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[S13 240sx Convertible - Stage 1: Restoration] - Los Angeles, CA
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Refinishing the Trunk interior
New key lock i bought online
Painting old trunk lock
i found some rear tires, NITO INVO 255/45/18
that i later changed for some lower profile 40
Testing fitment.. all OK
later i changed rear tires for a pair of Bridgestone 255/40/18
How underneath the car looks..
Another thing (still not finished) is the Roof TOP
Dunno how prev owner cracked right side Arm (bigggg piece of metal)
but all mechanism still working, just need a new arm/frame and top to change
There was a Vert shell for sale on Craigslist, i asked the owner if he is willing to sell only some parts to me
and he said YES
so i got the complete frame and mechanism/pump plus other stuff
Now i just have to find somebody to do this work for me
i dont want to mess with it because on this part i can't ''try to do it'' like bondo
that if i fuc*t up i can do it again... better leave it to the Pros
Got a new cover because previous last 2 months only lol
ALRIGHT!
here is when everything changed for this car...
i started to see the potential on the car so i had to choose between paint over OR try to fix the body myself
i choose 2nd option
so i count how many dents/imperfections the body had:
38 small dents / 4 big ones
Trunk and garnish were bent
Front left fender had a crash
Left quarter panel had a Kick
Right quarter panel had.. another kick lol
So.. From now on all about this car its gonna be Body Work
Left 'kicked' quarter panel, picture was after i pop up the big dent
Right kick
To see if you are doing a smooth work u have to wet and follow line reflections (turns into a mirror after wet)
If you see distorted image...keep sanding and making it smooth
All Primered with Primer Filler, need to wet sand it now
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