Mike84 Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Got a bit more done , need to collect 2nd hand bonnet to line up and check fitment before I weld in new crossmember. Some weld through primer added then trail fit of crossmember 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Start of engine mods began also ,beginning with det3 with plug and play loom. Followed with standard turbo manifold with restriction removed from cylinder 3 runner. Then fitted one of my spare glanza power steering pumps along with pipes and brackets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) Go on mike. Starbo time. What turbo are you thinking of running?. I'll get them flaps upto you soon. Edited May 23, 2021 by Sam44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale SR Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Good work, I'm looking forward to seeing another SR on the roads in Scotland! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 9:56 AM, Sam44 said: Go on mike. Starbo time. What turbo are you thinking of running?. I'll get them flaps upto you soon. Just a ct9 I had lying about which I've had Midland turbos refurb it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 7:03 PM, Dale SR said: Good work, I'm looking forward to seeing another SR on the roads in Scotland! So am I 😃 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Bit more time spent preparing for turbo fitment which included removing one rather crusty sump . For replacing with a spare turbo sump and matching pickup pipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Then it was time for the drilling of the block for the 4efte oil filter housing. Must admit I wasn't looking forward to this. 😦 Took me a minute to suss out what was going to be the best way of drilling these. And decided to insert copper pipe into filter housing holes to act as a guide to drill straight holes for studs. Also measured depth of one of my turbo block holes which was approx 23mm. So checked threaded part of studs that were being fitted approx 13mm . Decided I didn't need to go as deep as oe . So settled on 19mm depth for clearance used a bit of tape on drill bit for depth gauge. Worked well just need to open them out and tap them tomorrow 🙂👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 More progress , although it is kind of a backward step at the same time🤦♂️ Firstly finished off where I left off with tapping the holes for the oil filter housing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Then collected and fitted mint used bonnet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Ok so my ocd kicked in , the inner wing at the passenger side was annoying me . While I was repairing the recent crossmember damage the inner wing was annoying me . So gluten for punishment I cut this front end off a local car . So that decided I was replacing inner wing , slam panel and complete crossmember also 😲 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 This was what was annoying my OCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 So there we have it some backward steps to do it properly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikhilkamdar12 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Nice bit of work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevstar Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Some good hard work going into this nice little bonnet badge as well, haven't seen one of those before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 yeh same here it does look smart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale SR Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 The badge is from a Reflet Starlet , There really smart Is the rest of the starlet you got the bonnet from breaking somewhere ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Dale SR said: The badge is from a Reflet Starlet , There really smart Is the rest of the starlet you got the bonnet from breaking somewhere ? Lad that I got the bonnet and cut from swapped out the front on the reflex for glanza parts it's also forged and turbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Almost ready to weld on front section now which includes chassis leg and inner wing at n/s/f. Which was from a previous repair that I wasnt keen on. It's been alot of work and hours already but hopefully have the front end ready for paint. I will let the pictures do the talking Bit more final tweaking and alignment checks along with trail fitting wings and bumper before welding it all up , thank god Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Front end mocked up and all gaps checked ready for welding on for good 😎 All joints zinc primed with weld through primer. Pretty happy with the alignment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale SR Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Nice to see her back in one piece, I look forward to seeing her painted 😀 great work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 On 6/8/2021 at 11:32 AM, Dale SR said: Nice to see her back in one piece, I look forward to seeing her painted 😀 great work! Cheers So do I 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike84 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Well finally got the front end fully welded up . Just need to smooth off and blend in welds before seam sealer is applied. Then onto mocking up radiator and intercooler setup 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keviano27 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Quality job mate 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Loving this, great work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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