Project 85 T-top

[stanglx2002]

wow great job, your car has gone a long way. Great Job.

Thanks

But as you can see I still have a long way until I finish the car. I just keep working on the car little by little.

[86GT2go]

Wow man, that is starting to look like a complete car again! Bet it feels nice to see it like this, and also gets you all itchy for the end so that you can drive it!

[stanglx2002]

I am soooooo ready to drive the car its crazy. I didnt get much done this weekend but I will be working on it little by little to get it finished. i should be buying my weatherstripping kit at the end of the month so I will have that to put in the car soon.

[stanglx2002]

Small UPDATE

I got to go to the pull a parts yesterday and got a few things for the car including: driveshaft (since the one I had didnt fit), transmission mount (the original one was broken), and Driver Side body molding (it was broken and needed to be replaced)

I also was able to installed the Power Locks in the car so now I have power doors and windows YEAH. Also installed the transmission mount and crossmember for the final time

I hope to be able install the rest of the interior and exhaust in the car next weekend

[stanglx2002]

Sorry Guys for no updates lately

I haven't been able to work on the car lately with my me additional to family on the 22nd. I had a little baby girl, so most of my time as been dedicated to her. I did find some time yesterday to do a small amount of work on the car.

I fixed my oil leak that I had the the oil feed line. Ran the O2 sensor negative feed line that I just found out that was part of the rewiring on the harness, but still need to finish soldering it together. I also just finished making my CAI myself, so I should have pics up for you guys to see soon. I hope to replace the injector fuel rail soon since it is leaking and start the car again to time it.

[86GT2go]

Life is an understandable reason for lack of progress. Congrats on your new daughter.......enjoy her as too soon they grow and are gone.

[stanglx2002]

WE HAVE MOVEMENT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have finally got the car on the ground for the first time in 2 years. Its great to see that the car is finally coming along to being almost finished. I finished installing the rearend and driveshaft. Made my own custom exhaust that will be temporary until I get it rerun out the LX tails I have. I also started on the weatherstripping on the car which is a royally pain in the a$$ to do. I have the doors finished and half the passenger side body weatherstripping done. I hope to have the weatherstripping finished this weekend.

Also finished a battery hold down, wire hiding, and my custom cold air. So the engine is finally FINISHED!!!!!!!!!

[JTurbo]

Neat thread - I just skimmed the build over the full 7 pages. Keep up the good work!

[stanglx2002]

Update:

I have been able to get a little more work done on the car. I got my radiator fixed and installed the dual fan setup. Just need to wire the fans up now. I have also been working on getting the weatherstripping installed in the car. I have about 90% of it done now just need to finish the glass.

Now for the pics:







I hope you guys enjoy the progress....

[86 50CPRI]

looks good!

[stanglx2002]

Thanks

Im going this weekend to pick up the last couple parts that I need to finish up the car.

Need:

Right LX Tail Light
82 Hood Scoop
Instrument Cluster

Then I can install the hood and do the modifications I need to do for the custom top mount intercooler ram air. I hope to have it drivable in the next couple weeks.

[stanglx2002]

Its been a while since I have updated you guys on the car. I have gotten a lot done recently. Basically finished most of the body work and weatherstripping on the car.

I drove the car for the first time on Saturday right to the alignment shop to get aligned. Now its almost road worthy. There are a couple issues with the car but have been working them out. I hope to have it completed soon but at least it can be driven now.

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kc-reaper]

Great job. Amazing build. I just recently picked up a 86gt that i am going to be roughly doing the same thing. starting with it completely striped and going from there. Keep up the work can't wait to see it finished.

[Gearslammer]

nice work

[86 50CPRI]

Great, Now lets see some updated pics!

[flyboy60]

Bump.
Its been 7 years