Check out what I got for $200......

[Chill Kill Kult]

nice job so far, and dedicated. good luck on the rest.

Was thinking, ( my opinion) this car probably had a hard life and you haven't heard it run yet. checking things out and doing a basic rings and bearings if need be wouldn't be a bad idea. since you're already in for a gasket set you might be able to find a package deal (rebuild kit w/o pistons) to save a little $. but then again I'm not looking at it in real life, so you would be the judge.

 

[WES_393]

The engine was strong enough to turn the PP into a hack saw! . I say leave the block alone unless you find evidence of damage. If you had a broken ring you would know it right away when looking at the cylinders. Have you pulled the oil pan yet? I would check there for any metal shavings or chunks in the pickup screen.

 

[H@xtGSX]

If that is the stock hone, you're in good shape piston wise. They look good enough to me.

 

[powellds2]

Pulled the pan and didn't see any metal anywhere, I can't see any scoring on the walls either. I am leaning toward leaving the bottom end alone. The only reason I worry is because the car was turbo'd and it's stock internals, but everything looks really good....

The engine was strong enough to turn the PP into a hack saw! .

Lol . Very true!

 

[powellds2]

Just a few pics of the updated progress. It's been so cold here lately so progress has been a tad slow. Got the motor back in it finally. Just need a little warmer weather to do some of the other things... Wires are barely bendable .
Motor is all rebuilt.

I wanted to ask... The first two pics are of the starter, it was hit by the clutch that exploded, but it looks like it just has damage to the tip of it, think it's still good?

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[Aproductions]

Come on man, spend the 30mins to clean up the bay while the motor is out. I hate when people don't do that, it makes SUCH a big difference.

Haha

 

[CLeMMeR]

Come on man, spend the 30mins to clean up the bay while the motor is out. I hate when people don't do that, it makes SUCH a big difference.

Haha

Agreed, huge difference! And if you're up for it maybe even a wire tuck is what I'd do IMO

 

[powellds2]

You buttholes! . Saving a 420a from the junkyard isn't enough is it? I was planning to clean it all up, but it's just waaaay too cold here. In the spring, I'm giving it a mild pressure wash, so no worries.

 

[WES_393]

I think it looks great so far man! A lot better than when you go it. Wire tucks and engine bay cleaning can be done once you get it running. Do you have a certain color in mind for paint?

 

[powellds2]

I think it looks great so far man! A lot better than when you go it. Wire tucks and engine bay cleaning can be done once you get it running. Do you have a certain color in mind for paint?

Yeah, I figure before I spend too much time on it, I should make sure it runs and everything mechanically checks out. As far as paint, going with good 'ole black.

 

[LxiMax]

By the looks of it, the original color was a medium Blue. I'd try to get it back to that. Only seen a few that color floating around.

 

[xcasbonx]

I just want to say nice job so far on saving the car. I wish I had the time/money/garage space to do something like this...and especially if I could find one for only $200.