1992 GTO Build/Restore.

**J_Parker** · 08-29-2014, 11:36 PM

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I'm sure as many of you know I have been around the forums for years now, however due to a sticky spot in life... I was forced to give up my 1991 GTO twin gt-35 build and lost touch with the 3/S community, which I missed considerably!

I have since acquired a 1992 glasstop, GTO in sandstone grey. The car was purchased with a blown engine with the cause being two spun rod bearings, to the point where the rods were bent and welding themselves to the crankshaft. After tearing down my engines, I concluded that the block I had taken out of the car was going to be my best option. After soaking and cleaning the block in Pro-sol, I began the reassembly with a new cast crank (for now) and all new/refreshed parts. But enough with the yammering... here's some pictures!

The day I bought her. Filthy beaten and in desperate need of some TLC.

**J_Parker** · 08-29-2014, 11:40 PM

The start of the painful shopless winter teardown...

**J_Parker** · 08-29-2014, 11:43 PM

Some parts and the engine out! Moved during this period to a better place with garage.

**J_Parker** · 08-29-2014, 11:49 PM

While waiting for engine work to be done, I got bored with the interior and got creative.There are a few small wrinkles, but nothing overly noticeable.

Also got the exterior of the car cleaned up to near mint.

Put Stealth sails and windows in.

**J_Parker** · 08-29-2014, 11:55 PM

Fixed the massive dent in the fender, still need to have it painted though.

And the mods start!

Engine finished! Just have to drop it in and set the time.

**GTOJOE** · 08-30-2014, 04:11 AM

Did this car have GTO embroided on the seats by any chance?

**J_Parker** · 08-30-2014, 04:16 AM

Red GTO's yes, but they were badly torn up as with much of the interior.

**GTOJOE** · 08-30-2014, 04:30 AM

Thought so. What you have there is a Mitsubishi GTO Special Version. I think only 300 exist for that year (another 300 in 93 only). They were all sandstone grey and had the gto seats. If you PM me the vin I can confirm it 100%.

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**J_Parker** · 08-30-2014, 06:57 AM

Now that you've told me this, everything I'm reading is making it look to be true. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I'll send you a PM with the vin sometime tomorrow.

I'm very happy I kept all of my original parts now lol.