sleag40
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Jan 29, 2022 18:50:59 GMT
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Not had the chance to do anything on this until yesterday, so got a few small jobs sorted. A pair of old fashioned tracking gauges were borrowed from a neighbor to enable me to get the wheels pointing in roughly the same direction. A new pair of number plates were drilled and flung on. And the rear view mirror was stuck to the new windscreen, completing the interior. No idea when I'll get back at it, but theres no rush, as the general saltiness of the roads means I'll not be driving it any time soon anyway.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Jan 16, 2022 21:39:36 GMT
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A little mudflap fettling was done this afternoon. Emblems and metal bits were removed first. The rubbery bits were then relieved of many years worth of muck (and bodge overspray!) These will be receiving a bit of treatment from the paint bloke to restore the shine lost by the deep clean. The metal bits then got straightened and cleaned back to the point where Hydrate 80 can be applied prior to black paint. Still looking for the missing emblem.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Jan 14, 2022 22:39:38 GMT
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Drivers' seat went back in first this afternoon. Obviously the passenger side was next! I got them reasonably clean using bathroom wipes (to avoid getting them too wet), but when the ambient temperature is considerably higher I'll be wet vacuuming the seats and door cards to finish the cleaning off. The worst of the muck has gone though.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Jan 10, 2022 20:39:17 GMT
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No more seats went back in today, I didn't have much time. Instead, I finally got round to filling the gearbox with oil. Once done, I got it down off the bricks and pieces of wood it's been stood on, and now it sits on the deck. It's been at a raised level for a fair while, and it seems stupidly low down now. I'll hopefully be cleaning the front seats this week.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Just superb... You realise that once it's finished you cannot use it...?!?!?! I jest, but such is the level of work that has gone into this it's just perfect! Thank you kindly! It's by no means perfect, but if it was, I'd probably not dare to drive it! The MOT man will be speechless! Great work Cheers!He knows whats coming! Door cards were given a good clean yesterday evening, and went back on this afternoon. Membranes fitted first with double sided tape. Door cards and mirrors back where they came from. Front seats still need cleaning before they can be reinstated.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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A little more was put back where it belongs today. First up the rear seat backs were fitted, closely followed by the boot floor carpet and load cover/parcel shelf. I've got so used to seeing the spare wheel through the hatch window that it looks odd to me with all this stuff back in position. Time was short on it today, so once the bits you sit on were fitted, I had to vacate. Hopefully I'll get some more bits cleaned and refitted tomorrow.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 31, 2021 18:23:57 GMT
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The rest of the dash gubbins are now back in. I surprised myself by remembering how it all goes together! A quick check of all electrical features revealed that everything functions as intended (for which I was most grateful!). Not a right lot of jobs left to do now, I can take my time getting everything finished up as I have no intention of getting it back on the road until the Spring.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 30, 2021 23:55:40 GMT
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Got the carpets and a few interior trim pieces back in this morning. I decided to have a search for the other two mudflaps in my assorted storage facilities - I found them, but one of the Griffins has escaped! On the hunt for a replacement now. In the afternoon I gathered up a load of interior stuff from home, and carted it all over to the shed. I wasn't planning to put the dash back in today, but thought that I may as well get it started. Plonked in loosely to work out where the spaghetti needs to go. Hardest part done now, even managed to tuck the dash under the screen rubber. After a few more bits went back on, my time had run out. Should be back on it tomorrow with a little luck.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 27, 2021 20:06:18 GMT
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I found some grill grommets on Ebay (after none being available for months) No need for my improvised ones any more! They arrived on Christmas Eve, along with a couple of these exhaust rubbers. I'm gonna leave fitting these until I can get the car up in the air - exhaust fettling is so much easier when you can do it standing up! Finally got round to fitting the front bumper today. Then dug these out for fettling. I'm hoping to get a bit more done over the next week.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 23, 2021 21:35:25 GMT
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Its alive! The video is too large a file size to upload, but its alive. So far just a small leak from one of the pipes to the fuel filter, an easy fix. Was running for about an hour and a half, then ran out of fuel. Hopefully I'll make a start on putting the dash and interior back in over the Christmas break.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 22, 2021 21:14:27 GMT
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Exhaust arrived yesterday - pretty good going taking just over a week from Poland. A side by side comparison shows the new item is a better quality product. The bends are nicer, and the hangers are actually positioned correctly. The only down side was they had to cut it to get the package size down, but they did supply a joining piece to make up for it! It's now in position, but suspended by cable ties until the correct rubbers arrive. The fit isn't bad at all considering it's all pattern parts.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 20, 2021 21:10:48 GMT
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Got a few more bits done on this, the brakes are now fully functional with a nice pedal, the throttle cable is now connected up and adjusted, and the freshened up front pipe is in position. The rear section is ready to fit.... Just waiting for the new mid section to arrive. Once fitted, I can drop the car on the deck and hopefully run it up.
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Last Edit: Dec 20, 2021 21:11:40 GMT by sleag40
1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 14, 2021 20:06:13 GMT
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All vital fluids have now been procured, but they're still in their containers. I want to bleed the brakes, then fit the exhaust so I can drop the car on the deck before attempting to start it. The gear shift linkage is now connected and adjusted up. Tidying up the front and rear sections of the exhaust was next on the list. They were cleaned up with a wire wheel and drill attachments (missed those guys!) Then given a good clean with thinners. So far, the front part has received a coating of exhaust paint at work (where its warmer than my shed!). I'll paint the back box tomorrow. Hopefully the new mid section I've ordered doesn't take too long to arrive.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Dec 11, 2021 11:35:53 GMT
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Although the exhaust system is perfectly serviceable, it looks a bit shabby against the rest of the car. I could try painting it, but ideally would like a new one. I've tried asking local exhaust suppliers, but all that has yielded is a new back box. I found a new mid section in Poland, so I'll paint the rest as the front and rear parts are pretty recent. Front wheels now on, should hopefully be sourcing oil, coolant and a battery over the weekend.
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sleag40
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Luck was on my side today, difficult chores ended up being easy ones, so I got a couple of hours in the shed. I checked that the caliper sliders still slid, and that the pistons were still mobile (it's been a while since my DIY refurb). All in order, so they went on with the new discs... new pads and fitting kit... and new caliper bolt covers. After repeating on the other side, I got to have a drive in a couple of my other heaps before teatime.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Didn't get a lot of time for this today, just enough to get the engine lid on and positioned nicely. More fettlings will hopefully happen tomorrow if I'm lucky!
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sleag40
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Time has been scarce this week, but I still managed to get a few odd jobs done. The clutch and speedo cables have gone back on, as has the engine loom. I finally got round to chucking on the oil filter - it's been sat in a box for two years patiently waiting. I torqued up the front suspension fasteners, then checked all the wiring was in the right place before running out of time. Once the exhaust, brakes and wheels are fitted, it should be ready for firing up.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Nov 27, 2021 18:20:53 GMT
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Bit more done today, the offside driveshaft didn't want to go back in to the gearbox, so suspecting that the circlip thing in the splined end was at fault.... another one was sourced from a random pile of driveshafts next door. The offending item didn't look too distorted.... But the "new" one allowed the driveshaft to flop back in with a couple of gentle taps. Once the driveshafts were in position, the strut assemblies were put back where they belong. Should hopefully get the engine loom buttoned up tomorrow.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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sleag40
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Nov 26, 2021 18:53:50 GMT
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I've left the re-fitting of the engine loom for now, and got on with getting the front suspension back together. It's been sat on the four bolts which hold the centre of the sub frame arms to the chassis, so first I had to move the axle stands from there to the jacking points at the front of the sills. Once that was done, the anti roll bar was bolted on. With that in position, the sub frame arms could go back on, closely followed by the wishbone. Once I'd fitted the anti roll bar links, time had run out. Should get back on it over the weekend.
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1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150
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