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Old 07-27-09, 10:51 PM
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How are you going about getting the rust off? Sand blast? Every time i see this thread it motivates me to work on mine. though i have no experience in body shop or welding :/
Good job hope to see it when its all done.
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Old 07-28-09, 07:21 PM
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finish the body work and sell it to me!
nah, i think shes a keeper for now atleast
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Old 07-28-09, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DiegoRx8
How are you going about getting the rust off? Sand blast? Every time i see this thread it motivates me to work on mine. though i have no experience in body shop or welding :/
Good job hope to see it when its all done.
i do not do body work either.. i looked a long time before i found this guy thats doing mine... he uses a sand blaster some but a grinder alot also... if you were closer to NC this guy does a great job at a very fair price.. if anyone needs his number you can PM me...
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Old 07-29-09, 02:45 AM
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still looks solid compared to what mine was like!!! Whats the underside like?- the sills- are they rusty or solid?
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still looks solid compared to what mine was like!!! Whats the underside like?- the sills- are they rusty or solid?
the rockers, sills and underneath were very solid... there was a little rust in the floors and ofcourse the trunk and around the front/rear glass.. other than that it was really a pretty solid car to start with
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Old 08-01-09, 10:29 PM
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new pics coming next week... were getting there!!!
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ok guys... were moving foward a little now... i will get some pics up later this week... does anyone know anybody who has molded carpet for an rx3 in the states? im scared of that one on ebay in case i need to return it or something. Also weather stripping? the one from Phils looks great but its a bit pricey.. has anyone used this kit? thanks in advance for any input
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i wanna see this done good job.
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i wanna see this done good job.
thanks man... me too.. im getting more and more excited, i cant wait!!!
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Old 09-06-09, 11:24 PM
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ok guys, It seems like everyone is sharing there projects so i thought i would share mine. I found the car in Georgia after the previous owner passed away. the widow left the car sitting in the front yard for 9 years before i rescued it.. I have had it for about 7 years just mostly sitting in my garage collecting dust.. i did a few things here and there to the engine like adding a MSD 6a and going direct fire and changing the carb a couple times...but nothing really major, but a couple months ago i found a body shop and rolled the dice... it is still in the shop but i will share the pics so far... i hope you enjoy!!! these pics are just before the trip to the body shop

If you dont mind me asking, what did the body shop charge for that? I have one going in soon and curious what its going to run me..
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If you dont mind me asking, what did the body shop charge for that? I have one going in soon and curious what its going to run me..
well thats a tough question, there are alot of factor's that come into play but with the rust that was on mine, im gonna be in it for about 5k just in body work(paint not included)... that being said, i am going all out with the metal work so that there is a solid foundation to work with. i may not be able to afford the paint job that i really want right now but when i can afford it, i know that i have a solid body to work with. it is an investment that you very rarely will ever see a return on< so my advice, you better really enjoy it
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hey any more pics? also whats the name of the black product used inside the car ?

After the car was bare metal, can you tell me what was the procedure the guy used on the metal prep ? I mean it looks like he used primer, then sealer I didnt see any body filler ???

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hey any more pics? also whats the name of the black product used inside the car ?

After the car was bare metal, can you tell me what was the procedure the guy used on the metal prep ? I mean it looks like he used primer, then sealer I didnt see any body filler ???

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no more pictures for now, after bare metal the car had all rust cut and new metal was fabed and welded in. all dents removed with hammer and dolly. then it was sprayed with epoxy primer.. the black stuff is a type of truck bed liner, works really well in trunks and floors
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Great idea that bed liner stuff, I used it underneath for rust proofing and inside for sound damping. Great project!
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ok guys... were moving foward a little now... i will get some pics up later this week... does anyone know anybody who has molded carpet for an rx3 in the states? im scared of that one on ebay in case i need to return it or something. Also weather stripping? the one from Phils looks great but its a bit pricey.. has anyone used this kit? thanks in advance for any input

carpet: my interiors have been completely redone (seats, carpet, headliner, dash and rear) for approx $1200 but the dash I have to install.


door seals around the doors: I used FC seals and it just needs a little trimming in the bottom since FC doors are larger.

black window trims for doors and quater windows: 79-85
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thats good information... thanks Wacky
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
no more pictures for now, after bare metal the car had all rust cut and new metal was fabed and welded in. all dents removed with hammer and dolly. then it was sprayed with epoxy primer.. the black stuff is a type of truck bed liner, works really well in trunks and floors
wow very nice, i look forward to see more pics of your project
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moving foward
finally got a little more work started on the 3... here are pics from today
Attached Thumbnails My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-001.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-002.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-003.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-004.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-005.jpg  

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and finally... my body guy is doing an awsome job!!! he says it should be ready for paint in about 4 weeks!!! man i cant wait!!!!
Attached Thumbnails My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-011.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-012.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-013.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-014.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-project-update-9-14-09-015.jpg  

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looks good!! you gonna be at dealsgap meet next year?
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looks good!! you gonna be at dealsgap meet next year?
i sure hope so!!! you gonna be there? if you are you gotta bring that rx3 back to visit North Carolina
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that's the plan! lol hopefully i can take 2 of them.
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took a few more today
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