Hey guys,
I just acquired a 2003 Viper convertible that's been sitting unfinished for a few years. The car was in a front end collision 3-4 years ago and I've decided to take it in and bring it back to its original glory. The previous owner(s?) had bought some used body parts to starting putting it back together, but the project had never been finished. Now here it is, and I'll be detailing the progress of restoring the car here, as well as posting an list of parts that I'll need to purchase in case anyone has spare parts.
Here is how she sits right now:
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The back half of the car is fine, the front needs some attention, and then it obviously needs to be painted. It also has some sort of aftermarket exhaust which has removed the factory cats, so its super loud, and the CEL is on for catalytic converters. I believe there is something going on as well on the passenger side valvetrain, there's a louder than normal tapping sound coming from that side valve cover.
I'll post progress pics as I have them. Step 1 is to remove the front end and check out what's underneath, and make a plan of attack to fix everything.
For now, here is my "want to buy" parts list!
- Front bumper
- A/C condenser
- Hood
- Right front fender
- Panel inside the trunk that protects the battery
- Panel inside the trunk that is up against the back wall, that screws into place.
- Passenger side window regulator
- 4 center caps for OEM wheels
- Factory catalytic converters, or a whole factory exhaust system w/ cats to the end.
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