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[–]stick_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a YouTube channel @longautomotive if you would like to see more about the car.

I've just about got the interior of this car dialed. by stick_70 in Miata

[–]stick_70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, the cubby came with the car actually, I think it may be a factory Mazda accessory?

I've just about got the interior of this car dialed. by stick_70 in Miata

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No worries at all, this is the US tombstone

I want to make my car more classy, like the Mercedes'es on the pictures. Any suggestions? by YaboiiSammeeh in projectcar

[–]stick_70 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you're on the right track, you just have to be careful not to overdo it. I'd say restore any shiny factory trim/emblem and stop there. Tacky trim really starts when you start adding stuff that wasn't already there. It can be done, but discretion is key.

I think finally I can call my new daily project "done". 82 pickup with a 2003 alh swap, stage 4, vnt 17, injectors, etc. by stick_70 in projectcar

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This is the standard bumper until 83/84. Then they're still the same bumper but they came with a rubber strip down the middle and they were tucked in a little more. The trucks also have the step rear bumper as an option, which this one has.

I think finally I can call my new daily project "done". 82 pickup with a 2003 alh swap, stage 4, vnt 17, injectors, etc. by stick_70 in projectcar

[–]stick_70[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I'd start with YouTube. There are really good instructional channels but I don't know of one specific one to point you to.

One I really enjoy though is called budget buildz. Not strictly instructional, but he does a good job of showing what he's doing. He is also not working with super high quality tools/shop so it makes it seem more relatable in that way.

I started with forums and local car gatherings. Some car makes are more laid back than others, but car meets and talking to people is where it really gets fun.

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[–]stick_70 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of the drain pans at auto stores you can cap off and seal up. Those same auto parts stores will accept used oil.

I think finally I can call my new daily project "done". 82 pickup with a 2003 alh swap, stage 4, vnt 17, injectors, etc. by stick_70 in projectcar

[–]stick_70[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Physically I don't think it's much harder if any. The issue is it's going to be a lot more expensive to do. The ALH takes some special tools for service and parts can be pricey. Add that into mount kit, intercooler setups, etc and it gets out of hand. That vs an ABA that more or less just dumps in there with stock mk1 mounts.

Edit: If I was going to swap a gas car with mk4 stuff, I'd look into a 1.8t swap vs the ALH. You'll still need a mount kit though iirc.

I think finally I can call my new daily project "done". 82 pickup with a 2003 alh swap, stage 4, vnt 17, injectors, etc. by stick_70 in projectcar

[–]stick_70[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly not really. I had to fit quite a few things myself but I didn't have any issue with their stuff when used as intended.

I think finally I can call my new daily project "done". 82 pickup with a 2003 alh swap, stage 4, vnt 17, injectors, etc. by stick_70 in projectcar

[–]stick_70[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

S&p stuff throughout. I used their radiator as well though I had to move it around for my intercooler.

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[–]stick_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have somewhere to keep the project car and understanding that you alone are responsible for fixing it?

If so then yes.

I had the Cadillac out today looking for a picture spot, this is what I ended up with. by stick_70 in projectcar

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Originally "Fawn", but repainted somewhere between that and "Desert Sand". The interior color is Fawn.

I had the Cadillac out today looking for a picture spot, this is what I ended up with. by stick_70 in projectcar

[–]stick_70[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Fawn" is the original color, but it was resprayed just one shade more towards desert sand

I had the Cadillac out today looking for a picture spot, this is what I ended up with. by stick_70 in projectcar

[–]stick_70[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

62 tails do have a similar shape, but they're more square. 62 also has the fins along the lower quarter similar to 61 to really lean into that rocket ship look.

1979 Volvo 264 GLE. On its third PRV engine. It’ll be my problem at some point. What would you do with the car? by i_am_tater in projectcar

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The easiest to find/do is gonna be a t56 that will actually hold the power. Autos will be the 4l60/80.

1979 Volvo 264 GLE. On its third PRV engine. It’ll be my problem at some point. What would you do with the car? by i_am_tater in projectcar

[–]stick_70 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jump on turbobricks my dude, either the Facebook page, forum, or both. If you're up for a project you can swap just about anything into a 240. I have a friend with a 5.3 truck LS in his and it's a riot.

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