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PROJECT LUCIFER
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:26 pm
by I8A4RE
The project has begun.....
Over the next couple of weeks, months, probably years, I will be transforming my yellow 95 GPX "COYR" into a 4G63 AWD monster.
Heres what she looked like when i picked her up.

The front bar was absolutly destroyed, engine mounts, stuffed stepper motor but apart from that in pretty good nik
Then after a incident on a cruise a few steps backwars
Now the overhaul begins
FIrst to get rid of the spoiler

But then that, of course, left holes

so we need to fill them, I just used some body filler from the local cheaper auto spares

Now that looks better
Now to go round the rest of the body and fix any dents etc
I will be painting her silk black for a while but will not be the final colour, just want to practice painting and really just wanna see what it looks like in person
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:33 pm
by Jaay
another one simon?! this will look good when done... you sticking with the same vs bodykit though?
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:34 pm
by Dan25
This will be interesting...
Just wondering what you've got against spoilers Simon?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 3:20 am
by Shahrez
Sweeeeet!! this is exactly the kinda stuff i will be doing as soon as i graduate!! Keep it up bro!!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:50 am
by I8A4RE
@ Jay, Nah mate, will be doing a completely different kit. Maybe even a full custom one if im good enough, but not holding my breathe.
@ dan, just not a fan of the factory spoiler. Might go aftermarket later on in the project but i will see.
@ Shahrez, cheers man. Well hopefully ill take as many pics as possible but sometime i get a little to intothe job and forget to take "before" photo's

Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 8:14 am
by xj265
Good luck with it Simon, would be great to see a 4WD FTO!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 1:18 pm
by mr-charisma
pity about the accident damage.. how did it happen?
have you picked up an evo shell / engine yet?
*edit* don't bother pulling dents etc right now

save that for later, after you've gotten all the mechanical work done .. right before the inevitable respray

you're more than likely to cause a few dents while you're doing the project anyways ..
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 1:23 pm
by yano
Oh f**k yes! It has begun!!!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:18 pm
by koolio1234
mr-charisma wrote:*edit* don't bother pulling dents etc right now

save that for later, after you've gotten all the mechanical work done .. right before the inevitable respray

you're more than likely to cause a few dents while you're doing the project anyways ..
Yeah, unless its got any damage which would lead to corrosion, that may need attention straight away if it already hasnt rusted.
Cant wait to see how this project unfolds. Should be an "educational" experience.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:35 pm
by cb
wow thats a pig! good luck with it. awd conversion should keep you busy will this be the first awd fto in aus?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:18 pm
by I8A4RE
New window fitted this weekend
Got off those damm stupid "COTY" Badges, what a mission.
Remove boot lock and aerial, just have to fill them now
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:54 pm
by knowhopetattoo
How'd you go with the screen re-fit?
Any hassles?
Remember I was once a panel beater, if you need some help let me know.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:39 pm
by Jamie
Looks good so far Simon...I imagine this project will keep you busy for a while. Where bouts are you doing the work? Did you build a shed on your block already?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:43 pm
by maxleng
do not put neons underneath it
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 12:15 am
by Eltnot
Woot! Project car!
Going to look forward to watching this develop. Are you planning to use an Evo or a Galant VR4 as the donor of your engine and AWD?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:34 am
by pete_gpx
Simon wrote:The project has begun.....
Over the next couple of weeks, months, probably years, I will be transforming my yellow 95 GPX "COYR" into a 4G63 AWD monster.
Eltnot wrote:Woot! Project car!
Going to look forward to watching this develop. Are you planning to use an Evo or a Galant VR4 as the donor of your engine and AWD?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 8:30 am
by I8A4RE
knowhopetattoo wrote:How'd you go with the screen re-fit?
Any hassles?
Remember I was once a panel beater, if you need some help let me know.
Yeah cheers buddy, i priced a windscreen through some wreckers.... $250 and then called obrien glass and for $400 bucks they supplied brand noobie, came out to my house and fitted it. So for that sort of money i just said bugger it.
Mate, ill definitly need some advice on sanding and paint
Looks good so far Simon...I imagine this project will keep you busy for a while. Where bouts are you doing the work? Did you build a shed on your block already?
Yeah should keep me very busy. No havent even settled on the land yet still waiting for soil testing, banks and legals to go through. Settlement is the 19th of this month so i am restricted to doing this work at the place I am at now.
Should have the neons fitted by tonight
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 9:16 am
by FTEvolution
pete_gpx wrote:Simon wrote:The project has begun.....
Over the next couple of weeks, months, probably years, I will be transforming my yellow 95 GPX "COYR" into a 4G63 AWD monster.
Eltnot wrote:Woot! Project car!
Going to look forward to watching this develop. Are you planning to use an Evo or a Galant VR4 as the donor of your engine and AWD?
Can't use the VR4 as the donor as the gearbox is on the opposite side. Good luck with the project mate. She will be an absolute weapon!
If you are taking any suggestions on styling, may I suggest something along the lines of...
Again, good luck. Will be watching this post intently!
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 9:28 am
by Eltnot
FTEvolution wrote:pete_gpx wrote:Simon wrote:The project has begun.....
Over the next couple of weeks, months, probably years, I will be transforming my yellow 95 GPX "COYR" into a 4G63 AWD monster.
Eltnot wrote:Woot! Project car!
Going to look forward to watching this develop. Are you planning to use an Evo or a Galant VR4 as the donor of your engine and AWD?
Can't use the VR4 as the donor as the gearbox is on the opposite side. Good luck with the project mate. She will be an absolute weapon!
So the Evo and the Galant both used the same engine but had the gearbox located on different sides?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 11:41 am
by zuihoujueding
Woo..cant wait to see the result. So isthis going to be a dragster or more of a track car?