pbottomley
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If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isnt for you
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AHHH got you !!!
This is Gordon s car, as in "deflating air beds in the middle of the night Gordon"?
The same Gordon that camps up at the VBOA with some of the Viva boys up on the canal bank normally ?
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Great work there again. Is it one of those strip and clean discs that gets you back to the shiny steel? Yes the clean and strip disc did that AHHH got you !!! This is Gordon s car, as in "deflating air beds in the middle of the night Gordon"? The same Gordon that camps up at the VBOA with some of the Viva boys up on the canal bank normally ? Yes that is him  will you be there again this year |
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pbottomley
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Jan 17, 2010 17:42:06 GMT
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Yea and I might actually roll up in a Nice vauxhall for once as well LOL, looking forward to this car its been a while in the making, but not as long as Gordons GT?  Wonder if the above picture brings up memories of deflating airbeds... |
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Jan 17, 2010 18:54:21 GMT
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hee hee my old ha viva .
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Chris™
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This is clearly filler material.
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Jan 17, 2010 19:17:08 GMT
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AWESOME THREAD!   I love how the repairs you do are completely invisable after you've finshed.. amazing! |
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pbottomley
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Jan 17, 2010 19:17:13 GMT
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Hi ya Ade, ;D
It was more the stuff in the background to see if Tony / Gordon remembered the scene in 2006, it was about 3 months after I got the HA off you, (my first period of ownership of the car , owned it 4 times in the end)
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Jan 17, 2010 19:32:20 GMT
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Paul Yes fond memories indeed, the Viva GT is actually almost finished now, just needs an MOT so pretty sure Gordon will have that down at Billing as well. Look forward to seeing your car Well I can hardly believe I am saying this, but today I have completed all of the welding Had this bit to sort out on one of the front wings, the headlamp mounting panel was gooshed, after drilling out all the spot welds and cleaning it up I had this  but had this to replace it  and also a repair needed to the bottom where it bolts to the sill  so cut that out  welded in and cleaned off  powerfiled the inside so that it sits nice against the sill  Then I needed to repair the wing around the headlamp panel  and cleaned off  but need to fix this before I can weld the new panel in  cut strip as needed  bent up and tacked in  and welded in and cleaned off, spire fixes spot welded in too   Just need a coat of primer on the bare metal bits and thats it done for now What will I do with my weekends and spare time now ?? ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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mirafioriman
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My next project.......
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Jan 17, 2010 20:26:57 GMT
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We want to see a BMW making panels thread next! Failing that I have a collection of Fiats you can practise on!
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Jan 17, 2010 22:14:29 GMT
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Tony I have a feeling I need to ship my GT to you, your work is totally brilliant, I can ofter two vinnies curries a take away breakfast and maybe a few ice creams  Paul, after a couple of beers and a few cold nights in the tent at Billing, that will seem very tempting ;D ;D We want to see a BMW making panels thread next! Failing that I have a collection of Fiats you can practise on! MM, yes I think you are right, A BMW making panels thread would be in order, and I love the catchy name |
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Jan 18, 2010 11:26:16 GMT
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PaulH This is that photo of the little rubber thing that fits in the 2 smaller holes  the small pin goes in the small hole and the rubber strip covers the larger hole, it must be to let water out. Thanks - wonderd what it was, as it looked like it was to blame for the rot there! |
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Jan 18, 2010 18:13:47 GMT
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taking delivery of my own FB victor very soon this thread has been very helpful for letting me know where to look and how to go about tackling any rot my one may have . great work there that man  |
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Jan 18, 2010 20:21:05 GMT
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taking delivery of my own FB victor very soon this thread has been very helpful for letting me know where to look and how to go about tackling any rot my one may have . great work there that man Excellent - look forward to seeing it on the forum, if you need any spares let me know as Gordon has a few bits and pieces stashed away |
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Fantastic, i go back over every repair you make and i'm stunned you can't see the repair... how.. eh.. what...
I'll have a wander over from the manta field at billing for a look at this as it's just too good to be true, a beer coming your way!
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best thread on the internet!!
thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to make bits and pieces. not many people have the skill you do mixed with the ability to explain the process in terms that most people can understand.
i had a brief look at your BMW site, i hope you soon get the enthusiasm together to get your car finished and experience the joy of driving it after all those hours of work.
if your ever in New Zealand stop by for a beer.
sheepers.
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Jan 22, 2010 17:01:01 GMT
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Mantakev - look forward to meeting you at Billing, the offer of a pint will go down very well ;D ;D Sheepers - thanks for your comments, they are very much appreciated. All being well the BMW should be next. If I am ever in New Zealand, and thirsty, I will certainly look you up Tony |
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jj132
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Jan 23, 2010 11:45:06 GMT
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Stunned,shocked,amazed,awe,jealous,gobsmacked-just some of the things i felt reading this thread!Truly amazing at what you can do with some plate and a good imagination! I SALUTE YOU!!!! I have a crusty rear arch on my Cavalier sri and was just going to buy the panel,but after reading this,i'm definately going to have a go at making my own.So,thank you Tony for giving me,and i am sure,a hell of a lot more guys on here the inspiration and the tips to do more of our own repairs.
Jay.
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If it aint broke--its not retro!!
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Jan 23, 2010 17:16:10 GMT
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Jay
Glad to hear you are going to give it a go, after all, if it doesn't work out you can always buy an arch afterwards
Tony
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carmad
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can we have an over all pic as to how it sits now?
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Jan 24, 2010 11:09:35 GMT
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can we have an over all pic as to how it sits now? You read my mind, thats actually the plan for today, get the whole thing and the garage cleaned up, hopefully get some primer on and some overall shots |
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