Restoring My Sapphy 'Project Moneypit' *update 15/01/2011-winter tinkering*
11-10-2009, 07:52 PM
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Restoring My Sapphy 'Project Moneypit' *update 15/01/2011-winter tinkering*
Well, some of you may know my car....
since i rebuilt the engine last year, she has been given a considerable amount of abuse, seeing as i bought her to use, not hide in the garage.
however, i lapse in concentration resulted in me clipping a stone wall in july...
Results of that are a scratched bumper, written off wing, 2 doors and scarred up rear quarter
no chance of insurance, as the age, value and difficulty in sourceing genuine spares from dealers would have written her off. so the time has come, i am going to be doing a full body strip down, see what nastys the plastics are hiding and getting it all fixed up and ready for a good few more years on the road
i also feel its a good time to sort out a load of niggly faults that she has had for a while
first job was getting her into the garage, which i finally cleared out and got carpetted with some free stuff my mum was ditching
i'll try and keep it updated as i progress
since i rebuilt the engine last year, she has been given a considerable amount of abuse, seeing as i bought her to use, not hide in the garage.
however, i lapse in concentration resulted in me clipping a stone wall in july...
Results of that are a scratched bumper, written off wing, 2 doors and scarred up rear quarter
no chance of insurance, as the age, value and difficulty in sourceing genuine spares from dealers would have written her off. so the time has come, i am going to be doing a full body strip down, see what nastys the plastics are hiding and getting it all fixed up and ready for a good few more years on the road
i also feel its a good time to sort out a load of niggly faults that she has had for a while
- the massive intercooler blocking the cooling air to the rad
- the transmission vibration above 110mph, from either the prop or front shafts
- the constant battle with the misfire goblins
- My clutch slipping above 21psi
first job was getting her into the garage, which i finally cleared out and got carpetted with some free stuff my mum was ditching
i'll try and keep it updated as i progress
Last edited by Bloomers; 15-01-2011 at 03:08 PM.
11-10-2009, 08:09 PM
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can u explain what this 'transmission vibration over 110mph' is. Myn begins to vibrate at around 115mph. and i was thinking about stripping it down and inspecting. but if this is a common problem, it would save me alot of time if anyone knows what causes it.
also shame about the scuff m8. looks like a really nice saff. and good man for using it
also nice bike always fancied a DMR but could never afford
also shame about the scuff m8. looks like a really nice saff. and good man for using it
also nice bike
always fancied a DMR but could never afford
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Thanks peeps
M4tt247 - basically, i shakes its tits off once your in 3 figure speeds, i've got a new prop donut ready to fit, was going to refurb and balance both props and get my shafts checked. i would of thought it was wheel balance, but it does it regardless of wheel choice
Had all my seats and carpet out this evening, only to find one of my seat mounts has succumbed to the down stuff, pretty much. oh well, suppose i better get used to find that lol
M4tt247 - basically, i shakes its tits off once your in 3 figure speeds, i've got a new prop donut ready to fit, was going to refurb and balance both props and get my shafts checked. i would of thought it was wheel balance, but it does it regardless of wheel choice
Had all my seats and carpet out this evening, only to find one of my seat mounts has succumbed to the down stuff, pretty much. oh well, suppose i better get used to find that lol
13-10-2009, 05:20 PM
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Good luck with the resto.
Think i may have seen it down Bude maybe parked near to the newsagents not far from the falcon hotel pic ?
If you see a white Sapph parked next to the Brendan arms soon,that will probably be mine !
Cheers Andy..
Think i may have seen it down Bude maybe parked near to the newsagents not far from the falcon hotel pic ?
If you see a white Sapph parked next to the Brendan arms soon,that will probably be mine !
Cheers Andy..
18-10-2009, 10:30 PM
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little update. spent a few hours on her over the weekend, and i'm now at the stage of having the engine and box out the way with the removal of 8 bolts and the use of a couple jacks
interior has been all stripped out......
however, that has led to the first bits of rust showing thier ugly heads lol
drivers seat mount
drivers side rear footwell
also found over Ł3 in change that will help pay for all this 
old 10p
not a lot to a sierra with no bumper!
the powerhouse
another breakdown in the waiting :S sure there was a clip on there!!
hopefully have the running gear and rear beam off this week, then the fun begin
Anyone give me advice on the correct way of tackling the underside. i'm not after a concours look, but it would be nice to have it looking nice
interior has been all stripped out......
however, that has led to the first bits of rust showing thier ugly heads lol
drivers seat mount
drivers side rear footwell
also found over Ł3 in change
that will help pay for all this old 10p
not a lot to a sierra with no bumper!
the powerhouse
another breakdown in the waiting :S sure there was a clip on there!!
hopefully have the running gear and rear beam off this week, then the fun begin
Anyone give me advice on the correct way of tackling the underside. i'm not after a concours look, but it would be nice to have it looking nice
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19-10-2009, 07:59 AM
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I'm about to drop all the running gear off of mine and clean up underneath, I've been told satin shark grey paint, as its not porous (spell) like primer, then overspray magenta around the edges,
And break pipes use landrover forest green, to make them look like new
19-10-2009, 03:10 PM
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something like this, bud?
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-u...4-p-15900.aspx
mike, you not making up new brake pipes?
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-u...4-p-15900.aspx
mike, you not making up new brake pipes?
19-10-2009, 04:08 PM
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something like this, bud?
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-u...4-p-15900.aspx
mike, you not making up new brake pipes?
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-u...4-p-15900.aspx
mike, you not making up new brake pipes?
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https://passionford.com/forum/3370620-post3.html This is the stuff mate.
19-10-2009, 06:56 PM
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Ive found this stuff on the net, i reckon it could be good for doing car undersides with as its made to be very tough for truck bed use, so should be a good product ??
http://www.u-pol.com/countries/en/navigate.htm its under products on the left handside then specialists coatings, raptor liner black.
http://www.u-pol.com/countries/en/navigate.htm its under products on the left handside then specialists coatings, raptor liner black.
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22-10-2009, 06:52 PM
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Little update
went to Essex with my mate to pick up his new 200sx yesterday so didn't get anything done. decided to work like a demon today
Engine box and subframe are now dropped on the deck, ready to be pulled out the way and stored at work, once i can get the shell 4 inches higher. Prop and exhaust are off, fuel tank, rear bumper and pump are off. and i have found more rust
i knew it was getting a little brown on the sil, but its one of those things you put to the back of your mind lol
no matter, though. new sill on the way, once the rear beam is off, it's time to get jiggy with the wire brushes and scrapers..
engine in
engine out...
nsr sill
osr sill
nsr floor, near bumper bracket
mainly solid rear panel
tank
rot free chassis leg
the next hurdle...
cheers for reading
went to Essex with my mate to pick up his new 200sx yesterday so didn't get anything done. decided to work like a demon today
Engine box and subframe are now dropped on the deck, ready to be pulled out the way and stored at work, once i can get the shell 4 inches higher. Prop and exhaust are off, fuel tank, rear bumper and pump are off. and i have found more rust
i knew it was getting a little brown on the sil, but its one of those things you put to the back of your mind lol
no matter, though. new sill on the way, once the rear beam is off, it's time to get jiggy with the wire brushes and scrapers..
engine in
engine out...
nsr sill
osr sill
nsr floor, near bumper bracket
mainly solid rear panel
tank
rot free chassis leg
the next hurdle...
cheers for reading
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looks sweet mate i wish mine was as good as that ive spent 3 weekends welding so far and atlease another two to go. id expect to see a bit more inside the sills so id get some nice thick sheet metal aswell
22-11-2009, 05:13 PM
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A little update....
Progress has slowed down, due to 2 things: The massively tedious job of removing all the underseal from a large car, and my the earache my missus has been giving me about focusing on my preperation for RAF selection in January (which is fair enough lol)
but i have been able to get in a hour here and there, a few times a week...
Finally got my rear beam off, so have been able to start doing the underseal it was blocking
20 year old ford underseal, 3-4 mil thick in places. its a wonder these things can rust at all
rear end, mainly cleaned up
stripped floor
oily mess, this is some after market sealent thats been put on. done the hjob, but a proper pain to get off. hardsuch chips off fine, but the softer bits are going to require petrol and elbow grease
Me, enjoying my sunday afternoon
Once its all done, the holes will be welded up, brown bits removed and/or treated and the whole floor zinc or etch primed. then this stuff is going on...
Upol Raptor loadliner. should take the knocks and bumps suffieciently. and is also tintable, so will come out Moonstone Blue with the addition of a bit of base coat
cheers for reading, sorry its not the most interesting post
Progress has slowed down, due to 2 things: The massively tedious job of removing all the underseal from a large car, and my the earache my missus has been giving me about focusing on my preperation for RAF selection in January (which is fair enough lol)
but i have been able to get in a hour here and there, a few times a week...
Finally got my rear beam off, so have been able to start doing the underseal it was blocking
20 year old ford underseal, 3-4 mil thick in places. its a wonder these things can rust at all
rear end, mainly cleaned up
stripped floor
oily mess, this is some after market sealent thats been put on. done the hjob, but a proper pain to get off. hardsuch chips off fine, but the softer bits are going to require petrol and elbow grease
Me, enjoying my sunday afternoon
Once its all done, the holes will be welded up, brown bits removed and/or treated and the whole floor zinc or etch primed. then this stuff is going on...
Upol Raptor loadliner. should take the knocks and bumps suffieciently. and is also tintable, so will come out Moonstone Blue with the addition of a bit of base coat
cheers for reading, sorry its not the most interesting post
22-11-2009, 06:03 PM
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Great progress. I've been through the same hard work getting the undersealing off so I know exactly how you feel. But trust me, it's definitely worth it in the end even though I was so close giving the whole shit up. Just use our time and don't rush it, sure it will be a minter when done 
22-11-2009, 08:07 PM
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Great work, good luck with the project, hope all goes well
