rat rod 240 build 56k nopenopenope

[negativejason]

So I didn't start thinking about doing a build thread until after i had already started the build. So I'm missing a few steps in between. I also know that i did some things "out of order" for most people, but i don't care.

This is the car when i first bought it. Has it's little ticks just like any car does, but i love it all the same. The car came with Skunk2 lowering springs on stock struts, xxr 962 17x9 +35 (I believe that is the offset), and a strange but decently sounding custom exhaust.
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So first things first, suspension was in order. I started with Powered By Max competition coilovers, RUCAs, and toe arms.
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I got the rear coilovers on and realized that without spacers on the front, that i wouldn't be able to put the front coilovers on, so ARP extended wheel studs, PBM 15mm bolt on spacers, and nrg lug nuts were ordered.
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http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/negativejason666/388157_10100491211315792_1529880539_n_zpsf8101016. jpg
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While i was already working down in that area i decided to do brakes. So drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads were ordered and installed.
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/negativejason666/530225_10100501789671682_1742908769_n_zpsc6023d7b. jpg

So i got the car back down on the ground finally, got it aligned, and started to drive it around. That lasted one whole weekend.
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While driving home on sunday from a meet, the car started to overheat. Which worried me, but luckily i had my trusty jug-o-water with me to refill the radiator. So i noticed then that i had a leak somewhere in the system, and that it was showing signs of both a bad thermostat and air in the system. I replaced the thermostat and let it run for about 15 minutes to get up to normal operation temp and no more overheating, but once i turned the car off i noticed that steam was leaking out of the top neck on the radiator.

So this is where the car sits now. Awaiting a new timing chain tensioner, radiator and hoses, as the current radiator upper hose neck is broken and leaks slightly.
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I just lost my job so hopefully I'll be able to find new work somewhere soon and be able to get back to work on her soon. Though while i was still working, I did get the chance to buy some more goodies that will be going on her soon.

Dorkidori clothing/Grip Royal collab wheel with Grip Royal polished horn button.
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/negativejason666/DSCN0903_zpsbe027b22.jpg

XTD 9lbs flywheel and 6 puck clutch
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/negativejason666/DSCN0906_zps22711f03.jpg

OBX header and Megan Racing test pipe.
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/negativejason666/DSCN0908_zps43f6741d.jpg

Energy Suspension master bushing kit
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/negativejason666/DSCN0907_zps53835c9c.jpg

Hopefully I'll find work pretty soon and be able to get back to work on her, and I'll continue to update this as I get to work on her some more.

[Anhib316]

how much more room do you have until you max your coilovers out?

[Big Zee]

looks like a good starting point!!
you don't see many gunmetal coupes anymore.

[Dolph_KYAS13]

those bushings are a party to put in. have fun.

[KoukiMonsta]

those bushings are a party to put in. have fun.

Fact.

Length

[Rich260z]

I'd also sell teh TC rod bushings and put that towards some adjustable TC rods

[rangerjavi]

That's a pretty coupe in my opinion but good luck with your build and also with finding new work as well. (I know how it feels I was laid off too.)