Hi all, I have been working on a r12 restoration for the past couple of year and thought I'd share some progress as approach reaching a drivable car again.
The car was my daily driver since about 2011 or 12 and earnt plenty of sentimental value. A fun car to drive with surprising reliability.
I really let the car go unfortunately with panel damage and rust and poor paint, so when the opportunity came up for a parts car with 17g running gear in it I jumped at the opportunity and let the build snowball into a more complete restoration.
It has been the first full build I have undertaken so there has been lots of learning the hard way through mistakes and trail and error but nonetheless has been fun learning experience. And the support in sourcing parts within the community has been exceptional. I have a lot of appreciation for everyone who has helped and contributed in some way
So details of the build are as follows.
844-12 engine with 40dcoes and 123 ignition. Fully rebuild, reground crank and cam.
Only a 4spd bolted up ATM. But I have a 5spd ng3 to be sorted out at a later time
17 vented brakes up front and gordini sway bars front and rear.
Rear axle with disc brakes also to be fitted at a later date.
Suspension lowered 1-2imches all bushes, ball joints and shocks new
I think I'd like to upgrade to adjustable coilovers at a later date also.
Electrical system refreshed with new extra fuses and relays. With a few additions including wideband o2 sensor, electric fuel pump and fan. Hazard light circuit, addition front fog lights.
Bodywork
Front panel replaced
Three good used rust free doors
Nos door skin on driver's door
Rust free front gaurds.
Rust and dents repaired in rear quarter panel and rear window surround
Paint stripped and repainted. This has been my first respray so there are some imperfections but overall happy with how it is turning out
Repaired cracked dash and other cosmetic parts
I will try and upload some photos now
The car was my daily driver since about 2011 or 12 and earnt plenty of sentimental value. A fun car to drive with surprising reliability.
I really let the car go unfortunately with panel damage and rust and poor paint, so when the opportunity came up for a parts car with 17g running gear in it I jumped at the opportunity and let the build snowball into a more complete restoration.
It has been the first full build I have undertaken so there has been lots of learning the hard way through mistakes and trail and error but nonetheless has been fun learning experience. And the support in sourcing parts within the community has been exceptional. I have a lot of appreciation for everyone who has helped and contributed in some way
So details of the build are as follows.
844-12 engine with 40dcoes and 123 ignition. Fully rebuild, reground crank and cam.
Only a 4spd bolted up ATM. But I have a 5spd ng3 to be sorted out at a later time
17 vented brakes up front and gordini sway bars front and rear.
Rear axle with disc brakes also to be fitted at a later date.
Suspension lowered 1-2imches all bushes, ball joints and shocks new
I think I'd like to upgrade to adjustable coilovers at a later date also.
Electrical system refreshed with new extra fuses and relays. With a few additions including wideband o2 sensor, electric fuel pump and fan. Hazard light circuit, addition front fog lights.
Bodywork
Front panel replaced
Three good used rust free doors
Nos door skin on driver's door
Rust free front gaurds.
Rust and dents repaired in rear quarter panel and rear window surround
Paint stripped and repainted. This has been my first respray so there are some imperfections but overall happy with how it is turning out
Repaired cracked dash and other cosmetic parts
I will try and upload some photos now