New Project (71)

[CEgg11]

The question is, where to start?

no motor or trans, I am preparing for an L28/E31 combination, slightly aggressive cam, and SU's, ZX 5 speed.

4.11 open diff

The car is, as far as a 2 hour inspection can tell, structurally straight and only has rust on the deck lid.

I am tempted to strip it down completely. Do I do all body work, then put it all together to make sure it works well, then take it back apart for paint?

or just do it system by system, and paint it first?

Thanks!

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[Oiluj]

My thinking is it depends on the level of work you plan to do.

If you plan to do a full re-paint, it's probably better to strip it first and get the process started, as the body & paint usually take longer to complete.

You can complete engine, brake & suspension componet rebuilds and seat re-uhpolstery component while it's being painted.

Just my 2 cents...

[CEgg11]

I think that is what I will do. I have a good suspension ready to go, but I will send seats out for upholstering, and there is still some engine work to do. I am hoping for about 200HP, though I know that is a high mark for that platform. Will be a fun car, regardless. I have an opportunity to buy the willwood big brake system - all 4 wheels for 1500.00, brand new. Seems steep....