I started in on sanding down the old faded brown paint. I got to work with 80-100 grit, taking it down to just below the base coat in most areas. I have some rust issues on the roof and hatchback, so I took those down to bare metal for treatment. I'm thinking if using the lemon juice solution to eat the rust away and then a neutralizing base after.

1980, US Automatic L-Jet.











Yes the emblem is coming off before I go any further on the hood.





Is the base color of the plastic nose supposed to be red? If yes, that would explain why anytime I see one listed for sale, it's red.

 

Don't often see paint sanding feathered so well.
Nicely done!

 

Wow thanks! It's my first time ever doing something like this to a car, so I was half expecting "Dude! What were you thinking?!?" (Like some of my posts on troubleshooting the dreaded start and die syndrome. Thanks again.

 

If it were me...I'd do a bit of disassebling before anymore sanding was done.

Those markers lights, head light assembly, front and rear fascia, window trim (door, windshield and quarter glass), mirrors and other odds and ends should be removed. One slip of the DA sander and those pieces will be ruined beyond repair. Plus, you will probably be replacing the rubber fit molding between the fascia's and body panels anyway.

Window trim can be painstakingly difficult to remove, but just go slow and stop if things don't seem to be going as planned. Also, I believe there are two tinny screws on the leading edge of both door window glass trim pieces...that you will not see...unless you really look hard.

What color are you going with?

Good luck, with your project.

Brian.

 

Continued hunting my mystery vacuum line under the center console.

Found it is connected to a white vacuum line emerging behind the fuse panel. Still don't know what the PO had this connected to?

 

Installed a X-Pipe with new O2 sensor.

Let me tell you that 30 yr old rusted bolts are an absolute pain to remove.

Left everything stock behind the X-Pipe. Now this car just sounds plain angry.

 

That's the plan. I really only started out just testing the quarter panel, see how it sanded down. I got a little carried away. Naturally I avoided anything that could be damaged. It's all coming out. Still trying to source seals for a reasonable price, especially the windows. Oh, BTW I found one if the screws you were talking about, the upper one.

I'm thinking black. I've always been partial to black 928's, since Weird Science I suppose.

 

Washed it, stretched its legs a bit and then took it for emissions.



She's a little dirty girl but still passed.

Michael

 

Finally and officially sold my 82 5 speed.

It took forever to find someone who appreciated all the work that went into the car and that would pay a fair price.

The new owner is happy and I am satisfied. Not ecstatic with the results but the deal was fair.

As much as this car has been a royal frustrating pain the * ss on many occasions, I will miss seeing it gleaming in the garage. But it time to move on.

Thanks for all the help I have received over the last 3 years. It enabled me to fix all the gremlins and evolve this car into a true daily driver that is as reliable as a 33 year old 928 can possibly be.

 

Project 1984 Gold Euro continues...

CLEANED ALL THE GROUND POINTS - DONE. # 1 Rookie 928 Owner Problem Avoided!!!
Replaced Thermostat & both (inner / outer) seals - Done
Replace radiator with coolant, all four hoses - Done.
Replaced Temp Sensor - Done.
Replace A/T filter, gasket, reinstall cover & refill with fluid - Done.
Bleed brake fluid - Done.
Inspect Thrust Plate (adjustment unnecessary) - Done.
Install Cat & exhaust pipe / muffler (temporarily to test engine / tranny) - Done.
Side Marker Lights & Headlight Washers leads terminated & capped - Done.
Trace & inspect electrical wires - repair frayed wires, open leads, etc - and test connections / operations - Done.
Clean out the VALLEY - Done.
Clean the MAF and Connector - Done.
Clean the Air Temp Sensor - Done.
Install Gas Filler Cover Door - Done.
Inspect Fuel Hoses - replaced by P.O. at some point.
Inspect Vac Lines - replaced by P.O. at some point.
Continual cleaning as we go... lots of cleaning.

It was a helluva day and we got a lot done, but we still have plenty to do...

Joel / VP and Semi-Professional / Unofficial Cheerleader of the 928BuckeyeLandsharks

 

Some pics... Because if there aren't any pics, it didn't happen!




Flex plate hasn't moved in 100K miles!





Beautiful paint (tons of gold metal flake really pops in the sun) and side marker & rub strip delete is a nice touch!





Door wiring is done & ready for the windows, seals, trim & door panel.





Custom SS exhaust with MagnaFlow muffler.





New exhaust gaskets & fasteners.

 

Finally fixed some of PO's sins (NAPA oil filter) with replacing the oil with Mobil 1 15w50, Mann Filter from Roger, and Futomoto drain valve inserted. Oil pressure gained at least 30-40% of a bar on the gauge with these changes and no more "Low Oil Pressure" warning when engine temperature reaches ~185 degrees. Now it sits right below 2, and not just above 1. I am happy.

Much needed detailing done with new toys:
-Flex random orbital
-Menzerna Polish, followed by Menzerna wax (2 coats)
-finally Turtle Wax ICE Spray Wax for the wheels!

What do you think?

 

Ah, that explains it!

Just shoot some flat clear over that!

 

peeled the cover off.... climbed inside and shut the door..... it made my ears pop..... the smell of the leather.... the feel of the seats and steering wheel....... yup.... I'm going to do this every week until I get it running... as motivation...

 

Put the stock muffler back on. Threw the RMB away. I like the subdued, refined sound better.