I've decided to embark on a massive overhaul of my Mk2 G40 conversion. With the exception of the engine which has less than 10k on it since it was rebuilt, I'm intending on replacing all wearable components, restoring the car to factory condition and improving anything anything where reasonable along the way. I've already got some goodies aside for fitting later and have been slowly taking things apart,

So far, everything is disconnected from the engine except the radiator and drive shafts. I'll disconnect these soon and get the engine lifted out:

The previous owners of my house decided to build a room taking up a good chunk of the space of the double garage. I've been thinking about taking this down for a long time and decided now is the time to do this. Following a bit of work with a big hammer and crowbar, we now have this:

More to follow soon...

That's the first time I've seen the slam panel cut-out for G-lader access on a Mk2 G40.

Always satisfying do some DIY = Demolish It Yourself.

Will be following with interest.

I think that's how the original Mk2 G40's had it which is why I went this route. The demolition work has been tough, but I'm nearly there:

Top garage for a top car.

Looking good!

I had the delight of removing a stud work wardrobe recently. A bit daunting going at it with a hammer for the first time! I think my tools of choice were hammer, crow bar, hand saw, molegrips and a screwdriver.

Awesome car; inspired me loads back in the day. Looked on the snowflakes.

Looking forward to some updates!

Edited 1 January, 201610 yr by randombadger69

I dream of having a double garage ...

I was 25yo with a good job in 1997 when property was worth nothing. If i'd have bought a house with a double garage then, i'd have paid the mortgage off by now and own it outright. I didn't. Within five years property tripled and i couldn't even afford a flat. I still rent.

Meh, there are people worse off..

Nice bike, big guy - yours? G40 must feel a little lacking compared to that..?!

Thanks for the comments. I've got all of the beams and woodwork out now, so pretty pleased with that. Once I've got everything organized, it's on with the engine removal and dismantling...

As for the bike, yeah, it's mine. I've had that for nearly 9 years! It's definitely a lot quicker than the car, but they're both awesome fun in their own way.

I'm glad to see you have reclaimed your garage, garages are for cars, nothing else! Maybe a workshop for doing manly things but that is it!

The people who turn them into rooms, use them as big brick garden sheds or simply don't use them annoy me!

Anyway I'm looking forward to seeing how this project progresses :)

I remember wanting to buy a house when I graduated and then got married in 2003, still had student loans to pay and get a deposit. 12 years later still renting and will never own a house, to many buy to letters.

The car now has its new spot in the garage. All the wiring has been cleared, driveshafts and everything else disconnected and the bonnet is off. I hope to remove the engine over the Easter weekend.

So, took the engine out yesterday:

All done with the help of my lovely assistant :)

Now the engine is out of the car, I can leave that elsewhere whilst the I get the garage plastered and painted (I'm sure the excessively high humidity will not do it any good whilst it's drying out). Anyway, all plastered today. Will get painted once it's dried out...

 

 

Finally got the garage turned into a decent place to work. Now got to crack on with the rest of the car...

 

 

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awesome!

Did you need the balance bar and lovely assistant?

Haven't needed to remove an engine yet.

The balance bar is more of a nice to have than a necessity. It gives a bit more flexibility when moving the engine about and it wasn't too expensive, so I got it. I've removed an engine using rope and a crane before, but I prefer doing it with the bar.

 

An assistant is definitely needed! Someone needs to operate the engine crime whilst someone else guides it in or out of the engine bay. It doesn't take long though; about 10-15 minutes taking it slowly assuming the crane is all set up.

 

That being said, I'm sure there are people out there who can do it quicker and without help!

I wish my garage was that clean and tidy! 

I've had a busy few weeks. The engine bay is now completely stripped. Removing the wiring was probably more work than the engine. Anyway, everything's all labelled up and put to one side now. 

 

 

 

I had to remove the rear axle to get the fuel tank out. It was a bit fiddly to remove, but I'm sure it's going to be 10 times worse to re-fit. The springs seem to have got themselves stuck to the body. A bit of violent persuasion will be needed at a later date to remove these I think...

 

 

This is likely to need a bit of work...

 

 

Chipping off the coating in the wheel well reveals a bit of tin worm. Hopefully it hasn't set in too far. I'll attack this with the wire brush soon to see how far it goes.

 

 

Unfortunately, one of the axle mounting bolts is completely stuck. I may have used a little too much threadlock when I installed this 11 years ago. It broke my extension when I tried to remove it. I might have to get that drilled out...

 

 

The floorpan looks fairly clean. I can see a little bit of rust in the seams, but nothing that looks particularly shocking. I can see a bit of crustiness underneath the plastic still trim. I'll take a closer look at that in the coming weeks.

 

 

I've started stripping the interior as well.

 

 

 

Super project - lovely car you have.

Now I'm hooked on your thread lol, keep up the good work but just remember give the car a quick look over then attack each area on it's own try not to take on the hole car as one big project as this will keep your will up and make you feel like your getting somewhere 

Garage looks sweet mate! 

 

Is your car jade green?