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I am looking to do some suspension work and such, and originally was going to go all OEM, or as much as possible for my 83 Mirada - HD Torsion Bars, HD Sways, new shocks, the 11.75" Rotor upgrade - and was wondering if sourcing and refurbishing these factory parts was even worth it given that I...

Thanks for the tips everyone. I am not sure how I will approach it but it is good to know what things to consider. One thing that bothered me about my mirada was how close I was to the dash and wheel. Since I have no more back seat, it would be interesting to see how mounting the seat further...

I know it sounds like an oxymoron. Looking at swaps, and am not sure what or even if I should do one. 1983 Mirada with gutted interior, less creature comforts like the A/C and am looking for something thats streetable and fun. I don't drag race and hope to be able to corner better than stock...

There is a nice write up in the mag, I saw it at work but haven't had a chance to read it. Makes me hesitant to customize my 83, but I just wanna have fun, and trying to keep it OG doesn't sound fun. Once those damned bumper fillers rot out, it isn't gonna be original in my eyes. Damned space...

Well I am back to scratching my head. Used parts to get an old school setup sounds cool but maybe not as effective use of time and money as originally thought. Seeing as its the original motor, maybe I will shelf it for a while. It would seem I am pondering a motor swap, or whether I can turbo...

I have a Mirada with a 2bbl Lean burn 318, and came across this ad. I presume the carb needs a rebuild, but does this look worth inquiring about? 1974 Dodge/Chrysler 318 340/360 4-barrel Intake and Carb | Engine & Engine Parts | Oshawa / Durham Region | Kijiji I am a bit new to buying used...

Weather has been a bit rough and have been working a bit too much to get some pics snapped but this is high up on the to do list, so I appreciate the patience.

Pretty well. I never pulled the car nor interior from storage last summer as life got in the way... trying to make money so I can spend it ;) It looks a lot like a Mirada interior if that helps, but I think that's already been ascertained heh. Sorry for the delays. Talking to buddy who has it...

What Bud said. Just handling my headliner and stripping the old foam was a task and has left the headliner requiring some minor attention to be really good again. It's not something for the faint of heart. This is the primary reason I have decided to forego a restoration and just go balls out...

I agree, that blue one is pretty out of whack. It's a bit low for my liking even hah. Spring Daytona Beach Car Show & Swap Meet - Mike Kelly's Cruise News The linked car has a good stance to it, although with different motives than I have. I assume in addition to tubbing it, they may have...

Just the material or the headliner itself? I don't know if I am willing to part it out quite yet... so its just hypothetical now, don't know if you wanna waste your time.

I am curious how low the J body can go. I have seen the Nascar builds and presume that is a body on tube frame, but am curious how low the conventional cars can get. I notice there is drop spindles for the front, and am curious how low the rear can get. Anyone have pics of their car lowered? At...

Hi there, sorry it has been a while. I am still considering letting the interior go. I will need a month or so to get some photos together. As far as what I am considering, if its anything, it will be everything... the whole shebang. It's red, and not leather, but its in great shape. The only...

Been a while... still got that interior kicking... am considering selling the lot with the car tho. Very torn. Fortunately the car is in storage, and I can ponder it as I watch the snow fall.

Are the seats really that uncomfortable? LOL

Lemme work on some pics.

It's a 1983 Mirada 318, with a red/burgundy cloth interior. The seats are in great shape but presently wrapped in plastic stored inside as they were not in the car over the winter. The body panels are in the house with the factory headliner already prepped for the new one to be applied (which I...

Looking good kkritsilas! I was hoping to get mine looking like that again, but have decided to abandon that idea and go a different direction. Can't compete with that anyways!

So I have decided that after a long winter, and getting my interior prepped to go back in, that I am going to go in a different direction and not reinstall it. I've gone so far as to even obtain new headliner material for it. Now I am faced with what to do with my interior. I suppose the...

Jesus!!!I'm doubting he ships.

Would a 1982 Mirada Service manual work for someone who has an '83? Or are there too many differences?

I am still wanting 5 on 5's but recently picked up a set of well worn 10 spokes I will try to rehabilitate. No caps... dunno what options other than finding stock ones there is.

I changed the fuel filter out... there isn't much room for the daisy chain. Maybe I did it wrong... but its hooked up and can see the clear filter okay, not great, but better than nothing. I drained my coolant and lo and behold... calcium. Someone used Tap water I guess... not I. I have read...

Wait... You drive your car in the winter??? LOL. Yeah they're not the best or the worst. Just trying to figure out what direction to go. Maybe a 400 grit sand job and work up a bit.

That's a good start, Thanks Captain. As for the trim tool, i can still return it. I am contemplating returning a radiator flush kit I got too. Its Rad Rescue which has the T fitting for your hose to hook into the lines and flush out your coolant. The lack of directions has me apprehensive...