Finally got my LC back from the shop getting its electrical sorted out (as over 35 years it had been chopped, rejoined and rewired half a dozen times - so that got ripped out and rewired fresh)
Thought i'd take a few photos and do a build thread up.
Car: 1979 LC Lancer Celeste
Owner: Taz, 25yo, Male, Brisbane
Previous Owner: Grimmeh
Details: Orange 79 LC, excellent condition, 91k, bone stock, original everything except wheels. No rust, except for a minor scuff here and there paint is excellent. Has been manual converted from an auto (just realizing now how rare the auto's were...) A lot of small things replaced, front end suspension - brakes, shocks etc
Problems to be addressed:
'Lancer' badge missing on the left hand 1/4 - replace - LOOKING FOR BADGE
Rear 1/4 windows sikaflexed in too much - take out and clean up gunk, reinstall cleanly - YET TO BE DONE
Resovoir sitting loosely in engine bay - was missing and replaced with a bottle from a CJ lancer - tack on a few tabs to screw the bottle to - YET TO BE DONE
Clutch guide missing on firewall due to manual conversion - weld another tube on - YET TO BE DONE
Small hole in inner left 1/4 from rust - was cut out early and gunked up to prevent spreading - weld a small plate and blend in - YET TO BE DONE
Sand back and paint 1/4 vents and fit - YET TO BE DONE
Plans for the future:
Minilights.
Flared arches to support said minilights, unsure if i want blended or the 'bolt on' look.
Respray. Thinking of a gunmetal silver or a deep cherry red.
Replace plastic bumpers. Getting old, usual indents on 3 of the 4 corners. Want a nice one piece look - unsure if i want the chrome 1 piece as it might be a bit over the top for my look.
Disc brake conversion on the rear end - need more info on what path is best
Fab up a rail for my seats to fit in - drivers full racing bucket (probably not road legal but meh)
Half cage
Find a manifold for my twin 40 dellortos. Find a few small turbos for my dellortos.
Engine rebuild
Booster / steering overhaul
Battery relocation to the boot for better weight distribution and room in bay
Alloy rad
Front splitter
Fender Mirrors
New carpet. Probably a matted black as ill probably replace the door cards too. Would look odd having black carpet and shag brown door cards. Maybe just cut a sheet of carbon and screw to the door? See how we go
Probably a bunch of other small things i cant think of off the top of my head.
With all that out the way, here are some pics (post wash, pre wax)
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