1G Rebuilding a 1G DSM

[1GDSMAWDMD]

I am rebuilding a 91 eclipse GSX that was tore up by a gang. Tore the car down to a shell so I could clean it all out. Been getting a lot of tips from these forms and would love any advice. Started fixing it up you can see the before and after picture. Still have a lot of work to do.

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[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Welcome!!!
What a restoration, that car was a MESS! You have done a terrific job getting her back to her former glory!
We are all here to help so if you need something, just ask!
Marty

 

[Mech Addict]

That's just wrong! I thought my car was a basket case when I got it, but no comparison. Good luck on the resto. At least some parts for a 91 are a little easier to find than a 90. Do you have a list of all the crap that has to be repaired/replaced to start checking off? Sometimes the order comes down to what you can find and afford, as it does for me.

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

Yeah it’s a long list tore it down to a shell so far replace the sound deadening and working on wiring right now… added some pictures.

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[Dericsh]

That mat looks nice. Keep up the good work!

 

[Mech Addict]

I removed all the old, hardened tar sheet from my car, too. What a job. It was the one thing that went way better in my cold garage, as that stuff would shatter and flake off. I see you even used the little roller-wheel tools to place the new sound dampener. It looks great, and should make a big difference in comfort, with only a small weight penalty. Soon you'll be looking for all the right screws, clips, and dealydo's to re-assemble the snap-together interior. Auveco makes many repros of those items, if you need to source some.

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

I think I have just about everything but so far I know in missing a couple rubber pieces and a plastic cover….so far. One goes under the lid for the center console, one for on top of the truck cover and one for under the steering wheel. Below are pictures with green circles around the pieces. The second picture is a close-up of the trunk cover rubber piece.I only need one of each. If anyone has them …let my know and I’ll buy them from you if possible. Also got some other pieces from Performance Partout, then spray painted all the interior with trim and fabric paint. Turned out really good, I’ll post pictures when I get the interior in. Thanks for telling me about Auveco, I’ll check it out.

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[nismojones]

Thats a much smaller list than I imagined after the pics , thanks for savin it

 

[92AWDHX40]

Nice i just installed kilmat in my car front to rear, i have a radio setup in there plus it looks way better than the factory crap. Keep up the build.

 

[97egl]

Love a good restoration/revival story. Even better when it's a dsm!

I watch Vise Grip Garage on youtube and have always thought it would be so much fun to go out and do what he does (Getting cars running that have been sitting 10-30 years) but to do it with DSM's. Still haven't found anyone that will let me try to start one sitting in their yard tho. I always have to drag them home on a trailer.

 

[bigt4g63]

all of a sudden.......i realize my 1g project sitting in the garage all these years doesn't look so daunting

 

[Bud92gsx]

Welcome man.
Nice work so far. Can't wait to see your next progress

 

[Mech Addict]

I think I have just about everything but so far I know in missing a couple rubber pieces and a plastic cover….so far. One goes under the lid for the center console, one for on top of the truck cover and one for under the steering wheel. Below are pictures with green circles around the pieces. The second picture is a close-up of the trunk cover rubber piece.I only need one of each. If anyone has them …let my know and I’ll buy them from you if possible. Also got some other pieces from Performance Partout, then spray painted all the interior with trim and fabric paint. Turned out really good, I’ll post pictures when I get the interior in. Thanks for telling me about Auveco, I’ll check it out.

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I don't have any good sources for those items. There are a few other forum members out there who are great at scouring the land, finding old DSMs to pluck little gems from. I suggest a WTB add. I don't think Auveco or any other aftermarket supplier is going to have them. Possibly Amayama. Maybe the console storage bumper is a standard part in the industry, but you might need to get two, so they are exactly the same. For the rear hatch block, having at least one should keep the "privacy cover" aka parcel shelf from flopping with every bump. The knee pad bolt covers, you might figure a way to make them yourself and find a close color match of paint? If those the the worst of your troubles, you're doing quite well.

 

[TCB91GSX]

I have the plastic dash screw covers and the possibly the rubber bumper for the center console, shoot me a PM if interested.

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

I have the plastic dash screw covers and the possibly the rubber bumper for the center console, shoot me a PM if interested.

Yeah still interested….can u email me at [email protected]?

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

I don't have any good sources for those items. There are a few other forum members out there who are great at scouring the land, finding old DSMs to pluck little gems from. I suggest a WTB add. I don't think Auveco or any other aftermarket supplier is going to have them. Possibly Amayama. Maybe the console storage bumper is a standard part in the industry, but you might need to get two, so they are exactly the same. For the rear hatch block, having at least one should keep the "privacy cover" aka parcel shelf from flopping with every bump. The knee pad bolt covers, you might figure a way to make them yourself and find a close color match of paint? If those the the worst of your troubles, you're doing quite well.

Thanks for all the info greatly appreciated

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

Welcome man.
Nice work so far. Can't wait to see your next progress

Thanks

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

Hello everyone,
Sorry I haven’t posted an update in awhile, been doing a lot of work and wanted to show my progress.

I live in Maryland and I’m looking for someone who knows a lot about DSM’s to help me out. Me and my friend were rebuilding it but he passed away recently. There’s no way I can do this by myself, I’m disabled from the Marine Corps. If anyone can help, you can email me at [email protected]

Thanks again to the whole community, it’s like a family, being a part of this community.

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[wparks]

Hey 1GDMSAWDMD- Wow- This is heartbreaking. I am very grateful to you for your service and sacrifice, and I'm very sorry to hear that your friend passed away.
The car looks amazing- quite an excellent example, and very much worth all of the love you are putting into it. I would suggest that you add to your user profile a profile on the car- The will allow you to detail what exactly it is (beyond what I can decipher from the photos) and what the many mods are that have been done and is really helpful and interesting to other users. I'm all the way in Colorado, so I can't put hands on, but I am in love with my mostly stock 90 GSX, as I can tell you are too, so I'll watch your build and see if there is anything I can contribute. Do you have any specific questions?
Best of luck, and Thank You again. -Warren

 

[1GDSMAWDMD]

Hey everybody, I live in Maryland and I’m looking for someone who knows a lot about DSM’s to help me out. I'm willing to travel for a good mechanic.

Me and my friend were rebuilding my 1991 Eclipse GSX but he passed away recently from cancer. There’s no way I can do this by myself, I’m disabled from the Marine Corps.

Everything has either been rebuilt or replaced with brand new parts. It is really close to being done, I just don’t know enough about cars to fix it. My friend was the expert and I just followed along.

If anyone can help, you can email me at [email protected]

Here is a list of roughly every left:
-Oil cooler fitted with fan and wire it up.
-Finish modifying the front motor mount.
-Mount flex fuel sensor, map sensor and wide band.
-Weld bung on intake manifold for sensor.
-Finish wiring up Haltech Dash w/fuel level (there’s a YouTube video on this)
-Weld exhaust flange and make straight piece for where the converter goes.
-Adjust all suspension and alignment.
-Fix starter wire, wire for knock sensor.
-Fix the clutch line.
-Finish intercooler piping, all hoses and all vacuum lines.
-Prime oil pump (very important)
-RTV bolt behind timing belt cover.
-Wire radio and alarm (I might be able to take care of this after is running)
-Put the interior in (I might be able to take care of this after is running)

Thanks again for allowing me to be a part of this community.