Superedition project part 1 of 3 completed ~ Pic Heavy ~

[autobody]

some more new parts for the suspension overhaul (new springs had already been fitted by Gary when the body work was done and the shocks seem okay to me)

2 x Toyota front balljoints
2 x rear balljoints
Twosrus Rear tied rods

still to buy:
Front Outer Tie Rod End
poly Steering Rack bushes







Also got a HKS Boost gauge (don't like the look of it, would prefer something a bit more jdm looking)



also got parts for my roof overhaul:

18 x Screws 90168-40061
12 x Side Grommets/Clips 90189-04029

ordered 6 of these but only 1 arrived, all sold out - Middle Grommets/Clips 90189-04110







Next stage is to get all this fitted and send the car to the garage for engine fitment.

Not long now to go (I hope)

[v1xz]

this build is awesome. well done...

you still then silver rims?

[autobody]

Cleaned the under side of the car and applied underseal to all 4 arches, the back and front. But not done the floor pan as I found some rust (2 very small holes about 1cm each) so going to remove all the underseal 1st and the get it fixed before any underseal is applied. Its not what I needed, but better to get done right 1st time.






Drying out:



And now undersealed:











next job is to make the car water tight.

My pile of parts:



New Toyota rubber seals



Part numbers if any one needs them:




So work started on getting the centre t-bar bar fixed, as some of the tabs were loose. So drilled some small holes and put some small nuts and bolts in them;



grinded off the excess:



roof all cleared and POR15 applied:




All 4 tabs are now secure:



managed to get hold of the remaining 5 of the oval grommets. Big thanks to Peter from SBITS.



Now fitted:



Done the sides and the car is not letting any water in, well from the roof anyway. I am only getting water from the passenger side foot well. Which looks like a dash out job to fix...

[autobody]

Engine build has started, and should be done very soon. Work is being done by Peter at SBITS...

Parts for bottom end:



Crank in



Pistons and rings all in



New oil and water pump installed.

[boondougal]

wow, lots of time money and effort going into this car... the result will surly be a great example.

[autobody]

thanks boondougal, still along way to go. Progress is slow as most of my time is taken up by my lovely son

Not happy with the rear quarter panels, as spotted something not quite right, so will be getting that sorted and then re-painted but that has to wait now as I want to get this car on the road and drive it.

[Neil_turbo]

Great work Imran, look forward to the final result

[elbon50]

I am only getting water from the passenger side foot well. Which looks like a dash out job to fix...

Try removing the glove pocket & heater blower Imran

If it's same problem I had you'll be able to see where it's leaking

[autobody]

thanks guys, its getting there... but another setback. more rust found. but the good news its the source of my leak.



Peter how did you manage to repair yours. was it as bad as the above pic

[elbon50]

thanks guys, its getting there... but another setback. more rust found. but the good news its the source of my leak.



Peter how did you manage to repair yours. was it as bad as the above pic

Mine was similar to your pic Imran

I sealed it with P38

Didn't fancy welding under there

[PW@Woodsport]

P38, more commonly known as "bodge" which is exactly how that repair has been done. P38 is pourous..... so it isn't watertight.

It should have had the rust cut out and new metal welded in, seam sealed and primed/painted, not bodged up with external body filler.

Probably get abuse now, me and my "doing things properly" ways

Imran, do it once do it right mate

[elbon50]

Mine doesn't leak now Imran

No doubt Gary will weld in new metal if you choose that route though

Considering all the good work you have already done on your car I would recommend having this welded

[PW@Woodsport]

P38 is pourous, you haven't stopped it leaking at all, just now it's soaking up moisture and making the surrounding metal rot quicker

[elbon50]

P38 is pourous, you haven't stopped it leaking at all, just now it's soaking up moisture and making the surrounding metal rot quicker

I have stopped it leaking

No pools of water in my footwell now

Yes, the rot is still there & will leak through again sooner or later (hopefully later)

That doesn't worry me

My car is just a bit of a track shed these days

Imran has already spent lots of dough on restoring his

So he needs to restore this to a high standard

[autobody]

thanks for the comments and input guys.

Yeah most deffiently a cut and weld in new metal. Another job for Peter to do (he does not know it yet but my list is getting longer )

[autobody]

spent more time on the car this week, and more time spend under the car. Which I do not like doing but its got to be done.

So jobs done this week:

• Car now fully under sealed
  MK2 turbo arb fitted to rear
  went to fit the new whiteline front arb but found more rust on the passenger side where the bolts go in to

All ready for the day under the car.



took some of the old underseal off, only removed where the underseal looked poor or any signs of rust. so this is what the front looked like:



Driver side:





Next was silver PRO-15:







Then next was the underseal:



Rust found where the mounting point is for the front arb.



But the rear when one fine, this is the mk2 arb, a lot thicker than the standard, cost me about £30 all in, which is a bargain I think :






Next job is to get interior back in (well most of it), get the original alloys reconditioned. Then sent it to Peter for engine implant. Cant wait

[Lauren]

Great work, Imran. Keep going!

[autobody]

thanks Lauran, not much left to do now.

a few pic I missed of the underseal:

[Tiger Tim]

Some work , Imram. Fantastic stuff.

Curious about the ramps. They give great access underneath the car. Do they jack up after you drive the car up onto them.

Tim

[autobody]

Thanks Tim,

regarding the ramps, they do give you plenty if space. On the pic they are not at there max height as they extend to about 18 inches. All you do is drive on and then adjust the height with a large socket or a spanner.

I have 2 sets (second set is slightly different) I will have one set for sale soon if your interested

They sit very low, so no chance of hitting the lower of the car which is what us MK1 owner need.

But your standard Halfords ramps will be sufficient for servicing and general maintenance.. I only got these so I can have more room to remove the underseal.