'79 TD Gemi

[Steppo_GT]

Well when I sold my old KE55 and it left my driveway it left a void that needed to be filled again, I was on the hunt for a neat reliable daily once again and after a few months of looking I ended up with this gemini, I was originally after a KE70 or a TF Gemini but after looking for so long and not seeing much out there, this one came up and was too good to refuse!

Picked this up a few weeks ago as a daily because I was sick and tired of driving the GT to work and getting it filthy from dirty work clothes.

Its a one owner 1979 Gemini, never been in an accident straight as fuck for its age except for a little bit of rust which I will be getting repaired. 230,000 original K's

As soon as I got it home the next day I put some tints on and started trying to find a misfiring issue I had which turned out to be a blocked fuel filter, but in the process I also changed the coil, leads, plugs, rotor, condensor, air filter oil and oil filter also.

It had been resprayed once upon a time and the paint was shit as shit can be. I was going to respray it black, until I sanded it all back and gave it a good polish. The paint came up a lot better than I expected so it will remain this colour until I come up with funds for a rebuild.

Future plans for this car is a Stereo, and fix up the rust, buy some 16 inch wheels, lower the back a bit, take off the ugly side stripe thingo's, and then drive it as my daily until I win the lotto and go bezerk on it.

My old 'Rolla

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n128/rx7ser6/21032010080.jpg

Its first night at home

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n128/rx7ser6/49cdcf47.jpg

polishing up the back chrome bumper

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did the tints myself

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[Steppo_GT]

Before...

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sanding the roof down with some 1200, then 2000 grit wet and dry. I used 2000 grit on the not so bad areas like doors and boot.

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How bad does this look once its sanded! I was actually scared at this stage I've never done a full cut and polish like this before!

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All the hard work payed off

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[DJ84WA]

Very tidy. :)
Looking forward to seeing this car progress.

[DanWA]

i got some nice stance/wide hotwires........ set of 5 to...

[sami_]

nice gemi. lol @ someone laying in the boot

[AGIT8D]

Sweeeeeet, gemmy reppin!

[Steppo_GT]

nice gemi. lol @ someone laying in the boot
He was putting splits and 6x9's in his car lol

[Steppo_GT]

Picked up an Alpine cda-117e head unit along with some Type R 6x9's tonight gonna chuck them in on the weekend along with my Pioneer sub and amp from the corolla

Also ripped off one of the rubber side strips.. Anyone know how get rid of the sticky shit left behind without damaging the paint?

[dstyle]

good job on the cut and polish
what exactly did u use to cut and polish it with? what type of buffer?
cheers

[Steppo_GT]

First I sanded back with 2000 grit wet and dry spraying soapy water out of a sprayer, keep sanding until it is really smooth. Then washed the whole car and dried it.

I used meguires fine cut and polish #5 comes in a cream bottle. The buffer I used is an orbital one cost me $99 from autopro. Just be very careful on rubbers and in the corners as it will burn the paint very easily (don't ask how I know)

Then used zaino polish and gold class meguires wax to finish it off.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n128/rx7ser6/4479514e.jpg

[-Luke-]

Also ripped off one of the rubber side strips.. Anyone know how get rid of the sticky shit left behind without damaging the paint?

I got my last one from S&S industries in Midvale, they are avaliable in different sizes, very effective

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Manufacturing/Industry/Product-Catalog/Online-Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECFTDQGLE0_nid=0G4KFN490HbeS QSFJR0R56gl

Looks a million $'s after the the polish. Your braver than me, i would have been shitting seeing the paint dulled and marked like that :)

[masterA]

You should check out GemsWA
http://www.gemswa.com/phpBB3/index.php

[RELEASE]

Also ripped off one of the rubber side strips.. Anyone know how get rid of the sticky shit left behind without damaging the paint?eucalyptus oil mate. prepsol also works a treat and i have that too
if you dont have any let me know and swing past mine next time you go to your misses place

[Steppo_GT]

Just finished installing the head unit, sub and running the speaker cables. Will make a custom rear parcel shelf and post some pics tomorrow arvo

[Steppo_GT]

Well finished it all up looks and sounds great. Also managed to take off the gay rubber strips they came off easier than I expected they weren't stuck on too great.

Gave it another cut and polish today as well and really happy with the way it's turned out. Now on the hunt for a dumpy muffler I've blown this one up already :lol: and some multispoke 16" rims probably gonna paint them a fluro colour for something different.

[mr_mike]

the good old gemini, half the lads i was in highschool with had these as they were the cheap popular car of choice in the late 90's.

Used to see heaps of them about rocking cut springs, offcenter rear diff and "sports" exhaust. the real game ones had a welded diff were always great fun in the wet.

[Steppo_GT]

Pics of the interior with the deck in place and side strips removed.

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Also thinking of buying some 17's to get it looking better what do you's think of these?

http://www.tech9tyres.com.au/images/sized/images/wheels/bg_cuzco_white-266x266.jpg

or these

http://www.tech9tyres.com.au/images/sized/images/wheels/bg_project7_white-266x266.jpg

Should look pretty similar to these I think

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[mitchsterbrau]

Kudos for all the effort you've put in so far, old girl's come up great. :)
I have some 15x6 dragways that would look cool on it.
what's the pcd on these?

[Mistikal]

If they're 4x114.3, I've got a set of genuine 15x6" Sigma Turbo wheels that would look MINT on this thing.

[Steppo_GT]

Thanks!

They're 4x100. Thanks for the offers but I really don't want to go down the oldschool wheel route as they personally don't do much for me..

[DanWA]

ever considered calibra rims?

my little brother had some on his p plater car, looked good

http://imagehost.perthstreetcars.net/images/12IMG_3603.jpg

[Steppo_GT]

^^ They don't actually look too bad but I think I want something bigger.. I got offered a set of 16's or 17's today so I'll see if they are worth it or not we'll see.

Did a bit of rust repairs today and after the effort today I can safely say I never want to be a professional panel beater! Should've probably got it done properly by welding in new metal panels but I thought I'd spray rust converter bog it up then soak inside the doors with fish oil and see how long it lasts..

So much sanding lol!!

Before pics..

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[Steppo_GT]

just purchased all the way from kiwi land for $149 delivered

3" inlet 4"outlet. The exhaust shop will to have to make up something to raise the standard 1.75" to 3" haha

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[ForgedV6]

Ive always disliked Gemini's, ive worked on a few and they never really impressed me, but fuck me thats a good example mate.

A friend of mine had a TD Gem with a 2.0L engine. Made about 120HP with the twin carbs and cam it had.

[DanWA]

3" is WAY overkill for a gemini mate

even with a big cam/carb 2.5" would be absolute max

and cannon on a gemini???

[Steppo_GT]

Yeah I know 3" is too big thats all I could find.. I love the look of a dumpy cannon!

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/GEMWRC/Other%20Gems/P1030716.jpg

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[Torquen]

Little cannon looks good IMO.

[Buckets]

Needs a engine swap for skid & MOAR POWER !

[Mad_Aussie]

As far as rims go dude... My little bro has some 4x100 MX-5 SE rims he *may* want to part with. 17x7
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/66309_442146573540_576698540_5363618_645261_n.jpg

Not too sure if they'd suit or not though

[Steppo_GT]

Just added 250hp and some custom racing suspension since last pics.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n128/rx7ser6/IMG_0179.jpg

[Mad_Aussie]

lol, does it drone much?

Also, the wheels I posted above are 16's sorry.

[Steppo_GT]

nah its really quiet actually! The rear muffler is a resonator anyway so wasn't there to control the volume

[ForgedV6]

Pretty sure i saw you cruising down Chesterfield in Mirrabooka about 5:30 today. Looked neat as :)