Retirement is over Cesil

[rstoughy]

Not much done over the weekend,

Managed to swap out the A/C Condenser and original Radiator. After the oil cooler disintegrating upon removal it was a given that these were getting changed out. They were looking a little tired but best to have new anyway.

next on the list is to change the copper brake pipes I have just fitted. I just don't like the look of them so will re do with Kunifer. Once thats done I will be happy to refit the front suspension, brakes and get it back on its wheels.

Anyway,


Out with the old and in with the new.

[billyboysm3]

so its been a little quiet on the restoration side of things but been working through it in the background.
Need to get this finished now as the race car is needing some attention prior to the 2020 season and cesil is hogging the ramp.

Now at the stage where the front suspension can go on, all new p/s pipework here to be fitted and the new rad, a/c condenser and oil cooler (when i find one) can be bolted up.
After that its some interior bits to be tidied up and then some paintwork and we are ready to enjoy it throughout 2020 :thumbs:

Rebuilt the propshaft with new bearings / rubbers etc and refitted that




re coated the fuel pipes and brake pipes as per oem with some fresh wax oil




all underside heat shields cleaned, painted or replaced as necessary




re furbished ap's re fitted (rears at least)




engine stripped for bearing inspection and replaced / rebuilt. New cpv fitted and re fitted the engine x member with new engine mounts at this stage also.
The eagle eyed ones amongst you will have noticed the grey por15 on the chassis leg but fear not this has now been prepped and painted sg so all looks original again.








struts built ready to refit and rack freshened up with new gators, tie rods and track rods





exhaust all cleaned and ready for re fitment once i decide what rear silencer to fit (oem or aftermarket)

awesome

[Mike R]

Looking good .

[rstoughy]

So its been a little quiet on the restoration side of things but been working through it in the background.
Need to get this finished now as the race car is needing some attention prior to the 2020 season and Cesil is hogging the ramp.

Now at the stage where the front suspension can go on, all new P/S pipework here to be fitted and the new Rad, A/C Condenser and Oil Cooler (when I find one) can be bolted up.
After that its some interior bits to be tidied up and then some paintwork and we are ready to enjoy it throughout 2020 :thumbs:

Rebuilt the propshaft with new bearings / rubbers etc and refitted that




Re coated the fuel pipes and brake pipes as per OEM with some fresh wax oil




All underside heat shields cleaned, painted or replaced as necessary




Re furbished AP's re fitted (rears at least)




Engine stripped for bearing inspection and replaced / rebuilt. New CPV fitted and Re fitted the engine x member with new engine mounts at this stage also.
The eagle eyed ones amongst you will have noticed the grey POR15 on the chassis leg but fear not this has now been prepped and painted SG so all looks original again.








struts built ready to refit and rack freshened up with new gators, tie rods and track rods





Exhaust all cleaned and ready for re fitment once I decide what rear silencer to fit (OEM or Aftermarket)

[billyboysm3]

Again not a massive update but managed to get the rear all bolted back up. It really is such a joy at this stage working with clean, freshly painted and new parts.

Its 110% better than it was that's for sure :bigcry:

Looks awesome Paul

[rstoughy]

Again not a massive update but managed to get the rear all bolted back up. It really is such a joy at this stage working with clean, freshly painted and new parts.

Its 110% better than it was that's for sure :bigcry:

[select]

Looks like a long job, but does look good, dare not look under mine :bigcry:

Same here :bigcry::bigcry:
Very nice thorough work, love it. :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looks like a long job, but does look good, dare not look under mine :bigcry:

[DuncanR]

WTF a post from DuncanR !!! Lovely work Paul... can you do the same but in Black ?? lol

[rstoughy]

So started to put the jigsaw back together over a few hrs yesterday.

Pipes all done.






Tank ready to go back in,






And all plumbed back up with filler and vapor trap re installed.




Started to look out all the rear subframe parts ready for assembly.
Every bush and bearing has been replaced so it should be nice and tight back there when complete.












This coming week should see the diff re fitted and I will then get things like the heat shields done and hopefully get the subframe bolted back up.

Really chuffed with how its starting to look.

Thanks for the comments folks :thumbs::thumbs: I appreciate it.

[billyboysm3]

Cheers folks,
Been away with work so updates have been a little slow over the past couple of weeks.

Most of the underside parts are now done and ready for bushes. Just been slowly buying up all the bits and bobs required and it has been so hard not to go down the "modify" route with it. I have to keep reminding myself that I have the race car which is predominately for that sort of stuff :hahaha:

The rear suspension mounts all cleaned, prepped and coated




Front suspension mounts cleaned, prepped and coated




Rear shafts stripped (as far as they could be), cleaned, re packed and painted ready for re fitting. Just awaiting delivery of new large boot clips



And just some of the other parts scattered around the workshop.

~Awesome Paul, keep posting the updates

[rstoughy]

Cheers folks,
Been away with work so updates have been a little slow over the past couple of weeks.

Most of the underside parts are now done and ready for bushes. Just been slowly buying up all the bits and bobs required and it has been so hard not to go down the "modify" route with it. I have to keep reminding myself that I have the race car which is predominately for that sort of stuff :hahaha:

The rear suspension mounts all cleaned, prepped and coated




Front suspension mounts cleaned, prepped and coated




Rear shafts stripped (as far as they could be), cleaned, re packed and painted ready for re fitting. Just awaiting delivery of new large boot clips



And just some of the other parts scattered around the workshop.

[billyboysm3]

Will look awesome when finished Paul!!!

[Chad]

Cheers Chad :thumbs:

Arches are all done. Die Grinder with wire wheel and removed all sealer etc from inside both arches. All treated and re sealed / stone chipped and painted.

All 4 damper mounts have been buffed back and treated with POR15 grey and now look like new.

Any corrosion on the floor has been dealt with in the same way. It was actually around the large metal plate in the rear foot well that was showing signs of rust so that was buffed back and treated.

I have also removed the bracket from the battery box as that was just harboring corrosion. Not needed so chopped it and binned it.

Sill covers have been removed and all is good in there. Bit dirty but all solid.

Wings and bumper off next so I can get to the bad bits on the leading edge of the sill (where the stones hit from the front wheels)

Looking great paul. Will be good for another for another 15 years :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Cheers Chad :thumbs:

Arches are all done. Die Grinder with wire wheel and removed all sealer etc from inside both arches. All treated and re sealed / stone chipped and painted.

All 4 damper mounts have been buffed back and treated with POR15 grey and now look like new.

Any corrosion on the floor has been dealt with in the same way. It was actually around the large metal plate in the rear foot well that was showing signs of rust so that was buffed back and treated.

I have also removed the bracket from the battery box as that was just harboring corrosion. Not needed so chopped it and binned it.

Sill covers have been removed and all is good in there. Bit dirty but all solid.

Wings and bumper off next so I can get to the bad bits on the leading edge of the sill (where the stones hit from the front wheels)

Yes all really typical,, around that area up front ,,, make sure you check around the rear arches lip . I found just a slight crack in sealer until I scraped it back moisture gets under. But get in early and if should be just a good wire wheel to clean up ready for prep and paint. Also around the top rear damper mount. Same thing,, Worth a check around the grommets holes front and rear foot wells , I just welded this area on track build shell ,, Ive spent hours preparing that shell used a really aggressive wire wheel To get it as rust free as possible,, also had to put a 2inch plate the entire curve or rear arches on that. Will waxoil in the grommet holes on that, worth waxoil the same on csl. Check under cill covers Around the clip holes ,, If you haven’t looked :thumbs: