Exjouster
Well-Known Member
Started my resto in September. Found a 62 Lancer GT for a mega bargain price. Bought it to be an immediate flip, but kinda liked it, so I was conflicted. It was all there, but with years of neglect and no paperwork. Dragged it home on a trailer, and much to my wife's displeasure I stuck it in the garage and began my poor-man's amateur restoration.
First thing...paperwork. only had bill of sale. Last registered owner was 3 owners ago, in Wisconsin, and was deceased. Found a loophole. Insured the car through Hagerty. Registered in VT with my bill of sale. Turned in VT reg to FL, and they had to give me a new title!! Car was now legal and viable!!
Next was the seats. They were intact, but very badly faded. A few cans of spray vinyl and they looked very much improved!
Started on the exterior. Took of the dirt, grime, and surface rust. Read about guys doing rattle-can paint jobs. Figured I'd give it a shot. What did I have to lose, right? Chose Rustoleum Safety Red and Gloss Black. Lots of sandpaper, a sanding block, a bunch of cans of spray paint, and a ton of elbow grease!
Thought it needed a better stance, so new shocks all around, with hi-jackers in back.
Engine bay...new starter, alternator, plugs, wires, distributor cap, coil, air filter, transmission filter, fuel pump, battery tray. Got the carb rebuilt. Part chasing...fun stuff!!
Interior time! Bought a carpet set and new headliner. Pulled the old carpet and the rotted floorboards came up with it! Found new floorpans, cut out the old ones and put in the new. Put in the new carpet, gonna have to get a pro to install the headliner. Put in a cheap new stereo, new speakers.
Down to the pending stuff...oil change, brakes, electricals, trim.
Soon....showtime!!
First thing...paperwork. only had bill of sale. Last registered owner was 3 owners ago, in Wisconsin, and was deceased. Found a loophole. Insured the car through Hagerty. Registered in VT with my bill of sale. Turned in VT reg to FL, and they had to give me a new title!! Car was now legal and viable!!
Next was the seats. They were intact, but very badly faded. A few cans of spray vinyl and they looked very much improved!
Started on the exterior. Took of the dirt, grime, and surface rust. Read about guys doing rattle-can paint jobs. Figured I'd give it a shot. What did I have to lose, right? Chose Rustoleum Safety Red and Gloss Black. Lots of sandpaper, a sanding block, a bunch of cans of spray paint, and a ton of elbow grease!
Thought it needed a better stance, so new shocks all around, with hi-jackers in back.
Engine bay...new starter, alternator, plugs, wires, distributor cap, coil, air filter, transmission filter, fuel pump, battery tray. Got the carb rebuilt. Part chasing...fun stuff!!
Interior time! Bought a carpet set and new headliner. Pulled the old carpet and the rotted floorboards came up with it! Found new floorpans, cut out the old ones and put in the new. Put in the new carpet, gonna have to get a pro to install the headliner. Put in a cheap new stereo, new speakers.
Down to the pending stuff...oil change, brakes, electricals, trim.
Soon....showtime!!
