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1-8-2013
1-8-2013
well it's been awhile since i've updated my build thread. not alot has really changed. i've still been selling off parts that i don't need to help fund parts that are needed. i'm wanting to powdercoat a few parts and also clean and paint the engine bay before i put an engine in. i've got a decent deal on getting the subframe powdercoated. the more i keep looking the more i'd like to buy the kit from eastwood and coat the smaller parts myself. i would do the subframe myself but, i don't have an oven big enough to cure it. as of now i'd like to get the subframe, trans mount, brake booster, toe links, and a few other brackets powdercoated.
for now i've just painted the subframe with some high temp engine paint but, seeing it's not durable enough i really wanna get it powdercoated.
i've also picked up a hinson torque arm from a forum member. i originally wanted to go with the samberg diff brace but, when the deal on the torque arm came along i went ahead and got it.
i've got some superpro toe link bushings but, after pressing out the outter bushings i decided it would be better to find a set already pressed in or wait until i could find someone with a press. what i ended up finding was an aftermarket set of adjustable toe links.
unfortunately one of the spacers have been misplaced so i'm gonna either have to find another one or make one. i'll figure something out.
i also found a clutch and brake pedal assembly. i went ahead and pulled my auto pedal assemblies to install the manual pedals and while i was in the car i decided to wait until i can put down some dynamat. i really wanna line the firewall and tranny tunnel to help keep out heat and noise.
i put them in the blast cabinet to clean them off alittle. not sure what wiring i'm going to need for them to function correctly. still need to find out.
while i've been wanting to get the engine bay in order and clean before an engine goes in, i've sandblasted a few other parts too.
still not sure if i'm going to keep my abs or not but if i do it'll be clean and ready to go.
as of now, this is how the engine bay looks right now
still have alotta cleaning and prep work before painting.
really wanna get rid of all this epoxy the factory used to help hold the panels together. for some reason i just really hate seeing it. i'd like to use a wire brush or some other attachment (any ideas) to remove it and possibly get the seams spot welded.
went ahead and removed the accessory bar brackets. the area desperately needs alittle filler and paint
the previous owner made a few holes for the batterys power wire that extends to the hatch area. definitely need to clean things up here and find a cleaner location to run the wire.
well there's definitely alotta work to do here. for Christmas i bought myself a cordless impact from Craftsman. so far so good. works great and cuts the time down on wrenching considerably. will hopefully get more done within the next few weeks. really wanna get those parts powdercoated and start prepping the bay for paint. i'd like to be able to do the powdercoating and painting myself. gonna wait and save some more money up so i can buy some equipment. this engine bay has turned into a project of it's own.
as always, questions, comments, & advice are welcome. thanks for looking.