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MainstreaM
08-15-2011, 04:40 PM
Just picked this up Saturday. In pretty good shape, has some questionable body work in places but is rust free in all the important places.

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Kane
xXnimbusXx
08-15-2011, 07:44 PM
Where are the rest of the front end? I have a smiley front bumper for sale
xXnimbusXx
08-15-2011, 07:46 PM
I even have some 13's techno style wheels
MainstreaM
08-16-2011, 06:37 AM
Everything's in the car or trunk. Thanks for the offers though. I'm going with five lug and 16's.
xXnimbusXx
08-16-2011, 01:57 PM
what motor you planning on going with?
MainstreaM
08-16-2011, 05:12 PM
4g64 fully built with a RX7 TII transmission. Starion front suspension and yota truck rear.
Drummerboy
08-16-2011, 05:30 PM
4g64 single cam? And does it match up to the rx7 tranny or are you fabbing something/using a kit?
xXnimbusXx
08-17-2011, 12:32 AM
Is the rear end a bolt in? I'm looking to do the same
MainstreaM
08-17-2011, 06:57 AM
4g64 single cam? And does it match up to the rx7 tranny or are you fabbing something/using a kit?

DOHC using a truck block which has the wider RWD bolt pattern, Starion flywheel and clutch, 87-88 b2600 bellhousing, and RX7 TII trans. Rear end is definately not bolt in. It will have to be narrowed and 4 link mounts welded on. But there are a myriad of options for LSD, upgrades, and disk brakes for the truck rear.

Kane
metalmatt47
08-17-2011, 09:47 PM
Sweet! I love the color on that old girl.
xXnimbusXx
09-08-2011, 12:35 PM
Any update?
MainstreaM
09-09-2011, 01:42 AM
This is gonna be a slow build. I have a couple of other projects to finish first, MPI turbo Dodge Raider (1gen Montero) and a KLZE swapped Ford Escort. I bought the RA cause it was priced right at the right time. If I would've waited, probably wouldn't be able to find one this nice on this side of the country. It's sitting in the shop nice a dry tucked away patiently waiting.

I will be working on the engine. It's mostly together already. Had it for my Conquest there in the background but the rest of that car is super mint so I've decided to restore it to stock instead.

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2657/4g64.jpg

Kane
MainstreaM
09-16-2011, 08:04 AM
Did a little closer inspection yesterday. Hokey body work confirmed. Has had quarters replaced and very poorly. Old ones cut out, new ones riveted on, and covered up with a shit ton of body filler. I may change the order I do things and hit up body work first.
Kane
Glides
09-19-2011, 02:30 PM
I want to see the MPI Turbo Raider honestly.
MainstreaM
09-20-2011, 05:53 AM
I want to see the MPI Turbo Raider honestly.

My Megasquirt guy is wiring it all up at the moment. Hopefully have it back this fall. Have my diesel powered Raider to drive till then.
Glides
09-20-2011, 06:36 PM
Man I love Raiders. Post a photo of the Diesel please.
RutRoe
09-21-2011, 09:31 PM
Looks like a cool project man! Good luck !
2turbo4u
09-25-2011, 08:35 AM
You Kane is a mad man with all these projects. How the step-son doing?
xXnimbusXx
10-09-2011, 03:47 PM
update?
MainstreaM
10-10-2011, 11:22 PM
Getting a divorce. Everything on hold for the next 90 days or so.
TheVengeance
10-11-2011, 02:11 PM
uh oh...
MainstreaM
11-05-2011, 02:14 AM
Nothing really new to report since everything is still tied up in court, but some parts I ordered before hand did show up. Got a set of flat lites (incomplete though), long hood vents, Starion five lug conversion, good quarter panels and fenders.
MainstreaM
01-16-2012, 01:57 AM
Have this and another up for sale so I can buy a 72.