The Project Pad

that first car looks like a mexican lowrider.... not a euro car. and i really don't like the RS2 blue on a 4kq... IMO, it's just too loud. but to each his own

derracuda wrote:that first car looks like a mexican lowrider

hahahaha

I might need to come down and leave some drool on/in your car soon...

you're welcome to anytime Matt 8) just gimme a heads up.

derracuda wrote:i found an inflation rate calculator and the car cost of $20,225 in 1985 would cost $34,652.34 in today's money

What site did you find that on?
My title says that the purchase price of my car was $42,400 or something of that nature.

Derek edumacate me one minute.What bracket are you using for the AC relocation and more importantly why did you relocate it?

that looks like a stock 4000 alternator bracket. The 4000 has the alternator on the radiator side and the AC on the turbo side. I imagine swapping sides made it easier to use factory wiring and hoses

derracuda wrote:

First off, *points finger at you*

Those wheels dont belong on that car, those are from a much newer car,

Secondly that tip is hanging FAR too low.... whats with that? are you slacking off?

Wait wait wait... now i know your slacking.... look at the wipers... the passanger side wiper's park position is too high compared to the drivers side... and the drivers side wiper tip appears to be touching the window moulding....

look at the dirt on the hood... you expect me to ride around in that car like that all filthy?!?

and OH MY GOD.... look at the rub rail on the driver door... did you get polish all over the rubber? man whats going on now derek?

Look at the tail lights, the center peice isnt aligned with the corner markers!!! HUH?!

AND THAT BETTER NOT BE A TOYOTA CAMERY ON THAT FLATBED BEIND YOUR 4000!!!!!

the_natrix wrote:AND THAT BETTER NOT BE A TOYOTA CAMERY ON THAT FLATBED BEIND YOUR 4000!!!!!

OR WHAT?

Eric :slap:

nismo wrote:

the_natrix wrote:AND THAT BETTER NOT BE A TOYOTA CAMERY ON THAT FLATBED BEIND YOUR 4000!!!!!

OR WHAT?

Eric :slap:

Or what? that's easy there will be a mutiny. :bang:

Hello, derracuda say please that paint u use for forward headlights.
Forgive for bad English

rem wrote:Hello, derracuda say please that paint u use for forward headlights.
Forgive for bad English

figure ill help you out

What kind of paint did you use for the headlights....

i used duplicolor (the brand spray paint.. i doubt you have that in latvia), low gloss black.

thenks

Wizard-of-OD wrote:

dspl1236 wrote:would you guys put some kinda fuse or breaker on the battey with all that cable running thought the car. i have seen it done like that before, just wonder if that is needed?

Knowing Derek something like this will probably be placed on the firewall.

thats wat ive got and i like it, it is nice nice nice haha

small update.. i meant to do this last week but my card and computer weren't getting along so happily. i got sick of the squeaky seat and i'm waiting until i get a chance to sew the seats up with help of a friend that does it for a living... so until then, i stuck the ol' recaro's back in and MAN, life is good!

Derek, I was looking at your opening post on this and I saw the salesman's card in with your literature. Ever thought about contacting him and showing him what has gone on?

Hey Derek those look great

btw are you using a combination switch from a 200 on the 5ktq clam shell? If so how did you make that work?

thegetawaycar wrote:Derek, I was looking at your opening post on this and I saw the salesman's card in with your literature. Ever thought about contacting him and showing him what has gone on?

that's actually a cool idea. i have the email address for the previous owner and his parents who owned the car before him (i'm the third owner), and it's been a while since i sent them an update. today i'm working on blacking the trim out and painting the trim around the windows so that's all nice and fresh. i'm also giving her a nice clay bar and wax job since i haven't done it since last oct/nov when i first detailed her out. now i've got some nice wheels on and it's looking pretty sharp. i'd like to get some nice pics since most of them so far have been in the driveway or whatever.


Corey- yes, it's a combo switch from a 200. if you go back through the thread it covers switching steering columns.... and rewiring

Derek I went back to page 27, you do not really go into any detail of the wiring required for the conversion :wink:

derracuda wrote:today i'm working on blacking the trim out and painting the trim around the windows so that's all nice and fresh.

Derek- what trim are you blacking out? is it the aluminum trim around the front and sides and the handle trim?

If so, i was thinking of doing the same think except having the front and rear aluminum trim anodized black.

oldsklaudidub wrote:Derek I went back to page 27, you do not really go into any detail of the wiring required for the conversion :wink:

cause you getta book, and figure it out most of the stuff transfers straight across, even in wire color as far as the wipers, signals,CC, and headlights.


on the trim, no, i like the stainless trim on my cars and that's staying natural color. the trim i'm painting is around the windows and dying the side belt lines, and bumper tops. it's coming out pretty dang sharp....

annnnd some nice fresh pics with FINALLY blacked out trim.. sheesh that took forever

hope you guys enjoy