The journey to Vesuvius.....Not Back in Black
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Three Wheelin'
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The journey to Vesuvius.....Not Back in Black
Well, I guess it is as good a time as any to introduce my new love, and new project. I did an engine build, and finally found a car for my engine. The engine, for those who missed it, is a fresh 3.6 with RS intake valves and RS cams. The machine work was done by Steve Weiner.
I am now the proud owner of a C4S. She is black on black, and has 175K on the odometer. I have quite the list of projects planned for her,so this thread will get updates, but not too quickly.
I was fortunate enough to have someone contact me who had heard I was looking for a high mileage car. The car lived it's life in Detroit. She has a few rust spots, but has gotten the approval of my body guy. He assures me she will be show quality when he is done.
I know some will be curious as to what I might be planning, so here it is. Feel free to make suggestions, or remind me of what I have missed.
I have already ordered all new rotors, brakes, and misc. parts. I have ordered new M033 springs and FSD shocks.
I have a split grill coming from Sunset.
The engine will be dropped and replaced with a fresh one, along motor mounts and the associated "while your in there"
The advantage of northern climate is a pristine interior, although the driver's seat does show wear.
I have hard back sport seats waiting, along with a RSD. I also have a 3 spoke wheel, carbon fibre shifter and e-brake, and gauge trim rings.
Once all the mechanical work is complete, she will be taken apart and have a full glass out respray...... complete with color change. I will be painting her Vesuvius, as you can see a test stripe on the rear fender.
I will then have to decide on wheels. I am leaning towards LM's.
Let the fun begin.
Emerald
I am now the proud owner of a C4S. She is black on black, and has 175K on the odometer. I have quite the list of projects planned for her,so this thread will get updates, but not too quickly.
I was fortunate enough to have someone contact me who had heard I was looking for a high mileage car. The car lived it's life in Detroit. She has a few rust spots, but has gotten the approval of my body guy. He assures me she will be show quality when he is done.
I know some will be curious as to what I might be planning, so here it is. Feel free to make suggestions, or remind me of what I have missed.
I have already ordered all new rotors, brakes, and misc. parts. I have ordered new M033 springs and FSD shocks.
I have a split grill coming from Sunset.
The engine will be dropped and replaced with a fresh one, along motor mounts and the associated "while your in there"
The advantage of northern climate is a pristine interior, although the driver's seat does show wear.
I have hard back sport seats waiting, along with a RSD. I also have a 3 spoke wheel, carbon fibre shifter and e-brake, and gauge trim rings.
Once all the mechanical work is complete, she will be taken apart and have a full glass out respray...... complete with color change. I will be painting her Vesuvius, as you can see a test stripe on the rear fender.
I will then have to decide on wheels. I am leaning towards LM's.
Let the fun begin.
Emerald
Last edited by e3photo; 05-25-2011 at 06:08 PM.
#3
Three Wheelin'
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#4
Nordschleife Master
Nice! Sounds like a great project to save a widebody that might have otherwise been treated poorly in someone else's hands....
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Three Wheelin'
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#13
Drifting
Sweet- thats a great list of projects! I'm curious- who is your body guy and has he given you a quote for a respray (feel free to PM if you like).
Congrats!
Congrats!
#14
Three Wheelin'
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The body shop is Don Ott's in Louisville,Ky. He has been over the car, and given my a quote, and yes, it is worth hauling up there to have him do it.
PM if you are interested. You might find a good shop locally, I know there are a couple that have been recommended. This is a small family business that does show quality work.
Emerald