Bringing a Ohio E30 back to life**now on bay shave

[gart]

One step closer.

Piece of cake with the right tools. It was harder to get the subframe out than dealing with the bearings.


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[gart]

Today's project.



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[gart]

Think it's ready to start going back together.




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[gart]

Bringing a Ohio E30 back to life

I got to play with the car a little after work today. Made some progress the past couple days and I have all day tomorrow to work on it. I know the updates have been boring but after this I will be back to the bodywork and should have it painted real soon. Fun updates to come. Here's where I called it a day.



And I had to throw the fender on after I put the wheel on. Think I'll go a little lower if I have oil pan clearance.



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[gart]

Got the car on the ground for the first time in months yesterday. Not much of a update still but it felt like a milestone in the build to me. The rear end is for the most part buttoned up. Waiting on my rotors which were back ordered, but I got the ride height set and nearly all of the bodywork done on the quarters, and trimmed up the wheel arches a bit. A few spots to glaze and I'll be ready for primer. Then comes the fun part of seeing the body come together.




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[gart]

Finished the bodywork and got the rest of the car in primer today. Might be able to get color on it and start putting it back together this weekend.



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[gart]

Been super slacking on this thing lately. Got some work in today. It's all prepped and taped for paint. Have to block a few small primer spots and will shoot color tomorrow as long as the weather permits.


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[Zacm829]

Nice progress! You are moving quick, a friend has a similar project he will be tackling soon.

[gart]

Nice progress! You are moving quick, a friend has a similar project he will be tackling soon.

Thanks!! It doesn't feel quick though.

Well I finally got color in the whole car. I have a few random pieces left like the mirrors, and whatever else I find but that might be it. I'll let the paint set up for a day or two and start slapping panels back on.

And here's some crappy lit cell pics. I'll get it out in the sun tomorrow for better ones.






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[gart]

So, it's starting to look like a car again! Got the rear brakes buttoned up today, ride height set and camber good enough to get it to the alignment shop. Chipping away at this thing.


Looks amazing when the sun catches it just right.


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[BlackSpeed66]

Nice man - hope to see that thing around soon! Been trying to drive mine but there's still few teething problems post engine swap.

[gart]

^ thanks, I'm hoping to have it cruising soon! Really itching to drive it and see how much of a difference all this work has made. Let me know if you need any help with anything, you're not too far. Hoping to start hitting the valley view Quaker State on Mondays and get some Annabells nights in too.

[gart]

Got most of the front end bolted up today and the brakes bled. Went for a short drive down the block and its a night and day difference to say the least. I can't wait to really drive this thing!!



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[kid8]

^ thanks, I'm hoping to have it cruising soon! Really itching to drive it and see how much of a difference all this work has made. Let me know if you need any help with anything, you're not too far. Hoping to start hitting the valley view Quaker State on Mondays and get some Annabells nights in too.

Car is looking great, keep it up!

Side note, they're still doing Annabells? The little place in Mentor behind the Classic dealerships?

[gart]

Yeah, that's the place I was talking about. I'm honestly not sure but plan on taking a drive up there to see when it's all together. I honestly haven't been there for close to 15 years lol. I'll prob have my glass guy out to put in the windshield next week so maybe I'll go see next Friday.