Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time January 19, 2016, 05:20:05 PM Hey guys, it's been a while! Several months ago, my white Tbird (Stella) was the victim of a hit and run while she was parked at my apartment complex. Needless to say, I was not thrilled. I recently decided that it's time to get the paint and body finally redone, but as always, things snowballed and my to-do list has grown:Stuff that needed to be done:- New header panel (done)- New front and rear bumpers (done)- New drivers side front fender (done)- New paint (done)Ugh, the shocks and struts are worn out! Lets just repla..............no, screw that! I have a better idea:- 11" Front disc upgrade (done)- 8.8 disc brake rear swap w/3.55s (done)- Maximum Motorsports street coil overs (done)Came across this little gem and seems perfect for my plans for the car:- Megasquirt PnP ECU (done)While we're here, why not:- TC Steering wheel (done)- B&M Precision short shifter (done)- Fog lights (obtained. Install coming soon.)Here are some current progress pics!Gathering PartsGot the whole e-brake assembly (and corresponding brackets) as well.Put the old wheels on and took her to the body shop yesterday morningWont miss the yellowed bumper Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #1 – January 19, 2016, 08:32:43 PM So What cha gonna do with the turbo coupe, just store it and drive once in a while? Wish I would have known you were looking for parts. I still have my wrecked bird that has a good driver fender and rear bumper, new looking grill, doors, trunk lid.... I was the guy you met a few years back with the burgandy one and went to Paul Ceiners car show... Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #2 – January 20, 2016, 02:33:43 PM On the bright side rust isn't an issue where you live. Should be fairly easy to repair. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #3 – January 20, 2016, 04:52:54 PM Quote from: flipnbird;453426So What cha gonna do with the turbo coupe, just store it and drive once in a while? Wish I would have known you were looking for parts. I still have my wrecked bird that has a good driver fender and rear bumper, new looking grill, doors, trunk lid.... I was the guy you met a few years back with the burgandy one and went to Paul Ceiners car show...I remember! Ugh I'm sorry to hear about your car :( . You still in the NC area? I'm in Charlotte now.Once this project is done and I get some other life things done (neeeeeeeeed house with garage!), the TC will be undergoing a repaint and rebuild process; the engine needs to be regasketed, the clutch system needs some parts (front bearing retainer, clutch fork/throwout bearing etc) and new paint. I plan to keep it a stock cruiser and have the white Tbird as the "lets throw mods at it" car. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #4 – January 21, 2016, 05:22:06 PM Quote from: flipnbird;453426So What cha gonna do with the turbo coupe, just store it and drive once in a while? Wish I would have known you were looking for parts. I still have my wrecked bird that has a good driver fender and rear bumper, new looking grill, doors, trunk lid.... I was the guy you met a few years back with the burgandy one and went to Paul Ceiners car show...Still got the rust free, straight, clean driver side fender? I'm looking for one for my "crash parts" stash. It's the only front end piece I'm missing. Shipping to Chicago might be tricky. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #5 – January 22, 2016, 09:37:24 AM King, are you going back with factory paint color or changing it up a little? Cant wait to see more pics after its all done. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #6 – January 22, 2016, 06:08:36 PM Quote from: ISTLCRUZ;453486King, are you going back with factory paint color or changing it up a little? Cant wait to see more pics after its all done.Factory color, base coat/clear coat, redone pin striping as well. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #7 – January 28, 2016, 01:04:36 AM Progress at the body shop! Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #8 – January 28, 2016, 07:47:27 AM Quote from: thunderjet302;453460On the bright side rust isn't an issue where you live. Should be fairly easy to repair.The fender in the photo is the one I told you about! Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #9 – January 28, 2016, 01:14:48 PM Quote from: 50RACER;453548The fender in the photo is the one I told you about!I figured. Of course now I could buy it from you :hick:.My Thunderbird isn't rusty (it's from California). The problem is finding rust free sheet metal for spare parts up here. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #10 – January 28, 2016, 09:15:01 PM Keep us updated, I always liked your 'bird! Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #11 – February 04, 2016, 07:00:09 PM New pics from the body shop!Still needs a few odds and ends like painting the molding black, but I'm getting excited! I've never had a Tbird with decent paint before :hick: Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #12 – February 04, 2016, 07:53:01 PM Clean !!! Looks great. Quote Selected
Stella 2.0 - Major Overhaul time Reply #13 – February 04, 2016, 08:25:05 PM Lookin GOOD : ) Quote Selected
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