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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 13 Nov 2011, 11:54 
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You don't stuff around Andrew! Looking good. Are you going to paint it the same colour???
Also, this is probably a dumb question, but that internal piece behind the firewall that you cleaned and primed... can it be removed easily??


Yes it will be the same colour.......that's the main reason I bought it, just to have 2 blue cordia's.

To clean behind the firewall remove the wipers & the window mouldings........then using a phillips screwdriver remove the plates and firewall rubber..........clean away.


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 13 Nov 2011, 16:46 
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Started doing the doors today.......here is the replacement drivers door stripped and primed (with a few dents removed) nearly ready for topcoat.

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This wing looks great:

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Until you turn it over.........

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Have removed ALL of the rust from the wing........will need to "inject" it with urethane to make it solid again.

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PostPosted: 13 Nov 2011, 18:04 
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What did you use to pull the wing off without butchering it?

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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 13 Nov 2011, 18:40 
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What did you use to pull the wing off without butchering it?


I used a stanley knife blade without the handle :o ..........and some patience! :D

Took a while to get it off...........will look great once reinstalled. ;)


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 14 Nov 2011, 17:08 
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Today.........new injector clips and battery.......runs OK but need to reset the TPS.

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Holes in the console from a hands free kit..........humm tough to fix,

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Here it is ready for primer:

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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 15 Nov 2011, 13:00 
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Here is the refurbished console........no more holes or cracks.

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Also included a new fascia as the other was badly cracked.

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Please feel free to ask me questions.............I would like to spread my knowledge to others.


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PostPosted: 15 Nov 2011, 23:21 
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Is the car going to be bare metal resprayed?

Console looks awesome BTW

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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 16 Nov 2011, 10:39 
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Technically I could bare metal the car seamings as it only has one coat of paint, most of the panels are in good condition, so a quick rub back and spray will still turn out well.


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 16 Nov 2011, 16:52 
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Big challenge today.........the drivers side rear quarter was totally eaten out with rust.......so I cut a section out and replaced it with some 1.5mm plate.

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Can anyone see what's missing?

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Just need to treat the inside of the panel as some rust is still visible..........then I'll spray it in some stoneguard.


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PostPosted: 16 Nov 2011, 22:01 
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Console looks phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 16 Nov 2011, 22:24 
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Thanks, It was quite easy to fix the holes and cracks...........simply run a blade over the edges to make a "V", rub with 40 grit paper then add some bog.
Rub that back then mask the areas and spray with a light coat of stoneguard.......after it's dry rub with 600 grade and apply colour.........vola a near perfect match.


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 17 Nov 2011, 19:13 
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Rust in the rear all fixed, no more water leaks:

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Can anybody still see what's missing?

Test fitted the console (has new leather boot):

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Just need to sort out the rust on the boot floor:

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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2011, 20:41 
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Turbo is missing!

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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 17 Nov 2011, 21:05 
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No............actually Koray it's the drain for the boot rubber.......couldn't quite put it back........it's a flat panel in the photos, but thanks for trying. :D


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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2011, 22:15 
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Hey Andrew, did you weld that rear quarter yourself? looks good

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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 17 Nov 2011, 22:18 
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Hey Andrew, did you weld that rear quarter yourself? looks good


Yep..........the car has not left the garage.


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PostPosted: 18 Nov 2011, 04:28 
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Turbo is still missing, look at your steering wheel :lol:

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You mean the little water channel? Will that cause any problems you reckon?
I have a spare turbo steering wheel thingy you can have if you need one too.

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PostPosted: 18 Nov 2011, 10:35 
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ETHER_ONE wrote:
You mean the little water channel? Will that cause any problems you reckon?
I have a spare turbo steering wheel thingy you can have if you need one too.


The flat panel should be OK.........no water can gather there anymore..........I have the horn pad, it's on the passenger side floor.


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