jonxs
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Jun 16, 2014 17:26:47 GMT
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hi guys I'm new here,  just thought id show you guys my car and join in on the forum. please bear with me as I'm copying and pasting from another forum but this is an ongoing current rolling project. caution i have a fair few pics, but we all like pictures it started 29/06/2012 up until the current date the car i have owned for about 5 years now but 3 of them years its been sat off the road in various locations. i went up to wales to purchase the car for a tidy sum of £250 from a farm in what seemed like the middle of nowhere I have removed the engine, tidied the bay and repainted it. change the engine mounts for some BakerBM ones (great guy to deal with, highly recommended) Rebuilt the engine with no knowledge really of mechanics only lots of reading and question asking and lots of money haha  heres what she looked like then  purchased a special 4 2 1 manifold and system mmmmmmmmm shinys  after a wash( hasn't been washed for a few years)   in that time other than rebuilding the engine i also replaced the lower track control arms, brake discs and pads, new to me shocks and springs, wheel bearings, fully undersealed, replaced radiator, strut brace, k&n air filter. i used it like this for a few months until this fail in february  beautiful oil colour  so new parts bought and fitted, back to being happy again well this kind of brings me to the current date. oh yeah almost forgot new wheels   and heres what she looks like along side my other toy  still got a few plans for her, like all projects it never ends comments and criticism welcome (weather ill listen is another matter haha) jon |
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Last Edit: Nov 9, 2015 11:30:37 GMT by jonxs
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simes
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Jun 16, 2014 17:53:29 GMT
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Looks nice on the Rallye wheels.
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Simes
205Mi16 - 262 cams, Jenvey Throttle Bodies, Emerald managment blah blah......
E91 320D MSport
Honda NC30
Vespa 300GTS
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jonxs
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Thanks simes. Are you on gtidrivers? If so i seen your car, looks good. My plan is to hopefully get hold of some rallye arches for it, preferably black and maybe a gti rear valance. Then its time for the eunos ro get some more attention |
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Last Edit: Jun 17, 2014 7:50:34 GMT by jonxs
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That is lovely, the 205 has such a corking shape...!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Jun 17, 2014 10:47:47 GMT
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Love it... Keep the photos and updates coming! .... Bookmarked!
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THE_Liam
Yorkshire and The Humber
If at first you don't succeed... HAMMERS.
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Jun 17, 2014 10:52:09 GMT
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Niiiice, cherry red with white Rallye steels is a great combination |
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simes
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Jun 17, 2014 17:47:24 GMT
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Thanks simes. Are you on gtidrivers? If so i seen your car, looks good. Yep, sure am! Thanks |
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Simes
205Mi16 - 262 cams, Jenvey Throttle Bodies, Emerald managment blah blah......
E91 320D MSport
Honda NC30
Vespa 300GTS
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jonxs
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Jun 20, 2014 18:15:24 GMT
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cheers for the comments guys anyway yesterday and today ive been a busy boy doing this 1st i got the rocker cover and started sanding it  
then painted it up with some VHT paint i had  about 7-8 coats later i was left with something that looked like this  then fitted it  although it doesnt look black i assure you it is, kind of matt/satin black. looks good to the naked eye. and then for the rest of the afternoon i was cleaning her up for retro show at santa pod this weekend  looks pretty shiny now. |
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Last Edit: Jun 20, 2014 18:17:28 GMT by jonxs
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Jun 20, 2014 19:20:16 GMT
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Looks like a lot of fun!
1360cc?
And any other goodies on the wish list?
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jonxs
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Jun 20, 2014 19:31:31 GMT
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Looks like a lot of fun! 1360cc? And any other goodies on the wish list? Yep a 1360 tu3s it is alot of fun. Other goodies, perhaps rallye arches, camshaft, bike carbs ( i do have some in my garage ;P) or webbers. Then if and when i get bored ill change the engine for another one  |
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Jun 27, 2014 22:01:32 GMT
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Loving your work, mate. That's a sweet little 205.
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jonxs
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Jun 29, 2014 14:41:47 GMT
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Just purchased myself a little one of these m.ebay.co.uk/itm/171198779756As long as it does the trick i may even upgrade to a better quality one if this ones not quite up to scratch  ? And have a new rebuilt rear beam to go on. No photos yet but there coming Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_514 using Tapatalk |
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Jun 29, 2014 21:33:51 GMT
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205, FANTASTIC little car. I've had 4 of them, mostly diesels and one 1.6 GTI. They're SOOOOOOO much fun to drive. They just put a huge smile on your face.
Keep up the good work.
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1964 Saab 96 two Stroke
1971 Hillman Avenger 1500 GL (Tuned 1600 fitted)
1976 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Project of very slow progress)
1978 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Awaiting reshell)
1981 Saab 99 2dr Turbo (Awaiting reshell)
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Great work mate...it really does look lots of fun. The front end looks ace; those yellow lenses make all the difference don't they! :-)
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'89 Polo Coupe S, '94 Renault 5 Campus, '77 VW Type 2 Devonette
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jonxs
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205, FANTASTIC little car. I've had 4 of them, mostly diesels and one 1.6 GTI. They're SOOOOOOO much fun to drive. They just put a huge smile on your face. Keep up the good work. Great work mate...it really does look lots of fun. The front end looks ace; those yellow lenses make all the difference don't they! :-) Thanks guys, after i killed my other one i had to get another. To keep, as long as possible I've had this one almost 9 years now haha The yellow lights i wasn't sure of when I bought them. Then i fitted them and well the rest is history lol. Cheers again Jon |
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jonxs
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well new beam arrived. seems like i had it ages. but its fitted now, not yet got any pictures of that but heres the beam  but in the process of doing that and disaster struck  gives me an excuse to buy new plates just gotta wait till the 16th  what are peoples thoughts on some french pressed plates?? |
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Nightmare, I've been looking at them for my Pug too, but they are not legal on the roads, so are sold as show plates only....curse word! www.french-number-plates.com/ |
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'89 Polo Coupe S, '94 Renault 5 Campus, '77 VW Type 2 Devonette
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jonxs
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Sept 25, 2014 15:37:38 GMT
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Booked the car in to be polished by detail R off here. Lets see what magic he can do. I'll update with pictures on completion.
With some before and after shots
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Sept 26, 2014 23:00:25 GMT
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Here's a few photos from the detail on the 205. I'll do a proper write up if anyone is interested in all the steps it went through. Before.  During.    And finished.  |
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jpsmit
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Sept 27, 2014 3:29:50 GMT
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I am interested - looks awesome!
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