I bought an SVX a few months back. I had never seen one in real life before, but I saw this one and fell in love.
So $1500 later, I bought the car outside of Erie, where I'm going to school, and drove it 3 hours south to Greensburg, where I'm from. I've stored it there since, and have been working on it anytime I'm home.
The rust has just begun on it, and the paint is trashed, so I have some work to do.
As of right now, the only drivability issue is watching the temp gauge go between 1/4 and half while driving. Coolant level is good, but it is going to get a coolant flush/ thermostat/ temperature sender. If that fails, I've started giving inspirational speeches to my wallet in preparation of a head gasket issue.
Restoration Checklist:
1: Balljoints (DONE)
2: Tires (DONE)
3: Driver side lap belt jammed (DONE. SVX8588, you're a lifesaver)
4: Rear Brakelines (DONE)
5: Rust and Dents
6: Paint
7: Battery (DONE)
8: Oil, Coolant, and ATF Change (DONE..except for ATF)
9: Speaker and Headunit Replacement
10: ATF Cooler Install
11: Temperature Sensor Replace
12: Thermostat (DONE)
13: New Wheels
14. Hood Shocks
15. Trunk lid release (Two person operation to open right now, the cable seems to have stretched, so this can get fun quickly)
16. PCV Valve
17. Exhaust leak and resonator buzz
18. Steering Rack
19. Valve Cover gaskets leak not so slowly
19.5. Not just the Valve covers. If it is has the word gasket or seal in the part name, it probably needs replaced.
20. Left tie rod
21. Lugs and studs
22. Timing Job.
23. Left O2 sensor
24. Seat restoration/replacement
I made this post to let you know that there will be one more SVX on the road, so you guys can tell me if I'm doing something incorrectly, and so I can keep track of my repairs
Oh, and hello!