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Quest for a Palermo Starion project


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Bought this nice running and driving 88 Starion several months ago. Got it smogged, registered, insured and drove it a bit (a couple of weeks max) before I started breaking her down for some needed TLC, cleaning, mild mods (at this point), and bringing back it to original Palermo Gray. It has about 138k on the clock, but supposedly rebuilt at some point previous to the guy I bought it from. I would have paid much more, if not for this alligator skin feeling blue paint. Don't know if this was an attempt at Fiji or not, definitely a failure if so. No major body, rust or mechanical issues that I have found besides power steering box dumping huge puddles of fluid below it. Here are a few pics in chronological order to start this topic of my progress. Thanks to this community and having my other 88 to refer to, this thing will be looking and driving better, sooner than later. My goal is less than a year from time of purchase. Any helpful criticism/advice is welcome and expected. Thanks for visiting. Parker http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/ca58707f-4310-4910-8f0c-53689c258166_zps2a874bb0.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/033_zps04381599.jpg[/urlhttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/009_zps98f66dca.jpg]http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/018_zps02b23d5e.jpg
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Yeah, I told the guy it was going back original color. He was like, uh good luck, have fun....and I am! Scored a very decent OEM airdam and pair of 87 front seats in the deal, too. More progress pics tomorrow
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This one at Mitsufest sold me on going back to Palermo instead of silver (my favorite flavor on these). Super clean car almost bone stock besides the springs. I forgot the owners' name, sorry.http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/017_zps4bb4a6ce.jpg
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Very Nice! i like the Fiji color. so your going to the original color.

cant wait to get my GNT Shorty installed.

Yeah, L83 Palermo Gray @ $350/gal at paintscratch.com....ouch! Anywhere else for less $? I can't get myself to pull the shifter to put in my black quest, but can't afford another one yet either

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Engine bay clean up and exhaust manifold removed...that was a test of patience. Of course it was cracked, but have one that I stress relieved, ported and surfaced. Just waiting to get it back from ceramic coating to reinstall. http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/0123_zps91eb8069.jpg http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/0113_zpsd9d37d82.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/030_zps1cfec291.jpg
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A few removed items were cleaned up and rattle canned. The heat shields got primed, sprayed with a high heat coat, then finished off with a hammer toned finish. Did the same on my quest and has held up nicely for a decade now. Bolted up my 3" DP to the stock turbo which has plenty off life left in it. Need to figure out how to approach finishing the exhaust downstream of it, while being able to swap it back with the stock pre-cat for smog every 2 years with minimal effort. Any suggestions there?http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/0034_zps1eee02ff.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/pcrist/0143_zps705e347e.jpg
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  • 4 weeks later...

Had some time and parts arrive for reinstall. Manifold and turbo were ported at flange where they mate, stress relieved and flat black ceramic coated the manifold. New exhaust studs, washers and nuts from Dad on the manifold/head. Engine bay paint was cleaned to nice Palermo while it was open on this side.

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When u come by with that green injector...u can pick up my 2 manifolds and 3 turbo hot sides and have at it...... ;) looks like u been busy in the garage.......What happened ...?? :blink: Did u ask her about saving that other car we talked about..??? :o Just joking.....just finished up my rear struts.... NEW KYBs those GABREALS DIDNT WORK OUT............do u know leesfer..??Have u seen his console that he is redesigning ??We need to have a meet....!!!! So/Cal..........

When u come by bring your grinding burrs and bits :)

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