Nick Merrones 1993 Coupe[Update on page 5 - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Nick Merrone · 06-22-2010, 10:58 PM

I'll update parts list one day.

Updates will be on last pages from now on.

Update 3.
Rocker arm stoppers/Valve cover gaskets.

Update 4.
Started wire tuck.

Update 4.
ISIS Manifold/Muteki Lug nuts

Day One

As you can see the front end was aligned like a big pile of dog **** the center garnish was foggy, and the One light was very saggy.

Here you can see the damage from a lady backing into him and leaving..

Side shot of the car when it arrived.

These went first..

Really the only rust on the car. anyone got a 1/4?

Showing off the tails.

Engine bay, Needs so much work under there to look good. Which i will start to tackle tommorow, I'm not use to the very little room i have to work.

ISIS oil pan.

Interior is horrible right now.

Trunk was filled with parts.

Okay, so that's how the car arrived. I'm already in love because as i was working on it i found so many surprises some good some bad.

Starting to tear down the front end.

Believe it or not, The front end was held on by nothing but zipties, Now its held on by bolts and one ziptie.

My brother going to town on the center garnish.

Supposedly the car only had coilovers. Well, I cleaned the **** out of all the suspension pieces, still not done. But It turns out everything is aftermarket except the one set of arms, in the front it has tension rods and im not sure what tie rods.

Got the trunk emptied, started repaint it. It was half flat black, half gloss, half red.

Front end went back together fast, my brother Is good with that stuff, onlything thats off now is the hood, it just has bad fitment. I need hood pins, as much as i hate them.

I found a ebrake cover in my friends car, thank godd!! next is a shift knob and shift boot..I also put my matts in and cleaned the seat but didnt take a pic.

Oh yeah, look what works now!?

Day Two

Tommorow, the car is going to the shop to get the strut tower rust fixed. Today all i did was take it out for a test drive, i ran my intercooler over. And Then i got it home after a long time of ghetto fixing. Now it its very secure. I also managed to do somethings.

Engine bay when i started off today.

Getting somewhere

Somewhat clean.

eh...

Here is where she ended today..Wire tuck will begin saturday night, or sunday. as well as catch can install etc etc.

interior, I finally got that 5speed shift trim and a new shift boot, i didn't install them yet. but here is a picture of it semi cleaned up with the mat's.

Some stuff waiting to go in.

I Also got a magnetic drain plug, but then remember that the ISIS oil pan has one in it already. lol

OutToWinPAHC · 06-22-2010, 10:59 PM

Cool build thread

jspek · 06-22-2010, 11:01 PM

well i know the last 2 owners so no suspense here.

Nick Merrone · 06-22-2010, 11:04 PM

Lol, but it has a new motor and all the rust fixed and what not.

15psi88 · 06-22-2010, 11:30 PM

Isn't this slug for sale?

Nick Merrone · 06-23-2010, 12:02 AM

I just sold my hatch and bought a coupe.

JST2KWIK · 06-23-2010, 12:06 AM

the suspense is killing me!!! is it red? with an SR? omg I cant handleee itttttt tell me naoowwww!!!!!1!1

lownslow95 · 06-23-2010, 12:13 AM

It's tomorrow now. Where the hell are the details?

Nick Merrone · 06-23-2010, 12:40 AM

lol. I'm going to start working on it tommorow so before and after pics will come.

Teku18 · 06-23-2010, 07:06 PM

The Captain · 06-23-2010, 07:13 PM

pwnd.

JDMTyler3326 · 06-23-2010, 10:02 PM

Ever get the lights to work?

215ek · 06-23-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Captain

pwnd.

hard.

**** nick merrone

Nick Merrone · 06-24-2010, 03:04 AM

Lights work, update on first postt

SIracer07 · 06-24-2010, 03:21 AM

wanna trade two of ur front for some 17 x 7 that style with fresh falken tires in silver?? lol

Nick Merrone · 06-24-2010, 03:32 AM

**** no. lol. Buy them when i get new wheels.

**TROLL** · 06-24-2010, 03:44 AM

i want your garage.
good work on the car so far... do it up right.

**Alex** · 06-24-2010, 06:17 AM

Looks good soo far keep it up. I like this coupe build better than the hatch. Makes me want a coupe :-(

StylezTA · 06-24-2010, 06:49 AM

Only rust on the car is the 1/4's? LOL. Check the front fender wells.

RATIX · 06-24-2010, 07:08 AM

don't forget the mishimoto sticker for added hp!!!!!!!

06-22-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	Nick Merrones 1993 Coupe[Update on page 5 I'll update parts list one day. Updates will be on last pages from now on. Update 3. Rocker arm stoppers/Valve cover gaskets. Update 4. Started wire tuck. Update 4. ISIS Manifold/Muteki Lug nuts Day One As you can see the front end was aligned like a big pile of dog ** the center garnish was foggy, and the One light was very saggy. Here you can see the damage from a lady backing into him and leaving.. Side shot of the car when it arrived. These went first.. Really the only rust on the car. anyone got a 1/4? Showing off the tails. Engine bay, Needs so much work under there to look good. Which i will start to tackle tommorow, I'm not use to the very little room i have to work. ISIS oil pan. Interior is horrible right now. Trunk was filled with parts. Okay, so that's how the car arrived. I'm already in love because as i was working on it i found so many surprises some good some bad. Starting to tear down the front end. Believe it or not, The front end was held on by nothing but zipties, Now its held on by bolts and one ziptie. My brother going to town on the center garnish. Supposedly the car only had coilovers. Well, I cleaned the out of all the suspension pieces, still not done. But It turns out everything is aftermarket except the one set of arms, in the front it has tension rods and im not sure what tie rods. Got the trunk emptied, started repaint it. It was half flat black, half gloss, half red. Front end went back together fast, my brother Is good with that stuff, onlything thats off now is the hood, it just has bad fitment. I need hood pins, as much as i hate them. I found a ebrake cover in my friends car, thank godd!! next is a shift knob and shift boot..I also put my matts in and cleaned the seat but didnt take a pic. Oh yeah, look what works now!? Day Two** Tommorow, the car is going to the shop to get the strut tower rust fixed. Today all i did was take it out for a test drive, i ran my intercooler over. And Then i got it home after a long time of ghetto fixing. Now it its very secure. I also managed to do somethings. Engine bay when i started off today. Getting somewhere Somewhat clean. eh... Here is where she ended today..Wire tuck will begin saturday night, or sunday. as well as catch can install etc etc. interior, I finally got that 5speed shift trim and a new shift boot, i didn't install them yet. but here is a picture of it semi cleaned up with the mat's. Some stuff waiting to go in. I Also got a magnetic drain plug, but then remember that the ISIS oil pan has one in it already. lol Last edited by Nick Merrone; 07-17-2010 at 06:26 PM.

06-23-2010, 07:13 PM	#11
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06-24-2010, 03:21 AM	#15
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06-24-2010, 06:49 AM	#19
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