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    I finally started digging into it



    It's going to be a "Rolling Restoration" so I'm starting with the suspension and brakes. As you can somewhat see, the interior has been gutted.

    The tires on the back are OE - made in West Germany. All 4 of the tires that came on it were orig. Only 2 held air, though.
    Last edited by Turf1600; 10-08-2008, 07:34 PM.
    "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

    #2
    Looks like fun, I love restorations.
    ** Lot's of M20 turbo parts for sale.**



    Turn key track car.

    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=222066

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      #3
      looks like nice platform to start

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        #4
        show me the rust

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          #5
          Originally posted by bignate948 View Post
          looks like nice platform to start
          It's a very neat, very early car. It's a CA black plate car - last driven in 1981.

          Neato-factor specs:

          6V electrical system (Generator, 6V stereo, ect)
          Mechanical clutch (no master or slave cylinders - all mechanical linkage)
          Single Circuit brakes
          2 spoke steering wheel
          3 piece dash w/ chrome (only on early 1600s and the 2002ti(not tii))
          Long neck 4.11 diff

          It has OE tires - however I suspect it has 104k on the clock.
          "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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            #6
            Originally posted by Aptyp View Post
            show me the rust
            Oh, and the best part - NO structural rust! the underside is still the orig color - the A panels (behind the front fenders) are BONE DRY, the area around the pedal box is rust free. I have some surface rust on the top of the hood and trunk but not on the bottom. The shock towers and rockers are perfect - as well ar around the heater box and pedals. I've never EVER seen a non restored 2002 with this little rust.
            "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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              #7
              are you going to restore the lowback seats or go with something else?-
              looking forward to the documentation- subscribed.

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                #8
                looks like a great start! take your time and do everything how you want!
                Originally posted by blunt
                i called my 17 yo paperboy "sugartits" in a christmas card 3 years ago. he never came back and im not joking.

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                  #9
                  hey man good luck to you, I might be joining you with another "rolling restoration" of an '02.

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                    #10
                    ^^^ I hope so
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                    Rep Savannah Crew

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                      #11
                      lol, time will tell...

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                        #12
                        ooh looks liek a fun project you got goin on there. You gonna repaint it OEM ?

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Philipangoo View Post
                          ooh looks liek a fun project you got goin on there. You gonna repaint it OEM ?
                          Paint is last on my list - and yes it will be all orig. However, my interior is impossible to find in good shape. I think I'm going to stick with all black.

                          To answer another question - the low back seats and lap belts will remain.
                          "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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                            #14
                            With OE tires... This could be a museum piece. SO glad to read you're leaving it stock. What a find.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by dillsnick View Post
                              With OE tires... This could be a museum piece. SO glad to read you're leaving it stock. What a find.
                              Yeah - it's going to be somewhat stock.

                              I've got a deal in the works for the following:

                              NOS block
                              NOS 1600ti pistons
                              1600ti head
                              1600ti dual sidedrafts w/ aircan and manifolds

                              All of the above rare parts should boost me up to a whopping 105 HP.
                              "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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