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Looks in good condition so far. Keep it up

Shaping up as a sweet little ride! Is a conversion to RWD on the agenda? ;).

Who knows I am not sure what that all involves but it would make it even more fun in the corners.

Well finally got the oil changed, and that radiator fluid is actually after being drained and putting in flush. After draining that I ran water through and than put fresh radiator fluid in. I also recharged the A/C today, I think I got it charged pretty well for the first time doing it.
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Also cleaned up the engine bay a bit.
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Looking good!

If it is still running rough cold check for vacuum leaks and stuck PVC valve. Other than that the ECU may not be detecting it as a cold start and giving it enough fuel.

Ya when we drove it up on the ramps it started right up and after the fluids were changed it started right up so I think it is finally knowing where it needs to be. I am going to check the pvc valve anyway.

wow.. holy sh*t! this car is coming along great! Heck my exhaust system costs 4 times this car :facepalm: . Dude, next time I'm in your area, we can so drive with the tops down! :tup:

Good luck with the project. :tup:

Thank you for the comments! I look forward to that AK that is going to be a fun day.

Tomorrow envolves two things.

Sanding and painting parts.

Ya sorry but I will not let you down. This is going to turn into a nice fun car.

Today installed the head unit tomorrow going to start a sub box and saturday will install new speakers.

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Everything soldered and heat shrink
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Installed
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Videos up soon

I have to install the subs in the trunk there probably will not be enough depth behind the rear seats.
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So when is that valve cover coming off to be painted? It's struggling.

I do not know if I will. This winter the engine is coming out for a new one but if it does not, it will come off this fall.

A leak was found late yesterday, going to need a new water pump.

Good news and bad news day:

Well got a package of free goodies today. 2 sets of polk audio db speakers.

I installed the rear set and will work on the front at a later time. "To bummed out about the bad news. If anyone is wondering why I installed rear speakers I did it for a few reasons.
1. I have rear seats.
2. It is a convertible so a little extra sound can not hurt when the top is down.
3. The rears will be faded out when the top is up.

Bad news:
I started the car to let it run some when I noticed a faint smell from the exhaust. I reved the engine and looked back. WHITE SMOKE, so I think I have a head gasket blown or just worn out from sitting. So when I replace that I will replace the water pump as well. Hope to get this done next week in time for the meet. Not sure if I am going to be able to. I am getting the repair manual for the car and going to see what it involves to replace both. If it is to much or I feel that I may harm my engine. I will talk to my gf's grandfather for help if he does not want to help than to a reapir shop it goes. I have confidence I can do it myself but have to take my time.

I did however go back out and paint the windshield wiper holders.
I do not want to start tearing apart the engine or anything until I have the repair book and the parts.
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Tomorrow if I feel like it I will run the power wire and rca's.
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