John.youens
New Member
Hi Guys,
I thought I would post some information about my NEW Project car.
Bought the car early this year with MOT and running on the road, I however knew it required some work in the close future. The car had a newer engine fitted and a LT77 5 Speed box.
The gear box had major whine on all gears apart from 4th and the engine wasn't running on all cylinders most of the time.
The car itself looked pretty solid on all accounts but as you will see from the project photos to follow this was not all as it seems.
Tasks to do;
Remove series 1 interior and fit a series 1.5 which is fitting for the 1972 year with front and rear headrests.
Remove & Replace Carpets as they all smell and are thread bare, whilst doing this will fit modern insulation to reduce noise.
Remove engine and gearbox for complete overhaul replacing bearings, seals, mounting rubbers as required.
Repair any rust found in the base unit and panels.
Replace drivers door as it is completely rotten on the outer skin and has already has a replacement fitted.
Repaint Engine Bay
Re-spray all panels
Refurbish wheels.
Once this is all done and the car is back on the road the finishing touches will be looked at like chrome work, exhaust, lights etc.
I will post the work so far soon.
I thought I would post some information about my NEW Project car.
Bought the car early this year with MOT and running on the road, I however knew it required some work in the close future. The car had a newer engine fitted and a LT77 5 Speed box.
The gear box had major whine on all gears apart from 4th and the engine wasn't running on all cylinders most of the time.
The car itself looked pretty solid on all accounts but as you will see from the project photos to follow this was not all as it seems.
Tasks to do;
Remove series 1 interior and fit a series 1.5 which is fitting for the 1972 year with front and rear headrests.
Remove & Replace Carpets as they all smell and are thread bare, whilst doing this will fit modern insulation to reduce noise.
Remove engine and gearbox for complete overhaul replacing bearings, seals, mounting rubbers as required.
Repair any rust found in the base unit and panels.
Replace drivers door as it is completely rotten on the outer skin and has already has a replacement fitted.
Repaint Engine Bay
Re-spray all panels
Refurbish wheels.
Once this is all done and the car is back on the road the finishing touches will be looked at like chrome work, exhaust, lights etc.
I will post the work so far soon.