Bluebear Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 EDIT: Yes, I know, the pictures are borked. I cannot be assed to re-upload them elsewhere though. Shiny imgur hosted images start on page 10, with the first shot of the car sat on my Volk 5/4s ------------- Little background behind this first. Dad works as a self employed builder, was was doing jobs down in a seaside town called Barmouth, North Wales. He kept seeing this GT parked up doing nothing, having a forest growing through its engine bay, and after several visits, managed to get in touch with the owner. He had moved down to Southampton for a job and never had time to put the GT back together again after a small bump, hence the spare bumper in the shed, and the bent IC and IC pipes. While the bits were all off, he decided to respray it in some Ford metallic black colour (Falcon something or other? Very fine flakes). He could never find the time or money to get it down with him, so was quite agreeable in selling it. Anyway, got it for £1000, needs quite a lot of work doing on it, but it'll be a good learning experience for me. Besides, we couldn't just let a GT sit there and fall apart, that's just wrong. Without waiting any longer, here are the pics. Brace yourselves, it's not in the best condition. Front, that's just bubblewrap protecting the bonnet. Oh dear god. Now then, the car came with an FMIC (in bits, yes, but an FMIC nonetheless). Now what I want to know, its it useable? Common sense tells me no, as most of the fins are damaged. At least there's one ray of sunshine in all this (literally!) Shot of the interior (that chrome tat is gonna come straight out ) And the retrim needs to come off as well, there hasn't been a good job done of it Anyway, thoughts? Opinions? I realise its quite a bit of a project just to get it in a good state, but it'll be a learning experience Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jae-Glanza Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Good little project you have ahead of you, good work for saving the poor thing ;pRegarding the fmic, Quite a lot of bent fins but spend some time straightening out the fins and i'd say it'll still give sufficient cooling, probably better than the standard tmic as there pish, plus fmic's look sick =](Aslong as the cooler core itself isnt leaking)Edit : Cooler kit looks autobahn to me =] identical to mine.Good work pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Doesnt look that bad mate front panel looks fine so its just a casre of sourcing all the bits and getting it back together Plus its a quad and sunroof model!! Welcome to my club Cooler looks reusable aswell.I dont like the look of the wiring in the bay though that could be a night mare All the best with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 looks like a good little project mate Hope it goes together relatively problem free and keep the updates rolling!Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Cheers guys!Sunroofs are for winners ;DAnd yeah, really not looking forward to the wiring. Will need to work out what's what, strip out the aftermarket alarm that's been installed, work out what wires belong to the turbo timer (whether its part of the alarm or not, I don't know, theres an actual timer unit box thing on the drivers footwell though), and get it all back to standard.Good news about the IC, how would I test to see if it isn't leaking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 5 replies to this thread yet 0 views, how the .....?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jae-Glanza Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Search youtube for intercooler leaks or similar, plenty of guides my friend =] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Nice buy mate, looks like a fair deal you go there. Best of luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks guys.And yeah, I think most of the none-geniune wiring belongs to the alarm, not sure. Once I have better, clearer pics of the fusebox, can I wing them your way if I need help identifying what's what Jay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Nice Starting with the best approach there bud, get all the old shite out wires etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Great project mate, all the best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Sunroofs are for winners ;DNo roofs are better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toy Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 nicew porject Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 awesome nick!!!!! thats a hell of a project to get your teeth sunk into!!!! that's gonna be some serious hands on fun man!!!! really pleased for u!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 (edited) Cheers guys. Little question, does anyone know the part number for the little rubber locating grommet in the bottom of the rear light recesses? They've disintegrated/perished, and I'd like to replace them and then get the rear lights in so thats done.And thanks Phil! Edited August 7, 2012 by Bluebear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ep_brad Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 looks like a nice project Im sure you could buy a universal intercooler to replace the broken one.yay another starlet with a sunroof lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blair Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 work cut out for you it seems matebut quality project - sure it'll be sweet when its up and primed good luck man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Jay, you're awesome Cheers.Did you get my PM by the way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I love restorations! All the best Nick, Looking forward to this being finished Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cheshireglanza Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 good project mate what happened my sig lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Sorry dude, I'll work on it tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Awesome dude, i believe we spoke about this particular car at JAE?? Looking forward to the restoration of it mate. You've certainly got your work cut out!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yes Liam, we did indeed, and it's finally here! And as for the work, there might be a lot of it, but it'll all come to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 i think given that situation for wiring id make use of 2009 ( year of the breaker lol ) and see if you can just get another loom. looks like a tasty little project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Fucking snow.I wish we had a garage.Anyway, rear light grommets should be arriving Monday, and I'll get ordering an Outer CV Boot kit from Enzo, as one one on the drivers side shaft is knackered. I hope the joint hasn't gone. What type of grease will it need to be packed with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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