Hold The Phone! I'm working on MY CAR!, Prepping for paint.... Options

[McMark]

I think it was the Tied House meet that gave me the kick in the pants, but I finally decided to jump in and get started on my car. It's been begging for work for a long time. I'm starting with the rear end sections. Can't wait for it to actually DRIVE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Here's the list off the top of my head.

1. Pull the motor and fix oil leaks, pull the ceramic lifters, clean everything, install carbs (for now).
2. Fix the hell hole and firewall rust, plus weld all the little holes in the firewall. New battery tray and new rear trunk pivots.
3. Fix the 'access hole' some DAPO cut in the rear trunk. The top starter bolt is not THAT hard to get to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
4. Clean and paint the engine bay and rear trunk.
5. Clean and reseal the transmission and replace the speedo angle drive.

Here are the pictures from day one.

[McMark]

Time to update the ol' progress thread. Some of these things have been done for a little while, but I just finished up the brakes today.

I got a full set of PMB calipers and a quick-convert five lug setup. I'm now running boxster 'snowflake' 16" wheels all around.

I got the battery tray welded in, and all the holes in the firewall closed up.

I also pulled my pedal cluster for a rebuild. When I went to bleed the brakes awhile back, the front seal finally gave out, so it leaked all the brake fluid in the reservoir out into the footwell, and from there it dripped out onto the ground (notice the kitty litter). So I needed to pull the cluster just to clean everything up. So why not blast it, powdercoat it, and fill it with bronze bushings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Oh, and I ordered rebuild kits for my carbs today. They're be here Friday.