FijiPhil Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Ive had this car for a good while now, probably a year or two. But, its always been on the backburner for one reason or another. But with me getting rid of my fiji car, I figured Id want something to have a little fun in, and since I had this car and almost all the parts I need already purchased, I figured why not http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r80/fijiphil/black5.jpg http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r80/fijiphil/IMG_0022.jpg http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r80/fijiphil/black.jpg http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r80/fijiphil/IMG_0017.jpg These are from when I got the car. The car will need paint, but it is rust free and has a very straight body. The tan interior is in pretty decent shape too I bought it with the motor somewhat taken apart for a V8 swap. I put it back together and it ran, but smoked like a freight train. So the motor came out for a rebuild. That has not happened yet, unfortunately. So Im putting a motor in from a parts car that ran but had a blown head gasket. This is not going to be a long term solution, just gonna give me something to putt around in until then. The plans are to keep it stock, but run a bigger intercooler, hardpipes, exhaust, MAF-T and a 12a at 15 pounds The motor Im building is probably going to be a stock bottom end, ported head with a schnieder cam, and an 18G. Here it is in the garage getting the cut springs replaced http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r80/fijiphil/conquests001.jpg I have fall break next week, so I am off monday and tuesday. My goal is to have it running by tuesday night. And Id like to have it on the road by the beginning of november. We will see if that works out Ill try to get some pics of the progress in between now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotStock88 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 VERY Nice looking car. I love those wheels! Keep up the good work, i cant wait to see the finished project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSI_SVT Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 VERY Nice looking car. I love those wheels! Keep up the good work, i cant wait to see the finished project. Which ones? I remember this car when it was for sale and looked back and forth at the photos the first time. Good luck with the restore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Nice car Phil, love the black/tan and the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Nice seats, Black & Tans, look great taste even better! LOL. Good luck with the rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijiPhil Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks guys. Both sets of meshies are gone, I just kinda figured out i perfer the stock wheels. But, I have a set of 18s that have a veeeery good chance of making their way on here And pc85, a little black and tan very well may help keep me company while im working on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va 88 esir Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nice project you have goin on. Pm me your number so I can stop by and take a look sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijiPhil Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nice project you have goin on. Pm me your number so I can stop by and take a look sometime. Hey Dave I was actually gonna call you today. Im working on the car all weekend, and monday and tuesday cause Im on fall break. You should def stop by and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va 88 esir Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hey good to hear from you today. Ya I'll stop by soon, can give you a hand if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijiPhil Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1443366935170&set=a.1163628141875.2023063.1563000029 The motor is in! Finally.. It sucks not having any time to work on it. As you can see I have a thing or two to bolt up to the motor still.. Lol. But progress is a good thing, no matter how much it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va 88 esir Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Lookin good bro, keep up the good work. Can't wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijiPhil Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I have been meaning to update this. The car is running now, and all seems to be well except for a bit of a tapping noise in the valve train. Still trying to sort that one out. I had really bad smoking issues, which would up only being a bad turbo. I tried 2 different 12A's I have with no shaftplay or evidence of oil coming out of the compressor housing, but they leaked oil bad. Ive put an 18G on I had in the garage and it seems to be much better. I have driven the car down the driveway and its idled for maybe 30 or 40 mins total now. Ive got quite a few kinks to work out though, and its hard to find time between school, work, and the fact that its bitterly cold haha. Im hoping to have it on the road and inspected before Christmas. Ill try to update with some pics in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 i love the black and TAN. nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Why do those leather shifter boots turn to that gray crap? Seen this so often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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