'85 GT Hatch

H0SS302 · 02-11-2008, 07:15 PM

Welcome to my build thread!

Not to sure where im going with this car, but im gonna use this thread to document what im doing along the way. The car is an '85 GT with body work done. only needs a few things to be complete on the outside.
-cowl
-side molding
-door seals
-new locks for hatch and doors

the interior is the big hurdle with this car. Not much is usable and there is a few rust spots to deal with.
-new seats
-dash pad
-carpet
-headliner
-door panels
-debating whether too keep console or delete it

as far as the motor goes, i do plan to build it, but still am not sure on specifics.

ill keep plenty of pics of everything i do along the way.. this is gonna be a fun ride.

sticks905.0 · 02-11-2008, 07:19 PM

how much you get that sucker for ? I use to have a 84 that was a coupe. thats no a bad roller. the interior aint shit to find nice for a start.

H0SS302 · 02-11-2008, 07:21 PM

My project for the day was the removal of the side panals inside. i cleaned those off and am begining to prep them for paint.(plan to spray black or dark grey)

also i worked on the rust problem.. this is what i started with.

and what i did..

preped for paint..

also had a smal spot where the back seat was.. it was pretty bad! i did all i could with the tools i had to clean it up. ultimatly it was too bad to get it all, i cleaned it up the BEST i could with a witre wheel.

and heres the trunk 1st coat

2nd coat

and the finished product

excuse the messed up tape line.. understand im a super rookie with this and this is all first time stuff for me.

all in all..pretty productive day

H0SS302 · 02-11-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sticks905.0

how much you get that sucker for ? I use to have a 84 that was a coupe. thats no a bad roller. the interior aint shit to find nice for a start.

got it for 1300...and it isnt a roller. complete 5.0 running strong.

sticks905.0 · 02-11-2008, 07:29 PM

oh nice 1300 thats not bad at all. by my house they had a 92 lx pretty clean whit ponys and the engine was all stock and clean. the sign said new clutch and some other minor stuff. it was 2500 or best offer. if i had the cash it would of been mine.

Graves · 02-11-2008, 08:10 PM

Like I said, chief, lemme know if you want an extra hand.

H0SS302 · 02-11-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graves

Like I said, chief, lemme know if you want an extra hand.

thanks bud

Graves · 02-11-2008, 08:43 PM

Sure thing, sport.

Blown01snake · 02-12-2008, 08:33 AM

looks like you're off to a good start!

H0SS302 · 02-12-2008, 05:55 PM

My Baby is in race trim now!!! :P
Today i took down the headliner, removed the center console, kick panels, door panels and passenger seat.

everything went smooth today... lol when i was taking down the headliner...a damn spider fell in my lap! scared the hell out of me..

heres some pics of the progress so far.

here is the headliner. all stripped down and ready for some new skin. the mold that was on the headline didnt get through to the cardboard so thats a plus.

i plan to do a console delete so i will be selling my console and the electronics as well.

Also.. with some help from my neighbor; we figured out that i do not need a break booster. Just a master cylinder!!! that saves me over $100

H0SS302 · 02-13-2008, 03:20 PM

found some interesting information today when i was installing the new Master cylinder..

my car has shorty headers and a double hump K member!!! so i dont have to replace that...cool beans

Wiked · 02-13-2008, 03:34 PM

Damn man, you are making nice progress. Good job.

Graves · 02-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Ostrich skin headliner, FTW!

SUfanINsa · 02-13-2008, 04:09 PM

Ostrich skin with the Louis Vuitton symbol...then you can be swangan

Wiked · 02-13-2008, 04:11 PM

He needs to install a motor mount for the 32'' LCD that will drop from the ceiling first though...

2k4mk1 · 02-13-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUfanINsa

Ostrich skin with the Louis Vuitton symbol...then you can be swangan

And we was swangan........

H0SS302 · 02-13-2008, 06:55 PM

ok so today was dissapointing.. installed the master cylinder. bleed the breaks(unsuccesfuly i might add...) and the breaks still are no go.

Big thanks to Dave(Graves)

the day was not lost tho, got started on sanding the panels and painting..

pics..

Graves · 02-13-2008, 07:15 PM

Good times!

H0SS302 · 02-13-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graves

Good times!

lol yes...

i also just got conformation that i won the SVO console delete kit.. SaaaWEEET

Graves · 02-13-2008, 07:20 PM

Nice!

Pics?

02-11-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
H0SS302 Coming to a 17" rim near you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 6,183 Trader Rating: (6)	'85 GT Hatch Welcome to my build thread! Not to sure where im going with this car, but im gonna use this thread to document what im doing along the way. The car is an '85 GT with body work done. only needs a few things to be complete on the outside. -cowl -side molding -door seals -new locks for hatch and doors the interior is the big hurdle with this car. Not much is usable and there is a few rust spots to deal with. -new seats -dash pad -carpet -headliner -door panels -debating whether too keep console or delete it as far as the motor goes, i do plan to build it, but still am not sure on specifics. ill keep plenty of pics of everything i do along the way.. this is gonna be a fun ride. Last edited by H0SS302; 02-11-2008 at 07:26 PM.

02-13-2008, 03:34 PM	#12
Wiked LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset, Tx Posts: 4,933 Trader Rating: (2)	Damn man, you are making nice progress. Good job. __________________ Quote of the Month- If all of you had a chance to have a 1967 GT500 clone you would jump on it, and dont say you wouldnt. I have honestly started realizing lately that most of us on this web site are a bunch of hating ass hypocrites. I my self would like to change my ways, why not join me? - Me Impossible Maze Game<<< Really a maze game, not the song anymore

02-13-2008, 04:09 PM	#14
SUfanINsa Feel free to hate on me!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Converse Posts: 7,445 Trader Rating: (3)	Ostrich skin with the Louis Vuitton symbol...then you can be swangan __________________ "THIS IS THE INTERNET, IF YOU CANT HANDLE IT GTFO"

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Wiked LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset, Tx Posts: 4,933 Trader Rating: (2)	He needs to install a motor mount for the 32'' LCD that will drop from the ceiling first though... __________________ Quote of the Month- If all of you had a chance to have a 1967 GT500 clone you would jump on it, and dont say you wouldnt. I have honestly started realizing lately that most of us on this web site are a bunch of hating ass hypocrites. I my self would like to change my ways, why not join me? - Me Impossible Maze Game<<< Really a maze game, not the song anymore

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02-11-2008, 07:19 PM	#2
sticks905.0 fox-man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 615 Trader Rating: (3)	how much you get that sucker for ? I use to have a 84 that was a coupe. thats no a bad roller. the interior aint shit to find nice for a start.

02-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#3
H0SS302 Coming to a 17" rim near you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 6,183 Trader Rating: (6)	My project for the day was the removal of the side panals inside. i cleaned those off and am begining to prep them for paint.(plan to spray black or dark grey) also i worked on the rust problem.. this is what i started with. and what i did.. preped for paint.. also had a smal spot where the back seat was.. it was pretty bad! i did all i could with the tools i had to clean it up. ultimatly it was too bad to get it all, i cleaned it up the BEST i could with a witre wheel. and heres the trunk 1st coat 2nd coat and the finished product excuse the messed up tape line.. understand im a super rookie with this and this is all first time stuff for me. all in all..pretty productive day

02-11-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
sticks905.0 fox-man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 615 Trader Rating: (3)	oh nice 1300 thats not bad at all. by my house they had a 92 lx pretty clean whit ponys and the engine was all stock and clean. the sign said new clutch and some other minor stuff. it was 2500 or best offer. if i had the cash it would of been mine.

02-12-2008, 05:55 PM	#10
H0SS302 Coming to a 17" rim near you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 6,183 Trader Rating: (6)	My Baby is in race trim now!!! :P Today i took down the headliner, removed the center console, kick panels, door panels and passenger seat. everything went smooth today... lol when i was taking down the headliner...a damn spider fell in my lap! scared the hell out of me.. heres some pics of the progress so far. here is the headliner. all stripped down and ready for some new skin. the mold that was on the headline didnt get through to the cardboard so thats a plus. i plan to do a console delete so i will be selling my console and the electronics as well. Also.. with some help from my neighbor; we figured out that i do not need a break booster. Just a master cylinder!!! that saves me over $100

02-13-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
H0SS302 Coming to a 17" rim near you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 6,183 Trader Rating: (6)	found some interesting information today when i was installing the new Master cylinder.. my car has shorty headers and a double hump K member!!! so i dont have to replace that...cool beans

02-13-2008, 06:55 PM	#17
H0SS302 Coming to a 17" rim near you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 6,183 Trader Rating: (6)	ok so today was dissapointing.. installed the master cylinder. bleed the breaks(unsuccesfuly i might add...) and the breaks still are no go. Big thanks to Dave(Graves) the day was not lost tho, got started on sanding the panels and painting.. pics..