5 GT Turbo Abandoned in 2003, going for a big save/restoration

[DaveL485]

Agree with Jon, 50's.

 

[Mark Davis]

You need some three spokes, will fit your look perfectly

 

[clarky_gtt]

Wheels are back finally. Went with 50 profile, they look OK, a little lofty. But this isn't a highly modded car.


Wheel alignment, another once over and then I think it's time for its first mot in 20 years!

 

[clarky_gtt]

I drove it!

 

[andybond]

Brave man!

How did it drive?

 

[Mark Davis]

Was it a huge disappointment and waste of time effort and money ? Do you now want to K20 it ?

Haha just joking ! I’m sure it’s great

 

[clarky_gtt]

Drives like new! just needs an alignment. My guy is away for two weeks, so i can wait

had a pre mot, no problems other than the drivers indicator stopped working. Even though its a new loom, bulb and holder haha
quick fonzie nudge and it blinked back on.

 

[clarky_gtt]

First problem
I was working on the car today on the ramp, trying to get a better connection for the speedo and the car just cut out at idle. Strange I thought, no warning.

It starts up with revs, but refuses to idle smooth or at all. I took out what I believe to be the idle jet, large brass screw water pump side. Blew it out with my lungs as nothing else to hand. Stuck it back in and still the same.

I guess it needs a better clean? Any tips? Looks like you can take it apart. I'll take brake cleaner and blow it out tomorrow.

Could it be anything else? Really strange. Been idling perfect for a year now

 

[Mark Davis]

As you said mate go to town with the carb / brake cleaner.

Check mixture screw hasn’t exiting the building too.

 

[clarky_gtt]

I think the mixture screw is siliconed in place Mr @sparkie rebuilt it for me.

I will look at taking the idle jet apart I guess. We'll annoying, wanted to mot it monday

 

[clarky_gtt]

Sorted, swapped the idle jet for a new one. Will clean the old one out and and see if it's buggered. It was new as well!

With that, the choke cable clipped pinged off and I can't find it. Will have to delve into my nos bits

 

[Steve Swan]

I guess using silicone on the mixture screw to help hold it in on boost is ok, but don't you need to get it hot and set the idle mixture for a nice sweet idle then glue it up

 

[Brigsy]

Wont need silicone on idle jet, decent o ring works fine.

 

[clarky_gtt]

Fit the new choke clip and new spare wheel bracket. Not sure I'll put the new spare I have underneath yet, doesn't make much sense while I run 15's.


Anyway, this happened.....


I never, ever thought I'd see the day. 8 long year's and we're here.
So happy, I've had a shite year this year and needed a bit of something to make me smile

Buzzing. Not quite the end of the thread as there are a few very small jobs that need doing.

But thanks for sticking with me

 

[Mark_L]

Looks Lovely, time to enjoy.

 

[Mark Davis]

Good work mate, congrats ! Looks awesome.

Now rip they C1J out for something a little bit more modern

 

[DaveL485]

Awesome! Well done and congratulations!

 

[Duncan Grier]

Well done, another bar setting restoration. Soo much hard work but paid off and looks epic

 

[Chris Smith]

Cracking work, good job

 

[clarky_gtt]