Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. **SOLD**
Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. **SOLD**
Hi all, heres my new GC Galant auto 1600, im the 2nd owner from new, sat in this old ladies garage for 18 years after her husband passed and shes payed rego every year since. Picked it up and drove it home! has a few minor problems as it would for sitting around for that long!, major over heating issues! got the radiator recored, new water pump, had to drill and tap the intake manifold where the water line goes in had corroded off..so far the only mods ive done are the repairs which im still doing! and white wall flappers..next mods are lowering it and possibly an engine conversion..
Last edited by 75ANT on Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:43 pm, edited 4 times in total.
Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
That is one very tidy Galant! I probably wouldn't do any mods to it other than fixing it since it looks great as is.
Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
woah! now thats a tidy gc! i'm with Cottees on this one. any interior pics?
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Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
Are you still planning a V8 conversion for this?
It's your car so do what you want with it, but it's very tidy and very original.
Saying that though, I myself have no interest in a bog stock standard Galant. I have no problem with lack of power, but for me the stock wheels just don't do it.
At the dead least, I'd get those rims widened so the tyres get as close to those guards as possible
Dave...
It's your car so do what you want with it, but it's very tidy and very original.
Saying that though, I myself have no interest in a bog stock standard Galant. I have no problem with lack of power, but for me the stock wheels just don't do it.
At the dead least, I'd get those rims widened so the tyres get as close to those guards as possible
Dave...
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Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
Heres a quick pic of the interior, sorry its poor quality..still keen for the V8 conversion..might happen later down the track, i just want to enjoy the car as is for a while bit of a daily driver.
Bit of an update the motors getting pulled out by the weekend, theres major corrosion on the outside of the head and theres water pissing out into the exhaust, possibly head gasket, corrosion and cracked head will either rebuild this motor, or might go for the 4g52 for now, does any one know if they bolt up to the existing auto box? any help would be appreciated..
cheers Tim.
Bit of an update the motors getting pulled out by the weekend, theres major corrosion on the outside of the head and theres water pissing out into the exhaust, possibly head gasket, corrosion and cracked head will either rebuild this motor, or might go for the 4g52 for now, does any one know if they bolt up to the existing auto box? any help would be appreciated..
cheers Tim.
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Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
Great score mate! that is definately the definition of neat! I agree with what was said i am not overly keen on the full stock thing... I like the sleeper look with power, and i like the neat and slightly modded (ie wheels and ride height) stocker... But at the end of the day yoou have to be happy with it so just make it how you want! Either way keep us updated cause that is Galant Porn and pics are always appreciated
Cheers Ben
Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
I have the standard KM132 that was originally behind a 4G32, but now has a G52B/4G52 in front of it. A narrow 4G54 would also fit.
Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
Pop the head off and have a look at the rear water jacket, it is a common corrosion point.75ANT wrote:motors getting pulled out by the weekend, theres major corrosion on the outside of the head and theres water pissing out into the exhaust, possibly head gasket, corrosion and cracked head
I might just need a head? But if it's been like this for a while, it's most likely going to need a rebuild.
4G32 1600's are narrow block.75ANT wrote:might go for the 4g52 for now, does any one know if they bolt up to the existing auto box?
4G52 2000's are narrow block.
4G54's come in both wide and narrow block.
Here's some reading for you:
Ultimate Topic Directory
Here's the first place to start:
Wide or Narrow (Motor or gearbox)?
Then if you want to get really serious:
Bolt in RWD Engine Upgrades
woops has put a lot of work into this topic.
We all appreciate it
Dave...
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Re: My 1975 GC Galant.
Bit of an update, the 2.6 is now in the car and i cranked it over last night, like to say thanks to Andrew and Steve for the motor and parts. Just need to wire up the alternator, put the exhaust on and drop in the radiator, ill post some pics up this weekend when its all together.
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
few pics..all together and running apart from exhaust ill sort that out tomorrow. still waiting on springs and strut tops as you can see one of em has popped up theyre pretty hard to find.
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Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
get aftermarket adjustable one's imo
Check out my thread for progress
http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=3281
http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=3281
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
beautiful galant, mate.
Great colour- looks great against the chrome and suits the whitewalls perfectly.
If you did go down the route of widening the steelies as suggested it may look a bit like this (Still keeps the character and looks essentially stock but greatly improves the stance).
FYI the front is lowered approx 30mm and the rear barely at all -maybe 10 to 15mm. Rears are widened about 1.5in while fronts i was lazy and just offset them..
Great colour- looks great against the chrome and suits the whitewalls perfectly.
If you did go down the route of widening the steelies as suggested it may look a bit like this (Still keeps the character and looks essentially stock but greatly improves the stance).
FYI the front is lowered approx 30mm and the rear barely at all -maybe 10 to 15mm. Rears are widened about 1.5in while fronts i was lazy and just offset them..
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Looks cool with a wider rim, can you do us a chop with Rota Shakotan wheels? and lower it abit more, keen to get a set.
cheers, Tim.
cheers, Tim.
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Tim.
That engine all good? Did you need anything else?
You will have to come past and give me a look one day.
That engine all good? Did you need anything else?
You will have to come past and give me a look one day.
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Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Yep, no worries- i'm in the photoshop mood.75ANT wrote:Looks cool with a wider rim, can you do us a chop with Rota Shakotan wheels? and lower it abit more, keen to get a set.
cheers, Tim.
lowered more and widened the rears even more so they're flush with the guards -they're probably 7.5 or 8in wide now. Tried to put a little stretch on the rear tyres.
Images are from 15x7 Rota shakotans so if you were able to get 7.5 or 8s on the back you may have a bit more dish.
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
I think I like it with the white walls. The mags look good but the rest of the car is too stock. I think widened stockies with full trims would be the way to go. Seen the pics of the metalic GD sedan? the paint is awesome but the wide stockies set it off.
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
What front struts are you running? Stock Galant or Sigma ones?
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Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
shuggy wrote:Tim.
That engine all good? Did you need anything else?
You will have to come past and give me a look one day.
Yeh runs fine mate, had to change the fuel pump wasnt working, got a flexplate off a mate, and a few other bits and pieces off gumtree and came together. yeh i work in belmont ill drop past one day, might be interested in some of the other stuff you had anyway.
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Yeh looks better with the hubbies and white walls, love the look of that GD. might just widen the rears.A112H wrote:I think I like it with the white walls. The mags look good but the rest of the car is too stock. I think widened stockies with full trims would be the way to go. Seen the pics of the metalic GD sedan? the paint is awesome but the wide stockies set it off.
Running the stock Galant ones, need to replace them pretty bad. do they even make the strut tops anymore? is there a similar one like off a datto maybe?75wagon wrote:What front struts are you running? Stock Galant or Sigma ones?
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
You need the Galant strut tops even if you are running Sigma struts.
Sigma and Lancer hatch strut tops are 4 bolt not 3.
I sold a good set recently, I also bought a new set via a group purchase from Malaysia (over a year ago).
As for being sold new in Australia I don't know?
Here's 5 in the US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-SM5315-Stru ... 3b&vxp=mtr
Here's 7 cheaper ones US also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-Str ... 39&vxp=mtr
2 more, even cheaper. I'd message them about these ones though, make sure they are 3 bolt, there's just too many models listed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monroe-Front-Su ... 96&vxp=mtr
Sigma and Lancer hatch strut tops are 4 bolt not 3.
I sold a good set recently, I also bought a new set via a group purchase from Malaysia (over a year ago).
As for being sold new in Australia I don't know?
Here's 5 in the US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-SM5315-Stru ... 3b&vxp=mtr
Here's 7 cheaper ones US also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-Str ... 39&vxp=mtr
2 more, even cheaper. I'd message them about these ones though, make sure they are 3 bolt, there's just too many models listed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monroe-Front-Su ... 96&vxp=mtr
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Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Pretty sure shuggy has some strut tops
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
A112H wrote:Pretty sure shuggy has some strut tops
shhhh
i only have 2 spare. not willing to put myself in the position of cant get them again!
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Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
lol, I have a data base on all your warehouse shuggy
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Already spoke to him about the strut tops haha he wasnt keen to let them go!.shuggy wrote:A112H wrote:Pretty sure shuggy has some strut tops
shhhh
i only have 2 spare. not willing to put myself in the position of cant get them again!
Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Few pics while i was out yesterday, a mates RX3 and his brothers Sigma also in the pics.
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Re: Grandpa spec 1975 GC Galant. 2.6 ltr conversion.
Quick update,
Installed a new Ally radiator yesterday, had the tail lights painted up in course metallic silver might have the outside blacked out tho not sure if i like them like this, lowered it as much as i could, needs coilovers as the shock is almost bottomed out on the front, installed some cheap datto adjustable strut tops..heres a few pics.
Installed a new Ally radiator yesterday, had the tail lights painted up in course metallic silver might have the outside blacked out tho not sure if i like them like this, lowered it as much as i could, needs coilovers as the shock is almost bottomed out on the front, installed some cheap datto adjustable strut tops..heres a few pics.