Johnnyboy Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hey guys and gals, well i've finally found the vehicle to complete my collection! Man have i been searching for ages, these are NOT a common car in New Zealand! A 1983 4WD hatch A few panels are dented, but very little rust and an excellent runner. The underside is the cleanest i've ever seen on a 1983 car... bloody good deal for $50! It'll go nicely with my 1983 Brumby ute and 1983 Twin Carb RX coupe. It'll be receiving a complete strip down, a bit of panel beating/paint job, a 6 inch lift ,a EJ22 / AWD D/R gearbox, Six stud conversion for the 29" tires plus a few other odds and ends i have sitting around the workshop waiting for a vehicle. You can see i've already removed the front bumper and most of the interior is now gone. I've got a fibreglass bonnet and front fenders lined up as well. I thought this would be a perfect car to remove the front radiator and place it above the engine like "subarubrat" did on his ute, in order to improve the front angles. Anyway, i'll be posting pics of the progress for sure! John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Found a donor car for my hatch project today, pretty tidy too, but left hand drive, so no good to me in that respect. All the panels are excellent and all lenses are perfect. There was even a twin carb set up sitting the boot with a few other bits and pieces, plus the guy also gave me a mint spare passenger door complete glass as well. Good find i rekon! It has been a rally cross car in the past, so it has basic adjustable suspension too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheaT_BeeR_MaN Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 sweeeet! im gonna fiberglass some fenders soon. im thinkin even a full 1 piece front end cause i keep smashing it all up. so ill build 1 bad rump roast heavy duty 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 This donor car has cool seats! I've always wanted some in that plaid material. This will be a cool project, I look forward to seeing it unfold! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Yeah, my hatch has the plaid interior. Well, the back seat is, and the driver's seat, the passenger seat is an EA82 seat, and both fronts are under covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Very nice.Sounds like you got some cool stuff on that one!I would love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Wow Dude I'm jelous! Props to you:) I look forward to seeing how this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeron Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 awesome find man, should make for a great build. sounds like you got some shiny :- ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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