April 1, 2004

510 Rust Removal Project

San Francisco, California

Written by Joseph Keawkalaya
Images provided by Joseph Keawkalaya

 

 

Created: 4/1/2004

We were bored so we decided to meet up today to take pictures. I just installed my new 1999 Jspec HID headlights the night before. They are very nice in my opinion and really makes everything shine.

My 510 before we started really tearing into it.

    The engine bay of my 510 with the motor and tranny removed.

    Some of the body panels that need work.

    Interior before ripping it apart.

    Back trunk in all its rusty glory.

    The back trunk after sanding off the rust and painting with a rust killing paint.

    The templates for cutting out the new sheet metal for the trunk.

    Engine bay after removing some more accessories.

    After degreasing the engine bay.

Pictures of the interior sans seat and interior trim. I have to weld in the new replacement floor panels.

    Rear seat area and package shelf with the template.

    Exterior of the 510 with all the lights and accessories removed.

    Engine bay after paint removal and sanding. Now she is ready for a coat of rust inhibitive paint and primer.

    The back trunk after pop-rivetting the aluminum floor panels in. Looks awesome IMHO. Later, I'll have a carpet custom matched for the rear trunk. Definitely looking better than the beginning.


Last updated: 4/3/2004

 

 

 

 

 

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