Fd Gurus And Others: What Am I Missing?
01-16-2004, 09:05 PM
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What's up guys. I am building an FD and I would really love your guys' help .
. I know there are many knowledgeable guys on this board. Below is a picture of my engine bay. I want to know what I need BESIDES a long block and tranny. If you want pictures of specific areas or more detailed pictures, let me know and I will gladly do so. Please help me out!
Left Side
Right Side
Firewall close up
Right side no fender
Left side no fender
Front engine bay close up 1
Front engine bay close up 2
Engine bay close up
Master cylinder area close upABS close upMaster cylinder close uphttp://www.lamdoan.com/images/DSCN0269.jpg]ABS area close up[/URL]
What's up guys. I am building an FD and I would really love your guys' help .
Left Side
Right Side
Firewall close up
Right side no fender
Left side no fender
Front engine bay close up 1
Front engine bay close up 2
Engine bay close up
Master cylinder area close upABS close upMaster cylinder close uphttp://www.lamdoan.com/images/DSCN0269.jpg]ABS area close up[/URL]
01-16-2004, 09:15 PM
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It looks like the first thing you should do is find out if the frame is strait and then pick up from there.
FDs are very structurally weak in the area that is bent but you don’t want to finish a daunting project like that without knowing what you have first.
FDs are very structurally weak in the area that is bent but you don’t want to finish a daunting project like that without knowing what you have first.
01-16-2004, 09:19 PM
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And sorry to say but it will be expensive to find all those parts, as that car was obviously parted out and all the high demand parts people need have already been taken off, meaning you will have a heck of a time finding them all individually to make it worth your while.
Unless you can get a parts car dirt cheap with good complete front clip.
Unless you can get a parts car dirt cheap with good complete front clip.
01-16-2004, 10:07 PM
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after considerin rotarypower101s frame check..
looks like a cleanup effort is in order...
grind off some rusts that may be developing..
possibly good time to decide on paint work..
there are a few items from quick dialup views that ive caught..
replace all the lines that have been sheared..
if your considerin runnin without ac... time to eliminate left over piping..
or any other items that you may eventually delete for simplification...
looks like a cleanup effort is in order...
grind off some rusts that may be developing..
possibly good time to decide on paint work..
there are a few items from quick dialup views that ive caught..
replace all the lines that have been sheared..
if your considerin runnin without ac... time to eliminate left over piping..
or any other items that you may eventually delete for simplification...
01-17-2004, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FikseRxSeven' date='Jan 16 2004, 09:48 PM
what exactly are the goals for your project?
01-17-2004, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LDawg' date='Jan 17 2004, 02:26 AM
Obviously, my main goal is to rebuild the car and get it running. More specifically, I want to replace/rebuild parts with better and more reliable parts along the way i.e. ss hoses and lines, bushings, motor mounts, brakes, etc. I am pretty sure the frame is straight, but I will have it checked when I get it painted at the body shop. The front upper crossmember bar that you see bent and twisted was the result of the thieves prying open the hood. I know I can replace that and getting a new/used one rewelded on. Right now, I'm really looking to see what's missing inside the engine bay except the long block.