look good with dents and rusted quarters.

 

More quality pics tomorrow when its nice and sunny. =)

[codyh]

Remember im not a pro. But I thought I would try my hand at some pics. And Some pics were taken just to show the lowness of the car. Please enjoy. Sensative eyes wear eye protection.

 

1.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs089.snc4/35811_409693026098_741701098_4684066_6817275_n.jpg

 

2.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs109.snc4/35811_409693031098_741701098_4684067_1284899_n.jpg

 

3.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs049.ash2/35811_409693036098_741701098_4684068_1668864_n.jpg

 

4.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs089.snc4/35811_409693046098_741701098_4684069_5768134_n.jpg

 

5.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs109.snc4/35811_409693051098_741701098_4684070_3704615_n.jpg

 

6.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs109.snc4/35811_409693056098_741701098_4684071_3665782_n.jpg

 

7.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs109.snc4/35811_409693061098_741701098_4684072_1977097_n.jpg Trying to be cool but failing.

 

8.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs049.ash2/35811_409693066098_741701098_4684073_3064462_n.jpg Not cool still.

 

Dude my thumbs are killing me.

 

After 180 grit. Bad Cell pic.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0718001853.jpg

 

Im pretty mcuh done with 600 Grit now. Ill take

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/0718002305.jpg

 

Ok this is after sanding with 600 grit. As you can see the scratches from the grittier sand papers are slowly coming out. The whole point of using finer paper (for those who dont know) every new step is to take out the lines of the previous sand paper. But the wheels are starting to come out nice. Ill take a pic of the finished wheel, and what it used to look like. All I have to do now is wet-sand the wheel with 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000. Then polish it with mothers polisher. I may paint the inside of the spokes gold first.

 

This is after wetsanding it with 800 grit.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/004.jpg

 

And this is what it use to look like.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/005.jpg

[codyh]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs100.ash2/38322_412722256098_741701098_4760868_2144609_n.jpg

 

First wheel polished. BTW the angles or shadows make the shine look poopy. But it really looks good.

 

Not a shame I dont think. I really dont plan on using these. And Not planning on DD'ing the car. haha. It has enough miles as is. But I may be able to get more out of these wheels now that they are polished rather than when they were all dirty and pitted.

 

Got my midpipe and gaskets today, and some hangers.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/005-1.jpg

Monster truck status! Enough room for me and pops to move.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/006.jpg

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/007-1.jpg

My new perty looking header.

 

Got my exhaust.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs436.snc4/47881_426918296098_741701098_5134931_6429540_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs189.ash2/45182_426918331098_741701098_5134932_5991931_n.jpg

 

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs389.snc4/45182_426918341098_741701098_5134934_6527702_n.jpg

[codyh]

Bored so i figured I would upload pics.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/8.jpg

 

My babies!!

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/9.jpg

 

Picture of the very nicely polished wheel in sun. (and rust)

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/112.jpg

 

Hehe... Thats how the whole car looks. chips everywhere.

 

Did some stuff today. Not really sure what we were trying to accomplish. Mostly Just trying to re-shape the front fender. And see if I can make it look oem. Doing this mostly for fun.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/bumper.jpg

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/fender.jpg

 

 

And these pictures are just to give you an Idea of the rust.

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/rust.jpg

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/rust2.jpg

 

Just some pics.... The neighbors were surprised to see my Steeeeze!

 

 

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/car001.jpg

 

 

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/car002.jpg

 

 

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/car003.jpg

 

 

 

Finally an exhaust pic.

[codyh]

Ok now this is the shell when I bought it. Minus the Work Carving Starks.

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4440285149_5a04b86ae7.jpg

 

Teaser pic. The car will not have the Work carving starks. I just couldnt come up with the extra cash to buy those.

 

-Leather interior

-JDM black housings

-Seibon (OEM style) CF hood

-95 VTEC submodel so it has EL gauges

-No exhaust

-Zac and his brother removed the old suspension and replaced it with OEM struts and Eibach springs

-OEM blades

-Some kinda camber kit installed on front and the rear is waiting to be installed (Zac enlighten me what kinda kit it is?)

-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RUUUUSSSTTT!!!

-Glass sunroof conversion

 

Thats it for nawww.

[codyh]

Thanks man idk.... But something I do know is this....

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/xmod_supra/preludeship.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs791.ash1/168162_488729361098_741701098_6199821_347632_n.jpg

 

Two very happy cars to be out of the elements...

 

Your welcome for the good pic too.

 

I also did some work... Haha washed it dried it, waited for salt to appear, washed it again and kept doing this till no salt showed...

 

I also removed the rear quarter weather stripping.... There is a little bubbling going on, on the driver side quarter, about the size of 1/2 a penny... No biggie tho.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs734.ash1/162818_489617101098_741701098_6211154_3352028_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs744.ash1/163622_489617171098_741701098_6211155_4209958_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs782.ash1/167289_489617271098_741701098_6211157_7055292_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs749.ash1/164002_489617376098_741701098_6211159_1174184_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs022.snc6/165228_489617466098_741701098_6211160_5055277_n.jpg

 

Started the pulling of the motor tonight... Just going slow and making sure everything is organized. And we dont break any plugs.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1337.snc4/162899_490756721098_741701098_6224768_2763242_n.jpg

 

Yes those are suds on the car, yes that is snow around the car. Yes I used a bucket of water from my bathtub to wash the suds off... YES i am dedicated to this preludes quarter panels. The mercury was at 23 degrees when I washed the car haha!

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs003.snc6/165325_490756661098_741701098_6224767_973290_n.jpg

[codyh]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs245.snc6/179296_494407466098_741701098_6274992_3362587_n.jpg

 

Motor is out plus the tranny is off and the clutch and flywheel are off. We are going to wash the tranny and paint it.....

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs266.snc6/179462_498456591098_741701098_6326600_6263453_n.jpg

 

Me starting to weld up holes.

 

We removed AC and CC yesterday. Started on PS and I think we will be removing ABS. And then start getting ready for the brake line tuck. Im doing body work april 1st. And maybe paint?

[codyh]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs250.snc6/179873_499348376098_741701098_6339059_6900202_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs274.snc6/180289_499348481098_741701098_6339062_2819644_n.jpg

 

Hole that needs filled.

 

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs280.snc6/180840_499348521098_741701098_6339064_738460_n.jpg

 

For the cardboard cutout

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs796.ash1/168598_499348581098_741701098_6339065_84398_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs272.snc6/180055_499348611098_741701098_6339067_7915884_n.jpg

 

Some free hand

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs054.snc6/168452_499348696098_741701098_6339068_4923481_n.jpg

 

Left some space around my lines for later trimming and fitting.

 

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs049.snc6/167950_499348756098_741701098_6339070_1276731_n.jpg

 

Perfect fit

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs068.snc6/167817_499348801098_741701098_6339071_6531461_n.jpg

 

Used propane torch and the scraper to remove sealer.

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs260.snc6/180846_499348856098_741701098_6339073_2161665_n.jpg

 

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs046.snc6/167658_499348901098_741701098_6339074_5835814_n.jpg

 

Used a fender for the metal cutout

 

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs788.ash1/167797_499348951098_741701098_6339076_6371005_n.jpg

 

Changed to a cutting wheel. Still took forever.

 

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs016.snc6/166649_499349011098_741701098_6339077_6709065_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs248.snc6/179654_499349081098_741701098_6339079_639807_n.jpg

 

Metal piece placed in.

 

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs773.ash1/166298_499349206098_741701098_6339082_2538045_n.jpg

 

Gorilla welds.

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs060.snc6/169080_499349276098_741701098_6339084_2435535_n.jpg

 

Welded in

[codyh]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs252.snc6/180037_499526551098_741701098_6341271_562478_n.jpg

 

Sealer on fire!

[codyh]

I know you guys like pics. So I just took some.

 

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs287.snc6/181588_10150089358346099_741701098_6381656_4135979_n.jpg

 

Engine stand

 

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs796.ash1/168651_10150089357936099_741701098_6381640_2252379_n.jpg

 

Rad support or whatever.

 

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180555_10150089357966099_741701098_6381641_4096839_n.jpg

 

More...

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs079.snc6/168941_10150089357996099_741701098_6381644_7529004_n.jpg

 

Stitch or spot welds I welded in. Im really thinking about leaving these in just the way they sit, not grinded... Kinda adds an old look, and it kinda breaks up the total smoothness.

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/167262_10150089358051099_741701098_6381646_6062861_n.jpg

 

Hole once there..

 

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs281.snc6/180903_10150089358111099_741701098_6381648_6521336_n.jpg

 

Good thing I put on rain-x, that dust wiped right off... lol

 

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180851_10150089358126099_741701098_6381649_1867202_n.jpg

 

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs799.ash1/168949_10150089358181099_741701098_6381651_8210873_n.jpg

 

Just a "photograph" with an idea behind it.

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs259.snc6/180772_10150089358226099_741701098_6381652_2589084_n.jpg

 

Other side minus CC and PS and AC which I think had a few lines over there.

 

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168657_10150089358286099_741701098_6381654_2385577_n.jpg

 

Firewall waiting to be touched and torn down.

[codyh]

Ok guys had my wheels for a while...

 

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184233_10150095586246099_741701098_6458184_5789097_n.jpg

 

Here mah Volk GR-a EVO IV (4) 17x7 +35 offset. 4/5x114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok so another update.

 

 

 

 

I have been talking to Xavier at Wireworx. His name is silkyjohnson#1hater on honda-tech. He makes tucked harnesses for all kinds of Chassis/Motor combinations. And we have decided to take our relationship to a sponsorship level. He makes great quality harnesses and will be the person doing Zac's K24 Prelude. So hopefully next week I will be sending out my harness to him.

[codyh]

Update..

 

Dash coming out

 

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184666_10150102302311099_741701098_6529358_3710096_n.jpg

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184826_10150102302506099_741701098_6529367_1245034_n.jpg

 

Dash and dog coming out.

 

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190534_10150102302606099_741701098_6529369_2482606_n.jpg

 

Dash out.

 

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181786_10150102302846099_741701098_6529377_1949012_n.jpg

 

Ok sent my harness to Xavier at Wireworx Harnesses. His name on here again is silkyjohnson#1hater. (phone # 407-388-5809 ) Im very excited to be working with him...

 

Here are some pictures of his awesome work.

 

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh274/culopelu/011-19.jpg

 

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh274/culopelu/012-16.jpg

 

"Zipties are on this harness until the glue dries on the heatshrink. After it dries, the zipties can be removed!

 

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh274/culopelu/001-47.jpg

 

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh274/culopelu/003-35.jpg

 

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh274/culopelu/022-14.jpg

 

THIS is not my harness. Just examples of work!!!

[codyh]

Hey guys!

 

Today got something done. I polished a head light! Haha i only did one but I just want to show how awesome it came out... Thats the main reason of the update.

 

First I wetsanded the headlight with 1000 grit paper, then with 1500, and 2000. After that I used a Mother power ball buffer that you put on your drill to buff the headlights. But first I used Mothers ALUMINUM MAG POLISHER on my headlights! I know people say plastic polish. But in all honesty it dont seem to matter. Infact the Aluminum polisher worked better cause its a bit more coarse of a polisher.

 

On to pics.

 

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/189189_10150117925541099_741701098_6667102_6959683_n.jpg

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199524_10150117925491099_741701098_6667101_6676399_n.jpg

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197029_10150117925601099_741701098_6667103_7391133_n.jpg

 

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190394_10150117925661099_741701098_6667104_4489102_n.jpg

[codyh]

Also BTW we are loading the car on to a trailer tonight so we can be ready to leave at 6 AM tomorrow morning. I will update Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday again saying the progress that was done. Lets see what we can get done in 5 days.

 

Here we go all loaded up ready for its road trip to the body shop!

 

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200089_10150144002176099_741701098_6745829_6016833_n.jpg

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197974_10150144002276099_741701098_6745832_5192651_n.jpg

Stuff taped up.

 

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200316_10150144002336099_741701098_6745834_4042110_n.jpg

 

Whaa???

 

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200280_10150144002406099_741701098_6745836_7571203_n.jpg

 

Thats what we are fixing.

 

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207302_10150144002471099_741701098_6745838_5105827_n.jpg

 

Spoiler or no spoiler?

 

But anyhow I have 2 updates totally unrelated to each other.

First update, we transported the car to the body shop with no problems. The body shop thing is going to work out awesome!!! Took a tour of the shop, looked at the paint booth, and paint mixing room I will be using, and met the guys i will be working with who enjoyed making ricer jokes!!! lol... I will start on the car monday, we will probably fix the rust spots in a day. Then the next two days we will focus primarily on the engine bay since there is bare metal. We will get it fully shaved and we will have the bay in self leveling primer. May or may not start prepping for paint. But I know i will be painting some of their customer's cars so i can learn how to do that! So Updates updates updates galore this next week.

 

Second update is my teins are done being rebuilt and will be here today. Ill post a pic when I get them.

[codyh]

So got the Teins and they looked beautiful!!! Were very tight and everything.

 

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197467_10150144596676099_741701098_6750549_3730552_n.jpg

 

I also finished both headlights so I figured I would take a picture on such a beautiful day!

 

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208575_10150144596761099_741701098_6750552_6169863_n.jpg

 

Of course my last Tein update included pics of GReddy. So without any further ado, GReddy cleaning up Teins bubble wrap!

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/205067_10150144596856099_741701098_6750555_5727402_n.jpg

[codyh]

Thanks for being patient and waiting for Monday's update!!! I know you all are anxious... haha

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198997_10150147381691099_741701098_6777274_6069577_n.jpg

 

Some people dont like it. But 3M glue is better than welding IMO, no warping or anything. And wont rust on the opposite side. However i still welded other holes.

 

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208080_10150147381886099_741701098_6777281_7041584_n.jpg

 

Glue on the seam that can and will be sanded, then will be skimmed over with evercoat or whatever... It was between self leveling seam sealer or glue, but glue was stronger so we went with it.

 

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/195901_10150147382056099_741701098_6777287_3636730_n.jpg

 

will be sanded and skimmed also.

 

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200109_10150147382406099_741701098_6777301_6021040_n.jpg

 

More, other side.

 

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199360_10150147382566099_741701098_6777307_3252020_n.jpg

 

Just everything.

 

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196909_10150147382726099_741701098_6777311_7807006_n.jpg

 

My workspace. LOL!!!

 

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205734_10150147382846099_741701098_6777315_4652183_n.jpg

 

Semi tires were legit taller than my car!

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197330_10150147383121099_741701098_6777325_4567145_n.jpg

 

Yes that was the glue gun. No hand pump shit here.

 

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207814_10150147382991099_741701098_6777319_3119782_n.jpg

 

 

 

Tomorrow please check back. Body will look different. And a bunch of stuff will be in primer. Cough cough the engine bay. Also the rear rust was fixed.

[codyh]

I will finish the rest of the updates that I have tonight or tomorrow!! Enjoy for now!

[RMTC]

Are you planning on rebuilding the engine?

[stangsn95gt]

holy shit thats alot of pictures also wish I had this kind of dedication at that age

[Not Brian]

I wish I had that kind of dedication at this age.