My 2000 neon project... IT RUNS!!

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Sun May 24, 2009 4:35 pm

i likey.... looks good already.
as for the camaro i got a chance to drive 1 already someone traded one in for a lexus this week...
interior is amazing..
i wish it was the ss tho...

NeonDerek · Post by **NeonDerek** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:07 pm

well ive gotten alot more assembled... interior is just pretty much done other then the dash.. and i have to get part of the back seat fixed.. has a bit of a tear in it... but the dash im going to wait until after i get it back from the dealer... and then on the outside.. i have to get some clear corners.. and put the wiper cowl in.. and then wet sand and buff... and also get one fog light.. but here are some pics.. and i love the headlights... but i will eventually get some HIDs...

srtjesse · Post by **srtjesse** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:39 pm

nice man cars looking good

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Sun May 31, 2009 10:13 pm

I am loving how it is turning out so far.

I'm not a fan of chrome projectors though.

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:10 am

looks real good man. Also don't really like those projectors, but if you do then that's cool.

measy27 · Post by **measy27** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:30 am

lookin good. i love ths SI lips..

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:04 pm

wow looks good..... me likey alot..................

NeonDerek · Post by **NeonDerek** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:52 pm

well i put a new radiator in my car today... and while i was at it i decided to do something about the rusty battery tray.. so i tried out my blasting cabinet and sand blasted the tray and but some paint on it

now my $20 optima has a good home

but after putting the radiator in pretty much all the big things left to do is install a new rear rotor on one side and the other side i need to put a new rear wheel bearing on it so the abs will be functional... and after that put some fuses in under the hood and take it to the dealer for program.. then ill start driving it then and the aftermarket parts will start flowing into it

and also on a side note... sorry for all the crappy pics... ive been using my camera phone.. i always forget to bring my better camera with me when i go to my garage..

srtjesse · Post by **srtjesse** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:43 pm

wow man car is starting to look awesome cant wait to see that little monster running lol

NeonDerek · Post by **NeonDerek** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:34 pm

well did a little work today.. got my rotor and new wheel bearing on the rear of the car on... and then i washed the engine bay and then messed around with my injector cover.. it said 2.0 16 valve.. it wasnt the magnum one.. let me know what you think...

after grinding down the letters:

then apply some body filler and paint and this is what you get:

i used the side emblems of my donor r/t.. i just had one logo.. but all of it is just sitting on there.. i havent attached any of it.. but overall im pretty happy with it

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:32 pm

Wow, that valve cover looks amazing!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:54 pm

Mat666 wrote:Wow, that valve cover looks amazing!

You mean injector cover?

Does look good.

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:35 am

MyNeonSaysHi wrote:
Mat666 wrote:Wow, that valve cover looks amazing!
You mean injector cover?
Does look good.

Whatever, you know what I meant.

I had a brain fart.

He could fix up his valve cover while he's at it though.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:44 am

Hammer and Chisel for the grinding down of the valve cover?

The SI lip does look good, it looks almost factory

NeonDerek · Post by **NeonDerek** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:39 pm

thanks for the comments guys.. but know way on the hammer and chisel for getting the letters off.. i used a grinder all the way.. but as far as the valve cover.. im got a powder coating kit.. just havent tried it out yet... valve cover will coated read with polished letters.. should look good and hopefully compliment the fuel injector cover

NeonDerek · Post by **NeonDerek** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:35 pm

well guys i got a bit of a update.. well really more i guess just a post... i wrecked my truck in the middle of june... and well it wasnt good.. i fractured my pelvic bone in three spots and now im in a wheel chair for a bit and cant put any weight on my legs.. but i go to the doctor next saturday and hopefully i will get some good news... im feeling good so im hoping for the best... but my truck was totaled... they cut the top off and the steering wheel out to get me out and i was in the hospital for two weeks.. but the other person involved got released later on that night... i got my fractures and i had some staples and stitches but thats about it.. but heres a pic

but as far as the car goes it has been on hold... all though when i can walk i need to button up a few odds and ends so i can drive it... cant wait either... im excited about it.. but until i get some more updates.. wish me the best.. thanks for all your guy's comments

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:46 pm

holy shit that looks awful! Good luck with a speedy recovery. I'm glad you're not in worse shape man.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:44 pm

Wow. I'm glad to hear that your spirits are up though.

Ask Sullivan, working on your Neon is great therapy it seems. Good luck man

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:26 am

Danteneon wrote:Wow. I'm glad to hear that your spirits are up though.

Ask Sullivan, working on your Neon is great therapy it seems. Good luck man

sullivan · Post by **sullivan** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:09 pm

hahaha, yes actually it is. the docs said theve never seen anyone cut off there hand then recover this fast!... i have to take it easy but ive done 3 motor swaps, a clutch, and a windsheild, along with reassembling my car. all with one hand. i cant imagine not being able to walk... hell at first i was going crazy with just my hand.

i wish you a fast recovery, just always think positive, and you will be back on track in no time.

now onto the car:
holy f@ck what a turn around, you do awesome work man! car looks clean!

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:25 pm

Good luck on your recovery! I want to see this car running and done.

marakka · Post by **marakka** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:44 pm

Wow thats a horrific wreck. Its good that you are in good spirts. Stay healthy and get better soon. This is a very good progress log. I can only hope I stay as dedicated as you when I go to do soething like this. *LOL*

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:53 pm

whew, definitely wasnt your time to go.

im staring at that picture and still cant believe your still alive. glad your ok though

measy27 · Post by **measy27** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:15 am

Damn.. Glad your gonna be ok.. Sucks about the truck though..

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:51 pm

any updates???

Speeder · Post by **Speeder** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:57 pm

SOKADAO954 wrote:any updates???

Good luck on your recovery

NeonDerek · Post by **NeonDerek** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:06 pm

well guys i thank everyone for there support... and on some of my news.. i am finally up and walking... i started walking for the first time on monday and have been going all over the place

and i feel great but the bottom of my feet hurt alot... there not used to walking

but on some car news... sorry i dont have any pics but i have updates... got the car dropped off at the dealer the other day.. well my brother did and since they knew him they only charged $30 to get it programmed which was aweseome.. and them today on his lunch break i went and helped him with a few things... we got fluid in the tranny, got the hydraulic clutch working, and blead the brakes. i also took all the wheels off and went and had a good set of tires put on... but after all this.. the only problem is... well a slight rod knock... so i ordered a new set of rod bearings and hope to put them in friday and finish buttoning a few things up... and i also need to get a camber kit and put in the rear... but i will post pics soon.. thanks for looking

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:28 pm

good to hear the car is doing good.

Even better to hear you walking already!!!!!

Thanks for the updates

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:58 pm

looks good. smoke the head lights

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:37 pm

The car looks great, awesome that you're walking! I really like the injector cover!