88mk3 build thread

[modmonster2008]

Hey guys, as most of you know i bought a running mk3 for $200 that HAD a BHG and still has a cracked windshield, but now im in the middle of the restore process, here are some pics that i have of it.....

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300728.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

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[modmonster2008]

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[Nomad707]

WOW nice buy man!!
very nice car and im sure it will be VERY nice when its done..

Did you fix the bhg already?

[modmonster2008]

yes, here are the pics from the BHG fix.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300797.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

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[modmonster2008]

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/th_S6300867.jpg (http://s464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/?action=view&current=S6300867.flv)

[Bluechulappa]

Man this thing is lookin really nice man. Good job on restoring it

[queenskid926]

wat are ur plans for the car? just a basic restoration or giving it some boost?

[modmonster2008]

thanks, well as for boost i dont really know yet, im thinkin of gettin a 1 or 2jz engine in there and possibly keepin it naturally aspirated unless i get a turbo engine

[modmonster2008]

does anyone know a fix to the a/c? well it seems that the switch is working fine cuhz i got it checked out by someone, the relay is okay, the system is charged because if u byppass the wirring and direct connect the compressor to the + battery wire it engages and the inside of the car gets cold, so iono what is wrong...

[Nomad707]

i just have a few questions..

did you get the head and deck checked for warpage?

did you actually use that evergreen headgasket?

what did you torque your headbolts to? (please dont say 55 ftlbs)

looks nice man..

[modmonster2008]

more pics, removed the ghey pinstriping and waxed the car more, sadly its been raining here for the past week, btw i spotted 2 mk3 supras closeby :)

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300908.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

Answers to those questions:

1) Yes i got it checked by a nearby machine shop, they said it was fine they cleaned the surfaces from gasket material and stuff....

2) Yes i did use the evergreen gasket set :)

3) I torqued them to 70+ ft. lbs as most people on here say, the book says 55 ft. lbs but i decided to listen to the people here and it may actually save me from another bhg...

[modmonster2008]

updates for today, aligned the front header panel in respect with the headlights and hood, still need a few more stuff to do to the frame since it was damaged before i got the car, and i removed the resonator from the intake and fitted in a gte tube on there :P

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300911.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

As for today I removed the first muffler and welded a straight pipe on it with a help of a friend and his welder, definately sounds better than before and somewhat feels stronger

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300931.jpg

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video will be up later...

[modmonster2008]

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/th_S6300938.jpg (http://s464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/?action=view&current=S6300938.flv)

[modmonster2008]

no love?

[modmonster2008]

blah

[rs4rush]

Good work! What did you use to paint the heat shields? Or did you get it done...? Looks good now we just need to turbo it!

[modmonster2008]

i used the duplicolor hi heat paint on that one, well i guess turbo is next, gonna be lots of work

[modmonster2008]

Some body work on the pass. fender today, will be working on the header panel, bumper, and driver side fender soon and then fresh paint!! :)

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300946.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

More stuff, got a new trim for the door windows since mine was cracking and i found decent looking ones, since it was from a targa top i had to modify the trim to make it fit on my non-targa mk3, also got the cupholders from a 92 but it didnt have the armrest that is made for it so if anyone has that type of armrest let me know, prefer in grey color, also got myself a post-88 climate control and as people on here said, it was plug-and-play im glad it made the interior look better, no more cracking indicators :)

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300951.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

More stuff, went back to the junkyard today, got more interior pieces, and got my cupholder fabricated with the new armrest from a 92, glad A/C works now, ill be buyin a blower motor resistor soon, along with new driver fender and a windshield :)
OH! If anyone has the post-89 cruise control switch (black not grey) lmk ;)

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300960.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

This is oficially a restore thread, i need to change the title still, but here are some things from yesterday/today....

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6300968.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

more body work, there were a few mismatched pieces that i repainted with 6oz touch up spray paint and matched OEM closely, you cant even tell unless you really focus on it, but anyways still need a new bumper, driver fender, and a windshield...

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6301044.jpg

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[MK3.0dudeman]

The car looks great.Nice work and thank god you lost that muffler.

[modmonster2008]

thanks, and yeah i really hated the rattling noise under the car and everytime i floor it you barely hear the car goin, now it sounds better

[modmonster2008]

Got more parts from the junkie today, now all im missing is the driver side fender, windshield, and the front bumper lip, and PAINT :)

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[modmonster2008]

Updates: Finally found a perfect driver side fender from a junkyard today, just waiting on money to get paint and i will be done with the body!

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6301101.jpg

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[modmonster2008]

more work!

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[modmonster2008]

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/th_S6301156.jpg (http://s464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/?action=view&current=S6301156.flv)