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Build thread for MOZDA
Hello Guys,
I have already been posting about my little blue 1988 121.
Just thought i would move my build thread to the garage section as it was out of place in the general section.
Details:
Purchased on 23/12/12 for $300
Had been severely neglected inside, but to my surprise, it is in excellent condition otherwise.
Cosmetically, there are a few dents which will require attention, and the seats and carpet are very dirty. I have hosed the interior down, washed interior with laundry detergent, and wet-vacced all water. I managed to fill 4 20Lt (5 gallons for the imperial folks) full of chocolate brown water.
And the dang interior still smells like wet cigarettes.
The car is currently unregistered, so the first order of business is to get it to pass the regiostration inspection.
I have taken it for its initial inspection ( i say initial because i knew it wouldnt pass first go).
I have to repair some leaks in the exhaust, and oil leaks in motor and transmission.
I will be posting on just about everything i do to the car (even the simple stuff) just in order to have a complete log of all i do. So apologies if you're easily bored.
THE PLAN:
1. register car
2. aspire brake/suspension upgrade
3. modify/upgrade suspension componentry
4. engine/gearbox conversion (aiming for a b6t, but im open to other possibilities)
5. body stiffening/ safety upgrades (if any)
6. engineering certificate
7. interior upgrade/restoration
8. Enjoy my ride
BELOW ARE SOME PHOTOS OF THE CAR OVER THE PAST 6 DAYS
First up- the guard dent. I popped it out so as not to give the inspector another excuse to knock it back. I will replace that guard sooner rather than later.
I have already been posting about my little blue 1988 121.
Just thought i would move my build thread to the garage section as it was out of place in the general section.
Details:
Purchased on 23/12/12 for $300
Had been severely neglected inside, but to my surprise, it is in excellent condition otherwise.
Cosmetically, there are a few dents which will require attention, and the seats and carpet are very dirty. I have hosed the interior down, washed interior with laundry detergent, and wet-vacced all water. I managed to fill 4 20Lt (5 gallons for the imperial folks) full of chocolate brown water.
And the dang interior still smells like wet cigarettes.
The car is currently unregistered, so the first order of business is to get it to pass the regiostration inspection.
I have taken it for its initial inspection ( i say initial because i knew it wouldnt pass first go).
I have to repair some leaks in the exhaust, and oil leaks in motor and transmission.
I will be posting on just about everything i do to the car (even the simple stuff) just in order to have a complete log of all i do. So apologies if you're easily bored.
THE PLAN:
1. register car
2. aspire brake/suspension upgrade
3. modify/upgrade suspension componentry
4. engine/gearbox conversion (aiming for a b6t, but im open to other possibilities)
5. body stiffening/ safety upgrades (if any)
6. engineering certificate
7. interior upgrade/restoration
8. Enjoy my ride
BELOW ARE SOME PHOTOS OF THE CAR OVER THE PAST 6 DAYS
First up- the guard dent. I popped it out so as not to give the inspector another excuse to knock it back. I will replace that guard sooner rather than later.
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