My short story and semi resto

[gregnash]

Damn that thing looks pretty! One of these days I will actually get around to rebuilding my engine and my engine bay will look that pretty!

 

[SteveH]

Using the correct seals should make a significant difference!

 

[michaelscrf]

Almost Finished!

 

[gregnash]

Looking good dude

 

[michaelscrf]

Enjoying El Mirage!

 

[michaelscrf]

I have put about 3500 miles on the rebuilt head and it shows no signs of burning oil. Clean spark plugs and no oil loss. So the work continues....

 

[michaelscrf]

I used b-quiet extreme and applied full coverage against the outer skin of the doors. I have seen many people then apply another layer to the inner skin but i didnt like the idea of possibly having to take it off to gain access to the internal door parts. So i used 3m strip calk and 10mil thick moisture barrier. I then used peel and stick foam on the door panel. http://www.raamaudio.com/categories/Mat-and-Foam-Products/

In my research i discovered that there are many different ways and opinions on how to soundproof your doors/car. I chose this way. It may not be the best way but it did make a noticeable difference.

 

[michaelscrf]

Just picked up some thule crossbars and an Inno shadow 16 roof box....

 

[Oaks]

That box is sweet! Not to big, not to small, just the right size.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[Major Nelson]

using the peel and stick on the back of your door panel didn't make it too thick (ie affect the clearance for the window crank)? Also, any chance you know/remember what size screw you need for the yellow inserts on the speaker holes? #10 screw?

 

[michaelscrf]

using the peel and stick on the back of your door panel didn't make it too thick (ie affect the clearance for the window crank)? Also, any chance you know/remember what size screw you need for the yellow inserts on the speaker holes? #10 screw?

The peel and stick was actually really thin. It did affect the clearance but I was still able to get the panel on. Replaced the clips also so that it would stay in place. I replaced the speakers with pioneer 6.5 so I didn't use the yellow inserts. Had to make a spacer to mount them.

 

[michaelscrf]

Since the doors are finished, my next step is to sound deaden the floor. I havent taken any pics of the toyota tar removed but I spent about 6.5 hours using the dry ice method mentioned on this forum. It was 80'F in Petaluma, CA so I left the dry ice on each spot for around 10-15 minutes and then was able to remove the tar in big chunks with a chisel and hammer, but i did notice that the colder the tar got the easier it was to remove. I imagine that if i chose to do this on a cold winter day it would have gone much much quicker.

 

[michaelscrf]

Made a little progress on the interior this wknd...

 

[drillduty]

Nice work keep us updated!

 

[St Joe Crusier]

Some day I need to do that. That's awesome!!!!!!!!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

wow, your rig has come a long way! good job!