Popular Post hulse12 Posted July 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2014 discussion: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/44424-hulses-1973-616rx2-discussion/ ended up swapping this for my 13bt starlet. always wanted an rx2 so this is the second best thing a 616 conversion. looks the part and its certed so not worried! old owner had owned it for 5ish years, brought it from wellington when it was lime green on modgies with a 12a. since then it has been sprayed matt black (primer) and had done a 13b turbo conversion on it. then motor blew up on dyno so I ended up with it rolling body.. plans are: 13bpp panel/paint - gloss black black racepros tidy black factory interior 14' mods with 195/45s suspension/brake upgrade diff/gearbox upgrade etc.. heres a couple pics when previous owner had it now comes the start of the build.. got it home, sold the rims, seats and have been slowly getting been getting little pieces together for it. stripped interior etc now started working slowly few pics will update within next few days.. pics give rough idea on whats been done in last 2 weeks 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse12 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 discuss here //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/44424-hulses-1973-616rx2-discussion/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse12 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 quick update. sorted im going to use this S5 box with mx5 internals (polished bell housing) work done by ptech in palmy. better than s1 box engine ordered.. 13BPP should show up this week or next. few little purchases done on w.e to make car little bit more complete and waiting on bits nd pieces in the mail! have some capella hubbies with steelies and tyres. will pop up a pic in rx2/616 parts post on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse12 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 pics of when it was lime green down the line. looks sweet used to be my inspiration haha bit of photoshop doesn't hurt anyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse12 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 pp arrived! looks sweet, needs new seals nd a sump. any 13b sumps out there? started stripping bits almost got everything out just diff to come out tonight 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse12 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 stripping and painting has started. new tierod ends and ball joints etc. slow progress, just need to buy a few goodies to get it back on the ground and waiting on diff/rear suspension! sorted all black racepros with brackets and univerals sliding rails too. ones away getting repaired. also scored two b45 simmons to restore, coming along nicely. last update for awhile, need to save + finish work papers first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse12 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 accuired a few goodies next job bare metal the diff and give a fresh lick of paint then assemble after making front adjusties and possible alterations to rears. any suggestions for adjusties? cheers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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