danger Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Right. Because I dont have enough unfinished projects I've decided to have a play with my rx4 sedan rolling body. Here's an idea of what I'm starting with. At this stage it will not need to be legal and will just be a skid slut till I get more serious about turning it into a track car. So basically, build spec is low, loud, fast and cheap and mongrel. Will have either a 12a or 13b bridgey, most likely a 13b as I have already made an engine crossmember to suit. Probably just a S1 box for starters(wont last long) though I may play with an RX3 4speed if bellhousing works. RX4 locked diff. Have just about everything I need to make it happen apart from alloy radiator, coils, electronic dizzy, whatever carb I choose, exhaust and leads etc Just started doing a few panels today. Have to panel and paint an HQ which will be in my shed for a while so the actual shell will be the last thing to be done. As its just a hack I will probably just spray it primer grey or matte black so it doesnt matter if I hit a bank. So... first things first.... Matte black, Primer grey or any other ideas? Will get the body pretty straight but the panels not a priority Sill, bonnet, guard, door pillar chrome or not? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post danger Posted May 24, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dredged this up... Body is surprisingly rust free and mint for how long its sat around outside/ in a barn with possums living in it. I did some research and gave the right people beers and now have all the paperwork to revin it, even though it was registered as an RAX4 and the chassis number was entered incorrectly. Started scotchbriting that horrid white off to get back to the blue underneath and its coming off really well. May clear coat it like this and just grind out any surface rust and brush epoxy over it. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Ha, 2 years since the above post I have once again dredged this thing up. Started a discussion thread here //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52292-dangers-rx4-discussion-fred/ Had some drama around this thing a while back. Some piece of shit stole the front bumper, grill, bonnet, valance, grill badge etc. I recovered all parts with the exception of the grill badge. Bonnet was far more rusted out by the time I recovered it but I will still be able to salvage it. So its in my new work shop now and I've started work with the intention of at least getting it rust free and primed to make it more saleable or potentially complete it. Roof was badly beaten up. This afternoon I've straightened it out, removed and straightened the roof supports before welding them back in and shrinking the roof skin. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post danger Posted March 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2016 Oh and here are some pics I was given of it 20 odd years ago 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 ITS ALL METALLY. Would it be a fag move to bag it? Is it possible to get a static drop under 100mm legal these days? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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