Tungy- glacier white restoration

[VALE46]

Hi everyone, well I am now a year into this and car goes off tomorror for welding on sill and minor other bits that need doing, then its down to good old elbow grease to start rubbing down in preperation for paint, I think I have decided on glacier white ?? (can any one tell me if its paint code 389 and is it 2pac or celluose)
I may keep it tungy if there is a majority vote
I have done loads of work on sub assy and everything and I mean everything will be fully refurbed before rebuild, all axles have been powder coated and everything that used to shine has been re=plated inc zinc yellow passivate. I will add photos as it progresses ( I currently have about 300 though)

All thoughts listened to and appreciated, John.

[JRP]

Good luck chum

[VALE46]

I may well need it matey, I have two r5gtt in the past and I cant live without one so it will take a while, but I`ll get there, I am in no rush, just unsure of colour.

[JRP]

I may well need it matey, I have two r5gtt in the past and I cant live without one so it will take a while, but I`ll get there, I am in no rush, just unsure of colour.

If you need any random bits just pm me i might have them laying around... having not put half the bits back onto mine...

[djinuk]

personally id keep it tungy and original , should be cool once done.

[Jonny5]

Keep it tungy

[elcie]

again keep it grey !

[Markey Mark (BD)]

I'd say paint it white mate, its a nicer colour then tungy.

Good luck with the project mate, looks like it'll be a mint one when done.

[TrixNFlix]

I think you should keep it the original colour it came from factory.

[philg]

I think you should keep it the original colour it came from factory.

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Do this one Tungy and your next project white. There are plenty out there that need saving / restoring.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Do this one Tungy and your next project white. There are plenty out there that need saving / restoring.

pah tungys are way too common..., do it pearl white......or raider blue as they arent common either..., whatever , tis good to see another 5 being restored..

[benj88]

I like White 5s and I like tungsten 5s, I don't no which I like most there's only one way to find out.. Fiiiiight!! As Harry hill would say, lol.

I'd keep it original colour mate and get it in the game

[VALE46]

Thanks for all your help guys, it appears that most of you think that keeping it tungy is the way to go forward?? ( I may have to toss a coin on that one).
If any one has bits and pieces left over or spare and want to sell them I would be interested pls PM me. At the moment i am in need of a good rot free tailgate and various interior trims ie boot carpet, and loads of other stuff.
Thanks for looking, I will keep putting photos on.

[phase i 16 v turbo]

I can help with all the parts you need. If you want to pop down to my unit you will find all you need

[VALE46]

I might have to take you up on the offer, I could talk all night about what I have done so far with this car, all the front /rear suspension has been blasted and re-powder coated, and endless other bits and pieces inc total braking system has been stripped, replaced or refurbed and in my loft (don`t tell the missus).
Let me know if you have a tailgate becuase thats what I need asap.

[VALE46]

I need a good rot free tailgate guys ( in white would be lovely) can anyone help
pm if you have one....

[VALE46]

Does anyone have any good pics of the fuel pump/filter assy as fitted on a standard ph2 , My baby is in boxes of bits all over the place! and I am now on fuel system sub assy whilst the car is in bodyshop. Can anyone help with good quality pics.

Many Thanks Guys.....

[VALE46]

Hi everyone,
New year update, car is now at a friends house having welding done and new sills etc, I will then have car back and start the rubbing down and proper rust prevention with por 15 +waxoil in all thr hard to reach parts.
Sub assy is going well and just had alloys totally refurbed and they look amazing! pics added soon.
Alot of parts are bubble wrapped and put away in loft ,so I will add loads of photos when they slowly start making their way back onto the car.
I am hoping to get some paint on her in the summer if time and money allow that is.

I have decided to paint the car glacier white 389 paint code, I just love white cars and this will be so mint and OE when done it will look lovely,I am 18 months into this project and haven`t given myself deadlines, but would love to start re-assembly in autumn.

[mattk]

Good luck with this project mate, look forward to seeing the final result

[VALE46]

Thanks matey, I am getting there slowly and have so many little jobs on the go at once! when the car comes out of bodyshop I have to get it ready for paint in the summer.
I will keep posting photos.....

[gimme5]

just seen this thread yes 389 is code for glacier white
you can get solid or base coat for this,go for basecoat as this is clearcoated
and will not fade like a solid,and will have a nice finish to it
ask the bodyshop which shade they do it in as thier is quite a few and you may need to paint little bits in the future

[VALE46]

Thanks for that important info mate, I know alot of people say keep it tungey grey, but I like white and it will be proper smate when I finish it.
I need a good tailgate if anyone knows where I can get one.

[VALE46]

Hello everyone, its been a while since I last posted a thread, the car is entering the final stages of welding and will soon be rubbed down for some fresh paint, I will be stone gaurding the complete underside of the car and wax oiling in all sills/wheel arches etc before re-build.

I will post more photos before and after painting, but here are a few boring ones of the new tailgate I finally found!

PS-does anyone know if you can still get the blanking cap on the front bumper I think its the tow eye cover ??? I have also just received my brand new genuine rear bumper, it was on order for 6 months !! worth waiting for though.

[gimme5]

club shop has towing eye covers,keep up the good work mate

[Big Steve - Raider]

Hi John,

Good to see things are coming along nicely.

Let me know if you ever want me to pop round for any hints & Tips as your local Area Rep?

Steve

[VALE46]

Hello everyone, just to bore you all I have loads more pics of prep work before paint.

I am short of one alloy wheel in good condition ,i dont mind a bead blast and paint required, but need a striaight one if anyone has a cheap one please pm me...

[VALE46]

And some more

[Big Steve - Raider]

I "THINK" I've got a bare alloy Speedline tucked in the garage somewhere???

I'll have a look for you.

Car looks as though it's coming on well John!

[VALE46]

and some more .......

[dangerous dave]

thats some effort going into that.. gonna look sh1t hot in no time

[VALE46]

Thanks guys I will keep posting pics of various bits if anyone is interested??

Steve ,have look for that wheel if you can and let me know what you want for it. Thanks, John.

[VALE46]

Hello to all members reading this, well its been a while and after doing lots of little jobs in the background the car will finally enter the paint shop for full body re-spray !!!

Expect lots of photos to follow,but here`s a few boring ones of new oem rubber seals etc.

[Big Steve - Raider]

Thanks guys I will keep posting pics of various bits if anyone is interested??

Steve ,have look for that wheel if you can and let me know what you want for it. Thanks, John.

Just seen this now

Yes I have got a bare stripped Speedline in the garage!

If you want it, PM me a price?

[Big Steve - Raider]

Hello to all members reading this, well its been a while and after doing lots of little jobs in the background the car will finally enter the paint shop for full body re-spray !!!

Expect lots of photos to follow,but here`s a few boring ones of new oem rubber seals etc.

Good lad John!!

This is the best part of any restoration!!

I look forward to seeing it return, Have you said what colour you're going for now??

[VALE46]

Hi Steve,
I have decided to go for glacier white. I thought long and hard about it and just really fancy a white one.
I have been so busy buying various bits and pieces for the car,but as with any project there are ups and downs. Trouble finding parts etc are becoming very normal!

Final pic of car on trailer on its way to paintshop!!!!!


ps- Steve if you still have that spare standard alloy I will buy it off you,let me know mate..

[Ashy]

looking good

Is it a campus shell?

[gtmatt]

hi there , i am doing the same job also with mine , ive been doing mine for 2 years now. if you send me your email can email you a pic of the fuel bracket pic.

You can also see my thread on here

good luck matt

[VALE46]

Hi guys, well my main man at the paint shop called me today and sent me some pics of the R5 which is now WHITE !!! special day in this little cars life. Its still early days but seeing a bare GT TURBO shell with new paint on it is something I will never forget. (enjoy).........

[VALE46]

And some more.............

[VALE46]

And some more.............

[sean5gtt]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Look great on freshly painted car, but it is not original r5gtt shell is it cos of rear wheel arches are different?

Look forward to see the build up mate

[VALE46]

I can assure you it is matey, its had a nsr quarter panal on it before I got it! but I personally have stripped it to the last nut and bolt, so please ......kind comments only, or no comments at all

[sean5gtt]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

I can assure you it is matey, its had a nsr quarter panal on it before I got it! but I personally have stripped it to the last nut and bolt, so please ......kind comments only, or no comments at all

Ah....just notice other photo of o/s/r showing rear arch that is indeed r5gtt, my apologies

[VALE46]

Why thank you Sir,apology accepted.

[mattk]

Shell looks fantastic mate, what are you planning engine wise? Keeping the original or thinking of something else?

[Chris Beer]

Thats a proper colour change!

White is going to look very fresh fresh buddy!

[VALE46]

Thanks for all your kind comments as always I need help as most people do when restoring things in this way.
I am currently deciding on what is the best product for corrosion prevention.

I want to wax oil all the internals of the doors and sills and tailgate etc,does anyone use dinatrol?? I have read its really good stuff to spray in areas for long lasting rust prevention.

I would love your thoughts..

[romain-gtt]

what a change !!!!


looks very beautiful in white !!!

[djinuk]

im planning to use that dynatol stuff , got good ratings on the mx5 owners clubs.