mhub91 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) . Edited May 9, 2023 by mhub91 . Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 UPDATE! Pics! Alright guys here are a few pics of my HLA10; 4 door. Please don't be too harsh, I really see the potential here! I think the the worst parts of this car are the driver fender, dent on the hood, and the heavily damaged dash cap.I have found a donor car for those parts though... and I need to come up with a creative way to make a neat replacement for the shift boot. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Went to a local wrecking yard and picked up a *mint* dash pad! sweet! also found a nice, clean front lip from a 1980's Volvo 240 DL ... took about 35 mins to install. (I will post a write up on how to make one fit later!) And to come up with a neat shift boot and shift knob?? Just so happens a had a Redhook ESB tap (my favorite beer!) and an old red plaid jacket. Today I'm fashioning up a bitchin' plaid shift boot and ESB knob! ...as you can see above in pic, I'm fairly certain that I was using the original boot. gross. After I'm finished all take some pics and share! Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 i want to see the lip! Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 That's not a bad start, looks solid Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hello Mark from Tacoma! That's a great looking HLA10!!! Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks guys. Working on gettin' everything in order. It's hard to focus on WANTS and NEEDS! Lol! As of right now, with a a quick once over, I'm in dire need of tie rods! I'm in the danger zone! After that.... Lowering time! Will keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hello Mark from Tacoma! That's a great looking HLA10!!! How long have you owned your '81? Pics? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 i want to see the lip! REALLY terrible pics, i know... but this thread is useless without pics! Right? Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 That lip looks awesome! how did it hook up? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Zip ties my friend! Zip ties! I did it where it doesn't look too bad. i see we live in the same area. i'll give you a hand if you want to make one. or come stop by one day and take a look. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Starting to paint my car...... Any guesses of what it will be? First hint........ Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 such a bad ass beamer! inspiration for my 4 door! Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 also at the top of the page but as a 510 xD i believe some one already did it to a 510 also Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 There is actually one in our area the looks similar the the Ratsun banner car.... ....paint inspired the a-10 warthog maybe? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I know I'll get flamed for doing mine like the banner car here on ratsun but i want a neat paint job that will get attention ... i had seen that bmw a while back online and thought that thing was wicked! i'll add my touch here and there. hopefully done by next week. finished base coat of green today. pics tomorrow. starting stencil on mouth, teeth and tongue tomorrow as well. lets hope for the best :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 if you do well with painting... want to paint mine?? haha xD good luck brother! Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 You'll only get flamed if it look like hammered dog shit :lol: Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 You'll only get flamed if it look like hammered dog shit :lol: Hammered dog shit. Haha. Oh god that made me chuckle. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 if you do well with painting... want to paint mine?? haha xD good luck brother! I"m not sure how well anyone can do with rattle can haha! 1 Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 better than quarter primer, quarter bondo, quarter rust, and a quarter the actual color of the car lol. i just dont have the space needed to do it :/ Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Finally painted the headlights amber and started on the base coat of army green. Raining lately here in Tacoma so that's put an end to out-door painting. Finally fixed the garage door so it's getting parked in there for a while while i strip it and begin getting serious! btw, the very best way to paint your high beams amber is with a model paint that i've found.... Tamiya TS-73 Clear Orange. So good it's unreal! Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 TERRIBLE pic quality. I don't have a digital camera as of now, so I have to use this shitty web cam on my laptop, haha! Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 UPDATE! Began KA24DE swap. a fe pics for now! Just to let everyone know. YES. KA24DE will 100% bolt right in. ZERO mods are necessary to engine bay to make it fit. Note that this had a 4spd/L20 originally. Z20 series A10's will also bolt right in. Note: Must use 240sx Mounts / brackets. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 small update.... almost done with the KA swap! Got it wired up by creating my own wiring box. I call it "Nis/Dat Hotbox" (For those interested i can make one for you too!) my box, photo shopped with some sticker / label ideas. I said box :rofl: Quote Link to comment
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