gypsy punk Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 so i got mu goon 2 weeks ago and have been doing work sense then on it and i decided i wanted to start a build thread on here so this is it! its a 71 pea green goon! it was pretty stripped of everything when i got it. basically everything bolt on was already stripped off (carb, starter, distributor, radiator, alternator) the drive shaft is missing as well and steering column was all messed up. so far what i have done is get everything and put it back in so we could start it and see if it runs and it does!! hits on all 4 cylinders! changed out the gas tank with a clean one. stripped all the sound dampening tar shit off the floors put in a new clutch master replaced the left hub new steering column and replaced the window regulator because it didn't work at all. the window would fall every time i know there is more stuff we have done to it but cant think of it at the moment but will be updating from now on out until its drive able! doing the calipers and rotters this week! and drive shaft and everything else we can! on the truck! at the shop back seat is in awesome shape too window stays up :) floors are pretty clean too! except the drivers side but its not to bad when it was running after got everything bolted back in! will have more pictures up of the progress tomorrow Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 i dont know why the pictures posted upside down i tried like 3 times to fix it Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 They are right side up to me... By the way nice save, I love light green 510s. Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 it was just like 2 of them that where upside down. and so do i my 4 door was originally that color as well! and what is your pay pal so i can get those rear quarter panels Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 so today got some more stuff in on the goon! new brake master calipers rotors tail light lenses. well one of them and prepped a few things for tomorrow! tomorrow we are doing the drive shaft one new brake hose new ball joints and control arms for sure how she is looking so far old brake master new shinny one =] calipers and rotors. so stoked maybe we will be able to drive it tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment
sick620 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 hey keep it up.. she will be really nice one day... cant wait to see your progress... Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks man:) She is coming along nice:) Today got one new ball joint and one used but still good put on Two used but good tie rod ends Some better. Control arms Tie rod bushings Sway bar bushings Front band rear brake hoses Got the drive shaft put in Sorry didn't get any pictures today Got a new used windshield but I have to get a new rubber! Don't want to put it in a used one ;) Getting closer to getting her on the road!! Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 That has to be my favorite OEM datto color. Wishing mine came in that color. Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 so this is the sad part because this is that part that is the distruction thread! we got another 2 door yesterday form a guy.. well the guy rob who got one of the 2 doors we found when we got all 5 of them got us this one cause it was already fucked and should be the one to get cut op and not the one we where which is... fixable.. with time.. but any ways this car was rolled atleast 2 times the roof was caved slitly frame was kinda twisted. rear control arms where bent. but the front floors where good the front clip and the rear spring mounts where good so we got it to cut up cause i need the front clip for my 4 door cause it is kinda fucked cause i hit a gard rail with it. and the other 4 door my buddy got needs floors and the spring mounts. and the cutting begins roof is gone front clip is off then we carried the car out side cause we needed the lift for some one who is actually paying! its crazy how light they are with nothing on them. 2 of us carried it out side but it was a pretty good day also got some stuff done on the goon! finished up the brakes needed to replace the rear brake cylinders and put in a seat! which is nice! and got some nice ass vizors for the 4 door :) hoping to drive it tomorrow! Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 got the other seat in today and took it for a drive around the block!! soo stoked on it! but the brakes felt like shit and we looked to bleed them agian and well the rear cylinder was puking every where on the left side so we have to change that out again and then tomorrow we are taking it for an alignment! soo stoked!! Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 so took it to get aligned and on its maiden voyage was interesting. we ran out of gas on the way. then got some in it then went to the station to fill it and then the tank started leking. we figured out it was the sending unit on top was not all the way tight. i think that was the problem any way. but then got it alined and it was pretty good has some positive camber but thats form the control arm stud is bent. need to fix that. and then on the way back to the shop the slave cylinder took a shit! and that was a good ride. then the front brakes over heated and we are not quite sure what is wrong with that. something with the master not releasing all the way i think. but we are close. it is fun to drive!! and it doesnt run to bad considering it has been sitting for 20 years Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 did you save the taillight panel and the 1/4 windows sections?? Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Like the window frames? I know we scraped the panale from behind the door to the c piller. And we saved the whole trunk Quote Link to comment
uieluck Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Like the window frames? I know we scraped the panale from behind the door to the c piller. And we saved the whole trunk Is this Alex's son? Usta have the blue goon. Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 No Im not his son. Really good Frieds with them. I dated his daughter and then got in to 510's cause of them he's been helping me alot with this one! But his son has a thread going its Davy's sr20 goon it's the IRS one that pretty recent it's looking sick! Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 No Im not his son. Really good Frieds with them. I dated his daughter and then got in to 510's cause of them he's been helping me alot with this one! But his son has a thread going its Davy's sr20 goon it's the IRS one that pretty recent it's looking sick! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Like the window frames? I know we scraped the panale from behind the door to the c piller. And we saved the whole trunk I was thinking of the whole 1/4 window section for those do 2door goon conversions Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted March 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I was thinking of the whole 1/4 window section for those do 2door goon conversions no we scraped them. sorry Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 so got her home finally today! so happy to get her home! we went and got the alignment re done and it still has some positive camber.. any one have any ideas on what might be causing it? let me know but have the new windshield waiting for a rubber to put it in! and got the roof rack that my buddy bought for me! love the factory racks they are sweet and done see enough goons with them! but hoping to get a few more things done by the time of our 510 day cruse and BBQ cant wait! Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 both cars together just a few pictures i took a few weeks ago got a new electronic distributor in it this past week runs way better! and hopefully new windshield will go in with it 2 weeks! making progress 1 Quote Link to comment
uieluck Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Looking good! Let me know if you wanna 'part' with either one..... Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I had the same wheels on my wagon. Easy way to clean them, get Napa aluminum brightener. Spray on, let sit for 30-40 seconds, spray off with hose. Before n after shots.... I did have to spray a little on and use a wire brush in the corners but easy as all hell. Before After 1 Quote Link to comment
gypsy punk Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Part with the 4 door? And damn that looks good! My buddy has the same set for his 4 door and he just respond th Black then just sanded off all the face again and it looks sick! But i might try that Quote Link to comment
uieluck Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Part with the 4 door? Yes, part with the 4 door. Let me know if you wanna get rid of it. Now since you have a goon :•) Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Coulda took a dremel with a little buffer wheel to the spokes and it would've looked awesome. Never had the chance though. Quote Link to comment
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