93' Miata stolen and flipped build thread
#566
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The hardest part so far has been deciding what to do first. I figured I better get all the gaskets out of the way and rubber plugs as well.
This car was an overspray/dirt nightmare so it took a ridiculous amount of time to clean all the gaskets.
Polished the Frankenstein brackets and used new adhesive spray on the rubber so it actually was one piece.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97270-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0922.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
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Put the reflective sheeting on the transmission tunnel. I'm going to cover the seams with aluminum tape. Turned out really good, I used a pie rolling pin to get it to adhere into the crevices. It isn't perfect but I only had two sheets to work with so this was the best coverage I needed.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97272-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0932.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Got the frame rails put on. Left my drill at home so I couldn't finish it. They must have been custom made to the original cars rails because they were an ungodly tight flt.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97273-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0934.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Cleaning paint off the rubber plugs and gaskets
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97274-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0930.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97275-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0929.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Which would you rather have on your door?
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97276-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0942.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Took the glass out of the door and regreased the tracks and used a plastic razor blade/clay bar to get the glass perfect.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97277-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0927.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Put the window vents in and reassembled the door(as far as I could with no bolts)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97278-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0936.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
I'm getting excited!
This car was an overspray/dirt nightmare so it took a ridiculous amount of time to clean all the gaskets.
Polished the Frankenstein brackets and used new adhesive spray on the rubber so it actually was one piece.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97270-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0922.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97271-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0923.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Put the reflective sheeting on the transmission tunnel. I'm going to cover the seams with aluminum tape. Turned out really good, I used a pie rolling pin to get it to adhere into the crevices. It isn't perfect but I only had two sheets to work with so this was the best coverage I needed.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97272-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0932.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Got the frame rails put on. Left my drill at home so I couldn't finish it. They must have been custom made to the original cars rails because they were an ungodly tight flt.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97273-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0934.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Cleaning paint off the rubber plugs and gaskets
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97274-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0930.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97275-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0929.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Which would you rather have on your door?
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97276-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0942.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Took the glass out of the door and regreased the tracks and used a plastic razor blade/clay bar to get the glass perfect.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97277-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0927.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
Put the window vents in and reassembled the door(as far as I could with no bolts)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/97278-93-miata-stolen-flipped-build-thread-img_0936.jpg?dateline=1386856269)
I'm getting excited!
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#570
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Wash thoroughly to remove all the degreaser and then use your favorite trim restoration liquid and use copious amounts of it since the trim will be very dry. I have come to find that nothing holds a candle to Adams Super VRT. It lasts longer than anything else I have used and is waterproof as well.
No clue, thick enough that I couldn't bend them at all. Easily 5-10 lbs a rail.
#574
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After building/repairing crap all day at work it is sometime hard to find motivation to work on my cars. I just fire up this thread, and a couple other threads and it makes me get in the garage and get something done.
That is when you truly know it is a great build and thread. When it motivates other people!
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Holy **** man, and I'm sure I'll be saying this again every page from here on out, but **** that's beautiful. This miata will have the attention to detail of a hand built ferrari.
So sexual.
So sexual.