Codename Dottie...Built KA-T 1969 510

[NaudiS4]

Hey guys, figured I would start a build thread now that I have officially started on the car. My name is Mike and I've been on Ratsun for about 3 months or so starting to source parts for the rebuild. Saw this car on CL about 7 months ago and really flaked out on actually buying it from a guy. He was going out of town for a bit and I told him to get ahold of me when he got back, but he never did. Saw the car again about 3 months ago and had to jump on it. Bought this car from Trevor (flaredfourdoor) and it sat in my garage, while I started sourcing parts. The car was pretty much done aftermarket wise but supposedly has a spun rod bearing. Just moved it to my parents place in Poulsbo to start rebuilding the car.

 

Day we got it home.

 

 

I didn't load a pic of the front but the valance and dobi lip were hacked to install an intercooler under the bumper and on the exterior of the body panels. I hated it so I sourced a used valance and am about to buy a dobi style lip. Which will be easily removable because the front crossmember is 2 inches from the pavement. Will probably have to raise it to go over speed bumps at work.

 

Trailered it to dads. Heated garage is pretty nice, not to mention room to move around

 

[NaudiS4]

Got the motor pulled on yesterday, 11/24/12.

 

 

Xcessive Manifold. Going to get the matching Intake Manifold.

 

[Rustina 510]

I remember that car from back in the day, I would never forget coup tail lights.

 

Looks awesome dude.

[NaudiS4]

 

Got the tranny pulled today. Looked pretty good. Gave me a chance to really look at the underside of the car. Pretty decent. will need rear rockers soon. Floor pans have been patched with a couple more areas to do.

 

The plan is, to prep the engine bay for paint while the motor is out, trailer to paint, trailer back to dads to drop the motor in, trailer to Tri Cities to have a buddy of mine that works at Kaizenspeed to build the intercooler, piping, catch can, exhaust, tune, and fuel cell.

 

Engine bay is being bodyworked, possibly stitch welded, new master cylinders, CX KA radiator and then being painted POSSIBLY Excedy Purple.

 

Car will be coming back home tomorrow and engine work will begin. Stay Tuned.

[SSS510]

Great score man :thumbup: !!

[uieluck]

Yeah,, I usta own this thing. Bought it back in 93'ish from a dude that "originally" built it down in Tacoma (maybe Rob?). I bought it for $3,800, lost my ass and sold it for $2,500ish (can't quite remember). I owned it for 2 years. I think since then it's had 2,500 owners. Hopeful you hang on to it and love on it a bit.

[mrbigtanker]

good score,and love the big garage..

[hobbes_the_cat]

Wow, that thing is pretty clean. It's not the one I pictured when you told me about it, this one is way nicer. :thumbup:

[NaudiS4]

@Uieluck

I'm always interested in previous owners and condition that the car was in when owned...How did you leave it in 95 when sold?

[DISLEXICDIME]

i always liked this car