'82 Mariah widebody restoration (lots of pics)

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:22 PM

Picked up this ugly duckling for 600 bucks.

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Before.

Now.

85rx-7gsl-se · 04-03-2008, 04:26 PM

Damn nice find

Now slap a TII setup in it and you will be good to go.

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:29 PM

Sinking my teeth in.

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Suspension: Old crap.

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Suspension: New goodies.

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:37 PM

And as of today... New windshield WEEEEE!

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:44 PM

Go ahead and ask any questions. She is a stockport 12A, original as far as I can tell. 98,046 miles on the car. Yes that is a 600cfm Edelbrock, came on the car, shhh don't tell Sterling. I spent about 1200 or so on the Re-Speed coilovers, shocks/struts, and brake parts. Definitely a lot of work left.

85rx-7gsl-se · 04-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Really looks good man

I will go widebody one day hopefully, but not till I am about 300whp, don't wanna look like a poser

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85rx-7gsl-se

Really looks good man

I will go widebody one day hopefully, but not till I am about 300whp, don't wanna look like a poser

Hey what are you trying to say??

No really, I agree. That's why I'm planning a half bridgeport 13b w/ S5 internals. Then maybe save for a camden.

85rx-7gsl-se · 04-03-2008, 05:00 PM

Yeah...I mean you picked it up for a great price so stockport isn't an issue

I just couldn't see dropping $1k+ on a kit to put on a 130hp 12a

Camden would be cool, but I would go turbo, expecially since you looking at going bridgie.

JShiz · 04-03-2008, 05:01 PM

Are you going to repaint it black or return to red?

impulsive-RX7 · 04-03-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JShiz

Are you going to repaint it black or return to red?

According to the paint code on the firewall, the original color should have been black. Someone must have painted it red, pretty extensively too. Then it appears that it was cheaply painted black again after the wide body kit was installed.

I have been thinking that I prefer black, but red would be pretty nice too.

djmtsu · 04-03-2008, 06:11 PM

I hate you. I have never even seen a widebody FB in person.

I would ditch the wing (please) and if you can find a way to freshen them up, KEEP THOSE WHEELS!!

Old school FTW.

Off to find another 1st gen.

Phoenix7 · 04-03-2008, 06:17 PM

Awesome, looks good so far. Are those generic Ebay coil-over sleeves?

04-03-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
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04-03-2008, 06:11 PM	#14
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I hate you. I have never even seen a widebody FB in person. I would ditch the wing (please) and if you can find a way to freshen them up, KEEP THOSE WHEELS!! Old school FTW. Off to find another 1st gen. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Before. Now.

04-03-2008, 04:29 PM	#4
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Sinking my teeth in.

04-03-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Suspension: Old crap.

04-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Suspension: New goodies.

04-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	And as of today... New windshield WEEEEE!

04-03-2008, 04:44 PM	#8
impulsive-RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 105 Rep Power: 18	Go ahead and ask any questions. She is a stockport 12A, original as far as I can tell. 98,046 miles on the car. Yes that is a 600cfm Edelbrock, came on the car, shhh don't tell Sterling. I spent about 1200 or so on the Re-Speed coilovers, shocks/struts, and brake parts. Definitely a lot of work left.

04-03-2008, 05:01 PM	#12
JShiz ZOMG WTF BBQ!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 280 Rep Power: 18	Are you going to repaint it black or return to red?