1988 Monte SS buildup thread

[03ozwhip]

dont know where to put this so its going here.not many good pics right now, but the story is... had a couple of tuner cars(Lancer, MR2) but my father in law had this 88 Monte SS that hes been fixing up. bugged him for 5 years for him to sell it to me and he finally did for 7k. hes done some extensive underbody work on it prior to me buying it because of a shitload of Ontario rust. the plan is to roll out in April 08. so far i havent installed anything but ive gotten a bunch of shit ready for it. full AAC air system with 4x200 PSI RE-7 bags, 8 gallon tank and 2 Viair 480 compressors. a guy in the states is powder coating me some reversed 14x7's chrome wire wheels with burgandy nipples and KnockOff's. building a custom system for it right now as well. most are phone pics so not that great but ill put up more soon with my digital. LMK what you think so far.

the car
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSC01037.jpg

sub box
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSC01036.jpg

tracing out sub box dimensions
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSC01034.jpg

sandblasted drums
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/drums.jpg

8 gallon tank getting ready for paint
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/tank.jpg

masked plastic front bumper
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/frontmonte.jpg

masked tank
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/covertank.jpg

half painted tank aluminum ends to match compressors, it will have burgandy middle to match the car
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/paintedtank.jpg

[TomcoPDR]

I like I like:thumbsup:

[03ozwhip]

forgot to say, i shaved the antenna and ran it through the fender and it still sounds perfect. cut out and rewelded the rust out of the wheel wells and along the front bumper. taking off all of the pinstriping to make it as updated and clean as possible.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Didn't you post this somewhere else already?

[03ozwhip]

only 2 of the pics, but thats gone now for whatever reason. this is my official build thread where ill be putting all of my progress.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Awesome! :thumbsup:

Looking good!

[03ozwhip]

i know its not like everyone elses ride on here, thats why im doing it. its completely different than what people expect to see built here in Calgary.

[97'Scort]

I like it. You can't do restorations properly on newer cars.

[03ozwhip]

restoration it is. but its nearly finsihed as far as fixing all the rust and body damage. it needs a little more filler where the pinstripes took off the paint and other than that, its almost ready to paint. i need some opinions on the interior. its all stock burgandy right now, so im looking into doing a cream/burgandy interior, but dont know what material to use. any opinions will be appreciated.

[Dave P]

Jake Hoyt: This car is not from the motor pool.
Alonzo Harris: It's not, sexy though, ain't it?
Jake Hoyt: So, where's the office? Back at division?
Alonzo Harris: You're in the office, baby.

[03ozwhip]

^^^nice...

[03ozwhip]

my wheels are finished, they should be here next week. look at that lip...
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/mydaytom.jpg

[Dj_Stylz]

Wow should look good when its done. Your rims are crazy that lip is sick:bigpimp:

[JRSC00LUDE]

:rofl: Those cars are so ridiculously dated styling.....but I still love them! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE
:rofl: Those cars are so ridiculously dated styling.....but I still love them! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

that is very true. but classics nonetheless. trust me, you dont want to miss this build. there will be very little old skool flavor to this ride. but i had to do it with the wheels. this will be a very up to date 80's "muscle car"

[ZMan2k2]

I'm extremely jealous. I have always loved the SS Monte's. My dream would be an '86-'88 black Monte, with a swapped LSx motor, Ford 9" with LSD, full Hotchkiss suspension package, and some big ol' rubber in the back.

I hope you don't mind that I hate you now. :D

[Destinova403]

sick project man... make sure to post pics of the finished product! :thumbsup:

[97'Scort]

As for interior, check out Katzkin's website for some ideas. I think Cream leather with burgandy piping, carpet and liner would look pretty slick. Liner could be suade-ish, since you're going lowrider anyways. Carpet in a durable auto carpet, don't need to go nuts with that.

You could also do an insert on the seats but the piping would keep the contrast if you did the rest of the interior in burgandy. Keep it to two colours unless your third is a splash of black.

Then you need to do the accents in the cream as well, like the steering wheel and gear shift, glove box, etc.

Keep up the good work, love those rims!

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by ZMan2k2
I'm extremely jealous. I have always loved the SS Monte's. My dream would be an '86-'88 black Monte, with a swapped LSx motor, Ford 9" with LSD, full Hotchkiss suspension package, and some big ol' rubber in the back.

I hope you don't mind that I hate you now. :D

i thought about going that route, but this is just so much differnet for an SS that i have to do it.



Originally posted by Destinova403
sick project man... make sure to post pics of the finished product! :thumbsup:
hoping to have new pics up each week. hopefully.


Originally posted by 97'Scort
As for interior, check out Katzkin's website for some ideas. I think Cream leather with burgandy piping, carpet and liner would look pretty slick. Liner could be suade-ish, since you're going lowrider anyways. Carpet in a durable auto carpet, don't need to go nuts with that.

You could also do an insert on the seats but the piping would keep the contrast if you did the rest of the interior in burgandy. Keep it to two colours unless your third is a splash of black.

Then you need to do the accents in the cream as well, like the steering wheel and gear shift, glove box, etc.

Keep up the good work, love those rims!

those are almost exactly my thoughts. and even with the black its like you read my mind. witch... anyways the little bit of black thats in there is staying, theres not alot of it. but im keeping the piping burgandy, the dash and the carpet, the rest is getting 2 toned. inserts in the fronts and backs, im just not sure if i want burgandy inserts or cream inserts. thanks for the input guys.

[03ozwhip]

thought id throw in there that its a 4.5" lip. for those haters.

[03ozwhip]

well i finally got 2 of my wheels today, heres some more pics of em.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/mydayton1.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/mydayton2.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/mydayton3.jpg

[03ozwhip]

a pic of how it will sit. 14's are going on it, sit it will sit about an inch lower then this.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/frontmonte-1.jpg
one of the bags being fitted getting ready to cut back the spring perch so theres no rubbing
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/passdisc.jpg
driver side torn apart getting ready for cutting
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/drivdisc.jpg
the air tank all painted up still needs a clear.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/tankpaint.jpg

its a work in progress, i have no idea what im doing, so im winging it and getting some help from the dad in law and a buddy of mine.

[97'Scort]

Still lovin' it.

[legendboy]

I think its going to be completely retarded when your done but all the power too ya

[03ozwhip]

^^^hahaha thanks, im expecting to hear some bad with the good.

[ZMan2k2]

Well, not the way that I would handle the buildup, but if you love it, then more power to ya. Still interesting to watch the build though. (And I'm still jealous)

[03ozwhip]

thanks anyways mang. trust me, it will look killer when its done. more pics in a couple of days.

[spikerS]

I am so green with envy over the car. to each their own, but this car was meant to race, not bounce. On the plus side you are doing things right.

[sneek]

very cool, I like it. :P it won't be like anything in town.

Those wheels are nuts! Looks like they took a wheel turned it inside out and painted it. That lip is insane!

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by spikers
I am so green with envy over the car. to each their own, but this car was meant to race, not bounce. On the plus side you are doing things right.
its not gonna bounce. if i wanted to do that i would have gotten hydros. i got air for a good purpose. a nice drop, clearing speed bumps and steep driveways, and the overall better ride and handling. in the front i have to relocate the shocks, there is no way i will drive it without shocks, so the ride on this thing is gonna be like floating on a cloud. not like lowering srings that can be bouncy or hard. dont get me wrong, they can have a good ride to them, but with the drop that i want when its parked, lowering springs wont do anything near what bags will do for me. as for doing things right, there really is no other way to do it when i have all the time i need to work on it.

[mark4091]

Nice car.

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip

as for doing things right, there really is no other way to do it when i have all the time i need to work on it.

Are you retired??? And is that a residential garage with a hoist? :bigpimp:

Good project, good build... Is that a 3/4" setup?

[ZMan2k2]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip

its not gonna bounce. if i wanted to do that i would have gotten hydros. i got air for a good purpose. a nice drop, clearing speed bumps and steep driveways, and the overall better ride and handling. in the front i have to relocate the shocks, there is no way i will drive it without shocks, so the ride on this thing is gonna be like floating on a cloud. not like lowering srings that can be bouncy or hard. dont get me wrong, they can have a good ride to them, but with the drop that i want when its parked, lowering springs wont do anything near what bags will do for me. as for doing things right, there really is no other way to do it when i have all the time i need to work on it.

I know what you're talking about with air-ride. I've seen many comparo's done with air-ride vs. different suspension companies, and air-ride does well, if not considered the best. And there really is nothing like seeing a car or truck parked, "resting on the rails", then air up and drive away.:thumbsup: Good luck with the build, and congrats on not letting us "naysayers" tell you what you should or shouldn't do on your ride. Definitely making it your own, and that's the way it should be.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by TomcoPDR


Are you retired??? And is that a residential garage with a hoist? :bigpimp:

Good project, good build... Is that a 3/4" setup?

haha no, im 27. thats my retired father in laws garage. and yes it is a residential with a hoist. hes a :bigpimp: and so is the garage.


Originally posted by ZMan2k2


I know what you're talking about with air-ride. I've seen many comparo's done with air-ride vs. different suspension companies, and air-ride does well, if not considered the best. And there really is nothing like seeing a car or truck parked, "resting on the rails", then air up and drive away.:thumbsup: Good luck with the build, and congrats on not letting us "naysayers" tell you what you should or shouldn't do on your ride. Definitely making it your own, and that's the way it should be.

thanks for the props mang. im glad so many people like it :thumbsup:

[03ozwhip]

so here are some more pics of some of the finished products that we did along the way while things were apart. enjoy!

calipers sandblasted and ready for black paint
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/brake2.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/brake1.jpg
drum painted black and installed
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/brake3.jpg
first coat of primer on the front pass fender
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/fenderprime2.jpg
2 coats of primer on rear pass fender
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/fenderprime.jpg
had to cut the pipes back because they'll be in the way of the bags. ill re route them when everything is done.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/cutexhaust.jpg
3/8 air lines ran to the trunk from the fron pass bag
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/3-8airline.jpg
cleared the tank
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/tankclear2.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/tankclear.jpg
finished install on pass bag.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/finishedbag.jpg

going tomorrow to finish the driver side and a little more maybe. more pics up soon.

[300zxfairlday]

awsomee, keep the pics comingg

[ZC_CIVIC]

that car is gonna be one mean SS...i love the 86 style monte's always wanted one...what are you gonna do with the dash? going to keep it stock or build it up with after market gauges?

[03ozwhip]

the dash will be stock. i dont wanna cut it up. but ill be building a gand glassing a pod in the console. we actually thought about it tonight for the pressure gauges.

[Proboscis]

Ya keep us posted for sure. I wish I still had the motivation that you have, I got lazy with my Impala.

[Sharpie]

Looks good.

Also a tip for primering (if you already dont know this) Prep past where the repair is and then mask away from it so you dont create a hard line it is 100x easier to sand out that way.

[03ozwhip]

yup, got that. my step dad is a body and paint guy so i know the tips. thanks for the heads up though. im only motivated because i share a car with the wife when this isnt on the road. i NEED IT FINISHED!!

[Numi]

Man those rims are dope.
Cant wait to see the final product.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip

its not gonna bounce. if i wanted to do that i would have gotten hydros. i got air for a good purpose. a nice drop, clearing speed bumps and steep driveways, and the overall better ride and handling. in the front i have to relocate the shocks, there is no way i will drive it without shocks, so the ride on this thing is gonna be like floating on a cloud. not like lowering srings that can be bouncy or hard. dont get me wrong, they can have a good ride to them, but with the drop that i want when its parked, lowering springs wont do anything near what bags will do for me. as for doing things right, there really is no other way to do it when i have all the time i need to work on it.

whew! you have no idea how happy i am to hear you are not planning on bouncing it, or twisting everything to put one wheel in the air. soo many classic cars like this end up at the wreckers this way.

While the rims would not be my choice, these cars always look great in my books.

[03ozwhip]

who knows, i might not like the wheels after a while and i might go bigger 18's or something. right now thats the flavor of the ride. ill keep with it for a while.

[03ozwhip]

so heres a shitty phone pic of the front laid out with my wheel on whaddya think? it will be a tad lower once the weight of the car is on it. the pic really doesnt do it justice, it looks 100x better in person.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/rims.jpg

[97'Scort]

^ I'm a huge fan of the spoke wheels. These are taking it to another level with the lip! :drool: And the whitewall is just class.

[03ozwhip]

thanks man, this thing looks 100x better in person belive me.

[G-ZUS]

Holler baller shot caller


i've always loved hose Monte's since my dad had an 87 LS i believe, it was no SS but:bigpimp:

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by G-ZUS
Holler baller shot caller

:

haha not really, i just like what i like and do what no one else does. i love the lowriders.

[03ozwhip]

so i dont have any pics but all the bags are in. i just need to hook up the hoses, wire up the switches, carpet the trunk and bolt everything down. going on Sunday to hopefully finish it up. pics on Sunday night.

[Proboscis]

Right on, looking forward to seeing the new pics.

[03ozwhip]

more pics up tonight!!! got half the trunk carpeted, the hoses pulled through and 2 of the wheels on the one side for pics.

[Donmega]

that is a nice project man!! My cousin was really into the hydro/bag scene for many years, so this brings back lotta memories haha :) keep posting pics :thumbsup:

btw those are sick wheels!! the dish :drool:

[03ozwhip]

was he into it in Calgary? because lowriding is such an overlooked scene in Calgary for cars(not trucks) thanks on the wheels, wait until i put up the pics with the wheels on and youll see how the stance on this thing is, its amazing.

[97'Scort]

I'm going to have to drive down for a meet just to see this thing.

[03ozwhip]

alright guys, heres some more pics of it, i THINK it will be one more full day for it to be drivable, but it still wont really hit the streets til its dry out. i might even drive it around unpainted because i wanna drive it so bad.

this is the bare trunk ready for the rear hoses and the carpet.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0267.jpg
the carpet almost finished on the lower level of the trunk.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0268.jpg
done on the lower level, ill get better pics next time.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0269.jpg
a couple of pics to see how low it is
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0261.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0262.jpg
corner view
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0260.jpg
side view
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0266.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0259.jpg

whaddya think??

[ZMan2k2]

I gotta give ya props on going the way you did. While I wouldn't have done it that way, it's really coming along nicely. I'm liking the look more and more as I watch this thread. One question though, are you gonna paint the exterior the OEM color, or are you gonna go for something different? I ask, because the painted section of the rims looks almost the same color as the OEM.

[03ozwhip]

the color is VERY close. the only thing i might do is throw on some kind of clear to make it look alot like black in some lights. thanks for the props, its not for everyone but i love it.

[03ozwhip]

no new pics yet, but all of wiring is run, compressors are bolted down, carpet is fiinished so i just need to plug everything in and bolt down the tank. so as far as the air is concerned its pretty much done. the car itself is far from done, since it needs paint and a stereo. the frame when its laid out is 1 1/4 inch and the rear is 1 3/4 inches off the ground, fairly level laid out. new pics soon.

[03ozwhip]

here are some vids, pics to come.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/th_MOV01157.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/?action=view&current=MOV01157.flv)

[03ozwhip]

another couple
here are some vids, pics to come.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/th_MOV01159.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/?action=view&current=MOV01159.flv)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/th_MOV01158.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/?action=view&current=MOV01158.flv)

[Destinova403]

not the way i would have taken it... but comming together very nicely! :thumbsup:

[pf0sh0]

That will be fuckin' GANGST.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by Destinova403
not the way i would have taken it... but comming together very nicely! :thumbsup:
alot of people said that because its a "muscle car" i dont care about that i care about what i like, thanks for the props on the work though, its my father in law and i first time attempting this. it will be easier next time. anyways, more pics.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/powerfuse.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/gaugesnthings.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/finishedtank.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/10switchbox.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/monte.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/fullydeflated.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/frame2groundgap.jpg

[Spoons]

Nah I would say with its body styling, she easily takes on the roll of a low rider. Straight out of Compton!

[Hash_man]

Thats intense... great choice with the wheels, i really like the body coloured accent on them. Can't wait to see more progress, love the stance of the car and where you're going with it.

[97'Scort]

Looking great! I'm assuming you're going to clean up your trunk wiring a bit ;)

[ekguy]

does this car not remind anybody else of the car Denzel drove in training day??? Thats the first thing comes to mind for me. By the way this car is straight up :bigpimp:

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by Hash_man
Thats intense... great choice with the wheels, i really like the body coloured accent on them. Can't wait to see more progress, love the stance of the car and where you're going with it.

thanks man, its alot of work im glad its appreciated by some people.

Originally posted by 97'Scort
Looking great! I'm assuming you're going to clean up your trunk wiring a bit ;)

thanks! of course im cleaning that up. all of that is going to be mounted in/on MDF carpeted along with my amp and cap so it will be CLEANNNN


Originally posted by ekguy
does this car not remind anybody else of the car Denzel drove in training day??? Thats the first thing comes to mind for me. By the way this car is straight up :bigpimp:

its always the first thing to come to everyones minds. thanks for the props!

[ekguy]

hahah i knew i wasn't the first to notice that haha. but yeah if i had to drive something older this would be something I would consider for sure...It's frikkin sweet. keep up the good work

[03ozwhip]

thanks for the compliments. i should be rollin within a week i think.

[Clark-Kent]

Nice ride man and good choice on the wheels this car can pull off the lowrider look i likeit good work man

[Donmega]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
was he into it in Calgary? because lowriding is such an overlooked scene in Calgary for cars(not trucks) thanks on the wheels, wait until i put up the pics with the wheels on and youll see how the stance on this thing is, its amazing.

yeah man, good ol NE was his base of operation haha. He's built many rides for friends and family alike. The last one that I can remember was a candy red 64 impala

Actually very similar to this, with an all white leather interior.

http://www.layitlow.com/rides/impalas/28_576x341.jpg


Your setup is looking good so far, if i had the time and money I'd be all over this, and your right about it being an over looked scene. In a way, it makes it that much more unique because its not the typical little civic with a fart box attached haha.

[Redlyne_jr]

throw some DEEEEEEEEEESSSS on that bitch.... so gangst... keep pics coming

[TomcoPDR]

keep it up :bigpimp:

[Sharpie]

Looks good, where are you painting it?

[ZorroAMG]

That's pretty rad man! Only thing I'd change is matching the wheel color exactly to the body.

Great to see some different stuff on Beyond for a change....

[03ozwhip]

as far as getting it painted, my step dad is supposed to do it, but he split up with my mom and i havent talked to him in months, so that might be out the window. so im not sure where/when im getting it painted. the wheels are very very close in color when the car is clean and the wheels are clean, you can barely tell if the color is off. thanks for the props guys, like i said, tis a work in progress and theres ALOT more stuff i wanna do, i just need the dough. and for my wife to let me spend it haha.

[03ozwhip]

bump for some more pics coming this weekend and a possibility of being driven!!!

[03ozwhip]

im still not rolling because we need to bleed the brakes and shit and redo them because there was a lot of air in the lines. a actually drove around the block with almost no brakes and ran into the back of the garage whil driving it up on the hoist haha it was slow though, no damage, but its close!!! thats all we need to do. new pics up tonight!!!

[03ozwhip]

alright heres some more pics, shes still dirty but it was the first time rolled out of the garage in 4 years.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0305.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0299-1.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0298-1.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0300.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0301.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0303.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0302.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0304.jpg

and a couple randoms pics of my buddies car and mine...
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0306.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0307.jpg

[03ozwhip]

more pics of the trunk this weekend!!

[SPEEDY Zoom]

Looks Good, that mazda is pretty sweet also:thumbsup:

[03ozwhip]

thanks bro! the proto is comin along nicely!

[l/l/rX]

fucking gaaaaaaaangsta. murder that shit out.

[ZMan2k2]

I'll admit it, I was kinda sceptical as to how this would turn out. But it looks really good.

[03ozwhip]

thanks guys heres some more pics fa yall in my new garage with my other ride finally drove it for the first time back home tonight it was a very nice ride home to say the least, this fucking thing floats like its on a cloud....

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0328.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0324.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0322.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0315.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0314.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0309.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0308.jpg

[SPEEDY Zoom]

you finally got it home... was there any problems driving at highway speed? you get the deck and sub in yet?

[03ozwhip]

just one small scrape over a bump in the rear. i put new shocks in the rear last night, and im getting the front shocks relocated this saturday so the ride will be alot better. there was a gas leak but i think i stopped it *crosses fingers* ive only driven it once to work since i got it home, but ill be taking it to work tomorrow...deck is in, but no constant power because of the way the wiring was when i got it, ill fix that soon though. sub box is complete, just need to cut the hole and mount the sub in it, but its not in the car yet. your bumper is almost done!!!

[Proboscis]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[03ozwhip]

thnaks man.

[a.dizzle]

i see this thing in the work parkade daily so nice

[03ozwhip]

oh ya? do i know you?? i know Spikers came to me because he works here too....

[03ozwhip]

a couple new pics and an old one that i just got.
locked up
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0334.jpg
layed out
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0335.jpg
and the first day that it was brought home December 2000!!!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0342.jpg

[a.dizzle]

yah started in sept doubt we've met but clean car man keep up the amazing work

[Euro_Trash]

What's next?

[03ozwhip]

gas tank,exhaust, alignment, paint, interior then engine.... dizzle, which dept are you in? im in DNA with hardy, you?

[a.dizzle]

ffh channel care were like the only ppl who arn't mobility here i think were the 2nd floor east wing

[03ozwhip]

thats cool, ive met a few of the girls from there when i was in training. thanks for the props, im sure well cross paths.

[03ozwhip]

a couple more pics...
sub box in and sub installed, it sounds really good for 1 sub.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/subbox.jpg

a couple pics of some other lowrider boys.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/meet1.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/meet2.jpg