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Author Topic: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.  (Read 18602 times)

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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2011, 08:59:52 AM »
I did not realize that the gas tank set up was completely different on the SX4. It looks like the sending unit is side mounted.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2011, 10:52:17 PM »
First time I had noticed that too...I never paid any mind to it till you mentioned that....That design seems alot more accessable with it on the side and all.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2011, 11:00:53 PM »
Very cool on the SX/4 decals, and I have to agree that Eddie Stakes is a nice guy.  He donated some stuff for the grab bags for the Meet I hosted in Omaha.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2011, 11:13:42 PM »
Im not sure who she bought them from, but there cant be many folks with genuine SX4 decals for sale...She said the price was real fair...She wouldnt tell my how much it was but she said it was under 25.00.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #19 on: December 30, 2011, 07:55:05 PM »
Today I got the title transfered over to my name and got it all tagged and registered. It was $105.00 for everything so not too bad. Im hoping to get the leaky gas lines fixed this weekend so I can get her on the road...I also want to start shopping around for a paint job..Vangremlin gave me the # of the guy that painted Pepe. I may cruise up to Denver next week and get a quote.
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« Reply #20 on: December 30, 2011, 11:00:00 PM »
replaced the old leaking return fuel line tonight...it was about a 20 minute job was all. I then took the liberty of taking nice 45 min. drive up to Cripple Creek, Its no Corvette but it sure is a hoot to drive!
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #21 on: December 30, 2011, 11:49:51 PM »
Glad to hear it is on the road. Congrats.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2011, 10:29:55 AM »
I'm very excited for you Shanebo.  I have your new 2150 ready to go.  I threw a new relay in the box and I'll have your TFI complete as soon as the parts store open after the new year.  My flatbed will be back in Colorado after this weekend!!!  Man I can't wait!!!
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« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2011, 09:35:13 PM »
I cant wait either...I think its going to make a big difference with performance. Im excited to know the wagons are going to good use.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2012, 12:36:06 AM »
I just got the SX4 decals my sister got me for chistmas....Go figure I forgot them sitting on her table 80 miles away  :banghead: They look to be original factory emblems...they appear to be old but they are still in brand new shape...I wil post some pics when I get them.
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« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2012, 07:17:16 PM »
Got my decals from my sister today. They look great. It took every ounce of will power I had not to peel off the paper to see the decal in all its glory. My luck Ill screw up the adhesive and render them useless...Ill just have to wait until I get it painted to see them....by the way they were from Eddie down in Houston...Thanks Eddie!!
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« Reply #26 on: January 15, 2012, 10:55:05 PM »
Gronk came up today and picked up the 83 wagon. I followed him down the his place and he hooked me up with the motorcraft carb upgrade. The difference is night and day. the car breaths easier has alot more power and just plain runs better.  got rid of  5 or 6 vaccum lines to boot. To anyone considering this conversion i got 3 words....Go for it! before after
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #27 on: January 15, 2012, 11:40:32 PM »
looks good dude.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #28 on: January 15, 2012, 11:44:25 PM »
Its amazing how much less intimidating the engine bay looks without all those vaccum lines.
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Re: Odie the SX4..a light restoration.
« Reply #29 on: January 16, 2012, 12:06:33 AM »
i'll say dude.
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