My GC Hardtop project

Post by **A112H** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:05 pm

Well the Gally got off to the exhaust shop safely, unfortunately they didn't finish it today so it will have to spend the weekend there. I gotta say it is pretty weird, this is the first time in 7 years it hasn't been under my roof and I am kinda nervous about leaving it

Sadly it has messed up my plans for the weekend, I had intended to have a good crack at getting it running but that will have to wait until next weekend now.
I will get some pics on Tuesday of it on the hoist so I can see the exhaust.

Post by **A112H** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:54 pm

So apparently the exhaust is a bit harder than they first thought and it wont be done until tomorrow. Bit of a bummer, I am totally motivated and hate sitting around

I did get some good news today though

Arrived at Australian Warehouse
Explanation: Your item has arrived at our Australian warehouse. Items to be shipped to your nominated address will be processed shortly. If you are picking up your item yourself, please follow the instructions sent to you via email relating to this item.

WOOHOO, should have my seats early next week. I hope they are here by the weekend but I am trying not to get too excited

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:59 pm

Oooh goody, some more stuff to play with! Theyll eventually do it, what if u get ur seats and not ur car

amgis_obrut · Post by **amgis_obrut** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:32 pm

mstrrab1992 wrote: what if u get ur seats and not ur car

well then he has a nice place to sit and wait for his car

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:47 pm

u are so right! I r jealousy , and taco

Post by **A112H** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:20 am

Nah, it will get done today and I will pic it up this afternoon. That gives me a week and a half to get it running and strip it again. I plan on painting it over next weekend (15th-16th) then two weeks for re assembly and I am done

Post by **A112H** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:20 pm

So it has been a very exciting day in my little world

I find this message in my inbox

Import Monster is in the process of organising your shipping. For your reference, this item is in three packages, the first is 123x62x29cm and weighs 9kg. The second and third are 58x56x90cm and weigh 14kg each.
The Monster has confirmed your local freight costs and will ship out on the next business day, provided your account is up to date.

So might see my seats on Friday

Then I get a call that the Gally is all done.
I only have a few pics but the guy that did it for me took a heap as he did it and is going to email them through.

Then I get home and find a heap of goodies arrived

Looks like it is going to be a busy week in the shed

Hotwire · Post by **Hotwire** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:39 pm

Looking good Jason -can definitely see the end in sight now!

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:46 am

it doesnt even look like theres a gasket on the extractors, eh, have fun

!

amgis_obrut · Post by **amgis_obrut** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:49 am

you going to run a 0ga earth right to the front ??

I done 0ga from + batt to isolation key then to starter, 4ga from - batt to body (about 300mm long) then 8ga from body to trans and 4ga from body to engine

Post by **A112H** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:30 pm

Lee, yeah I am getting pretty nervous about it now. After all this time and money, what if it is crap or I don't like it? lol

Yeah I know there is no gasket, it is all getting pulled down now for paint. There will be a gasket when needed

I hadn't really thought about it to be honest Mick, I was going to use the 0ga only but not all the way, I was planning on using it as you did but all 0ga.
Too much ya think?

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:37 pm

i see i see, odd......

!!!! Anywho, she's looking beastly now! not long to go!! put racing stripes on it >=)! OR OR dodge challenger RT Strips on it!! idk.... i thought it was already painted :C! :S idk... listen to me rave on. if u finish it and dont like it, ill have it mk?

ill steal its off ya

muahaha.

dvsfin · Post by **dvsfin** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:38 pm

mstrrab1992 wrote:listen to me rave on. if u finish it and dont like it, ill have it mk? ill steal its off ya muahaha.

hahaha not before me you won't

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:37 pm

I saids it first!

amgis_obrut · Post by **amgis_obrut** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:43 pm

A112H wrote:I hadn't really thought about it to be honest Mick, I was going to use the 0ga only but not all the way, I was planning on using it as you did but all 0ga.
Too much ya think?

Nah never too much

Only trouble i had with the 0ga was crimping the terminals, the ones i got were tough buggers but i got there
another thing i like to do is heat shrink the terminals and about 25mm of cable, i do this to all my crimp terminals as it gives the joint some support

Post by **A112H** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:31 pm

Yeah, 0ga it is then, lol

Got the message today that my seats have been shipped so should see them Monday.

This weekend is to rip the engine out, clean and paint the engine and box.
Weld mounts to diff, clean, paint, get new 'U' bolts and fit.
Fit new nolothane spring rubbers.
Clean up front cross member and steering componants and paint.
Sort out 0ga wiring and connectors.
Weld up mirror holes in the doors, badge holes in boot lid and prep for paint next weekend.

I will supply pics and updates as I go.

TGIF

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:22 pm

yay??

bruggz351 · Post by **bruggz351** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:53 pm

amgis_obrut wrote:
mstrrab1992 wrote: what if u get ur seats and not ur car
well then he has a nice place to sit and wait for his car

Post by **A112H** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:56 pm

Well I didn't get to much done this weekend after all.
An overview;
10am Sat. Dogs annual check up at the vet.
12pm Sat. took gearbox to carwash and degreased and pressure cleaned. The guys said "you can't do that" problem was I just had, so I guess he was mistaken

2pm Sat. At the speed boat club for practice for my sons boat licence.
5pm Sat. BBQ dinner with friends.

9am Sun. Cook breakfast for Wife and son.
12pm Sun. Visit forum member.
1pm Sun. Help mate move some shit, I think I am the only one with a tow bar. Bonus, he has a great compressor that I pinched for a few weeks

4pm Sun. Went over gear box with cleaning agent, primed and painted. Made up a few earth cables.

It has been a busy weekend but didn't achieve much with the Gally and it isn't going to get better in the next few weeks.
15th, annual boat scruiteneering.
16th, Strathalbyn swap meet.
22nd, prep and run test the boat.
23rd, next race meet for the boy.

I guess I am going to be busy late into the night after work, I still want it done or close to by the end of October

Post by **A112H** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:38 pm

Thought I would take some pics of my insanely white gearbox, lol

And I picked up my paint and stuff today

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:47 pm

Oooooooo Pretty.........! ima painting my lancer within the next 2 weeks

? i woulda went for an orange gearbox...but thats just me

Post by **A112H** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:33 pm

Got my seats today, ................................................

Soo exciting

They bolted straight in perfectly. Only issue is the rear back rest is a little narrower as the GTO's had different side panels. I think if I cover the wheel arches in a padded vinyl no one will ever know. Either that or see if I can get some GTO rear trim panels.

I have also made up some cables. 1 earth from the battery, 1 earth from the gearbox and 1 positive from the battery.

The positive isn't finished and I haven't made the engine earth because I need to wait until the mechanicals are back in to make them the correct size.

Nath76LA · Post by **Nath76LA** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:03 pm

Those GTO seats look really good in it, you lucky bastard Jas. The gearbox also looks good but not sure if it will always stay that colour.

Nath

Post by **GC75** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:44 pm

amgis_obrut wrote:
mstrrab1992 wrote: what if u get ur seats and not ur car
well then he has a nice place to sit and wait for his car

LOL

and yes the GTO seats look that good.

Post by **A112H** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:54 pm

Cheers guys. I am really happy with the seats, they weren't cheap but worth every cent.

So I finished the initial sand of the body tonight and sprayed some hi fill where needed. I will sand that tomorrow afternoon and undercoat on Sunday.
After some sanding of the undercoat during the week I should be ready for paint next weekend, fingers crossed

Post by **A112H** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:48 am

Managed to score 3 factory hardtop hubcaps at the swap meet today, also met up with GB_BB4C and scored a manual pedal set from him.

Hotwire · Post by **Hotwire** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:56 am

Any progress pics Jason? Everyone loves pics

Post by **A112H** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:28 pm

LOL, yeah pics are always good. I will take some tonight while working away

Got my brand new rear seat belts and hangers for the front today

I am hoping to get the hi fill finished tonight and the body in undercoat, it is going to be 27 tomorrow and 31 on Wednesday so should dry out nicely and be ready for paint on the weekend.
I am really excited about painting it myself but crazy nervous about f*cking it up

Anyway, time to get outta my work clothes and into the shed

mstrrab1992 · Post by **mstrrab1992** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:14 pm

I suggest you take everything sharp mile away from the car

and dont sneeze

Post by **A112H** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:14 pm

LOL, yeah, everything will be moved away. I bought some drop sheets on the way home tonight so should be able to seal the shed up pretty tight when painting time comes.

Pics;

Hi-fill all sanded smooth and ready for undercoat

I bought some retro stickers too;

Old school service sticker, they even have the details on the back. I bought 5 so I can use them at services

And this old school dealer sticker is excellent, I love it

Sigma-galant.com

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