Stage 1 – Wheels, tires, and Weber 32/36
So, hey, it has a fair bit of body rust. And a banged-in fender. And the bushings bushed their last when Bush was still just a vice president. But come on – I NEVER HAVE TO SMOG IT, and it weighs 2028 lbs. What more could I want for 900 bucks?
The car was a blast right out of the box, but definitely needed new tires (something a little more modern than the 165/80/13s that were on it) a new carburetor (can you say BLACK SMOKE – If I was half as rich as this thing was running, I would be showing you this car on “Cribs”) and a new steering wheel (AVAST! My Mizzenmast be Mizzin’).
If I was being thorough, I would have to mention that it also needs seats, and brakes, and springs and shocks, and a new dash. Oh, and paint. And some body work. Did I mention how cheap this car was? It was cheap. And it drives. And in fact, it is a riot to drive. So fun!
In any case, I have installed e30 Basketweaves, shod with Falken Azenis Sports, a VERY used Weber 32/36 DGV and 2002 intake manifold (hooray for re-plumbing your coolant hoses…) and some kind of semi-period correct Momo steering wheel that is probably the best wheel I have ever turned. All of the goodies excepting the tires were found on ebay, and all were as cheap as an old French whore.
Sorry, that’s not nice.
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