1983 Limited Edition Resto/with some goodies - Page 3

one320fc · 02-21-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2gslse

Garage looks good but it needs a little something. I think it needs some junk parts laying around, a garage isn't complete until its full of car parts and fluids everywhere.

It will look like that soon enough! I just have to do my best to keep lawn mower and other crap out of there and I will be doing good! The good thing is the wife says the garage is my domain and will respect it lol

WE3RX7 · 02-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Man - we worked on the car on Monday and still no updated pics??

Bah, I got some updates for you. Here are some teasers for you... and no, this isn't the garage warming gift, lol.

So far, I've got about 6 hours in just one wheel, although the next ones should take a lot less time now that I got a system that's efficient at removing powdercoat.

How they looked from the start. A nice powdercoat job, but just not the right color scheme:

Gray powdercoat removed and prepped for polish:

All washed up after 3 rounds of sanding/polishing:

Here you go, far from done. Needs some more work and of course repainting the centers, but it's getting there:

Hopefully this will provide some motivation for you! If you ever sell the car, I want these wheels back, lol - my fingers are worn!!

one320fc · 02-26-2011, 09:16 PM

Bill, Thank you so much!! that looks great I feel like I owe you big time for the work you put into those wheels.... Now I cant wait to see what they look like with fresh black powder coat on the mesh!!!

WE3RX7 · 02-26-2011, 09:35 PM

Black?? I thought you were going silver/aluminum look. The black will make 'em look like the old enkei's...

chibikougan · 02-26-2011, 09:41 PM

Lookin good. You guys seem to do a bit of repair. Think you could swing by my thread and see what you think of my latest dilemma? Sorry to get off topic.

one320fc · 02-26-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Black?? I thought you were going silver/aluminum look. The black will make 'em look like the old enkei's...

Yea im going to stick with the silver I think! lol Black with that hand polished lip looks so sexy though!!!!

chibikougan · 02-26-2011, 11:07 PM

Hmm thats a toss up. If the car is going to stay silver I would lean towards the black to offset it but the silver/aluminum look would be sex also.

one320fc · 02-27-2011, 11:45 PM

So this car only has 63k miles and was a complete virgin when I got her or so I thought!! Bill yes I was working on the car today! lol I was working on the wiring harness and found some things that raise question...
This is part of the body harness
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Lots of cut wires

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2011-02-27 23.20.37.jpg
2011-02-27 23.20.50.jpg

2gslse · 02-28-2011, 04:38 PM

I wouldn't worry about them it looks factory they prob went to the other markets like I was talking to you about ( headlight squirters/ marker lights ) if everything is working and nothing missing they shouldn't hurt anything to leave them in place or remove neatly but leave access to them just in case

WE3RX7 · 03-01-2011, 07:23 PM

2gslse - just noticed you had to put your WHP number in your signature... bastard.

Chris - we can test the wires and trace 'em back to figure out what they are. As MC said, they probably aren't important since the car was running fine without them before.

one320fc · 03-02-2011, 12:37 PM

Yea i'm not to worried about it anymore! I picked out my tires for when Bill finishs the polish job. Genral Altimax HP 195/60R14. Good reviews and price, my moms got a set on here 07 Mazda 3s and they do a great job wet/dry!!

one320fc · 03-15-2011, 12:41 PM

OK so not really an update to this project but I need some advice/ideas...The LE project wont be a bank breaker but I really want to pep up the ol 12A,till some day a swap or turbo are things I can afford!
So exhaust is easy my question is fuel, I already have a carter FP and have a Holley 465cfm carb but no manifold for it. I also have a Dellorto DLHA 48 w/ upper manifold but no lower. I know the Holley is 465cfm and from what I can find the Dell is 400ish? whats more suitable for a stock port 12A? Just the cost of new parts wants me to go with the Dellorto but is it the right choice? Thanks!!

Dellorto:
LIM $190.00
Rebuild kit $ 37.95
Air Cleaner $ 39.95
Total: $267.90+s/h

Holley:
LIM $285.00
Bracket $ 22.00
Rebuild kit $ 25.00
Air Cleaner$ 60.00
Total: $392.00+s/h

djmtsu · 03-15-2011, 08:12 PM

I'm there with you on the budget build. Except we are building ours a little out of sequence! I'm doing paint last!

I had a Weber 45 DCOE sidedraft with the RB intake manifolds that was going to go on it, but I swapped with a local guy for the Holley kit instead. 4 barrels offer a little better driveability from what I hear. jfaplanet has the Dellorto 48 on his REPU and it works well with his set up. Most guys around here run the Holley kits, so that is why I am going that route. Don't forget that with the Dell, you also need an upper manifold.

Which Carter pump did you get? You will also need a regulator for either carb you pick.

Are you going to DGRR with this? We can compare once we are there

one320fc · 03-16-2011, 10:51 AM

The carter is an off the shelf at the local auto parts store not sure what model, but it doesn't make the dreadful loud buzzing sound my Holley Red pump made!! The Dell already has an upper manifold I just don't have a lower for the 12A. I'm not really sure what direction I want to go with it. The dell looks sweet and performs well im sure, my dad had a repu back when I was a kid with a S5 n/a with the dell and exhaust it seemed fuckin fast ...

one320fc · 03-16-2011, 07:27 PM

So got some new shit for the garage!! Just wish I had a two car now... Not pictured is a engine stand I gave to Bill (WE3RX7) and he gave back to me all cleaned up and painted! And this
2011-03-16 19.36.49.jpg

02-26-2011, 09:16 PM	#3
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	Bill, Thank you so much!! that looks great I feel like I owe you big time for the work you put into those wheels.... Now I cant wait to see what they look like with fresh black powder coat on the mesh!!! __________________ 1983 Limited Edition SOLD 1977 Mazda REPU I will work on it one day I sware!! 1987 T2 um after the repu is done?? 2013 Chrysler 200 DD 2009 Dodge Journey 94 Volvo 850 N/A The slowest car I have EVER owned!!!

02-27-2011, 11:45 PM	#8
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	So this car only has 63k miles and was a complete virgin when I got her or so I thought!! Bill yes I was working on the car today! lol I was working on the wiring harness and found some things that raise question... This is part of the body harness 2011-02-27 23.19.54.jpg Lots of cut wires 2011-02-27 23.19.40.jpg 2011-02-27 23.20.37.jpg 2011-02-27 23.20.50.jpg __________________ 1983 Limited Edition SOLD 1977 Mazda REPU I will work on it one day I sware!! 1987 T2 um after the repu is done?? 2013 Chrysler 200 DD 2009 Dodge Journey 94 Volvo 850 N/A The slowest car I have EVER owned!!!

02-28-2011, 04:38 PM	#9
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va Posts: 440 Rep Power: 18	I wouldn't worry about them it looks factory they prob went to the other markets like I was talking to you about ( headlight squirters/ marker lights ) if everything is working and nothing missing they shouldn't hurt anything to leave them in place or remove neatly but leave access to them just in case __________________ ____________________________________________ 1976 Cosmo needing lots of work 1993 Rx-7 410 RWHP single turbo toy 1985 Rx-7 toy/project car 411HP stoplight terror 2001 Dodge ram 4wd.parts hauler 2016 Ram 2500 cause its a hemi 2006 VW TDI commuter __________________________________________ I guarantee there's a pregnant redneck teenager somewhere in a shitty trailer park that thinks "Ebola would be a lovely name for their child"...

03-02-2011, 12:37 PM	#11
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	Yea i'm not to worried about it anymore! I picked out my tires for when Bill finishs the polish job. Genral Altimax HP 195/60R14. Good reviews and price, my moms got a set on here 07 Mazda 3s and they do a great job wet/dry!! __________________ 1983 Limited Edition SOLD 1977 Mazda REPU I will work on it one day I sware!! 1987 T2 um after the repu is done?? 2013 Chrysler 200 DD 2009 Dodge Journey 94 Volvo 850 N/A The slowest car I have EVER owned!!!

03-15-2011, 12:41 PM	#12
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	OK so not really an update to this project but I need some advice/ideas...The LE project wont be a bank breaker but I really want to pep up the ol 12A,till some day a swap or turbo are things I can afford! So exhaust is easy my question is fuel, I already have a carter FP and have a Holley 465cfm carb but no manifold for it. I also have a Dellorto DLHA 48 w/ upper manifold but no lower. I know the Holley is 465cfm and from what I can find the Dell is 400ish? whats more suitable for a stock port 12A? Just the cost of new parts wants me to go with the Dellorto but is it the right choice? Thanks!! Dellorto: LIM $190.00 Rebuild kit $ 37.95 Air Cleaner $ 39.95 Total: $267.90+s/h Holley: LIM $285.00 Bracket $ 22.00 Rebuild kit $ 25.00 Air Cleaner$ 60.00 Total: $392.00+s/h __________________ 1983 Limited Edition SOLD 1977 Mazda REPU I will work on it one day I sware!! 1987 T2 um after the repu is done?? 2013 Chrysler 200 DD 2009 Dodge Journey 94 Volvo 850 N/A The slowest car I have EVER owned!!!

02-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#2
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Man - we worked on the car on Monday and still no updated pics?? Bah, I got some updates for you. Here are some teasers for you... and no, this isn't the garage warming gift, lol. So far, I've got about 6 hours in just one wheel, although the next ones should take a lot less time now that I got a system that's efficient at removing powdercoat. How they looked from the start. A nice powdercoat job, but just not the right color scheme: Gray powdercoat removed and prepped for polish: All washed up after 3 rounds of sanding/polishing: Here you go, far from done. Needs some more work and of course repainting the centers, but it's getting there: Hopefully this will provide some motivation for you! If you ever sell the car, I want these wheels back, lol - my fingers are worn!!

02-26-2011, 09:35 PM	#4
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Black?? I thought you were going silver/aluminum look. The black will make 'em look like the old enkei's...

03-01-2011, 07:23 PM	#10
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	2gslse - just noticed you had to put your WHP number in your signature... bastard. Chris - we can test the wires and trace 'em back to figure out what they are. As MC said, they probably aren't important since the car was running fine without them before.

03-15-2011, 08:12 PM	#13
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I'm there with you on the budget build. Except we are building ours a little out of sequence! I'm doing paint last! I had a Weber 45 DCOE sidedraft with the RB intake manifolds that was going to go on it, but I swapped with a local guy for the Holley kit instead. 4 barrels offer a little better driveability from what I hear. jfaplanet has the Dellorto 48 on his REPU and it works well with his set up. Most guys around here run the Holley kits, so that is why I am going that route. Don't forget that with the Dell, you also need an upper manifold. Which Carter pump did you get? You will also need a regulator for either carb you pick. Are you going to DGRR with this? We can compare once we are there __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-16-2011, 10:51 AM	#14
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	The carter is an off the shelf at the local auto parts store not sure what model, but it doesn't make the dreadful loud buzzing sound my Holley Red pump made!! The Dell already has an upper manifold I just don't have a lower for the 12A. I'm not really sure what direction I want to go with it. The dell looks sweet and performs well im sure, my dad had a repu back when I was a kid with a S5 n/a with the dell and exhaust it seemed fuckin fast ... __________________ 1983 Limited Edition SOLD 1977 Mazda REPU I will work on it one day I sware!! 1987 T2 um after the repu is done?? 2013 Chrysler 200 DD 2009 Dodge Journey 94 Volvo 850 N/A The slowest car I have EVER owned!!!

03-16-2011, 07:27 PM	#15
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	So got some new shit for the garage!! Just wish I had a two car now... Not pictured is a engine stand I gave to Bill (WE3RX7) and he gave back to me all cleaned up and painted! And this 2011-03-16 19.36.49.jpg __________________ 1983 Limited Edition SOLD 1977 Mazda REPU I will work on it one day I sware!! 1987 T2 um after the repu is done?? 2013 Chrysler 200 DD 2009 Dodge Journey 94 Volvo 850 N/A The slowest car I have EVER owned!!!