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JamesMcD
JamesMcD Dork
12/6/14 5:18 p.m.

This thread makes me miss my RX4.

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
12/21/14 6:03 p.m.

and it is on the rack, next in line for bodywork

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one320b
one320b New Reader
12/22/14 6:48 p.m.

Nice! Coming along well. How big is that streetport to breath @ 11K? Just curious, going to be nice to hear that thing run!

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
12/28/14 6:27 p.m.

Rear came out today

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All getting ready to prep underside, engine bay and interior first

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
12/29/14 6:39 p.m.

Seems the vinyl roof was added at the dealer or later, we found black marker lines under the material, the roof however is much better than we were worried about, no rust holes through, just a couple of bubbles.

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Interior prep is about to start, a nice virgin white inside and under the hood to help trace any leaks

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aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
12/30/14 7:28 p.m.

Square tube replaces the original thin round wall, located under the radiator, that is always bent by someone thinking it is a strong tie down/tow point

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Rust removal

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Driver's side inner fender rust, removed and metal replaced

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aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
1/1/15 8:18 p.m.

More rust repairs, passenger inner fender

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Sill at front of passenger side door opening

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None of these repairs will be visible but they are structural so they needed to be repaired with steel.

Nitroracer
Nitroracer SuperDork
1/1/15 8:53 p.m.

Nice metal work on the car. I can't remember the last time I've seen one of those in person.

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
1/1/15 11:51 p.m.

I made a couple of purchases on eBay, an aluminum radiator with silicone hoses for less than $160 and two new fiberglass fenders for $200 which is a definite steal, they runs $400 @ from the manufacturers

Woo Hoo

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
1/3/15 12:35 a.m.

A few more pics of today's progress

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aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
6/14/15 9:38 p.m.

48 IDA Weber, intake, jets, parts and all accessories for the RX3 were sourced this week, booyah

banzaitoyota
banzaitoyota Reader
6/15/15 6:48 p.m.

I need that rx2 grill

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aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
6/17/15 4:06 p.m.

In reply to banzaitoyota: PM me an offer

corsepervita
corsepervita New Reader
6/17/15 4:44 p.m.

chants RX3! RX3! RX3! MOAAAAAR

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