Jayson's 1977 DL 1600 2door

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:03 pm

My son Jayson (who will sign up soon) has been doing his preapp at TAFE as a Panel Beater/Spray Painter. He gets his lic in 1 year and wanted to do his own project. We spotted this little 2 door on Gumtree a few months back but the price was a little exxy, so we thought we'll just keep looking. Last week it reappeared on Gumtree with a lower price and open to offers, so we called the owner and ended up driving her home. Her EA71 runs sweet az and has an amazing amount of get up and go for an old girl. Here's some pics I took this morning...

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:00 pm

now there's a project to be proud of

I must ask whats going to become of the MY wagon project?

TOONGA

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:11 pm

There used to be a young girl lived a couple of doors up from me about 15yrs ago that had a mint cond green one of these as a first car, I always felt embarrased for her driving an ugly old banger, it's funny how times and opinions have changed since then.......Love it.

Silverbullet · Post by **Silverbullet** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:24 pm

Nice one! but I can't help but notice there aren't many dents in it, how's he supposed to practice on that?

Consider me jealous, you hardly ever see those for sale around here even in bad condition.

sublime · Post by **sublime** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:42 pm

Ok just to be pedantic, that is a two door sedan not a coupe.

The cowl (underneath the dash) is the biggest rust problem on these! Not impossible to put right but somewhat complicated.

sublime · Post by **sublime** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:47 pm

For reference this is a coupe:

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:13 pm

Saw it today, trust me there is enough rust to keep him busy for a year or two but considering it's age and condition it's pretty straight and lays a good skid lol.

revmax · Post by **revmax** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:22 pm

Pump dog power machine.
Make sure he posts how he does the rust repairs so we amatures might learn something.

taza · Post by **taza** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:14 pm

revmax wrote:Pump dog power machine.

Sure is. Had a drag against my stock EA82 L-Series and it left the L for dead!

It's going to be a machine when restored

niterida · Post by **niterida** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:26 pm

sublime wrote:For reference this is a coupe:

Thread HIJACK !!

To be technically correct 'coupe' is a french word and it relates to the volume of space inside the cabin (an't remember what the maximum volume is to be called a coupe is though). It has nothing to do with the number of doors, or whether the cars is based on a sedan or a stand-alone model.

Of course manufacturers can call a car whatever they like - hence the Mercedes CLS Coupe which is as large inside as the Tardis

stilson · Post by **stilson** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:12 pm

A very similar 1600 in action today on a closed circuit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLmODftW ... ata_player

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:17 pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA this is so good, watched it 5 times....

Theres was a 2car gap when the 1600 passed the finish line...
lol

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:28 pm

TOONGA wrote:now there's a project to be proud of

I must ask whats going to become of the MY wagon project?

TOONGA

The MY wagon will still be built but I'm hoping it will be an offroad vehicle (not a low rider street car like he wanted) and this 2 door will not be touched until the MY wagon is completed.

Silverbullet wrote:Nice one! but I can't help but notice there aren't many dents in it, how's he supposed to practice on that?

Consider me jealous, you hardly ever see those for sale around here even in bad condition.

Very true about the dents but there is plenty of rust to contend to.

Yes we have been trying to buy a friends 1976 coupe but he will never budge

sublime wrote:Ok just to be pedantic, that is a two door sedan not a coupe.

The cowl (underneath the dash) is the biggest rust problem on these! Not impossible to put right but somewhat complicated.

Sorry.. OP edited to keep your sanity

Yeah, it has plenty of rust in the usual places but it's going to get the full rotisserie treatment, so plenty of pics and write ups to follow.

d_generate wrote:Saw it today, trust me there is enough rust to keep him busy for a year or two but considering it's age and condition it's pretty straight and lays a good skid lol.

hehehe.. love the EA71

revmax wrote:Pump dog power machine.
Make sure he posts how he does the rust repairs so we amatures might learn something.

Definitely.. stay tuned

taza wrote:Sure is. Had a drag against my stock EA82 L-Series and it left the L for dead!

It's going to be a machine when restored

He's hoping. It may be some time but a least it's not going to the crusher

niterida wrote:Thread HIJACK !!

To be technically correct 'coupe' is a french word and it relates to the volume of space inside the cabin (an't remember what the maximum volume is to be called a coupe is though). It has nothing to do with the number of doors, or whether the cars is based on a sedan or a stand-alone model.

Of course manufacturers can call a car whatever they like - hence the Mercedes CLS Coupe which is as large inside as the Tardis

Thanks Ken but I don't mind calling it a 2 door sedan.. it's still rare and bets an L.Series

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:37 pm

RSR 555 wrote:it's still rare and bets an L.Series

Lol

sublime · Post by **sublime** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:51 pm

niterida wrote:Thread HIJACK !!

To be technically correct 'coupe' is a french word and it relates to the volume of space inside the cabin (an't remember what the maximum volume is to be called a coupe is though). It has nothing to do with the number of doors, or whether the cars is based on a sedan or a stand-alone model.

Of course manufacturers can call a car whatever they like - hence the Mercedes CLS Coupe which is as large inside as the Tardis

Hmmmm... The origins of word coupe are from the French word 'couper', which basically means 'to cut' or 'chop down'. Hence the number of doors does not matter. Usually there is a lower roof line and less interior space (compare the DL 2 door sedan roof to the GSR coupe).

Yes the Mercedes CLS, BMW 5 Series GT and Audi A7 (Don't forget the old Rovers!) are all examples of this. Although they are all large (relatively) the roof lines are 'cut' and there is less space than the equivalent sedan.

classic jay · Post by **classic jay** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:59 pm

looks nice

one of the biggest projects im gonna have

. just hope i dont continusly find rust like glen has been finding it!

sublime · Post by **sublime** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:06 am

To be honest I think the 2 door sedan is far rarer than either the coupe, 4 door sedan or hardtops!

I have three coupes at the moment (and a previous one that went to the crusher) and they seem to be on eBay from time to time BUT when was the last time anyone saw a 2 door? I have only seen one once and that was over 20 years ago...

Good luck with the restoration! If I can help let me know! I have a few laying around...

I hope you do not mind but I thought I would add some pictures of my 1974 1400 DL Sedan... Just for inspiration!

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:12 am

Wow that really nice...

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:43 am

still of the same opinion of the UGLY I have long time had, dirty, rough beaten and uncared-for-look, like any old poobox - tidy them up or make 'em go fast and my like meter changes to a more positive position

...And will not forget (until alzheimers cuts in) the little 100 mph buzz by - likely a GSR in early 80's on the Hume highway between Goulburn and Yass !

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:47 pm

classic jay wrote:looks nice one of the biggest projects im gonna have . just hope i dont continusly find rust like glen has been finding it!

Glad to see you could join us son.

Rust is going to be our biggest hurdle but one I'm sure we can both handle.

sublime wrote:Good luck with the restoration! If I can help let me know! I have a few laying around...

Cheers, I think we are going to need that luck.

I wouldn't mind a couple of better doors and a boot lid if you have spare?

sublime wrote:I hope you do not mind but I thought I would add some pictures of my 1974 1400 DL Sedan... Just for inspiration!

Not at all mate. Mighty fine looking sedan you have there. One to hang onto for sure.