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New addition - red '74 2.0l |
watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Well, I purchased another teener yesterday, red '74 2.0l with center console, front and rear sway bars. A new member, Chris Spence, had the car for sale locally. I looked at the car last weekend and decided I 'needed' another project car to work on. We completed the deal yesterday. I talked with Paul (URY914) and he agreed to help me transport the car from Chris' house to my new shop, thanks again Paul....
The car is drivable, but it's making a 'strange and expensive' knocking noise, so I felt it would be prudent to tow the car, then have an engine 'expert' diagnose the problem..... Here are the pics.... This is the pre-purchase side shot Chris sent me.... Attached thumbnail(s) |
watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Pre-purchase interior
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
front trunk...
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
longs...
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
close up of jack post
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
preparing to load car onto Paul's trailer...
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 08:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
This is a shot of Paul and his daughter, Emily, tying the car down on the trailer...
Paul, thanks again for all of your assistance.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Attached image(s) |
Hammy |
Feb 5 2006, 09:13 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
cool (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) What do you have planned for it?
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 09:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
I'm going to strip the tar from the interior, fix the rust that is found, rebuild the brakes, repaint the car the original color, fix the engine and put it back together. It still have the original FI and I want to keep it. I'm going to try to accomplish the restoration within a year. It will be the twin of my current car, but with FI....
I guess this will be the beginning of the restoration thread.... stayed tuned... -- Rob |
stock93 |
Feb 5 2006, 10:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 12-May 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 684 Region Association: South East States |
Cool! They are just addicting aren't they? I think I enjoy working on them almost as much as driving them. If you want me to listen to that weird knocking noise for you just let me know. I also know from experience what the loose cam gear problem sounds like.
John |
watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2006, 12:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Yea John, they are addicting.... I agree with you, I enjoy working on them as much as I enjoy driving them.... Whenever you're available on a Sunday, you expertise in diagonizing the knocking will be greately appreciated.... -- Rob |
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stock93 |
Feb 5 2006, 03:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 12-May 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 684 Region Association: South East States |
I might be able to come look at it after this next tampa breakfast if I make it over there. I start a new part time job on wednesday so I dont know what my schedual will be yet.
John |
watsonrx13 |
Feb 20 2006, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Well, I"ve begun the restoration process. I've removed the hood, front bumper and front wheels.
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 20 2006, 05:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Here's a shot of the passenger front fender. It appears to be previously repaired, but poorly. I'll cut this section out and replace with a better one.
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 20 2006, 05:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
sfdfsvv
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 20 2006, 05:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
I've removed the headlights and the associated buckets.
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watsonrx13 |
Feb 20 2006, 05:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Headling buckets, cleaned and painted.
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smg914 |
Feb 20 2006, 11:51 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
I like what looks like the original spare wheel and tire. Is that the original spare Continental 165R15 tire? |
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watsonrx13 |
Mar 5 2006, 06:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Hey Steve, I checked the tire, it's a 165r15, but not a Continental....
Anyway, I removed the passenger fender. There was up to 1/2" bondo where they tried to hide the damage. I removed all of the bondo and cut the damaged area off. Here's a shot of the fender removed.... Attached image(s) |
watsonrx13 |
Mar 5 2006, 06:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Here's another shot...
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