ags18 - 99 RHD Legacy Wagon: SOLD

[ags18]

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*** Car has been SOLD. Final Photos: PAGE 17 ***




Mods:

Exterior:
JDM GTB Front Bumper
JDM Fog Lights
JDM Clear Side Markers
JDM GTB Side Skirts
JDM GTB SPATS
JDM GTB Rear Bumper
JDM Power Folding & Heated Mirrors with Switch
JDM Rain Guards
JDM Red/Clear Taillights
USDM Outback Rear Hatch with Spoiler
SYMS Front Grill
Removed and Shaved Roof Rails (Re-installing Wood roof strips)
All 4 "new to this car" doors from a clean 98 L Wagon
Rear Tailgate Bar
SAAB/Volvo Headlight wipers
USDM Chrome Lower Window Trim

Sourcing: JDM Non-Projector 1 Piece Headlights

Wheels and Tires:
18x8.5, +45, 5x114.3 ALT 332's
Nankang NS-20 Tires (215/40-18)
Circuit Sports 15mm 5x100-to-5x114.3 Adapters

Interior:
JDM Wood Grain Window Switch Trim
JDM Legacy Floor Mat set
USDM Center Console Wood Grain Trim
Installed Tweeters
Pioneer Head Unit
Pioneer Door Speakers F&R
06+ WRX Steering Wheel
Outback Grey Leather Seats F&R
98+ Black Door Panels w/ puddle lights
98+ Outback Headliner with Sunglasses Pocket/Light Console
Wood panel rear floor

Engine:
Perrin Crank Pulley
Borla Header
Fujitsubo Axleback Exhaust
Rallitek Plug Wires
Legacy GT Engine Cover

Suspension:
Whiteline Rear Sway Bar End Links
Whiteline Antiflit front kit
Full Coilovers (*Max Camber: Achieved!)
90-91 Legacy Front Strut Tower Caps

Brakes:
New/Reman Master Cylinder (95-97 style though so had to swap harness plug and reservoir)
Front 2 Piston Caliper upgrade (2.5RS)
New Centric Brake Rotors and Pads (8/24/13)
Rear Disc Conversion
H6 Rear Caliper Brackets with 2.5RS Calipers
New Centric H6 Rotors and Pads
New Brake Lines All around
Proportioning Valve from Non-ABS 90-91 Legacy

Quick Photo History Timeline:

When Purchased



De-Blacking, Hatch Swap


JDM Rear Bumper, More De-Blacking, JDM Power Folding Mirrors, Head Lamp Wipers


New Doors (what a waste De-Blacking was!)


Wheel Adapters and Wheels Fitted (Outback Rear Suspension was temporary before coilovers)


Last time it was out on the road...WCSS16

[ags18]

Better weather, more time and a few extra buck$ have got me movin' again!!

Rolled her out of the garage to get some air a few weeks ago.


And then...it began.



Traded for a non-scooped hood. Much sleeker look IMO for what I'm going for. Started to prep it. Fenders too!



Paint has now been laid down! Courtesy of Dead91silvia


Hood, Grill, Front Bumper and Front Spats are pretty well prepped for paint as well thanks to Dead91silvia as well. After those are done then its on to the Rear Bumper, Rear Spats, Spoiler, Hood Hinges and then all removable parts will have been completed. Shooting for Late-June...Early July to have the rest of the vehicle taken to Robin's place to do the rest of the car.

[Red85Celica]

Can't wait to see the car all green!

[foohfooh]

All hail dead's skill!. Parts look great! Put em on! Did you see the way WPEC mounted his skirts? I think he used his own hardware so that the skirts can be removed if need be with a hex bolts! Keep us posted.

[CaleDeRoo]

Daaaammmn can't wait to see more.

[peugoby]

I like what I see!

[rhdwago]

Nice job! Have you gotten the whole car painted?

[ags18]

Not all painted yet but, still coming along. All progress is good progress after having this thing for over 3 years now.

Hood done.


Front Bumper done.



Going to be great when its all done!

[foohfooh]

Looking sharp

[Red85Celica]

Assembly has begun. Fucking going to look real nice! [emoji41]

[meepers]

Hurry up! I wanna see a sweet ass green car cuz I own 2 and have never been fond of the color, but it looks sweet on your ride.

[peugoby]

hurry up!

this

[ags18]

Mega Pic and Status Update....

[ags18]

*Teaser Pic until it is ALL back together. Spoiler, Spats, Mirrors, Grill, Door Handle Trim, Rear Bumper still need color.

[Red85Celica]

Jesus Christo!

[CaleDeRoo]

[Red85Celica]

I'd say it's a step up from the nice original flat black paint job.

[98legwag]

ccasion7:

[peugoby]

Wow, Congrats Andrew! It's looking beautiful.

[meepers]

Ok, I have a silly question that I just HAVE to ask:

If you were painting the entire car, why id you paint the hood and fenders before the body got color? I could see cutting them in if they were a different color and hanging them for paint, or even painting them off the car at the same time, The plastic parts no big deal since they usually dont match anyway due to paint curing different on plastic vs metal.

But yeah, I cant wait to see it done!

[Dead91silvia]

Ok, I have a silly question that I just HAVE to ask:

If you were painting the entire car, why id you paint the hood and fenders before the body got color? I could see cutting them in if they were a different color and hanging them for paint, or even painting them off the car at the same time, The plastic parts no big deal since they usually dont match anyway due to paint curing different on plastic vs metal.

But yeah, I cant wait to see it done!

The reason is my shop is hella small for one and two, I remember what air pressure and how many coats I have done. I would prefer to do the whole body at the same time, however, I dont have the facilities. I have done a number of completes over the years in this manner and each one turns out great. Any time it's a metallic, I do worry about paint match, but with this car, everything looks fantastic for match. Now I just need to cut a buff the paint to take out some dirt and orange peal. I have painted a lot of cars in here, only a few have not matched and most of the time it's the actual basecoat mix that is the problem.

[meepers]

Oh I wasn't doubting your results Dead. From all the paint photos I have seen of yours you know what you are doing. I wouldn't be nearly as concerned about "color match" as I would be the flop in the metallic. I mean using A well maintained booth, I have seen mis match on panels when painting a car taken apart in a booth all at the same time due to variations in booth temps from side to side. Metallic can be a bitch, especially if the flake is uncooperative. The worst are Matte finish parts. Because how it cures is how it looks. you cant do anything about dust, gloss, or any imperfections other then re spraying the clear if you can save it. Harley Denim colors are the worst. We actually refused to spray any more because of sheen variation between parts all sprayed at the same time. It doesnt help that I live in Phoenix and the average daily temp is 110*F right now. Not optimal painting conditions.


But yeah. I really cannot wait to see the finished product. I hate the green on my only non Bubble roof Legacy, but from the photos I have seen... Fresh paint might actually be a good looking color!

[Dead91silvia]

LOL... I know what you mean for sure. There is a very slight variation on the flop, but you would have to be a painter to notice. Even at that, I'm thinking that most of it has to do with the different in the amount of orange peal, so most of it will clear up when I cut and polish.

I'm about to do the mirrors, wing, and spats. Hoping I can get them sprayed tomorrow, but we will see. Andrew sanded the rear bumper for me so it should be ready for primer and then paint. Should have it all done here really soon. =)

[meepers]

That is excellent. I very much look forward to seeing the car complete and polished!. There is a reason my friends do not bring me their new cars and ask me what I think... Because I tell them and in most cases show them prior repairs or issues that they are not trained to look for.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Painted or nah?

[Dead91silvia]

Andrew is waiting till it's all done... Sooo... he's waiting for me to paint his rear bumper... haha...

[Dead91silvia]

LOL... so funny how "Top Secret" you are about your car, Andrew...

We started to cut and polish today. It's going to look very pretty when it's all done. I cant wait to see peoples reactions.

[Red85Celica]

Got a notification and thought Andrew posted pictures but its just Robin running up his post count

[Dead91silvia]

Got a notification and thought Andrew posted pictures but its just Robin running up his post count

It was actually more to nudge Andrew to post... something... haha

[98legwag]

I wish I could see this car in person. Too bad there is like 95% of the country between us.