Resurrection and development of V8 Project GT1

[mike_sekinger]

36 minutes ago, Jacques said:

Well done and very nice suspension.

The Penske 3-ways are being sent away for overhaul and re-valving.

I've decided on Semi-bushed adjustable top and bottom links.  It is a road car after all.

 

[Jacques]

Super nice!

Kind regards,

Jacques

[cweeden]

Hi Mike,

How long did it take you to get the body off and what is your plan for the chassis?

cheers

-Chris

 

[mike_sekinger]

15 minutes ago, cweeden said:

How long did it take you to get the body off and what is your plan for the chassis

Hey Chris,

1 full day for the body removal and another full day to strip the chassis, although I lost some time with the pedal box-to-chassis bolts.

I'm going to POR-15 the chassis once it's degreased and cleaned-up.  I did consider another hot zinc dipping, but it's expensive to organise and then you also need to reconfirm all of the dimensions in case of movement.  POR-15 is extremely cost-effective.

The suspension components will be handled with a combination of POR-15 treatment and plating.

[red vtec]

Out of interest will you be treating the inside of the chassis? on our land rover we have given it generous coats of waxoyl with a pressure lance. 

[cweeden]

13 minutes ago, mike_sekinger said:

Hey Chris,

1 full day for the body removal and another full day to strip the chassis, although I lost some time with the pedal box-to-chassis bolts.

I'm going to POR-15 the chassis once it's degreased and cleaned-up.  I did consider another hot zinc dipping, but it's expensive to organise and then you also need to reconfirm all of the dimensions in case of movement.  POR-15 is extremely cost-effective.

The suspension components will be handled with a combination of POR-15 treatment and plating.

Hi Mike,

I still entertain the idea of having mine re-galvanised, what would you estimate at the costs involved with that? POR is also a consideration but I am wondering how the purists might react and I feel somewhat responsible for a pretty good example of an almost standard Sport 350 so umming and ahhing a lot. 🤪

[mike_sekinger]

Galvanising that size including transportation and special handling was looking like upwards of 3500€.

[Barrykearley]

7 hours ago, mike_sekinger said:

I was very fortunate.    Even the ABS sensors came out of the hubs by hand.

@Steve V8 got it - there’s proof if ever you need it that he’s fibbing....

[mike_sekinger]

Digging out the prepared parts now that I'm actually starting to think about installation.

No shortage of stopping power.

[Barrykearley]

I’d recommend fitting a brake caliper to each rear wheel not just the one 👍

[cweeden]

Hi @mike_sekinger are you going to be replacing the liners in an engine anytime soon? Is there any chance you could video the process?

cheers

-Chris

[mike_sekinger]

I'm not very photogenic.  Certainly not as handsome as Gonzalo Mendoza.

[cweeden]

I'm sure that's not true Mike. 😋

However, I am looking at the Pancho Speed Shop (Gonzalo Mendoza) v8 rebuild video

but it really doesn't show the process of installing the liners, how much sealant to apply and where etc. That would be really interesting to see, along with bearing shells and thrust washer measurements etc.

However I do understand that it is a pain to record so no worries if you'd rather not. 🙂 

cheers

-Chris

PS. I made some progress on mine yesterday... 👍

 

[mike_sekinger]

A couple of days in the citric acid bath and a bit of wire brush wheel - coming up nicely.

I've a ton of parts needing to be plated, but it's going to be a while before things get re-assembled.

[Barrykearley]

They look amazing chap 👍🙌

[mike_sekinger]

Separated the hubs from the hub carriers and removed the old wheel bearings.

Off to the citric acid bath to get cleared-up.

[mike_sekinger]

After cleaning.

[Barrykearley]

How many lemons did you use 👍

[mike_sekinger]

None 🙂     

[red vtec]

what do you coat with after?

[mike_sekinger]

I'm really not sure what to do with those items at the moment.  I guess I could POR-15 them but in the end they are going to weather.

More preparation of the chassis.  It's now fully degreased and ready for the next stage of the POR-15 treatment.

Also got around to checking the steering rack and getting it tidied up.  Ready for re-installation

 

[mike_sekinger]

Penske 3-way dampers overhauled/serviced by these folks (contact Simon Rogers - 01558 668708)

https://www.raceshocks.uk/

[mike_sekinger]

Chassis prepped and 1st coat of POR-15 applied.  Late night 2nd coat..... 

[mike_sekinger]

2nd coat done.... time for a Whisky !

[Mightymetro]

Did you spray it on or paint it on ?