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83 8v 3 dr restoration project -need suggestions Posted by saabu [Email] ![]() ![]() |
my car (EAG car, tan leather, with big whale tail and Airflow kit fenders on sides of car, 226,000 miles) is totally stripped down in my garage, except for the dash, which is next. everything is out, all suspension, gas tank, interior, engine/tranny, front frame (rad support thing), you name it, it's off. Engine is being re done at machine shop. have a good used turbo unit to go in.
I am doing major cutting of rusted q-panels; front right q panel is off, rt rear wheel housing and lower part of q panel is off, going to do drivers side rear as well. have replacement q panels to go on.
problems: alot of rust in rear of rear wheel housing coming up into the spare tire/storage area (outside portions only).
looking for suggested improvements in general. am contemplating:
1. moving battery into the trunk,
2. replacing wiring harness (are these available new anywhere?),
3. already pulled the A/C system out and it's not going back in,
4. longer oil cooler lines to locate cooler on right-hand side of rad to 5. allow future Intercooler installation on Drivers side,
6. new oil pressure and temp, voltmeter (any other guages recommended ?),
7. short shifter,
8. new headliner and related,
9. new interior carpet (again, anyone know a source of new?)
am i missing anything obvious? oh, tranny my be refreshed as well, and all suspension bushings/wheel bearings/brakes/br. master cyl/clutch master cyl to be replaced/rebuilt.
thanks for your feedback,
Wayne in Calgary
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_______________________________________ 1988 900 TC 2000 Viggen 1997 900 TC son has 2002 9-3 SET
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