Pikey009 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Forgot to mention, I never knew there were already two threaded holes for the lower half rad bracket, was chuffed to bits. Just re-cut the thread to avoid any issues. The top mount doesn’t sit low enough on the radiator for my liking to I just put a washer in the recess then fitted the mount over the top. Keeps it nice and level and gives it much more purchase on the radiator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Thought I was making good progress until I went to see how my mate was getting on with his four-track. He bought it with a fresh MOT, started digging in to it and erm, the chassis needed a completed restoration as does most of the body which turned out to be structural. How the hell it passed an MOT I’ll never know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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burty Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 53 minutes ago, Pikey009 said: Thought I was making good progress until I went to see how my mate was getting on with his four-track. He bought it with a fresh MOT, started digging in to it and erm, the chassis needed a completed restoration as does most of the body which turned out to be structural. How the hell it passed an MOT I’ll never know! WOW makes my inner arches seem pretty minor ,good progress on the GT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) Finally got fed up of waiting for the parts I ordered 5 weeks ago and opened up a case against the person. Think I’ve been more than patient as he’s had my £65 for all that time and I still have no parts. So a big thanks to my new best friend Dave on here who sorted me out with the bits I need this weekend, they will go on this week. Edited October 20, 2020 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Has anyone ever dealt with SPD automotive? As I’m after some black civic rad hoses rather than the blue ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Thanks to Dave I’ve now got all the little niggly things I was missing. He’s currently breaking a GT but has minimal stuff left now. He’s got a solid Shell up on FB market at the moment. I’ll make no apologies for this post of a battery tray and clamp 🤣 For this car it’s a complete novelty compared to the battery being sat on the chassis tied down with some random bit of metal. Edited October 20, 2020 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 It’s getting a fresh lick of paint today, can’t be doing with any surface rust. I’ll also be fitting the door stays and the new weather strips. replaced the fan switch but it made no difference so I’ll have to have a look at the wiring to the fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I've got same to do jase spray all the surface rust on brackets, hopefully you will find the issue of the fan least your eliminating things Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Yeah I’m just trying to refresh everything as I go to be honest. Struggling to find black half rad hoses at the moment, might have to give a few companies a call as I want to get the coolant back in so I can run her up again. yeah true but that’s another £30 gone out of my budget 🙃 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 12 hours ago, Pikey009 said: Yeah I’m just trying to refresh everything as I go to be honest. Struggling to find black half rad hoses at the moment, might have to give a few companies a call as I want to get the coolant back in so I can run her up again. yeah true but that’s another £30 gone out of my budget 🙃 I have used ones if that's any good? Your starlet hoses will fit on to the civic radiator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 As a suggestion ask Brad his MK1 GT on here is running some very interesting black hoses. They look very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 12 hours ago, glanzadude said: I have used ones if that's any good? Your starlet hoses will fit on to the civic radiator That’s very kind of you mate but I’m looking for some aftermarket ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 7 hours ago, Sam44 said: As a suggestion ask Brad his MK1 GT on here is running some very interesting black hoses. They look very good. Yeah I’ll have a look cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Boring update- the weather strips are on and looking smart, the old ones were totally fucked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
td04 turbo Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Looks a lot better Where did you get them from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Looks great. Nice colour blue on the Gt, nice to see a other colour then stock colours all the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 22 hours ago, td04 turbo said: Looks a lot better Where did you get them from. From a decent guy who’s breaking his gt. I’ve actually got a passenger one that’s in good condition if you need one? I don’t want any money for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 7 hours ago, glanzadude said: Looks great. Nice colour blue on the Gt, nice to see a other colour then stock colours all the time Thanks mate, I wasn’t sure of the colour at first but it’s really growing on me. I would prefer it the original if I’m honest though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Looking good new strips made a massive difference great find Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Does anyone know if a glanza header/expansion tank fits a GT? I want to get rid of the massive hose going along the slam panel and have seen some GTs with the header over by the battery but can’t find a thread on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Went for these hoses in the end, bit more pricey but the quality of them is decent. Looking forward to getting back to the car on Tuesday and cracking on. Edited October 31, 2020 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 They do like nice and thick. Decent and lot better than factory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 On 10/30/2020 at 5:06 PM, Pikey009 said: Does anyone know if a glanza header/expansion tank fits a GT? I want to get rid of the massive hose going along the slam panel and have seen some GTs with the header over by the battery but can’t find a thread on it As far as I've seen they are a straight enough fit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Brilliant, I thought so too so now I just need to find one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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