Here's My MX32 Story... 7/11/11 (Car show update on page 7)

pagong · **Posted:** Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:36 pm

the one inportland will need alot of engine work and brake work. it does have a working ac and heater, power windows...but it is not a driver.

12345 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:44 pm

pagong wrote:

:)

sorry to thread jack.

I bought the blue mx32 and the owner fixed the exhaust. Car runs good for its age. I just need to replace the fuel line thats in the engine compartment as it has a small slit that lets fuel "squirt" out. Not too much but enough to bug me. :lol:

Ok back to OP's build thread.

I love this thread

this is my inspiration. :tu:

No problem man. Jack away!

I wouldn't mind if this became a MX32 or people from WA state thread. It'd be fun!

BTW, Congrats man. What plans do you have in mind?

As to your post about the Chin spoiler, I can give you the guy's contact. Let me ask check tomorrow at my friend's shop for his info.

ben · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:10 am

12345 wrote:

I wouldn't mind if this became a MX32 or people from WA state thread. It'd be fun!

Good idea, start an MX32 thread! There are a few other "Let's see those ___" threads already and I ruv MX32s

Toyotamike · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:39 am

If it was dark blue it was Mr Jack aka towat168 selling it. He always has the cool stuff

http://hachiroku.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18810

pagong · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:21 pm

Yeah its Jack.

Homie has my dream car in his garage. Starlets galore.

12345 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:12 pm

Post some pics of your new ride!!

(not the ones from craigslist)

tkmedia · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:13 pm

I think I still have some even older picture from the summer.

So are you gonna remove the door trim guard?

pagong · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:38 pm

I actually like all the chrome trimmings on it.

I will post pics as soon as I can :tu:

rmad · **Posted:** Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:08 am

Great build...can't wait for more!

te37jake · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:44 am

thought you might be interested

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1595288830.html

I know there are a couple other guys on here who recently purchased old cressy's so pass it on.

12345 · **Posted:** Fri May 07, 2010 4:30 pm

So here's an update:

My "trusty" bargain mechanic took my head apart and left for a month or so. I waited around in hopes for him to return. But it didn't happen. So I moved the car to my friend's shop and began the process of putting in back together.

It was quite a PITA since I am no mechanic and on top of the fact that I didn't take it apart. Just took the tubs of bolts/nuts and parts. Sucked since I had to trial and error when things might have gone.

This was what I was left with:

On the bright side, I did have the time to powdercoat the valve cover "black chrome". I have more pics and will post more when I get a chance.

12345 · **Posted:** Fri May 07, 2010 4:50 pm

So with some help here and there, I cleaned up and re-lubed everything.

I also helicoiled the block where the head bolts were stripped as well as replaced the timing chain, timing gears, and tensioner.

12345 · **Posted:** Tue May 11, 2010 11:05 pm

Photo-chopped for fun...

12345 · **Posted:** Wed May 12, 2010 1:58 pm

Does anyone have any ideas/pictures/websites of different air-ride trunk set ups for inspiration?

hirosada · **Posted:** Wed May 12, 2010 3:06 pm

Damn. Just damn. I love how this car is coming along. I still remember the day leaving Pasco in it.

Oh, you could hit the guys at http://www.vipstylecars.com. There are a few fly trunk setups going on there.

pagong · **Posted:** Wed May 12, 2010 10:15 pm

I like what you did to your engine Alan.

Yeah like hirosada says, check out vipstylecars most of the members there are on air. :tu:

You gotta tell me how your engine runs after the freshened up parts.

12345 · **Posted:** Thu May 13, 2010 7:14 pm

Finished product of putting her back together. Just need to take her to get her pressure washed.

Repainted the filter cover:

I hate it that the air filter covers the valve cover. Do you guys think I should leave it stock or change it to a smaller air filter that wouldn't cover the valve cover?

12345 · **Posted:** Thu May 13, 2010 7:15 pm

hirosada wrote:

Damn. Just damn. I love how this car is coming along. I still remember the day leaving Pasco in it.

Oh, you could hit the guys at http://www.vipstylecars.com. There are a few fly trunk setups going on there.

Thanks man. Did you pick this car up with Saggio back in the day?

12345 · **Posted:** Thu May 13, 2010 7:18 pm

pagong wrote:

I like what you did to your engine Alan.

Yeah like hirosada says, check out vipstylecars most of the members there are on air. :tu:

You gotta tell me how your engine runs after the freshened up parts.

Thanks Vince. Just started her up and drove in down the block. No burning oil! :tu:

But have to finish off the air bags, so haven't taken her for much of a spin yet. But I am sure there's much more compression!

john · **Posted:** Fri May 14, 2010 5:33 pm

12345 wrote:

I hate it that the air filter covers the valve cover. Do you guys think I should leave it stock or change it to a smaller air filter that wouldn't cover the valve cover?

Normally I would say no, but after all that work on the valve cover... :mrgreen:

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