Well I finally started working on the sunfire. I was going to start this a while back but had to fix some mechanicals first. I replaced a cracked lower radiator hose, TCC Solenoid in the trans, water pump and thermostat. Now shes running good as new. Today I started on the body. The passenger fender was pushed in where it meets the bumper so I straightened that out. sanded down the webbed front bumper, pulled/filled all the dings and dents and shaved the wing. Tommorrow, if the weather holds, im going to start on the hood. Going to weld on some evil eye lids.

Some Pics: Its gets worse before it gets better.



The moon wing is gone now. A friend of mine plugged the holes and welded them shut. I think it looks 100x better without it.




Heres a quick PS Spalattero did for me. Thats what it should look like when its done. minus the wing of course.


After Paint its getting dropped 1.5"on tokico struts and springs. New 17" bronze wheels and tinted tails. Just trying to keep it clean and tastefull. No major engine mods. Maybe some bolt ons but thats it. Im not going to spend to much time and money on it. Just want a clean reliable car. The girlfriend will be driving it 60% of the time so I dont want to go crazy on it.

I want to do a 2003+ sunfire rear coversion aswell. I have the tailights and rear bumper but Im having a hard time finding the trunk panel. If anyone has one they would like to sell, please PM me.

Your opinions are welcome.










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It would be fun to take pics of our cars together when you're done! Good job so far!




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looks like fun man, keep her up

^i agree w/ him!



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stargrrrl wrote:It would be fun to take pics of our cars together when you're done! Good job so far!

Thanks. Yea we should def take some pics.

I really didnt get much done today. Just sanded some of the panels a bit more. Tomorrow Im going to start on the hood and shave the antenna. Just need to get to the parts yard tomorrow and find another hood to work on.

Better race to get that paint on before all of mine falls off!

The car came out of paint on Saturday and it turned out real good. 100x better then the way it was. The color is Dupont midnight black with alittle blue flake mixed in. I still have to finish the eyelids on the spare hood. My welder decided to die on me and my buddy who painted it is moving to boston this week, so I was forced to get it in the shop the way it was. I went to the parts yard yesturday and found all 4 2001 z24 wheels which are almost impossible to find at the yards around here. $80 for all 4. Im going to sand them down and paint them bronze. Should look sweet on the car.

Blacked out the tails today


I started on the interior today. Im wrapping the door panels in marine carbon fiber vinyl that I got for free, keeping it low budget . its some nice looking stuff. I know real is the way to go but I cant complain it was free.I still have to do the bottom carpet pieces on both doors.

ooooooOOOOOooooo, I like that CF vinyl, that came out really well!



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That 03 filler panel is a pricey piece.

Car looks great!

Thanks, Yea Im holding off on the rear for know. Im actually liking the way it looks tinted and everything.

Shoulda have lightly tinted the reverse lights too as well as your side markers front and rear.
, and sucks that you didn't get the evil eyes on ahead of time but its looking good keep it up

Xplicit wrote:Shoulda have lightly tinted the reverse lights too as well as your side markers front and rear.
, and sucks that you didn't get the evil eyes on ahead of time but its looking good keep it up

Im planning on doing the side markers tonite aswell as the reverse lights. Didnt have enough time to do it all last nite. As for the hood. I borrowed a welder from a friend today so I can finish it.

Next thing on the list is the suspension. I have the tokico spring and shock kit. 1.5" Drop.

door panels are going to turn out amazing! i love the vinyl, cars going in the right direction keep it up man



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Looks good. Should really be nice with the Z rims on it.

Looks great!

Not much of an update. I wrapped the rear side inserts today.

I really dig that vinyl.. never would I say its carbon fiber but it looks sweet.

Stephen (manta z) wrote:I really dig that vinyl.. never would I say its carbon fiber but it looks sweet.

Its some nice stuff. Really easy to work with.

Stephen (manta z) wrote:I really dig that vinyl.. never would I say its carbon fiber but it looks sweet.

+1
Looks really good.....almost stock...but you know that something is different with it.



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Looks great man!










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really liking that vinyl, nice texture/pattern. im going to be using branded tan leather.

Hotness. I love the vinyl, covering the inserts with it looks really good.

And the rear looks good just like it is, I wouldn't change a thing with that. Can't wait to see the finished Z wheels on it.

Looks like it turned out pretty damn nice. I like what your doing with the interior.

Those panels turned out very nice!!




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guess i dont need to say it...
ok you talked me into it!
the vinyl came out great!!!!