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returnoftheack · 08-06-2021, 10:07 AM

May 20, 2021 - So a year prior I was initially offered to purchase body kit but I passed on it as I was going a different route. It was then posted on FB group but it seemed like noone bought.

I asked if anyone picked it up and current condition, and decided I needed to save this car from further sitting. Negotiated further and made it happen. Tesuka-San, the owner and Kazu-San started parting out. I got kit along with few other goodies plus wheels. Luckily I have a friend who owns a forwarding company to help facilitate the logistics side. Unfortnunately shipping prices just recently went up, but I did get a decent price to get it stateside even with few challenges we had. Now it was a waiting game.

Here's pic when car was in it's prime as a remembrance of a great build. Thanks to my Japan fam and KJ at My Japan Direct for making this happen. Your parts will live on, Tesuka-San.

94LegendaryAcuraGS · 08-06-2021, 03:13 PM

Did I mention

before???

Perhaps it was more like

Mikeo · 08-10-2021, 07:29 AM

Wow this is a great build! I've seen your car here and there on social media. Glad too see it on here for a full write up

returnoftheack · 08-11-2021, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94LegendaryAcuraGS

Did I mention

before???

Perhaps it was more like

Ahh, I hope I can do justice when I finish this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeo

Wow this is a great build! I've seen your car here and there on social media. Glad too see it on here for a full write up

Thanks, man! I'll try to get this up to date, soon.

returnoftheack · 08-13-2021, 11:16 AM

July 2021 I started piecing together a few items I've been sitting on. The Beta JDM front center console was getting an ebrake mod from Jimmy.

Few ideas to make some sort of matching burlwood cupholder inside the JDM console came to mind, but I wanted to match my front vip table. Still in progress...

Couple more old vintage carmate items. Tissue box and clock

Been sitting on this one for a bit, but I wanted my friend who works with wood to make a real burlwood cluster guage surround, inspired by the mugen cluster.

returnoftheack · 08-13-2021, 11:33 AM

Added a fresh door seal that came off an Australian RHD car. Thanks my dude out there.

July 2021 - KA5 JDM cig lighter, like I've seen a few guys do. Such a nice touch.

returnoftheack · 09-03-2021, 10:18 AM

Aug. 5 - Sept. 3, 2021 - Had Sensei.6 shop fix 1 bent wheel and replace 2 lips. Changed out hardware to gold.

Currently trying to remove some of the oxidation in the windows of the wheel. 0000 steelwool doing a pretty decent job handling that. Will still need to polish.

NALM is creeping up and I'm afraid I won't finish everything I want...

Swift · 09-10-2021, 07:48 PM

Why did that car(which I do in fact remember) end up sitting and parted out? I know Japan is different and all but dang. Glad you saved some stuff.

No worries man, my car ain't gonna be finished right AT all IF I can even get it there. So just get done what you can.

94LegendaryAcuraGS · 09-13-2021, 11:39 AM

Nice restoration on those wheels there Rob.

Eliot · 09-16-2021, 02:13 PM

My goodness what a great build, congrats on what you've accomplished so far.

08-06-2021, 03:13 PM	#42
94LegendaryAcuraGS The Mad Scientist!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the LAB!! ;-) Near Magic City Alabama Posts: 6,820 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Sedan GS Real Name: DUH The Mad Scientist!! A.K.A. Chaka	Did I mention before??? Perhaps it was more like __________________ 3.5 Type II Hybrid Club Member! *The Mad Scientist*!!

09-03-2021, 10:18 AM	#47
returnoftheack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 67	Aug. 5 - Sept. 3, 2021 - Had Sensei.6 shop fix 1 bent wheel and replace 2 lips. Changed out hardware to gold. Currently trying to remove some of the oxidation in the windows of the wheel. 0000 steelwool doing a pretty decent job handling that. Will still need to polish. NALM is creeping up and I'm afraid I won't finish everything I want... Last edited by returnoftheack; 09-03-2021 at 10:21 AM.

09-10-2021, 07:48 PM	#48
Swift is building things Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mn Posts: 774 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe L '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '95 ACURA Legend Sedan LS '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	Why did that car(which I do in fact remember) end up sitting and parted out? I know Japan is different and all but dang. Glad you saved some stuff. No worries man, my car ain't gonna be finished right AT all IF I can even get it there. So just get done what you can. __________________ C35 H.O. build #2

09-13-2021, 11:39 AM	#49
94LegendaryAcuraGS The Mad Scientist!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the LAB!! ;-) Near Magic City Alabama Posts: 6,820 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Sedan GS Real Name: DUH The Mad Scientist!! A.K.A. Chaka	Nice restoration on those wheels there Rob. __________________ 3.5 Type II Hybrid Club Member! *The Mad Scientist*!!

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08-06-2021, 10:07 AM	#41
returnoftheack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 67	May 20, 2021 - So a year prior I was initially offered to purchase body kit but I passed on it as I was going a different route. It was then posted on FB group but it seemed like noone bought. I asked if anyone picked it up and current condition, and decided I needed to save this car from further sitting. Negotiated further and made it happen. Tesuka-San, the owner and Kazu-San started parting out. I got kit along with few other goodies plus wheels. Luckily I have a friend who owns a forwarding company to help facilitate the logistics side. Unfortnunately shipping prices just recently went up, but I did get a decent price to get it stateside even with few challenges we had. Now it was a waiting game. Here's pic when car was in it's prime as a remembrance of a great build. Thanks to my Japan fam and KJ at My Japan Direct for making this happen. Your parts will live on, Tesuka-San.

08-10-2021, 07:29 AM	#43
Mikeo 1989 Acura Legend Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PR, Cali- Cen Cal Baby Posts: 1,925 '89 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: Mike	Wow this is a great build! I've seen your car here and there on social media. Glad too see it on here for a full write up

08-13-2021, 11:16 AM	#45
returnoftheack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 67	July 2021 I started piecing together a few items I've been sitting on. The Beta JDM front center console was getting an ebrake mod from Jimmy. Few ideas to make some sort of matching burlwood cupholder inside the JDM console came to mind, but I wanted to match my front vip table. Still in progress... Couple more old vintage carmate items. Tissue box and clock Been sitting on this one for a bit, but I wanted my friend who works with wood to make a real burlwood cluster guage surround, inspired by the mugen cluster.

08-13-2021, 11:33 AM	#46
returnoftheack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 67	Added a fresh door seal that came off an Australian RHD car. Thanks my dude out there. July 2021 - KA5 JDM cig lighter, like I've seen a few guys do. Such a nice touch.

09-16-2021, 02:13 PM	#50
Eliot Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 410 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	My goodness what a great build, congrats on what you've accomplished so far.

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