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Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:00 am
by ronaconda
Is it a project or restoration??? Maybe more like a work in progress??? I'll let you decide.
Here is how it started:
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First thing i decided to do was the z turns and fogs (june-july/2008):
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And the switch where it should be with the wiring installed correctly - with the factory fog harness and the wiring in the plug for the map lights!!!
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Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:01 am
by ronaconda
Then the z bumpers (april, may/2009):
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Z front seats and z spoiler (august/2009):
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Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:03 am
by ronaconda
Euro heads and tails (november/2009):
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And next on the list is the Z wheels!!!
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I am also taking the steering rack and the suspension from the same z shown above and putting it all on my gt. I am trying to get the black steering column in there as well. And a few little things like the "GTZ" badges for the door panels.

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:07 am
by ronaconda
So, i said i was going to these Z wheels:
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...but went to these because i couldn't pass them up at the yard. Barely a mark on them with new tires for 2 bills!!! Still have the GTZ wheels should i change my mind!!! ;)
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...and got the panels installed (2/24/10) that Erich sent me:
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I had to swap over my map pockets because the two screw mount points were gone. Not too shabby if i do say so myself!!! :D

Next on the list...new(er) lower filler (thanks Wanako!!!):
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Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:09 am
by ronaconda
Rear Z51 solid sway bar (3/6/10)...
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Debated on installing the front Z51 bar...
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...until it was realized that this bar is nearly as big as the fe3 bar.

Got the wiring ran for the lighted Caddy sunvisors and the auto-dim mirror (3/9/10) and got the auto-dim mirror all buttoned up 3/11/10:
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Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:25 am
by ronaconda
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Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:54 am
by Wanako
no problem dude. I'm glad you liked that filler panel. It definitely looks alot better than the previous one. Just a nice sand, buff and polish and that thing will look kickass. I was seriously thinking of keeping it for myself, but I found a sweet black one for me. Hopefully I sealed it enough on yours to keep the dust and moisture out.

You're also still missing the GTU mirrors I got you. Did you manage to find a glass for the passenger side?

Hopefully I'll have mine back up and running this coming weekend. I haven't driven her in months and I'm having withdrawal. My wife's Toyota Yaris can't satisfy me. The cool thing is that I got a nice 3.1 with only 72K on it in Arizona. It'll be a huge refresher for my car from the poor 254K 2.8 that was in there. I also got a NICE tan carpet and black interior trim pieces that I'll be installing for my two-tone interior. I also got new and resealed taillights that I need to finish polishing.

One day I really want to go out there with all the S.W. guys and kick it.

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:31 am
by ronaconda
Wanako wrote:no problem dude. I'm glad you liked that filler panel. It definitely looks alot better than the previous one. Just a nice sand, buff and polish and that thing will look kickass. I was seriously thinking of keeping it for myself, but I found a sweet black one for me. Hopefully I sealed it enough on yours to keep the dust and moisture out.

You're also still missing the GTU mirrors I got you. Did you manage to find a glass for the passenger side?

Hopefully I'll have mine back up and running this coming weekend. I haven't driven her in months and I'm having withdrawal. My wife's Toyota Yaris can't satisfy me. The cool thing is that I got a nice 3.1 with only 72K on it in Arizona. It'll be a huge refresher for my car from the poor 254K 2.8 that was in there. I also got a NICE tan carpet and black interior trim pieces that I'll be installing for my two-tone interior. I also got new and resealed taillights that I need to finish polishing.

One day I really want to go out there with all the S.W. guys and kick it.
Yeah...you really need to. Its a good time had by all!!!

I can't wait to see your car again with the mix of black and tan!!!

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:37 am
by Asylum
I'd call it a "Restoration/Project"

It certainly has come a long way, and it appears you made all the right choices.

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:43 pm
by NMBeretta
:good:

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:47 pm
by Money pit Beretta
Holy crap! Looking real good! Eveything! I can't say enough! Love how the engine looks now.

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:46 pm
by ronaconda
Thanks guys

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:31 am
by 3X00-Modified
Your going to get Woody all excited when he sees that intake.

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:02 am
by woody90gtz
The intake manifold & piping both look a lot better now.

Shiny FTL!

Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:40 pm
by wicked-irocz
Those panels look nice!