got home safe and sound from the side street

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/...bda957da_o.jpg15 by nakahachi, on Flickr

brought out my best friend (mr. cherry)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/...3953f828_o.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

have to mess around with the chain on how to position it

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1615/...830802c7_o.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i have to remove the headlight cover before it gets even more damaged

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1591/...4b0e99ce_o.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

fell off the cargo already broken glass on floor

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1686/...be5a2bc8_o.jpg12 by nakahachi, on Flickr


took at least 45 min to get her down but its all good

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1666/...94a3d935_o.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1577/...64d622b6_o.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1563/...e4a24842_o.jpg28 by nakahachi, on Flickr


oh by the way i was doing all of this 3 feet away from my supra!!!


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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1473/...b3782232_o.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

im late for work still have to return the uhaul truck
so later tonight might remove some parts before going to bed
or maybe sat hopefully it doesnt rain

so sat fixed my outer tie rod and driver side steering rack boot its been bugging me

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1607/...47d9af42fc.jpg17 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1519/...db45c1a50f.jpgunnamed by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1454/...a121a220b7.jpg16 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1495/...cf3c14f43a.jpg15 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1478/...e3ccc61899.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1714/...bab64b8c81.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/...a92f509597.jpg12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

cool another part of the car fix

i decided to use the carpet for the rhd that i picked up
just trying to use whatever i have

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1603/...4d687583eb.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1660/...2b9db71b0d.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1658/...55d8b174e7.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/...e860a420e3.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

cutting the hole for the steering brake and clutch

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/...050fbbc238.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

installing the dashboard support

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1639/...2ae6014dd3.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1692/...c9f66beae6.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1535/...ed121ef0de.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1507/...ed212377c4.jpgindex by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1556/...e6af1a6490.jpg2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

just a mock up trying to complete all the parts then will remove again for primer painting
i really need a dashboard

will get the pedals welded tomorrow so i can install it

Someone donate some parts to this guy!

I have pair of black back panel if you need. The tips are broken off but it your and free.

thanks buddy :nod:

so tonight finally got my jdm rhd pedals converted to lhd not easy but doable

took it out of the rhd front clip
shop wouldnt like to sell just the pedals so i ended up picking the whole clip

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/...0c730e2493.jpg21 by
nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1633/...ab211f4285.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

gas pedal bolt on no problem

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1548/...9aa9a3c083.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

the brake and clutch some cutting and welding to straigthen it out

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1720/...f3145262f1.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

way too much for the clutch gonna hit the brake pedal

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1564/...77f3a789f5.jpg22 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1505/...e9201d64dd.jpg23 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1560/...a251e7836e.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

finally got the pedals done

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/...808d6e7d6b.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so thursday night went to escondido 1 hr drive to pick up a fd transmission
Mac thanks buddy
has a killer b210 on e85 precision 76

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1685/...a310e6d4c8.jpg1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

gave me an extra shifter too worth the drive lol

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1699/...bbc331bd59.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

Friday night picked up another piece from subiedrake rear seats been wanting these for the longest time eversince my first fd finally got one and installed it got a good deal on a clutch fork and rear plastics too
thanks again

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/...166809eff1.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1500/...ee665d96fd.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1505/...3afa919ea9.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/...2ffd847fe3.jpg7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/...a87a5b4e64.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/...ca2153221e.jpgunnamed by nakahachi, on Flickr

i got a 5 year old now he can drive with me and my wife

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1520/...426633a095.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

hate to see this go

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/...02947265e5.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

started taking it out

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/...c33ee2d743.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1697/...f1209c3e62.jpg16 by nakahachi, on Flickr

finally its in

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1558/...6cab170327.jpg17 by nakahachi, on Flickr

Looks like you'll need the short tunnel cover? I don't think those were made for LHD, but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

you can trim the usdm version back. it sits lower and is more comfortable according to my son.

jdm seats
 

yeah its an inch and a half longer will trim it later once i got everything fitted in with the carpet still need to cover the lower part cause the original one has a cover
ebay has some sides for another $350 lol but will see what i can do later

Any updated with your engine?

well i test fit the engine last sat

this is gonna sit for a while i dont have the time right now but for sure has to me mounted

needs cross member fabricated engine mounts and steering trim the oil pan

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/...b970878d6c.jpg2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1553/...147ecf60a5.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1715/...a28d86fd8b.jpg1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/...fa225d74d1.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

cant pull out the engine cause we havent finish with the floor so i guess i have to work in the engine bay for now hoist will be hard to maneuver on soil of course

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1492/...355b283103.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so today Wednesday i have to do something small to the engine to get the ball rolling im thinking of a way how to mount this
and realize that the intake manifold has to be customized sits too high will take out at least 4 to 6inches

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1453/...4f17c98987.jpg15 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i started removing the intake manifold

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1498/...21f977f567.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1566/...e8c7c77312.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/...eeed83fcca.jpg7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

now im down to 7 inches to remove
lets see if i can pull this off a few inches from the oil pan and lowering the subframe

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/...eea20b2b19.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1474/...5faeb4cc83.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1552/...56ba274961.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

man i been accumulating parts for the last 3 months i have to make a rack for it

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1702/...563dbe06f7.jpg12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/...c4c79b70b3.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1499/...f243fa4126.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i realize that i didnt have the headlight bezel so i installed the one i got from the front clip

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1500/...a78f97f059.jpg2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/...738a7c280b.jpg1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/...4be954b753.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1659/...2384869279.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

driver side cover is warped so i changed it with the good white one i have

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1516/...8461c864ac.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1477/...9c3d8931db.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/...b5467ca5c7.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so my headlight is complete except for wiring all bolts and screws are intact

had some time today to remove accessories and oil pan bolts cant remove the oil pan yet cause
have to cut and weld and will leave the engine open just not right now

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1655/...267db6b444.jpga15 by nakahachi, on Flickr

removed all the side brackets on both sides of the engines dont need just weight addition

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/...425c633255.jpga17 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/...656a8bb2d8.jpga16 by nakahachi, on Flickr

removing the fan

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1603/...1e65e1415c.jpga1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

why does it have to be 1 bolt at the end of the

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1581/...89cb209ede.jpga2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

removing the alternator

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/...81e52c1d12.jpga3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/...c03d2e5e86.jpga4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

removing the ac compressor

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1551/...26f6f32593.jpga5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1476/...6fc78725af.jpga6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/...9a52e0b518.jpga10 by nakahachi, on Flickr

removing brackets

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1556/...983d805801.jpga9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1557/...24d98e9d46.jpga8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

another bin of parts great

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1556/...10e9ebfaf0.jpga13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

more clear now a few inches to trim down

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1513/...683b8ed117.jpga14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so here it is

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1660/...2f86752300.jpga12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so last friday went to las vegas to pick up a dashboard and also a weekend getaway with my wife and son

met aj to pick up a dashboard got tons of parts ar33 and 2 fd's
he told me that he was supposed to pick up my roller and put a deposit but the shop never followed up sold it to me but it was cool

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1493/...8b24e089_o.jpgdba by nakahachi, on Flickr

went to hoover dam , grand canyon sedona and phoenix arizone long drive but its all good

hoover dam

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/...a9f4e308_o.jpgdam by nakahachi, on Flickr

grand canyon

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/...f71c1915_o.jpggs7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/...3f234564_o.jpggc by nakahachi, on Flickr



sedona beautiful red rocks

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1561/...99975fed_o.jpgsedona by nakahachi, on Flickr

this morning was rainning and windy was wet grabbing all the parts in the garage

installing the support bar

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1553/...f9c404d5_o.jpgdb 2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/...1cce4e0d_o.jpgdb3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

done as you can see nothing fits from the rhd even the cowl vents glove box are all different

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/...2a701425_o.jpgdb 4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i took the rhd dash apart but nothing fits

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1639/...f30d7da6_o.jpgdashboard by nakahachi, on Flickr

That's cuz they face the opposite direction ;)

Nice vacation pics BTW.

You need a better camera. Pics look like they're from 1998 :P

lol yeah just trying to make things work with what i have
more parts to buy !!!! Thanks we all need a vacation.


still using a samsung blackberry drop a million times step on washed
battery replaced greased on still works

i know i really need one anyone gonna donate a smartphone lol

i picked up some re ammemiya wide body kit cant pass this deal

thanks Dan for holding it for me has a bad ass fd i hope you get your car figured out the good

thing is its running he doesnt want to drill rears quarter panel i agree with you why ruin the

car....

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1592/...efcf4847_o.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/...76fe8a43_o.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

test fitting the kit

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1516/...c4bc8746_o.jpg2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

too bad he's not including the front bumper

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1621/...f5371822_o.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

now time to install it in my car

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1518/...e1c570ed_o.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1512/...31b80cdf_o.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/...7d089ae7_o.jpg10 by nakahachi, on Flickr

got to take this out was in the way

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/...527ccab2_o.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1457/...a911c6c3_o.jpg12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1684/...2e273edd_o.jpg15 by nakahachi, on Flickr

test fitting the rear

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/...b4434cac_o.jpg16 by nakahachi, on Flickr

cant install the sideskirts yet cause needs bodywork on the driver side quarter panel
but this is good for now

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/...141f1e83_o.jpg17 by nakahachi, on Flickr

Looking good, much work needed but Im sure you not worried, this project is moving pretty quick.

Thanks Buddy
Im just so lucky finding parts but money is way tight
if i only had the budget i could get things done quicker but with bills, work, family and other customers cars coming its still kinda slow for me i really work with a tight schedule a couple of hours is all i need in a day and deadline its they say its gonna rain here in this weekend in socal so will see

my main problem is getting the body straight roof and driver side rear quarter panel
i dont have the machine to straighten this up and will drop off at body shop when i get the chance

You should sell your Supra...that will free up a lot of cash :nod:

:lol: im giving that to my son almost sold her last year someone offered $25k cash and $29k and i turned it down

I was going to say just that, haha!

How about a short back story on that Supra!

How youve been man!
its my 3rd supra had it since 2007
used to be white auto picked it up from sacramento


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now has a built engine
single gt35r
r154 transmission
custom volk racing gtc
ridox widebody
wire tuck

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/...12f8ab04b5.jpgP1040564 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/...d8cc5e9f70.jpgimage by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/...96f0890225.jpg140523_0004 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/...b80bd76337.jpgsupra for sale 3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

was running out of tune with the aem v1 so kaboom :wallbash:


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3952/...920ac509d9.jpgsupra for sale 2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/550/1...8703dee6a1.jpgengine bay money shot by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/276/1...536db6cd6f.jpgengine bay turbo side by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3690/...a9e083dfb1.jpgengine bay 2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

took out the engine last month lost compression so im building it at the same time

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5662/...537e55a5be.jpgsupra out by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/606/2...5cd53cc508.jpgsupra out 1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so now im down with 1 car running my a86

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/...3bcd17c071.jpg577139_10151252250412755_1423804218_n by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/...e92b884602.jpg282250_10151252251432755_2100283280_n by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/...503d1eaac1.jpg374544_10151252251842755_1711347896_n by nakahachi, on Flickr

the only 2.2 5sgte rwd conversion with itb's and gt35r

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8042/...beec85288b.jpg311113_10151252251737755_281144598_n by nakahachi, on Flickr

here is my build thread 8 years ago

5sgte levin conversion from start to finish>>> - Hachiroku.net | Forums

Wow! Very nice!

So why not go with a rotary?? You clearly have the ability, but you opt for a engine that you have to make the car accommodate. Just seems like more work than it's worth for such a unique swap that no one else has done...
..Or is that the point?

yes im not shooting for high horsepower but for the uniqueness and challenge this is not an easy task but for the last 3 months i have been dedicated to this car
i could have finish my supra engine with the money i spent on this car and be all happy
im not trying to beat someone in building a car or spend like theres no tomorrow

if your a builder you always want something unique i could have gone 2j easily i got some extra parts laying around but i want to go all mazda and yes no one has ever done it yet i got nothing against rotary its just that i want something different

i want to push the boundaries and capability of this engine if its really worth it

i know what to do i just dont have that much money to spend like before i got a family now to support and a kid to send to school im just an average guy who lives paycheck to paycheck and do the craigslist ritual day and night

so today in the morning i took apart my friends supra installing prothane bushings

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/...71c28b34a6.jpg30 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/...d14cd5ee0b.jpg29 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/...5c46290d6e.jpg28 by nakahachi, on Flickr

hes not in a hurry so i got bored and work on the fe7 (ignored the supra) lol
i have to make measurement on the rims before i get it redone with a new offset
i have to install the side skirt temporarily and rear flares

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1630/...91ce58d486.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

door wouldnt close cause its rhd door panels i have to remove it first it order to fit the sideskirt

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1448/...be79f2967f.jpg25 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/...1cfc1efece.jpg24 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1708/...223e71c553.jpg21 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1513/...2c71a9d4fc.jpg20 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1613/...a26f1ca2a8.jpg19 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i thought there was something wrong on the fitment but park lights were in the way so i have to remove it

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/...10da80cf1e.jpg18 by nakahachi, on Flickr


tape is my friend at the moment

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1577/...d315f22965.jpg17 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1494/...b8aa5da7e0.jpg16 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1671/...47cd973770.jpg1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

measured the front first

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/...1ea8bd25f5.jpg2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1682/...38952049e6.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

original size of the rim is 18x7 1/2

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/...4da2d3f8ee.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

have to check for break clearance got 3/4 of distance is good

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1638/...b04d21e405.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

took out the rear rims and installed the temporary one

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/...73c5019371.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

this is a 40 series and 18's too just to see what size of tires i should put in

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1478/...c8a773e2a1.jpg7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

and the rear ones

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/...9283e83f9a.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1692/...602aebf18d.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1543/...7a8f402b84.jpg10 by nakahachi, on Flickr

took it to the tire shop today to get the tires removed

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1599/...45139d5b68.jpg15 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1580/...a67a7f6c6a.jpg26 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so wheels will be 18x12 1/2 in the rear and 18x11 in the front
i just want to measure it id rather spend the money to do the bodywork for now

i have to measure 3 times just to be sure measure twice cut once

Much respect on keeping it Mazda, I would do the same!!

Nice corolla, I've got a 20v hatch myself. I remember your car from back in the day when I was all over Toyota forums, I did the original buildup on mine 7 or 8 years ago too.

Cool I was suppose to build a soarer last year but I lost interest not that much value in it. I'm so excited getting a fd again after years of searching. Are you going to torc this may

I was looking at the car and my roof is really bad i saw a build thread that was replacing with a non sunroof one it was mike's car locally and pmed him where did he get the roof without sunroof
mazdaspeed in irvine called them up and they only sell to "racers" so i started calling around at the dealership and ordered a new one too. Its good people sharing builds to get an idea.

My roof is so warped that it will need a lot of pounding sheet metal and bondo for sure
so i decided to just take it out

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1616/...5c14b21a_o.jpg10 by nakahachi, on Flickr

started grinding it i didnt drill it cause im not gonna reuse the roof anyway

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/...08e43f89_o.jpg9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

old school way of removing it screwdriver and hammer

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1452/...3ea625c5_o.jpg6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

almost half way done i got to do this one by one cause im going to loose track if i grinded it good or not so i dont mess up the bottom part of the sheet metal

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1487/...caa86821_o.jpg3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/...bd66dedc_o.jpg4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1696/...b182f8bd_o.jpg5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

passenger side almost done too noisy banging metal i cant do this at night time

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1576/...9eb57d16_o.jpg8 by nakahachi, on Flickr


down to the last bolt

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/...3c440755_o.jpg7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

tomorrow im gonna do the hatch area
late for work lol.....

so this morning got a a chance to tod the driver side for $20 wasnt that hard

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/...17149950_o.jpg12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

got to do this one by one or else is gonna be hard to find the welds

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/...e488b5a1_o.jpg11 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/...fbe85fac_o.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/...d4751b8e_o.jpg16 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1663/...059f40cf_o.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr

opening up like a can of sardines

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1513/...fa8f1d16_o.jpg18 by nakahachi, on Flickr

almost done

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1516/...9b0df4ee_o.jpg19 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/...ddf32333_o.jpg22 by nakahachi, on Flickr

tomorrow will be the passenger side

little by little progress can be accomplish

so I cant till tomorrow

took out the hatch last night

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/...452e473d_z.jpg17 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1623/...4f7b16b0_z.jpg12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

roof finally out

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1533/...c1659418_z.jpg14 by nakahachi, on Flickr


cut It all the way

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/...e48571d8_z.jpg13 by nakahachi, on Flickr

time to wait for the new roof

so this morning i took out the rest of the roof at the hatch part it was dark last night and couldnt see were the welds are

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1528/...0e9a4b90_o.jpg19 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1483/...754581cb_o.jpg18 by nakahachi, on Flickr

prying it

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1696/...e15f76d5_o.jpg20 by nakahachi, on Flickr

almost done

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/...241c9dc8_o.jpg21 by nakahachi, on Flickr

its out

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/...d0a13cdf_o.jpg23 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/...415daf26_o.jpg22 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/...31c08a85_o.jpg24 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/...85197742_o.jpg27 by nakahachi, on Flickr

tomorrow i will clean up the welds for paint primer

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1660/...f03c4073_o.jpg25 by nakahachi, on Flickr

That's pretty ridiculous! I love it!!
Now, just where are you planning on getting a new roof skin?

Thanks brother

Big props to mike (blackadde//) if it weren't for his build thread I wouldn't have any idea
That there's a way to take care of this problem

You know they make spot weld drill bits right?! You created quite a bit more work for yourself than you need to. Are you also going to put in the proper bracing for a non sunroof car?

yes i know
its not like im in a hurry and the car will run after i finish the roof :lol:

and here it is from blackadde// quote:

today just finishing up on the roof

grinding the leftover welds

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/...b418d182_z.jpg29 by nakahachi, on Flickr

just brushing the rust as usual

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1610/...e78d94cc_z.jpg31 by nakahachi, on Flickr

got to spray some primer or else its new grinded metal will rust so temporary fix
since this is gonna sit for a while in the backyard

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1442/...bdc8895a_z.jpg30 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1540/...81e4e39e_z.jpg32 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1629/...4001f6cd_z.jpg28 by nakahachi, on Flickr

im really not happy with this spray can thing but these will do for now
hopefully I can sell more parts so I can buy materials for the real paint stuff

sold my head light covers to billy from Oceanside
his car had the shine widebody kit and that what encourage me to do bodywork on my car

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/...97f56be1_z.jpg20 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1571/...5b6e175a_z.jpg21 by nakahachi, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1464/...3620181e_z.jpg22 by nakahachi, on Flickr