lancer LB project [grannyspec]

[7thsin]

these pics were taken few years back project still in the works ,few snaps thought id share
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the engine was taken out then the head got reco around 2004 since then no probs
















that 1600 was oil and grease every where ,
dont knw why the guy previsely owned it put the oil brether
pipe direct into the carbies mouth :ss















updated pics on the way


more pics located there

http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/zz32 ... 20rebuild/

[7thsin]

new pics taken today
rear tail lights have been preserved ,just a warning any old lancer or galant
of that pered of time the plastic basiclty turns to dust so be careful







the interior is perfect seats have no cracks and still contact on the door trims if u look closely ,





only place rust is real bad ,not a easy fix but ill pick a solution and ho ply be happy days



the prev is owner didn't do a good respray job ,





this motor was reco back in 1996. then the head got a reco in 2004
and doesn't miss a beat just keeps on goin ..no smoke no oil leaks,
i also have all original badges ,
was gonna sell this car but don't think any one would buy it off me 4 my askin price lol

[7thsin]

i kinda stalled atm with this project,
mainly cos of the weather but i hoping to finsh detailing the front end and
will post some pics up

[75wagon]

Want some inspiration?

Look at this pic.


Just looking at that pic would be enough inspiration for me to get stuck into it. I've never been a fan on the LB Lancer sedans, but these wheels make the car. I remember seeing this pic when you first joined, and thought 'Wow, they can look good'.
What size are they?
They are Simmons F90's or something aren't they?

Where abouts are you located? Anywhere near Sydney?

You have to get this finished and come on a cruise. I'd love to see it

Dave...

[7thsin]

yea tru
thax 4 the uplifting advice

[DanTurboLancer]

Neat interior, and i like what you have done in the engine bay mate

What are the plans?

[7thsin]

plans would be to try get it back upto granny spec, 4 now working from
the front of the car to the back
and as you can see not much rust ,been using other ppls pic,s
as a reference where rust starts pretty common in these cars
just needs new front suspension n springs , standard muffler system ,
and fresh coat of paint
other then that ,,,, feel free to add advice or comments
thax

[7thsin]

strip down and touch up
(BEFORE)




now new problem , putting in a new return fuel line in ,
didnt think much of this problem first off till i noticed fuel dripping , noticed it had started eating at one of the engine mounts

[7thsin]

this build is coming along slowly , i CBF taking the engine out
so kinda cut few courners but got it done in the end
and the end result was alright , few touch ups here n there

[7thsin]

just a quick update , 95% done with the engine bay , next is the
donor bonnet then moving onto the 2 front quarter panels , fun fun











slowly but surely getting there

[75wagon]

Is that the yellow that the car was originally or a different one?
It's a shame that it doesn't match up better with the old colour

Dave...

[7thsin]

G'day mate
narh cbf trying to match up the original color but ill come close
if you want original color just look inside the boot lol ,
the whole outside of the car was resprayed with a shitty yellow
which has faded over the years and rubs off on your hands ,
i am also using a lighter yellow for the outside of the car ,
i went a warmer color 4 the engine bay

[geezer101]

IMO the bay colour looks great- I'd go the whole hog and respray the shell the same... nice work!

[7thsin]

atm
still looking at color options,so the color is subject to change for now,
quick update . after a few hiccups with ignition and carby gaskets ,fuel blockages,
back on track with rubbing back the bonnet and front quarter pannals .
hopefully have them sprayed n primed by the end of next week .




fuel return bypass

[7thsin]

i had a change of mind and thought i would get the bog work out of the way ,
but unfortunately the bog i was using was expired ,so half way thou the tin it was like play doh
,other then that i was almost completed . hopefully completed pics be on the way .


second stage
one of the most annying spots on the car to do putty work

[7thsin]

only major bit of rust is here
might make a template up and see how i go
open to any ideas






worse and most annoying spot to get access

[7thsin]

atm been a few delays in the rebuild,
waiting on new car paint, plus new set of front springs plus shocks,
plus fuel tank leak 2 when i get 1 thing out of the way another
problem come s out of the wood work
i knw what my new years eve resolution will be .....

[7thsin]

looks like a few more set backs ,
not only fuel tank rust but on top of that engine welsh plug decided to go on me
and speed o cabel one blow after another.

[7thsin]

all this hassle for a welsh plug






GRRRRRRRR


I Think the welsh plug wasn't pressed in properly.

[orangelancer]

i gotta do my welsh plugs. im just not bothered to do it.

[7thsin]

its been awhile since a update,
since my last one not much else has been done to the lancer after fixing the welsh plug no more leaks so thats plus side
on top of all the things i have to do , i thought id take the dash out , not good idea , thinking the speedo was faulty after
not checking the speedo cabel correctly first time around left with the hassel of putting it back in which is nightmare since i have
to remove the steering wheel and so forth .......
plus side got to replace some bolbs . hopfuly after this i will try and get back on track with rust repairs on the boot lip seal

ontop of this i have tj magna on the way as a daily
already knw that it need a good oil change plus flush and possable new oil pump .
ontop of a few other little things fun continues
http://youtu.be/NP8fBp_cf8c
from my reseach the sounds of bad oil flow in the lifters
i am hoping .....


good as new still


such a mess

next venture is going to clark rubber hopfully getting replacement window seals at a mint ......