rtscaptain Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Well life finally gave me enough time to start a project and after weeks of browsing around craiglist found myself checking out a 66 roadster. When I looked at it it was only running on 2-3 cylinders out of a gas tank sitting in the passenger seat but its mostly rust free, had a clean title, and was non-oped. Put some new spark plugs in it and it purrs like a kitten. Also just finished putting in the gas tank yesterday with no issues. hurray. A mountain of parts came with the car as well so if you are in need of some roadster parts I'll be sorting out the doubles and extras soon. pics pics pics. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 some of the parts Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 what a great start and welcome to ratsun Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 great intro! and a nice lookn roadster! longterm plans? Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Nice start! Looks like it's in pretty damn good shape overall. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 great intro! and a nice lookn roadster! longterm plans? Short term goals: get it running a bit better and get it legal for running on the street (lights, mirrors, ect..) Long term goals: sr20 swap, put an interior in it, body and paint. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 unfked the wiring so that I now have working rear blinks, tail lights, and brake lights. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 working on putting some carpet down. step 1 complete. Quote Link to comment
that_rat_bastid Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Nice start on your project. I love the earlier roadster dashes. The 68 dash is a downgrade in my opinion. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Why didnt you rust proof before the peel and stick? Thats a big no no, those pans need por or equiv on them before peel & stick and carpet. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 getting close to finishing the carpeting. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Since chrome is out of my budget thinking about getting the headlight trim powder coated to match the body. Quote Link to comment
rtscaptain Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Why didnt you rust proof before the peel and stick? Thats a big no no, those pans need por or equiv on them before peel & stick and carpet. the little rust that was there was removed. There was no bare metal (aside from the zinc coated steel which wont rust for years). Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 If this is what your considering non bare metal your putting to much faith in whats there. The pans should be properly rustproofed before the peel and stick. That stuff is a perfect atmosphere for trapping moisture and corrosion. especially with like 20 holes int he floor lol. Just friendly advice, take it or leave it its your car.... Quote Link to comment
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jcd0402 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Looks like a very good car to start working on. But if i were you, i would of scraped the floor paint and pour some por15. You can even pour it with just a paint brush. By the way what stick and peal sound deadening are you using? Quote Link to comment
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