34 year old boxer paint after three step MOthers!

jimtweet · 04-18-2007, 03:25 PM

car has been sitting for 21 years, has seen no sunlight and been under a tarp in a garage...the car itself is 34 years old...

1. wash with dawn dish soap
2. mothers clay bar
3. wash with dawn dish soap
4. mothers cleaner wax
5. mothers polish
6. mothers wax (two coats)
7. interior was done with a damp cloth...

all interior carpet and pedals are being replaced this week along with some little odds and ends...

GT Chrome bumpers and front and rear valances are being ordered...and i think thast it for now...

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marcus.raw · 04-18-2007, 03:27 PM

thats awsome, how often do you clay?

dudley123 · 04-18-2007, 03:27 PM

Wow.. Thats a gorgeous car... Very nice.. man

darknightohio · 04-18-2007, 03:27 PM

nice restoration. That car is MINT. Good luck with the swap project.

godfather2112 · 04-18-2007, 03:28 PM

Should have taken some before photos. Car looks amazing

jimtweet · 04-18-2007, 03:34 PM

i use a clay bar on my subaru every 6 months or so...i am a huge fan of the clay bar, it really really helps alot with the final result..

i have some befores..ill post them up later today

jimtweet · 04-18-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknightohio

nice restoration. That car is MINT. Good luck with the swap project.

thanks man, plans have been changed a bit...i was able to get the old motor running and it sounds and runs really good (knock on wood), but i think im gona drive it till this motor gives out completly, this will buy me some time to get all suspension and others mods done that i want to

wrxguy182 · 04-18-2007, 03:36 PM

I love those cars. Nice color too.

jamesfacts · 04-18-2007, 03:39 PM

Great results, do you use just a damp rag to clean the suby's interior as well?

jimtweet · 04-18-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by americanyouth

Great results, do you use just a damp rag to clean the suby's interior as well?

yea i have super soft cottom towel i picked up somewhere,..i forget now...i wet it with hot water...fold in 4s, mist with meguiers interior spray ONCE! and thast it...i dont like the shiny amor all look dashes...and this makes it nice and clean and semi glossy

jimtweet · 04-18-2007, 03:41 PM

you can see in the pics, the rear trunk hindges broke and my dad had them welded somewhere 30 years ago and they are all outa wack, so i need to find some new latches to bolt on...

9vapors · 04-18-2007, 03:47 PM

can't wait to see this one done! I didn't know that was the original paint! Looks great! What are you doing for wheels?

Dash_Martino · 04-18-2007, 03:49 PM

awesome!

one_luv · 04-18-2007, 03:51 PM

wow that paint looks immaculate! nice work

banjabi · 04-18-2007, 04:03 PM

you have a pretty big front lawn.

liking the new restored pigment.

DieselClown · 04-18-2007, 04:08 PM

very nice work! isn't the backache all worth it afterwards! It's something my fiancee will not understand and appreciate.

Devil27 · 04-18-2007, 04:10 PM

nice work man. i bet you needed a long nap after that whole process!

Matt92530 · 04-18-2007, 04:12 PM

OMG does that thing look great. It look like it was just painted.

trex616 · 04-18-2007, 04:14 PM

awesome job, cant wait to see it in person

Drifting Away · 04-18-2007, 04:19 PM

sat for 21 years

That would be driving my STi again for the first time when im in teh 40s lol

Awesome job... whats the story behind it?

robbieshonda · 04-18-2007, 04:48 PM

Thank you for finally pulling it out of the garage!

jimtweet · 04-18-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifting Away

sat for 21 years

That would be driving my STi again for the first time when im in teh 40s lol

Awesome job... whats the story behind it?

here is a long story short

dad purchased the car in 1973 for 6400$, hahaha, drove it as a everyday for some time, then got a job in atlantic city and didnt want to put a ton of miles on it driving back and forth to work, so it was parked in my garage and never driven again, it was turned over to me at my college graduation as a present...that was 5 years ago....i finally got the energy to take the cover off after finishing up my wrx...i didnt want to see it sit for another 30 years and rot away

after not turning the key for 21 years i thought it would be dead and siezed...i purchased a new battery just for ****s and jiggles, dropped it in and turned the key and the engine cranked...there was no spark, so i put in a new distributor and plugs, and got some spark, but now there was no fuel...put in a new fuel line, fuel pump, two new hoses, condensor, turned the key and VVVVRRRROOOOOOOOOOm!...she started, hahah

i just filled out the application for insurance and dropped it off today, have to pick up temp card tomorrow,...and friday i am heading to DMV to get her registured and hopefully this weekend she will make her way to her first meet!

steve · 04-18-2007, 05:02 PM

My old 914 had the same wheels. I never thought I'd see them again!

Great work jimtweet. The new bumpers are going to really change the look of the car, for the better.

With all this talk of EJ swaps from Renegade Customs, clean 914's are going to be worth more than ever in the near future.

Hanger · 04-18-2007, 05:03 PM

oh wow my high school teacher had one of those!

im imprezd · 04-18-2007, 05:32 PM

wow i like that color..you shud paint the suby the same color..haha

04-18-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
jimtweet Scooby Specialist Member#: 52225 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Cinnaminson, NJ Vehicle: 2004 wrx 1966 stang 1973 porsche	34 year old boxer paint after three step MOthers! car has been sitting for 21 years, has seen no sunlight and been under a tarp in a garage...the car itself is 34 years old... 1. wash with dawn dish soap 2. mothers clay bar 3. wash with dawn dish soap 4. mothers cleaner wax 5. mothers polish 6. mothers wax (two coats) 7. interior was done with a damp cloth... all interior carpet and pedals are being replaced this week along with some little odds and ends... GT Chrome bumpers and front and rear valances are being ordered...and i think thast it for now... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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jimtweet Scooby Specialist Member#: 52225 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Cinnaminson, NJ Vehicle: 2004 wrx 1966 stang 1973 porsche	you can see in the pics, the rear trunk hindges broke and my dad had them welded somewhere 30 years ago and they are all outa wack, so i need to find some new latches to bolt on...

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