This thread makes me miss my RX4.
and it is on the rack, next in line for bodywork
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one320b
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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!
Rear came out today
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All getting ready to prep underside, engine bay and interior first
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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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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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.
Nice metal work on the car. I can't remember the last time I've seen one of those in person.
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 ![](/media/img/icons/smilies/laugh-18.png)
A few more pics of today's progress
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48 IDA Weber, intake, jets, parts and all accessories for the RX3 were sourced this week, booyah
In reply to banzaitoyota: PM me an offer
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RX3! RX3! RX3! MOAAAAAR