Kuroneko

Looks great!
POR15 for those suspension bits? Its very hardy stuff!

Unless you're really into originality, look at the screw-type torsion bar adjusters, instead of those four position things?
The OEM style is pretty nasty to adjust sometimes, whereas the screw-type work like a 911.

AussieAS285

Thanks, I have been off the project for quite a while, but doing body work and other ancillary parts. I have the early seven position cams on it, may prove to be a headache, will wait and see.

AussieAS285

Back on its feet, first time in 16 years

Kuroneko

Impressed!

AussieAS285

Back to the body, have to settle for a fibreglass boot lid. This means slightly adjusting metal to accept the imperfections of fibreglass.

Kuroneko

There's a metal one now on Yafuoku here.



Not cheap though, but it looks in reasonable condition...
There's doors, and a whole heap of other tasty bits too.

The FRP parts are good though, being lighter.
FRP hood, trunk lid, doors, and wings can significantly reduce weight and increase performance.

Looking great regardless!

AussieAS285

AussieAS285

Fitting Oem reverse lamps

malix

This is awesome. In for more pics.

AussieAS285

Had to buy necessary fittings to fit off the fibreglass bonnet as they dont include fittings. A fellow owner had a rusted out bonnet he didnt know what to do with, and was happy to cut the bits I needed from it. A bit fiddly but a good result.

AussieAS285

Ok, so back to it. Head is away being restored, took cylinder sleeves, new pistons & rings way for bore & hone. Building up a dry fit of all the engine casings etc to ensure fit and more importantly correct bolts and nuts. The front main cover alone has three different length bolts.

AussieAS285

Reconditioned head back from engineering.

0MaXpeedingRods

Hey what you going to do with the engine?

AussieAS285

Just as much of a recondition to OEM as I can.
New pistons will be 1mm O/S, which I believe takes it from 606cc to a whopping 629cc

AussieAS285

Bore & hone done


Ready for reassemble

PCHFlyer

It can be done! I dragged my non-running S600 Convertible out of the garage after almost 10 years in May 2020. I put the first wrench to it on June 6 2020 (seatbelt bolt). I'm not a mechanic.The pandemic gave me the time to finally do something with the car. I've had every single (rusty) bolt and screw pass through my hands since then. I had professionals do the engine, bodywork and some upholstery-the rest was me. I've been there, staring at the bare frame on the garage floor thinking, "how is this ever going to come together!". Oh, and by the way, also went through 2 bad crankshafts until we found a good one ($$). First drive around the block was April 2022 . Every component needed attention- I fixed 3 cracks in the rear plastic bulkhead, restored the badly cracked wood steering wheel, disassembled and zinc'd the belt buckle latches too (pain). Last project is to reinstall the cleaned up top- hopefully next week. Just want to encourage anyone tackling this project to keep at it!

AussieAS285

Hello, I do not log in here much. Glad for you that you got your car sorted.
I have drifted between no time, no money, and setbacks. Right now I am cutting off prior poor repairs to bottom front guards/ panels.
I am awaiting a crankshaft repair part from Germany to get my crankshaft repaired and ready for install.
Problem with Aussie delivered cars is that they passed through multitudes of owners who did less than great repairs.
The result being, restoration here is a more difficult journey.