Hey everyone! since my car is being rebuilt, i made a build thread , so's heres a rundown, i bought a salvaged 1999 SC400, 178K, Golden pearl. with just the drivers side with most damage, and the passenger side nearly mint.

Got pictures for you guys and as i get updates will be posted here!






Foggy Lights -_-


Cleaning up the mess inside with a buddy


Dash


At the house for the first time!


Getting my flat spare fixed.rotating tires


Getting my master Key cut/programmed after ECU Flash:


Finally got my tails looking evil again


Update: Last saturday i was finally going to the body shop after getting my door and then my diff broke on 95



Update:Friday i will be getting a torsen diff, and hopefully should have it put in the same night, more pics for you guys this weekend!

 

Dang it man, your luck is like man. I am in to see the final progress.

 

Tell me about it, i was so scared i thought the transmission was done :/, we got it on the lift and confirmed my diff died, im getting a stock diff again just to save me money for my body work. im getting all my fluids done when its on the lift again so it should be bullet proof until i get my starter & power steering fixed up.

 

The diff died? wtf? Never heard of that before, not on a stock SC at least. Sucks to hear.

 

I was driving and just heard a loud pop, and then the car stopped moving, once we got the the shop got on the lift and tried changing gears, the drive shaft spins but it doesn't move the wheels,hence diff blown. He said it might of been dry, but we didn't open it, but once i go in today, i'll see for sure.

 

Updates for you guys! I went and got the diff finally installed last night and it was quite a battle, yet it was fun. The mechanic lets us help him work on our cars so we get some experience! without further ado, heres the pics. Finally, headed to the body shop on wednesday, ill let you know how the build progresses.
New Diff

Old diff

Broken parts in the diff

new diff in

On the Lift

Done!

 

Bump/Update
Finally got my car to the body shop, Leo said he'll have it done by monday so i dont have any update pics from there but i have pics of me dropping it off




The last day of damage!

 

I like your attitude. This car will work out fine for you because you will push forward until it does!
It's gonna be a nice ride man. AND it's a 99!

 

Thanks man! This car is my money pit and im working super hard to get it clean! Next up is Starter and bushings. Fluids are good,oil is going to be changed soon and brake pads, getting changed.

 

Look what i found. Same exact trim piece.

 

It ruins the timeless lines of the SC, i also found out it's held in by bolts :/, No update from leo yet but he's saying that he should be done late this week or next week.

 

It sure does. Glad it is rare.

 

I found out it was a dealer option, i was reading my service recording for the car and it says"RECOMMENDED TO SEND CAR TO BODYSHOP TO HAVE UPPER AND LOWER HINGE ASSEMBLY REPLACED" how can i checked to see which side is going bad?

 

Maserati, way to push through your small streak of misfortune-it all works out in the wash! Atleast now, you'll have a piece of mind knowing it's done right. Now you can focus on upcoming D.I.Y. projects, keep us posted and we're all here supporting you!

steve

 

Thanks Man, Update!
Went in the body shop today and he started to do some work on the car, all i got so far