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US MX250 build

19 Dec 2020, 10:03pm
I wanted to update and recap my MX250 build. I’m a teacher at a local Career and Technical high school, and I’ve been using it as a project for the students to work on. Unfortunately, it was in quarantine for over 6 months during the shutdown. Thankfully, we are back working on it!

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I found this beat up but solid ‘92 for $500. It was the perfect donor since it had light body damage in the front and rear. The story goes, the owner was following his wife and rear ended her causing her to hit the car in front of her. Needless to say, they got divorce shortly afterwards. 😉

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At the Center being brought back to life...

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On the frame straightener

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In primer
19 Dec 2020, 10:36pm
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This is the present state the the build. Just fit the wheels to make sure of fitament.

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15x8 fronts & 15x9 rears
19 Dec 2020, 11:15pm
looking good!
20 Dec 2020, 12:49pm
Great project for your students. Wish I was back in college:-)
19 Mar 2021, 8:40pm
Update 3/19/21

Progress...

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Front hood hinges, took a bit of fiddling with, but beginning to come together.

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Just not a “true” sports car without front hinges :heh:

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Neat hood locks from Amazon

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We have color!
20 Mar 2021, 3:33pm
Looking good! What shade of red is that?
23 Mar 2021, 4:34pm
TheLaughingCow wrote:
Looking good! What shade of red is that?


It's final color will be Dodge/Ram pick up Red. With the price of paint today, I got a gallon for free. I wanted Alfa Red, but at $150 a quart, free is better!
29 Mar 2021, 9:34am
Is there any other mx250s in the states? This will be super rare over there i imagine. Looking forward to the updates!
16 Apr 2021, 2:40pm
TheLaughingCow wrote:
Is there any other mx250s in the states? This will be super rare over there i imagine. Looking forward to the updates!


I believe 1 of 2 MX250's in the States, I think there's another 2 SWB 250's over here before Ferrari ruined our fun. I also have a Tribute D type...
16 Apr 2021, 2:54pm
Rear section bonded

A small update:

Rear body section is fully bonded to the chassis. Good, bad or indifferent, it will NEVER come off!

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Seem between fiberglass and chassis

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Fingers cut to allow better fitment

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Fiberglass resin and cloth to fill the seem

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I'm really digging this view :badgrin:
16 Jun 2021, 9:05pm
Paint!

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Finally, in the booth!

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Ram/Jeep Red

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Tire & Wheels make a huge difference!

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Graduation day!
16 Jun 2021, 10:51pm
congratulations. Looking good.
Great for graduation day!