1975 Mitsubishi Galant Sedan GC
(Mitsubishi Galant, Dodge Colt, Mitsubishi Lancer, Chrysler Galant, Depending where your from)

The Concept: Well…It changes from month to month.

Galant modification details page

Car Features:

The Panel work:

  • 1975 Misubishi Galant 4 door sedan bodyshell GC.
  • Resprayed in original colour, mitsubishi stella metallic blue.
  • Resprayed tail light surrounds black.

Under the Hood:

  • 2.6 litre Astron SOHC 4Cyl. Naturally aspirated.
  • Balance shafts removed.

Driveline etc:

  • Aluminum Japanese 5 speed manual gear box
  • REAR WHEEL DRIVE!
  • Cut down tail shaft
  • Stock diff.

Suspension:

  • Anti Tramping Bars.
  • Doubled up rear leaf springs
  • Stock front springs.

Rolling Stock:

  • Originally 13" snow rag tryes with original Chrysler hub caps and trim
  • Then 14" factory Mitsubishi scorpion mags .
  • Now 17" alloy mags (not sure what brand) with 205/40R17 tyres.
  • Doubled up spacers total aprox 14mm
  • Replaced wheel studs (Nice Products NS333) RX7/Landcruiser wheel studs.

Interior Gadgetry:

  • Toyota Celica GT4 seats.
  • Wood grain flat steering wheel with saas boss
  • Stock, excellent condition interior
  • Central locking with keyless entry.
  • Black wire alarm system with code hoping technology. 3 point immobilisation and paging system.
  • Replaced the clock with a tacho

Stereo Components:

  • Pioneer CD head unit
  • cheap ass 4" front splits.
  • 150watt amp feeding a Harmony 12" Sub

Thanks:

  • Murray Turner (dad) at W.A. Mufferlers for help with most aspects of the car.
  • Ted fisher at mariner smash repairs for the resprey
  • Simon for his help with the fifty million stereo upgrades and miscellaneous modifications.
  • West Coast Mechanics for there advice on various aspects of the car.

Major Work:

  • Engine Conversion from 1.6L Saturn to 2.6L Astron Engine Details.
  • Gear Box conversion from 3 speed auto to Jap Sigma 5 Speed. Details.
  • Fitting the 17" wheels. Details.
  • Brake booster upgrade. Details.

Minor Work:

  • Installation of seats
  • Exhust system
  • Speedo Cable conversion auto box to manual (in progress)
  • Sub Install

Future Work:

  • Turbo! ...see how simon goes first.
  • Sigma Struts
  • Sigma Front Breaks
  • Sigma Rear Disks

This is my entry for SBS Australia's Top Gear Video Competition.

The video which was shot by my wife features my above Chrysler Galant. It's also my first attempt at presenting on camera. Enjoy

Owner: Craig

Craig.


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Galant modification details page

Page last updated: 26th June 2006


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