FD owners are amusing though. i've worked on restoring some FCs that looked about in that condition... hehe

course i usually give the owner a rolleyes look when i see something like that roll off a tow truck, followed by months of cursing and banging on miscellaneous things around the shop yelling "whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy"

 

nice progress

 

thanks guys parts are pouring in but i dont have enough money to keep up

so last night i picked up a door and finally its complete some what lol!
has glass motor power locks rails door handle and a key
i drove 45 min came home 1am

door1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

installed

door2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

now i can use the door panels i picked up in san francisco last weekend

door 4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

door 6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

dr1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

door 3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

 

i forgot to install the subframe bracket so i cleaned it up from rust again
removing from the old one

dr7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

dr6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

soaking it

dr5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

and brushing a little bit

dr8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

paint

dr9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

installed

dr by nakahachi, on Flickr


dr10.jpg1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

dr10 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so the only thing missing is the handbrake cable and and connecting the brake lines
woot woot!!!

 

so today before going to work i met up with danning cool guy

he gave me side panels and a bin

thanks bro

bins 6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

with seatbelts

bins6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i installed it when i got home

bins5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins by nakahachi, on Flickr

 

when i got off work i met with drake from garage life in el monte

bought a hatch with a glass not bad

cool cars at the shop pretty cool guy

bins9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins 9 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins 8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins10 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bins12 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so i installed tonight and kinda hard lifting by myself but got it done

hatch2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

hatch1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

hatch by nakahachi, on Flickr

 

hahaha! thanks for the shoutout.

 

Danning you can ride shotgun once its done!!!

I didnt see the car last night too dark so i moved it today just to see how the progress is
and its awesome still needs a lot but little by little

from this

r27 by nakahachi, on Flickr

r25 by nakahachi, on Flickr

to this in 3 weeks

new body by nakahachi, on Flickr

new body 2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

body by nakahachi, on Flickr

new body 2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

new body 4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i wish i have more money to burn cause parts are out there but im strapped for cash at the moment so i have to chill for the meantime

 

This is so awesome! I love to see any FD saved from the crusher. This also goes to show that some sanding, paint, and hard work goes a LONG way. You don't have to spend a fortune to make a nice FD if you're smart about it and work hard.

Keep up the good work! I'm rooting for you!

Dale

 

holy crap dude this is insane, would it even be safe to drive (as in get proper paperwork to drive it)? big kudos to you either way

 

why wouldnt it be safe to drive?
chasis is straight its just the panels are warp and rusted?
this will be stitch welded in all corners im just trying to complete the parts first before i do work on it regarding paperwork this will be a track car but i dont like a strip car might even install a/c but will see down the road

 

so i receive some good side mirrors from ray today
they are clean thanks bro

mirrors1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

mirrors by nakahachi, on Flickr

i wanted to replace the once i got cause mirror is crack

mirrors2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

mirrors3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

mirrors 4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

mirrors5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

now on the driver side i have to use my old one cause it didnt come with it

mirror6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bolt broke too rusted so i have to drill out the rest

mirror7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

mirror8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

i havent installed it yet cause i have to tap it i have to go the machine shop tomorrow to borrow one and thats it for now

 

just wondering if the integrity of the unibody would be good with all that rust and seems like it was fire damage? not putting you down at all bud just dont want anything to happen to ya god forbid you are in an accident! ill be keeping up with the thread though this is amazing that you are bringin it back to life!

 

This incredible man. Good work. Keep it up.

 

I have to say, this is amazing.
Upon firsthe stumbling across this thread I thought this was a lost cause but after seeing the progress you have made it is looking better and better.

Keep it up!

 

thanks guys will probably hit the junkyard on some clips screws gas tank parts
saving up money for the engine wiring ecu and transmission
body work is coming up shortly

 

What other interior parts are you in need of? I have a few tan pieces laying around that I would be willing to donate if you want to pay shipping.

 

thanks man i appreciate it
i need some
door handles
head board
inserts
center panel
hatch panels
sunroof and cartridge (lol)
dashboard lol
gas cap

if you look at the pictures im still missing a lot thats all i have

just pm me how much for the shipping

 

Package sent your way today with some door seals and rear side markers with brand new tabs to mount them.
Wiper cowling still looking for a long box.
Keep it up and don't give up.

 

This thread never disappoints! At your rate, you'll be done well before me. Keep up the awesome work!

 

Looks like all I will have the is headliner and everything that goes along with it. However, I won't be swapping this out until November-ish. You're definitely welcome to it when I pull it all out.

 

bzebern I was thinking of doing what you are currently doing to this shell.
I owned this shell/car got it from tow company that towed it from fire off the freeway.
I traded some camera work for it. I needed all engine components from it which where untouched from the fire. It had a cool setup on it, from turbo back HKS exhaust system, v mount intercooler setup, etc... I would love to come and look at your progress any time you available. I'm currently doing a single turbo swap on my FD if your going stock I can hook you up with all the components i will no longer need...

 

cool man previous owner lol

yeah sure your very welcome to swing by at the house i live in buena park knott and la palma just hit me up 714 737 8874

working on the car is not the problem i can keep up day and night but the thing is money i dont have enough to buy the parts at the moment but i do have the time to work on it so im kinda holding on it kinda sucks but thats the way it is

 

while working on my cousins tacoma changing valve cover gasket

seal5 by nakahachi, on Flickr

seal6 by nakahachi, on Flickr

seal7 by nakahachi, on Flickr

so today i got this mail from dr. robert

thanks for the park lights and door seals

mailed it for free

seal4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

installed it small but good

seal3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

sea8 by nakahachi, on Flickr

seal2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

seal1 by nakahachi, on Flickr

and door seals

seal by nakahachi, on Flickr

 

Glad you receive the package.
Still looking for a box to send you the wiper cowling.