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Introduction/photos
Hello,
I bought my first SVX a few weeks ago, and I wanted to post some pictures and give a brief introduction. I am from Buffalo, NY, currently going to school in Flint Mi, at Kettering University (General Motors Institute) for Mechanical engineering w/minor in Auto Body and Chassis design. I have a 1992 SVX with 120,000 miles. This car had been sitting for 3 years, and needed a Differential when I bought it. I had wanted an SVX since I drove one 2 years ago, however that car needed alot of work, so I bought an Outback instead. Upon seeing this one, I bought it ($1200) and sold my outback the next day... I have done the following repairs:
I plan on eventually repainting the entire car, as it looks better than it is in the photos, however it is not terrible. There are 2 very small rust spots behind the rear wheels on the quarters, however it is not noticeable unless you are right there. I would like to get the ECU tune upgrade, do both the 15/20 min mod, and do a 5mt swap, however that is quite a ways off. The trans is perfect right now, so I am going to wait. I also may buy a green SVX which I found at my local junkyard which has a bad trans, but the body is actually in slightly better shape than mine, and do the swap on that first. I also have a 1972 Olds Cutlass, Which I have had since I was 12, and did a frame off restoration. The car is a numbers matching olds 350 4bbl, with approx 325 hp/400+ torque. Engine was rebuilt with 9.25:1 CR, ported/polished heads, al. Intake, custom rebuilt carb (by myself), upgraded cam/valves/springs/roller rockers/HEI distributor. The only thing left to do it to change the open rear end to a posi. Prolly going with 3.23 gears (next summers project) If anyone has frozen locks, and needs them fixed, I would be glad to do it. I have done this a few times now, and twice for Subaru locks, as my outback needed this done as well. I also have lots of experience with quadra-jet carbs, and would be glad to help anyone in this area as well. (just a side note, i understand this is highly unlikely) If anyone is in Michigan and would like to meet up I would be interested. I am here until October, and then I will be back in Buffalo for work. Joe |
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Re: Introduction/photos
Nice SVX man, good thing you saved it before it went to the junkyard.
Keep up the good work and keep us posted about the progress... and... Welcome to the network!
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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Re: Introduction/photos
Welcome to the site and good luck with the project.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Re: Introduction/photos
Nice SVX! Welcome, feel free to poke around, there's a plethora of information here. Congrats and good luck!
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*No SVX at the moment...* 1987 Winnebago Elandan 35' 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 2004 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0litre Power Stroke Diesel - Daily Driver. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, scotch in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA !!!!! |
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Re: Introduction/photos
welcome to the network, nice svx
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