Cello's SVO project take II

[Cellos88SVO]

Hey everybody, since I've just recently joined the site, I thought I'd take a moment to introduce my '86 SVO project:

The car was purchased back in 2008 like this:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/cellos88gt/DSC_0533.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/cellos88gt/DSC_0535.jpg

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about a year later, the car went in for paint for the first time and was driven around for a few years with the occasional AutoX here and there:

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(I have more pictures, just not on this computer or online, I can add more upon request)

The car then sat for a couple of years in a secure garage as I had moved to Chicago for a job and didn't want to take it with me for fear of it turning into a pile of rust. I then moved back to be reunited but unfortunately that didn't stop the rust, so the car went back for a paint refresh, rust removal, and the installation of something special.

axle out...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-F9LYHtoKz14/UrJTXZM7GWI/AAAAAAAAAqA/SleruGY_1JU/w816-h612-no/IMG_1604.JPG


pulled these out...


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yTxmdYj_W_s/UrJVytxmiqI/AAAAAAAAAqg/PTh7FDyX7i4/w816-h612-no/IMG_1605.JPG

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the special object to fill the void:


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QBfPjTxkpsU/UrJV83vi_1I/AAAAAAAAAqs/73Zi0o27DKY/w816-h612-no/IMG_1532.JPG

Minor updates from the shop treating the rust:

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[Cellos88SVO]

Where we are now:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iljtXX6AK7I/U6vLVaKa--I/AAAAAAAABFo/No9KCmc14jQ/w816-h612-no/IMG_0001.jpg


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sS38-Cpi2WY/U6vLVctyZhI/AAAAAAAABFk/CA73sNHEtc4/w816-h612-no/IMG_0002.jpg


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-E7rFhsQ3Sfk/U6vLeXoSV-I/AAAAAAAABF0/M2MyqHlUgE4/w816-h612-no/IMG_0004_2.jpg

We're getting very near completion but have a few things that have yet to be addressed:

-the black trim pieces need to be cleaned up and repainted
-need to find replacement spats and/or fab up some of my own
-need to replace/restore the headlights and turn markers
-need to paint the side molding on the rear bumper

There are a few other tidbits but it's coming together.

[MikeFleming]

Sweet - I like the new blue!

Welcome aboard!

[stockman1]

Just curious if you would know the weight diff of the new IRS rear vs the stock solid axle? Nice paint........ :)

[Cellos88SVO]

Thanks for the welcome guys.


Just curious if you would know the weight diff of the new IRS rear vs the stock solid axle? Nice paint........ :)

From what I've read, it's a 125lb difference vs. an 8.8 solid axle, I imagine the difference is a tad more against a stock 7.5.

[DaveS]

Nice color! It's hard to tell from the pictures, is that a stock sunroof?

[SVO4PWR2]

RestoMod !!!
Love it ! More more more

-RICH-

[Cellos88SVO]

Thanks guys!


It's hard to tell from the pictures, is that a stock sunroof?

As far as I know, yes.

[svono50]

Nice looking project! BTW, just bringing your car to Chicago doesn't make it rust...driving in the winter salt solution on the roads certainly will though. :mad: I can certainly attest to that, hence the reason my SVO does not see snow any more.

[JTurbo]

Nice looking car!

[Chalky]

Looks sharp!!

[Ford Builder]

Looks good ,keep up the good work.

[Cellos88SVO]

Thanks again guys. Does anyone know if SVPU still sells the fiberglass replacement spats? I'm in dire need for some, I'm debating about making my own using my old ones.

[svono50]

I believe Paul makes them to order, but he may have some in stock. Best to drop him a note/message to check.