Login to Add FriendI just bought this 91' Storm. Its my new project. I joined this site to seek advice from other storm drivers, gain inspiration and share my progress with all of you on this car.
When I got this from a friend for $150, I knew it was going to be a challenge. Its got a drivers window that doesn't roll up. Airbag light that won't go off. Balding tires, No stereo system and no speakers, a crack in the power steering pump. All the belts were drenched in fluids. It sat under a maple tree for a long time and theres some block spotting hazed on the paint. I've gotten msot of it out with a fine steel wool that did not scratch the paint. Valves worn out. The left side behind the door is dented in. Drivers door doesn't unlock with a key from outside. Drivers door handle is broken off. No AC, and a cracked dashboard. The interior looks like a clown took a shit in it. Soo.... I'm just wanting to really do this badboy up. Everythings fine under the hood. I bought it on 144,000 miles.
I have so far, rebuilt or replaced most of the valves, and all the crap in it that was broken or fucked up when I got it recently, including the entire power steering pump, wet belts, air filter etc. I immediately took those stupid stickers off when I bought it. Brand new tires. Now its ready to be worked on...
The first thing is going to be an air intake system and maybe fuel injection. I want to get the power up on it at the moment.
Any suggestions?
4-22-08
I lifted her up and changed the oil. Man was this shit dirty. There wasn't much left and its hard to say when the last time it was changed... glad I did though. Its running a hell of a lot smoother. The door lock got all messed up due to someone not knowing what the fuck they were doing aroudn tedious parts!!! The window seems to still be irrepairable. Shes all washed and clean. I took some mineral spirits to peel thsoe stupid looking stickers off the back. I reoaired and reconnected a vaccuum hose and topped off all the fluids. I do believe its ready for NYC...
4-24-08
So when I started it up today from work it sounded a little off. I think its time to replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. Which probably won't be a bad idea for my trip up North anyways. Keep getting phone calls about an 87' Supra. DECLINED!!! Though its my dreamcar not the year atleast....
4-26-08
This is what the engine currently looks like....
4-30-08
This is the current exhaust...
This is the spotting I'm buffing out...
And the broken window bolt thats giving me nonstop problems rolling the window up >.<
Some of the major rusting thats about to go bye bye!
I forgot to get the pic of the dent previous to my ownership of the car. But I will have it up soon as well as the progress of fixing all these "ailments."
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