ST205 Total Rebuild, Something a bit different |
ST205 Total Rebuild, Something a bit different |
Aug 29, 2014 - 9:41 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Pressing in bearings and hubs without damaging the dust shields is an enormous pita.
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Aug 29, 2014 - 10:33 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
You should have made your own dampener Things look great ! Thanks I should have, but to be honest it's a lot easier to just buy one. Too busy fabricating annoying little parts at the moment to hold on various coolers and the FMIC which I hate doing. Pressing in bearings and hubs without damaging the dust shields is an enormous pita. Yes you are probably right, which is why I am going to get someone else to do it This post has been edited by Nial: Aug 29, 2014 - 10:34 AM -------------------- |
Sep 2, 2014 - 1:42 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
A bit of minor fabrication, the centre beam copying of treadles car for mounting oil coolers, the two (yet to be welded) fron supports for the FMIC, I hope they are long enough as I had to guess the size and position.
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Sep 5, 2014 - 10:57 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
This has to be a first.......Can't decide if I like it or not, a GT4 letterbox vent on the back bumper.
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Sep 5, 2014 - 1:14 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
This build is insane
Love every bit of it! -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Sep 5, 2014 - 1:19 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Cheers Kurt every step is a step closer to getting it finished.
Ordered paint, undercoat and stone guard yesterday to get the colour put on the bottom so I can start putting things together. Also ordered a deatschworks DW300 fuel pump, that should cover all fuel needs although it was more difficult finding one in the UK than I thought, the only Deatschworks pump I could find in the UK was from an Evo 8 so I will have to make it fit.....shouldn't be a problem though. This post has been edited by Nial: Sep 5, 2014 - 1:22 PM -------------------- |
Sep 5, 2014 - 3:56 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
The vent seems to be in the wrong bumper
Seems a bit pointless but with everything else you have done you're allowed -------------------- |
Sep 5, 2014 - 5:09 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Thanks
Oh it is pure pointlessness, I wanted to see what it would look like, break up the back bumper a little bit, nothing beyond aesthetics. -------------------- |
Sep 5, 2014 - 5:20 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
it could reduce drag! but you have a big ol gas tank right there so I doubt much air gets there haha
i cant wait to see it on! -------------------- 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
Sep 8, 2014 - 11:59 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
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Sep 8, 2014 - 12:50 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '14 From Durham, NC, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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Sep 8, 2014 - 1:16 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
That would be nice having the only one, but I don't mind sharing after all it's what forum are all about
I have to figure out a way to attach the vent to the bumper first and at the moment it's only held on with sticky tape, but I bet it involves glue, possibly some zip ties too unless I can come up with a better way....it's kinda on the back burner for a while now as I have to sort out the paint on the underside so I can start putting stuff back together. -------------------- |
Sep 8, 2014 - 1:24 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '14 From Durham, NC, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Pressing in bearings and hubs without damaging the dust shields is an enormous pita. Harbor Freight sells a toolkit that permits one to hand press wheel bearings out/in, so you don't have to buy a 20-ton stand up press. It takes a good deal of hard manual work, but is doable. Here is a picture of the toolkit: The tool description said it was for front wheel bearings, and should allow you to replace wheel bearings without having to remove the steering knuckle. I had taken my steering knuckles off so used my vice to hold the knuckle in place while pressing the bearing out, as shown: And, as can be seen in the following photo, since the tool is entirely in line with the axis of the bore, it could be used without having to remove the dust shield. One might still consider this method to be an enormous PITA, however it would not damage the dust shield if you choose not to remove it first. My experience tells me this tool is quite good for someone who is on an economy budget, cannot afford a stand up press or -- like Nial and myself -- doesn't have the space, and doesn't mind using muscle power (along with brain power; you gotta get to know the tool and how to best use it). Instead of using a hydraulic press, you are turning a large screw! |
Sep 8, 2014 - 1:33 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Hmmm that looks interesting, would be good to be able to do it myself so with any damage I can only blame myself, or take it to the local garage and get them to do it and take a risk!!!
Thanks for the advice, This post has been edited by Nial: Sep 8, 2014 - 1:37 PM -------------------- |
Sep 8, 2014 - 5:33 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '14 From Durham, NC, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That would be nice having the only one, but I don't mind sharing after all it's what forum are all about I have to figure out a way to attach the vent to the bumper first and at the moment it's only held on with sticky tape, but I bet it involves glue, possibly some zip ties too unless I can come up with a better way....it's kinda on the back burner for a while now as I have to sort out the paint on the underside so I can start putting stuff back together. Yeah, I saw that you were preparing to finish the underside. But, then I thought about something you had done to its underside long back, and then had the sand blaster blow it all away. I guess this time you know how good it is going to turn out before you start? Or did I miss-remember what you had done previously? I know you are anxious to get the re-assembly process underway so you can actually see it beginning to look like a fully fledged car again. I think all the wait and the work has been well worth it, cause it is looking really good at this point. |
Sep 8, 2014 - 9:48 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
That press kit indeed looks perfect for the job
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Sep 9, 2014 - 12:17 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
That would be nice having the only one, but I don't mind sharing after all it's what forum are all about I have to figure out a way to attach the vent to the bumper first and at the moment it's only held on with sticky tape, but I bet it involves glue, possibly some zip ties too unless I can come up with a better way....it's kinda on the back burner for a while now as I have to sort out the paint on the underside so I can start putting stuff back together. Yeah, I saw that you were preparing to finish the underside. But, then I thought about something you had done to its underside long back, and then had the sand blaster blow it all away. I guess this time you know how good it is going to turn out before you start? Or did I miss-remember what you had done previously? I know you are anxious to get the re-assembly process underway so you can actually see it beginning to look like a fully fledged car again. I think all the wait and the work has been well worth it, cause it is looking really good at this point. At the moment the bottom is just painted with a tough primer followed by a 2 pack epoxy, next I need the stone guard which I originally wasn't going to use, but nearly everyone has recommended that I do, that will be followed by the colour and finally the lacquer. That should (fingers crossed) be enough to protect it for the rest of its days. -------------------- |
Sep 9, 2014 - 9:27 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '14 From Durham, NC, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That would be nice having the only one, but I don't mind sharing after all it's what forum are all about I have to figure out a way to attach the vent to the bumper first and at the moment it's only held on with sticky tape, but I bet it involves glue, possibly some zip ties too unless I can come up with a better way....it's kinda on the back burner for a while now as I have to sort out the paint on the underside so I can start putting stuff back together. Yeah, I saw that you were preparing to finish the underside. But, then I thought about something you had done to its underside long back, and then had the sand blaster blow it all away. I guess this time you know how good it is going to turn out before you start? Or did I miss-remember what you had done previously? I know you are anxious to get the re-assembly process underway so you can actually see it beginning to look like a fully fledged car again. I think all the wait and the work has been well worth it, cause it is looking really good at this point. At the moment the bottom is just painted with a tough primer followed by a 2 pack epoxy, next I need the stone guard which I originally wasn't going to use, but nearly everyone has recommended that I do, that will be followed by the colour and finally the lacquer. That should (fingers crossed) be enough to protect it for the rest of its days. On the BOTTOM of your car, where no one but your closest mechanic friends will ever get to see, you will have 5 levels of undercoating: tough primer epoxy stone guard paint lacquer That says to me you fully intend to put this baby on the road, where it must live in a harsh environment that warrants all that protection. And all its metal parts are zinc plated! Personally, I would not be capable of demonstrating so much bravery; instead I would be thinking of encapsulating my work of art in an environmentally controlled glass viewing case so it could be appreciated on into eternity by visitors to the 'car' or 'art' museum, or so it could be truck carried from showplace to showplace. On the other hand, since I see you mind is made up, it strikes me that you will have a tremendous advantage when some thoughtless XC#S0B opens his/her car door into the side of yours. YOU will be able to fix your paint job in short order all by yourself cause you will have had all the experience you could ever need for handling such situations. All joking aside, Nial, there is only one way to do any job. . . the right way. And, your work always meets that criterion, so, you are an inspiration to all who read this thread. Can't wait to see the end product; it's getting close. |
Sep 9, 2014 - 11:18 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Thanks very much to be honest I knew this was going to be a big job, didn't realise quite how much interest it would spark, I must admit I thought very few would be interested as it's slow and not very exciting work, I thought you would all be bored by now.
Some more goodies turned up today. A complete superstrut system which I must say is F'in expensive, I hope never to have to buy all this lot in one go ever again. I hate saying goodbye to £1300 ($2095) at once. Less free cash this month Also this which should more than handle my fuelling needs Awaiting more tomorrow, hopefully some steel tube for some more fabrication, a special stone guard paint gun so I can try and apply some of that stuff, oh and some plastic sheet so I can burry the bodies....err err I mean protect the car when spraying it. -------------------- |
Sep 10, 2014 - 4:46 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Well, after a lot of research and long hours of looking, I have finally found an exhaust for my project.
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