The New Kid

[spiderteeth]

Hello all,

My father passed away suddenly back in december, and I've inherited his project miata. It's a 1990 with 143k on the clock that he picked up for $1000 (with a hardtop!)

I'm in the middle of the suspension refresh right now, hopefully it'll be back on the road before too long. Here are some pics we took after we finished the wheels and paintjob:












Cheers,

Taylor

[jeepinbanditrider]

Welcome aboard :) Good to see the Miata stayed in the family. I would comment on your car but can't see the pictures from work.

[Sharpie]

Ha ha, I can't see the pics from work either, but I know they are there, the filter just blocks them.

Welcome Taylor, Where you located?

[spiderteeth]

I'm in Little-d as well! Actually, about 8 minutes north of the city limits, but It's easier to say I live in Denton.

[Titus]

Welcome.. love the paint job... it's nice to see something unique once in a while.

[sammm]

Welcome aboard!

[cone-cerned]

Welcome. I'm with Titus on the paint job, nice.

Lots of Miata things to do in this area. Have fun.

[Sharpie]

Oh yeah, sorry to hear about your dad. I'm off the loop and University on the east side.

[Bubba 417]

+2 on the paint job ! I really like that !
Welcome

[spiderteeth]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

[aalvarez04]

Welcome aboard. Are you keeping the wheels red?

[black roadster]

Looks good. Welcome! Sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my dad too but he only left me a beat up old truck.

[spiderteeth]

Welcome aboard. Are you keeping the wheels red?

I'm still on the fence about that one. I'm going to get it road worthy and drive it around for a bit before I decide

[Sharpie]

Unique, I like it! What's it need to be road worthy? Looks ready to go!

[spiderteeth]

Well we were in the middle of the suspension install when dad died, so I'm trying to finish that up. But you know how it goes with a 20 year old car, you fix one thing only to find two more that need attention. It starts and runs like a champ, it just needs to get it's legs back.

I'll be installing urethane bushings, tokico illumina shocks and FM springs, FM frame rails, r-pkg tie rod ends, Baer decelerotors and hawk pads over the course of the next week or so. I'll also be replacing those turn signals and side markers with the stock ones.

I'll also be removing the next to new soft top and selling it with the frame, so keep an eye on the classifieds for that one.

[onething]

Nice paint. Welcome. Sorry about your Dad.

It's not that far to TMS - come see what you can do with a Miata this Saturday!

[driftdevil]

Welcome. Nice ride.

[bnordin]

Nice ride and the paint job looks good. Welcome to the Miata world.

[BigDmiata]

Welcome to the miata madness. Looks like an awesome project, very nice paint. btw I'll pick up those front side markers when you replace them back to stock (yes i'm a vulture) :)

[Rob®]

I'll also be replacing those turn signals and side markers with the stock ones.

Welcome! I am 100% sure I still have the stock front and side markers if you haven't picked them up just yet. I am only 87% sure where they are in the garage though.