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Yes, it is challenging for sure. But the challenge will ultimately be worth it in the end! Keep moving forward my friend. I will post as much...
Its not a minivan. It’s my daughter’s Saturn Vue SUV. I have never owned a minivan nor will ever own one! Blackhorse Motorwerks is going through...
Thanks! I can’t wait to have it all assembled and on the road again! Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Got the engine loaded up and off to the specialist. Popped a valve cover and looks very nice inside. Hopefully disassembly will begin Monday....
Yup! I have it stuck to my garage floor, and my driveway! I’ve been in the house for 5 years and spilled some the week I moved in working on this...
Yes sir! I absolutely agree with you that the ideal adhesion would be to bare metal. As you stated, POR-15 is tough and tenacious also on a well...
Malex, Yes, I have used POR-15 on several other projects, including a 1989 Lotus Esprit chassis restoration and a 1993 300ZX restoration. I just...
Sorry for the delay gents! Holidays and kids occupied the last week or so. As I got to the bare bones of the subframe, I found 2 small cracks in...
Bravery, or stupidity? I will know when I can finally drive her. There is much to be obtained still, and much to be done. Will post more progress...
Thanks Mate! I love the GTS model! Best of both worlds to me really! There is very little rust on this frame and I have removed what little there...
Got a bit more done this evening. I finished scuffing and sanding the subframe in preparation for POR-15 coating later this week. The subframe had...
Thank you! I wanted to get a good start on assessing all of the issues and what would be needed to address each. I will anxiously post new photos...
Thanks! I am very happy that everyone has been so supportive of this effort! While this car is far from perfect, I will bring it back to life...
Yes, if you notice, the trans support beam has already been bent by the previous owner. At this point I was only supporting the rear subframe so I...
Today was an eventful day! I got the power unit out, without a lift, and everything went Pretty smoothly. I will be sending the engine off for...
Thanks SJD! I will use the resources here appropriately, and hopefully my build will provide some resource for others too!
There is about 85% of the car present. I am missing one harness that runs from the ecu up the center console to the fuse box in the footwell. I am...
As with anything, you get used to the rats nests and weird parts. Well Coveted model in the rotary community!
Thanks Barry! I will do the marque a good deed! She has been neglected for certain! cheers, Art
I will document as often as possible. Mechanical is almost done for now, so I will be addressing interior next week.
