A history
of ongoing improvements and rebuilding of the car:
Normal maintenance
and winter garaging over
the course of the first 11 years.
Repainting of faded
paint in 1985.
Replacement of
exhaust system with lifetime Sears stainless steel OEM style system in
1985.
Replace original
Redlines with new Michelin Redlines in 1987.
New convertible top
in 1989.
Carburetors rebuilt
and new shafts, bushings and line bore done at TRF in 2002.
New valve cover and
K&N air filters 2003.
Seats re-padded by
J.T. Leddy Upholstery in
2005.
New shocks, sway bar
links, steering rack bushings in 2005.
Finally a new spin on
oil filter in 2005.
New overdrive
transmission installed by Quantum Mechanics in 2005.
New clutch assembly
2006 (3 times due to Gunst bearing issues). One more to go.
Complete engine
gasket and seal replacement along with repaint in 2006.
New JetHot coated
headers (interior and exterior) and intake manifold exterior coating and
internal polishing 2006.
Complete engine
compartment, door jamb and trunk interior reseal and repaint 2006.
New windshield and
door glasses 2006.
New roll bar and high
level lamp 2006.
Complete body weatherstrip
and body grommet replacement 2006.
New front license
frame installation 2006.
New Goodyear
Assurance 205/70/15 tires 2006.
Distributor
completely rebuilt, Pertronix Igniter / Flame Thrower Coil and
Magnecor Racing wires installed
2006.
Replaced Gunst and
B&B clutch with new TRF Magic Clutch Kit and
Koyo T/O bearing installed 2006.
New TRF Magic
Carpet & Padding Kit installed 2006.
New rear springs,
rebuilt HD lever shocks, new link kits, new bushings installed 2006.
Complete
differential R&R with all new seals and axle boots installed 2006.
New JVC Stereo & CD
player installed 2006.
Front and rear
bumper re-chroming completed March 2007.
Removed black bumper over riders once and for all.
Installation of new
triple Stromberg setup from Richard Good
Micro-polished and assembled by PalTech MicropolishingLLC
Installed by Erik at Her Majesty's Service, April 2007.
Installed Ratco
Throttle Cable kit and PalTech HD flex couplers on
throttle shafts May 2007.
Replaced all clutch
hydraulics and converted to Silicone fluid May 2007.
Installed Advanced
Distributor's modified curve distributor with
adjustment wheel on exterior of housing circa early Lucas, May 2007.
Dyno Tuned by NE
Dyno & Tuning August 2007.
Installation of NGK
Digital Air Fuel Ratio Meter September 2007.
High compression
cylinder head rebuilding and installation October 2007.
Spare frame parts
sand blasted and powder coated October 2007.
Complete frame
stripping, sanding and coating with POR15 November 2007.
Complete
replacement of brake system, including lines December 2007.
Conversion to
Silicone Brake Fluid December 2007.
Complete suspension
replacement December 2007.
New stainless steel
exhaust system December 2007.
Complete
replacement of fuel lines December 2007.
Converted to Bosch
55Amp Alternator January 2008.
Complete engine
rebuild March 2008.
Complete exterior
repaint September 2008.
New Baby
Turbo Vitaloni mirrors September 2008.
New Konig 16" X 7"
wheels with Falken tires September 2008.
Complete instrument
gauge and rheostat restoration October 2008.
New walnut dash
panel and new dash pads and plinth November 2008.
New Richard Good
Trailing Arm Camber Adjustment Kit July 2009.
New Classic
Enterprises Fuse Panel March 2010.
New BNR 95 Amp
Alternator May 2010.
New Richard Good CV
Joint Axles and Rick Patton Stud repair done June 2010.
Miata seat
conversion June 2011.
Hardtop restoration
completed July 2011.
95 Amp Alternator
Upgrade 2012
Modern Voltage
Stabilizer 2012
Convertible Top and
Frame Refurbishment & Replacement 2013
Stock Exhaust
Manifold Refurb for future use 2013
Header removed and
restored manifold installed 2016
Fuel shut offs
installed before and after fuel pump 2016
Richard Good Oil
Collector installed 2016
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