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Yes I am pleased.
I've done some paintwork here and there and realigned some panels that weren't quite fitting properly. It's also had a service, the engine has been cleaned and a minor front rocker cover gasket oil leak fixed. The steering wheel is now like new with a new horn pad and the leather rim cleaned and fed. The ashtrays were replaced with new clean ones and the radio decoded. What else? Bumpers rehung - new side brackets - and new number plates front and rear. In all, it's so far cost me £17 (for the plates) as I already had a stock of parts, paint and gaskets. Oh, and I replaced a sloppy door handle and the drivers door card which was a bit more worn that the others. And painted and rustproofed the scuttle panel, wiper arms and wiper blades with new parts.
If I get time, I'll post a picture over the weekend. If anyone's interested.
Brad
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Metro City, Rover SD1 VDP 3500 EFi, 827i, 827 SLi, Sterling (x3), 800 Coupes (x9), Lexus LS400, Vel Satis, Avantime, C4 G/Picasso, G/Espace V6, 213S, 213SE
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10mpg
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,253
Club RR Member Number: 204
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Deffo! start a readers rides thread please!
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The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...
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May 24, 2013 14:53:37 GMT
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Deffo! start a readers rides thread please! +1
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May 27, 2013 15:45:58 GMT
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+1 here too........keen to see what happens with the old girl - she lives on!
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May 27, 2013 19:05:54 GMT
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I shall try later, if I have time. Thanks,
Brad
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Metro City, Rover SD1 VDP 3500 EFi, 827i, 827 SLi, Sterling (x3), 800 Coupes (x9), Lexus LS400, Vel Satis, Avantime, C4 G/Picasso, G/Espace V6, 213S, 213SE
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May 28, 2013 23:12:12 GMT
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Realigned bonnet Repainted door mirrors New plates - rear is oversized. Repainted bumper (before refitting number plate, plinth and fog lamp surround). I'll take more soon showing the car inside and out and with it's detailed engine bay. Like new!
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Metro City, Rover SD1 VDP 3500 EFi, 827i, 827 SLi, Sterling (x3), 800 Coupes (x9), Lexus LS400, Vel Satis, Avantime, C4 G/Picasso, G/Espace V6, 213S, 213SE
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mgmal
Part of things
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May 29, 2013 12:11:24 GMT
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You always do a great job on these car's Brad.
It's likely you are responsible for more 800's surviving than any other owner has been, or will be.
Must get round to popping up soon.
Mal.
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Too Many Cars!
Too Many Parts!
Too Little Time!.
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May 29, 2013 20:33:57 GMT
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Hi Mal
Thanks for your comments.
For anyone who doesn't know Mal, he's the most helpful and genuine man I know. I value what you say especially so because of that, Mal.
You're welcome here any time. Just ring first.
Brad
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Metro City, Rover SD1 VDP 3500 EFi, 827i, 827 SLi, Sterling (x3), 800 Coupes (x9), Lexus LS400, Vel Satis, Avantime, C4 G/Picasso, G/Espace V6, 213S, 213SE
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This is pretty well finished now. The total cost including buying it has been under £350. I had most of the parts needed already and just needed a spot of paint and a few bits and pieces. I have another 7 cars on the go like this at the moment and find this sort of recommissioning work very relaxing after an 80 hour week. I hope I have inspired you all to get off your arses, switch off the footie and get outside. All the best Brad
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Metro City, Rover SD1 VDP 3500 EFi, 827i, 827 SLi, Sterling (x3), 800 Coupes (x9), Lexus LS400, Vel Satis, Avantime, C4 G/Picasso, G/Espace V6, 213S, 213SE
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BRAD!.......wow!!!!!
How the heck did you get the engine bay that clean??? It was pretty grubby when I had it and I didn't touch the bay leaving it with the dirt on it probably had since new!! lol
Would love to know how you did it....It looks amazing now....very very clean indeed!
How many hours would you say you have spent to get it to this stage?
What are you going to do with it now? Park it up?
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