My G40 progress thread - 10/01/07 updates, page 9

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:25 pm

So that's stereo, mats, indicator lenses, badges, plates...what next

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:31 pm

Haven't got stereo, late spec rears or clear fronts yet!

Spankin' new grille badge coming soon though. Along with headlight adjusters and switch, leccy window switch and rear seatbelt guides.

There's wads more coming, but there's no point mentioning till they're done

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:37 pm

Few more updates

Charger has been sent to PSD for rebuild and upgrade to full blend. Should get it back next week I presume. In the mean time a lot of tidying up in and around the engine bay have been getting done.

Thanks to Mr Kelly for the spankingly mint front G40 badge. And big thanks to Iain for the free passenger side arch trim! Woop

Also put on red bumper tape.

And yes I know the 'P' is missing from the rear badge, hahah

Got some late spec rear lights for next to nothing at scrapper (also got some German late spec lights coming sometime soon as well)

Wire brushed, rubbed down and then sprayed up fan cowling and motor housing

Been brushing up some bolts and spraying others for various areas

Cleaning and blacking up pipework for charger

Been doing the same kinda thing in engine bay

Rubbed down and sprayed charger dome

Was polishing a bonnet latch up for a while, decided to de-grease it and spray it gloss black. The back side is just lashed in copper grease

Got late spec rear seatbelt guides

However... the arch I got a little while ago flew off on the dualler and subsequently I need another! So gimme a shout if you've got one spare!

Oh, and I've got headlight height adjusters and switches coming along with leccy window switch (but just the switch at the moment, haha) and also some clear front indicators!

She's coming together nicely

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:21 pm

Been busy doing some bodywork recently. Keep in mind it's all just to make the car look a lot better and stop the rust till it's all sorted out next year with a respray

Arch and bottom of the boot have been topcoated. Currently putting filer on the bad bit on the rear quarter and priming some other parts around the car

The light has caught the arch here making it look like a different white - but it is the same

All the wiper arms done in matte black

Some more tidying in the engine bay

But the best bit of all.. I get my 'charger back tomorrow!!! WOOP!!!

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:43 pm

car is looking much better mate! keep up the good work! your doing some of the little jobs that makes such an improvment that i should really do!

the wiper arms, they got some kind of, is it plastic coating, on them. did you remove it all before you sprayed them? i was going to get new arms but as a quick fix, spraying might be worth while!

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:48 pm

Cheers man

Nah, I just sanded them down till smooth and all the little imperfections were gone. De-greased and then sprayed a few times.

I considered new arms at one point, about Â£9 each, but spraying them has worked out nicely

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:57 pm

cool, thanks for the info! bet you can't wait to get her back on the road and drive her again!

G40 power rocks even in standard condition!

Keep up the good work!

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:34 pm

Well. Turns out I had a boost leak before I sent my charger away! I was only putting out 90bhp. Found the boost leak (pipe from main boost line to BRV wasn't connected) but couldn't take her out for a spin as the charger was with PSD!

So I'm gonna scare myself when I give it some welly after it's run in I'm sure. 30-40bhp jump from last time I drove it here we come!

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:30 am

it raises a little smile seeing someone taking the time to put all those little touches in (sorting out all the rust patches etc) that i personally never find a moment to fit in

with such skilled care and attention to detail it should run on a long time yet! think it'll be around for the 20th anniversary?

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:01 am

Cheers Tahrey!

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:06 am

Well. More progress today!

'Charger arrived back from PSD today, woop! Tav came round and gave a helping hand - much appreciated. Had it done in no time

"Running in" in progress! Am checking everything every time I stop too just to be safe. Feels a million times better already though!

Charger fitted!

Me tightening some hose clips

Tav tempted to resort to somewhat harsher methods

Ghetto body repair at it's finest

Back end all fixed and sprayed up for now!

Petrol cap isn't permanent btw! Haha

Bit of beverage

Matty2021 · Post by **Matty2021** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:00 am

Veerrryy schexy... bet ya cant wait till ya can give it a proper good run!

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:34 pm

You've done an amazing job on it - well done!

You got a pulley for it? I have a 68mm one in my garage that I never got round to fitting on my Rado. If it fits and you're interested, make me an offer!

Mk2Adam · Post by **Mk2Adam** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:45 pm

it is looking better and better everytime you update it del

wish i could do the little bodywork jobs on mine, got a few really small dings and scratches which i'd love to disapear

unfortunately i lack the knowledge and skills

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:02 pm

it's the speed that's most impressing me.... i'd be pressed to get a tyre changed in the time this has taken so far

liking your friend's style though - not only has the bugger stolen my torque wrench but he's using it in exactly the right manner

try not to blow the charger now