My dc5 restoration

[Rhys1991]

Hi all , I’m new to the dc5 owners club. I hope all is well in these difficult times.
I’ve just taken ownership of an y reg integra type r which I’m restoring back to original spec. I will update with pictures along the way. I have removed engine, running gear and all other components so far and starting removing all the old under seal .

 

[Keodai_53]

Welcome!

Good luck with the project, looks like a really clean shell.

(Really jealous of your lift - currently rebuilding mine too but it's much colder and more difficult on a driveway! Need to find the time to start my own thread too...)

 

[Rhys1991]

Welcome!

Good luck with the project, looks like a really clean shell.

(Really jealous of your lift - currently rebuilding mine too but it's much colder and more difficult on a driveway! Need to find the time to start my own thread too...)

Thanks it’s a daunting task but it will be worth it in the long run.

 

[Charged]

Hey mate,going full bore restoration engine and out and everything!

Nice,Look forward to seeing it progress.

 

[Rhys1991]

A small update today.
I got some parts back from powder coating and getting the rest of the parts stripped to be sent away.

 

[Nathan_621]

Great to see, mine is currently waiting for work to begin on a full shell restoration in a few weeks.

 

[Rhys1991]

Another small update. Purchased a blasting cabinet, extractor for removing the corrosion off of the old bolts. Once these are done they will be zinc plated and yellow/gold passivated.

 

[Rhys1991]

All long day today blasting the underside arches and engine bay, ready for paint .

Hard work but I’m happy with the results.
More updates in the coming weeks.

 

[Lemons]

Wow!

 

[Charged]

Omg , the level of restoration! This is a factory nut and bolt rebuild!

Great work and will be worth it in the end dude!

Look forward to to the rebuilding process!

Did you have to cut out?weld anything?

 

[Rhys1991]

Omg , the level of restoration! This is a factory nut and bolt rebuild!

Great work and will be worth it in the end dude!

Look forward to to the rebuilding process!

Did you have to cut out?weld anything?

Thanks !!
No I didn’t have to weld anything.
The only bit I’m replacing is the rear number plate bracket as it broke when I was removing it.

 

[carl hammond]

Great progress. What's the long term plans for it?

 

[Rhys1991]

Great progress. What's the long term plans for it?

Thanks. I’ll use the car now and then in the summer in the good weather, but it will spend most of its life in the garage next to my evo

 

[immers101]

Nice work! I'd love to have the space and time to do this to mine. Keep up with updates.. Following with interest

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