I haven't completely forgotten about this!
My camera got washed, so I don't have any new pictures, but some progress has been made.
- I'm about 90% done with the undercoating. I decided to go with the rattle can. I've used 4 or 5 cans already, it'll probably take 1 more to finish the underside, then maybe 2-3 more for the wheel wells.
- I'm also in the middle of applying Quick Roof to the interior. It's a poor man's Dynamat and supposedly works pretty good. I'm done with the hatch floor and storage bin/rear seat buckets. I still need to do the passenger compartment floor, the rear suspension area, and I'm thinking about doing the roof too (depending on how hard it is to remove the headliner
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- I have almost everything I need to put my engine together, the only part I'm missing is a TII oil pump.
- I also painted the engine block. I just did the whole thing black, I was having a really hard time masking off the housings properly. The painted (dupli-color cast aluminum) intake manifold, water pump housing, front cover, etc, will provide enough contrast to look decent.
- Once I get a set of suspension bushings and a set of engine and trans mounts, I should be able to get it running. Not optimally, but running nonetheless.
- After that, I'll need to get 2 RPM switches so I can activate the 6pi and VDI.
- I'd also like to upgrade to an FD alternator and put in an electric fan for cleanliness' sake.
I aim to have it all done in time to go driving around on the first nice day in spring.