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by 72GalantGirl
Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)
Replies: 62
Views: 21500

Re: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)

After a few weeks worth of a break and taking some stress out on the burnout pad (taking out best female :P) Work has resumed on the Galant temporarily... Finally got some more sanding pads and a sandblaster to play with!! :) Got the boot completely stripped prepped it and then left for the burnout ...
by 72GalantGirl
Tue May 31, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: GH SIGMA DIFF INTO A GA GALANT SEDAN???
Replies: 13
Views: 2848

Re: GH SIGMA DIFF INTO A GA GALANT SEDAN???

Awesome. Hopefully this guy I am going to see on the weekend that has some galants and a starion(5grand) he is getting rid of will have something suitable. The starion's engine has been worked hardcore but during the recent cyclone an iron bark fell on it. So engine must be worth something if he sti...
by 72GalantGirl
Tue May 31, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: GH SIGMA DIFF INTO A GA GALANT SEDAN???
Replies: 13
Views: 2848

Re: GH SIGMA DIFF INTO A GA GALANT SEDAN???

Ok I have another question... What about converting the rear to GC/GD diff???
by 72GalantGirl
Mon May 30, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: GH SIGMA DIFF INTO A GA GALANT SEDAN???
Replies: 13
Views: 2848

GH SIGMA DIFF INTO A GA GALANT SEDAN???

I have a problem.. The diff in the Ga I got a few months ago is cactus. I have been told that you can put a diff from a GH Sigma into it?? Is this possible? What parts do I need to get from the GH and what do I get rid of from the GA?? I can get everything off the GH thats needed and more if anyone ...
by 72GalantGirl
Sun May 29, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: WHAT WHEELS WILL FIT A 73 GALANT???????
Replies: 17
Views: 1197

Re: WHAT WHEELS WILL FIT A 73 GALANT???????

I have some honda rims here that I am going to try and fit on. Will let you know how we go with the fronts. As for the diff just try stuff till you find what fits. Can't help ya there our burnout car is a falcon :)
by 72GalantGirl
Fri May 27, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: WHAT WHEELS WILL FIT A 73 GALANT???????
Replies: 17
Views: 1197

Re: WHAT WHEELS WILL FIT A 73 GALANT???????

Hey.. I found skyline r31 stocks fit the rear just right. Pretty cheap too considering you can pick the cars up off the side of the road. My 72 is sitting on 31 rims. :)
by 72GalantGirl
Fri May 20, 2011 1:59 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Wreckers Trip!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Re: Wreckers Trip!!!

Np guys. Had a hiccup with drivers since my partner decided to lose his license. So we got into ingham at around 3 and I dropped the car trailer off and went straight to the wreckers but who knew the place would be closed at 3.30pm?!?!? hopefully i can get through to him tomorrow and he be going to ...
by 72GalantGirl
Wed May 18, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Wreckers Trip!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Wreckers Trip!!!

Hey everyone. Well the time has come for the Ingham Car Show/ Burnouts. Heading up a day early just to have a look at the wreckers who apparently has lots and lots of galants and sigmas :) I will take lots of pictures while I am there an post them in here. If there are any parts in particular that y...
by 72GalantGirl
Tue May 03, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: Please Help.. Aircon parts????
Replies: 4
Views: 912

Re: Please Help.. Aircon parts????

Thanks heaps.
I am going to get it quoted by the aircon guys here. So the Gc/Gd's had aircon. Interesting I will have a look at the wreckers when I get there if he hasnt closed down :(
by 72GalantGirl
Tue May 03, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: Please Help.. Aircon parts????
Replies: 4
Views: 912

Please Help.. Aircon parts????

I know it is weak to have aircon but I have a little one and don't want him sweltering away in north qld. I have a GA Galant but no aircon..... I also have a DA9 Integra with aircon. I am not very into cars and my partners mind is focused on the car show coming up in two weeks. Anyway the Integra is...
by 72GalantGirl
Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

Only 19days now till I head to the wreckers. I will take lots of pics and do up a new topic once I get back :) Thanks 13bsigma will keep that in mind too while looking. Apparently most of them are almost complete with just panel damage and minor problems but the parts were too hard to find so they s...
by 72GalantGirl
Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

See now that is something I didn't know rob020 :) Learning more and more about these cars.. I know lots about new school having worked at holden and Mitsubishi workshops but nothing of the older stuffs that I really like!!! Awesome thanks so much davetrees!!! I got a message saying that the auto dif...
by 72GalantGirl
Wed Apr 27, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

Thanks I will have a look into is. Oh is that a GE sigma or galant? lol I am a newbie to cars only 23 :P
by 72GalantGirl
Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Forum Suggestions
Topic: What info/ build posts do we need?
Replies: 10
Views: 4586

Re: What info/ build posts do we need?

I think the DRUM to DISC is a good idea.. Mainly coz I know nothing about how to even start to change it haha. I am taking pics of each step I do of the complete restoration but is going to take me a llllloooonnnngggg time :) But I have 2 manuals one for COLT, GALANT 74- 78 and the older manual for ...
by 72GalantGirl
Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

Diffs gone for sure...

Any suggestions as to what I could substitute for it that might be easier to find than a galant diff???? Looking at putting a GB wagon auto diff into it if I can find one?!?!?!
by 72GalantGirl
Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

So I played with the driveshaft as perscribed but there is very little play... My partner yelled at me for 10mins about locking the rear brakes on but I just proved him wrong!! MUHAHAHA!! Anyway if I put the car in gear and give it a little gas there is a clunk clunk clunk clunk clunk clunk clunk wh...
by 72GalantGirl
Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

thanks so much will have a look over it properly the next time I get to touch it hopefully by the end of this week. :)
by 72GalantGirl
Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

Um well it is a terrible noise and sounds very bad so it only drives forward 5meters and back 5 meters but it every like half turn of the wheel. Going to check it out today hopefully :)
thanks will let you know what I find.
by 72GalantGirl
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

Re: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

Rob, Yes does propell forward :l Will check the driveshaft tomorrow. Partner said could be unis diff or driveshaft so thought I should ask and see what anyone else has come across... It was in pretty bad nic but she is coming up golden so far except for when I pulled the taillights out they pretty m...
by 72GalantGirl
Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!
Replies: 22
Views: 4230

DIFF GONE???? LOUD CLUNK!

Hey peoples... I thought I might ask here before we get the galant up on stands. When the car goes forward in drive there is a VERY loud clunk noise.. happens around every half rotation of the wheel. I have put it to needing a new diff but am not sure. Can't get under the car just yet but I know thi...
by 72GalantGirl
Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:35 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)
Replies: 62
Views: 21500

Re: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)

Yeah she will eventually... Another full day of sanding and body work tomorrow while the little one is at daycare :D
Plans are it will be a show and shine and a few of the odd bitumen sprints, and motorkharnas :)
Thanks for the welcome!! Always good to know there are other chicks out there too :P
by 72GalantGirl
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)
Replies: 62
Views: 21500

Re: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)

Haha thanks DVSGRL!! I am usually the only one at home with a house full of revheads including my 8month old.. lol Thanks Tandanus I didn't even know they existed until I got this one and now I really like it.. Had a 2001 lancer and loved it to bits then a triton and now my falcon (only coz of famil...
by 72GalantGirl
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Phils GA Galant
Replies: 137
Views: 58963

Re: Phils GA Galant

She looks great Phil!! I can't wait to have mine finished but she will be a while!! :) Top props go to you for keeping another alive!
by 72GalantGirl
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)
Replies: 62
Views: 21500

Re: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)

Thanks for the comments... Yeah I have been trying to figure out how to post pictures :l ha ha Yes keeping the old engine as it is in great condition despite sitting for ages, and its going to be registered *fingers crossed*. When this one dies thinking about putting a CA18T into it with a bigger di...
by 72GalantGirl
Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Why did you buy a Sigma, Galant or Lancer?
Replies: 78
Views: 51655

Re: Why did you buy a Sigma, Galant or Lancer?

I wish I could say I purchased my 72 Ga galant but it had been sitting around the corner from the house I now live in for about 11years and my partner just went and asked if he could have it.... I still am yet to 'buy' the parts from him but the build has commenced :) http://i1112.photobucket.com/al...
by 72GalantGirl
Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)
Replies: 62
Views: 21500

MY 72 GA G-LANT BUILD :)

So the restoration of my 72 Ga Galant begins!!! This little thing has been sitting around the corner from the house that I now live in for about 11years.... My partner being the car fanatic he is and into hillclimbs, motorkharnas and bitumen sprints here has been staring at this car sitting up the s...
by 72GalantGirl
Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: How did you find Sigma-Galant.com?
Replies: 96
Views: 55676

Re: How did you find Sigma-Galant.com?

Pics uploaded and a little bit of info :)
Feel free to have a look !

http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.p ... 923#p59923
by 72GalantGirl
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: gb galant diff
Replies: 26
Views: 2244

Re: gb galant diff

Not exactly sure if this is the right place not used to forums but I am looking for either a diff center or complete diff for a 1972 GA galant. Anyone know what will fit that is similar or stronger and what ratio diff can standard coz this one looks ancient :) thanks
by 72GalantGirl
Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: How did you find Sigma-Galant.com?
Replies: 96
Views: 55676

Re: How did you find Sigma-Galant.com?

I was wasting my time in google world browsing for information about the new project I picked up since it was raining and I couldn't play with it (4g31 72 Galant) and stumbled upon this site!! Been a great source of information so far and hoping more because I am going need some help ;)