b1lk1
New Member
Hey guys, figured I better start some record of my current restoration. I bought my 1994 ATX about 3 months ago in wretched shape for $500. I got it from the original owner that stopped maintaining it the last 60K KM. Needless to say it was rough. Just for safety it needed:
All 4 struts, both front control arms, all sway bar links, 4 tires (atleast it has cool 17" Cobra replicas) y-pipe with new converters, flex pipe, both O2 sensors and plugs and wires.
After failing the e-test twice, I finally realized I had to look into it, spark plug tubes were full of oil, that was why I had to do the tuneup. Afterwhich, it runs BEAUTIFULLY! Flew threw the e-test. It gets awesome mileage and has tons of power.
While getting ready to have it aligned, I found out the aprons in front of both strut towers are badly rusted, to the point where the car should not be on the road in my opinion. Since I have too much $$$$ into it to quit, time to fix her up. Both rockers are badly rotted, although I knew that along with a crappy passenger rear quarter.
Worst part about this is that this is supposed to be my daily driver. My 1988 LX 5.0 is in a million pieces in my home garage. Thank goodness my 1992 Dodge B250 motorhome is in good shape, it is currently being used as needed. The SHO is now at my buddies bodyshop. Started tearing it down yesterday, I uploaded some pictures.
Anyhow, car is getting a space inside starting tomorrow, rest of the car is getting torn down. I'll post proper pictures in the next few days. This car needs so much work, it is hardly worth the effort, but I always wanted one soooooooo.........
All 4 struts, both front control arms, all sway bar links, 4 tires (atleast it has cool 17" Cobra replicas) y-pipe with new converters, flex pipe, both O2 sensors and plugs and wires.
After failing the e-test twice, I finally realized I had to look into it, spark plug tubes were full of oil, that was why I had to do the tuneup. Afterwhich, it runs BEAUTIFULLY! Flew threw the e-test. It gets awesome mileage and has tons of power.
While getting ready to have it aligned, I found out the aprons in front of both strut towers are badly rusted, to the point where the car should not be on the road in my opinion. Since I have too much $$$$ into it to quit, time to fix her up. Both rockers are badly rotted, although I knew that along with a crappy passenger rear quarter.
Worst part about this is that this is supposed to be my daily driver. My 1988 LX 5.0 is in a million pieces in my home garage. Thank goodness my 1992 Dodge B250 motorhome is in good shape, it is currently being used as needed. The SHO is now at my buddies bodyshop. Started tearing it down yesterday, I uploaded some pictures.
Anyhow, car is getting a space inside starting tomorrow, rest of the car is getting torn down. I'll post proper pictures in the next few days. This car needs so much work, it is hardly worth the effort, but I always wanted one soooooooo.........
