Black 'project' 400 Griff...Moves up a gear...

[hillclimbmanic]

I've decided to do a 'body off' resto, on my recently acquired 400. There doesn't seem to be a great deal of info on here, or indeed, in the Bible, regarding the unbolting, and separation of body and chassis.

Any tips/advice would be gratefully accepted.!! I have access to post lifts, pit, etc. - Thank God.!!



Manic

Edited by hillclimbmanic on Tuesday 27th October 13:18

Edited by hillclimbmanic on Monday 4th April 05:55

[hillclimbmanic]

Thanks for the link that dull me couldn't find! That seems quite comprehensive...

[hillclimbmanic]

Wow.!!!! That was a pretty extensive guide...Thanks for that, hedgehopper



Manic

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Pete Mac said:

Hey Manic

Sorry missed this first time round. I'm doing the same as you, you might be interested in my thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

My project has been a little on hold for the last year or so due to other projects but am about to get fired up again in the new year. Very happy to share ideas thoughts, bits and tools etc.

If you want to mail me by all means do otherwise we can share experiences via our threads.

Good luck, Pete

Hey Pete!
They say that two heads are better than one!!


Cheers, Paul

Edited by hillclimbmanic on Wednesday 28th October 12:18

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igiveup said:

Some info here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=455...
it has a few links too, but the are all dead.

Brilliant blog...Thanks for that


Manic

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Hoover. said:

stop finding all this info.... It isn't good for the wallet

...and it's only going to get worse.!!

[hillclimbmanic]

This is the car, as it came to me...Reg. on Feb 14th 1992 - A very early one.!!

Edited by hillclimbmanic on Thursday 19th November 13:11

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: £150 to remove and refit my screen(at a later date), with NO guarantee of success.!!! If they break it, he'll knock £50 off the price!

Only another £400 to find then, for new one


Manic

[hillclimbmanic]

Windscreen out, with no accident, all remaining trim removed, and delivered to the upholster...

All coolant pipes removed, fuel tank out, seat belts removed, chassis bolts half removed; roll on tomorrow..!!

Manic

[hillclimbmanic]

Body off this week...hopefully!!

I just have to bleed the brakes today, then check for any last wires...


I'm REALLY looking forward to fitting the manifolds, when the time comes - NOT.!!


Manic

[hillclimbmanic]

Body is finally off.!!!

The use of a 2 post ramp made it a hell of a lot easier...

The outriggers have been repaired - By a muppet! No seat belt mounts, no rear holes in plates...and only half sleeved from the underneath.!!

I guess the bodger has been at it again - Photos to follow...


Manic

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portzi said:

Only a body off will confirm if it has had a bodged job, you're doing this the right way body off peace of mind, so your not driving in someone's elses manufactured death trap

You're right, Portzi...initialy, it was going to be a new interior, and a paint job. Then I thought 'with the time of year dictating a lay-up, I decided to spend the paint job money on the chassis...complete with Super Pro bushes, and new adjustable suspension...mechanicals first, and paint the car in Apri.!!

I'm looking into a hot zinc flame sprayed chassis, with powder coating on top...just waiting g for the estimate...


Manic

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portzi said:

Hi Manic, lf l have only l regret with my body lift l wish l had it zinc sprayed before the Etch primer and powder coat was applied. I think zinc spray is the way to go to give your chassis that extra protection and stop chassis distortion as the heat from a zinc bath alone puts steel under tremendous warping strength!!

I've just received the quote back, and they've recommended aluminium hot spray, then powder coat. ..including blasting, it comes to £600
Happy days...

Manic

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andy43 said:

hillclimbmanic said:

No seat belt mounts, no rear holes in plates...and only half sleeved from the underneath

Seriously? Jesus. So belts were just relying on the fibreglass for support? Bet you're glad you took it to bits now...

Even WORSE than that, Andy...The carpet, on the one.!!!

[hillclimbmanic]

andy43 said:

Hessian backed deep pile Wilton? It would have been fine

Wilton.???

I wonder if the budget would stretch? - Not as much as the Wilton, I think.!!

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hillclimbmanic said:

my250gt said:

hillclimbmanic said:

I've just received the quote back, and they've recommended aluminium hot spray, then powder coat. ..including blasting, it comes to £600
Happy days...

Manic

Hi, that's a good price, can I ask who it is? ;-)
Cheers, Phil.

Hi Phil

Surface industries Ltd., Swansea - 01792 651541
www.surfaceindustries.co.uk

Manic

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I've just ordered the four front wishbones, also the front wishbones and ARB bushes, Superpro...

Chassis going to Surface Industries, to be pretty-fied.!!

Looking forward to the build up...


Manic

[hillclimbmanic]

Front diff mount...Had to cut the bolt, as the steel insert had completely rusted and seized to the bolt.!! Thankfully, I'm replacing every nut, bolt, washer and bush.!!


Manic

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Yesterday, I was mostly ordering a set of Gaz Gold Pro coilovers...I've used Gaz before, on other vehicles, so; whilst not my first choice for the Griff, I'm more than happy to fit them...As it's a complete nut, bolt, bush, bearing, engine strip- down, chassis, interior, paint, etc., there has to be certain compromises; the chassis has to be right, first time; the bushes and bearings have to right...If the shocks don't live up, I can change them, at a later date

Manic

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Outriggers repaired, sheared bolts drilled out, and re-tapped...Chassis delivered to Surface Industries, for blasting, hot metal flame spraying, and finally powder coating in 'Chrome' Silver...Flying out to Fuertaventura tomorrow...Happy Days.!!

Manic