hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
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I wrote a huge post detailing my midlife crisis which firefox mercifully edited by crashing. so instead I will let the pics do the talking. I used to have a 1.6gl like this one 20 years ago  I used to have a ti like this one 15 years ago   I quite like this  I liked this  until it became this   but all I can afford is this ;D  |
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Last Edit: Oct 27, 2013 21:16:25 GMT by hairymel
whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
avatar by volksangyl
Posts: 1,081
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bonnet off  radiator out, engine un plumbed  plan to remove engine/box foiled by flat battery in forklift so out comes the grinder grill off   wing cut off from door and scuttle  crusty wing rails  rusty a post (+crumpled?)  passenger door cut away from scuttle  passenger door cut away from rear quarter  door opens for the first time in several years ;D   crusty and holed sill in door aperture   how the hell am i going to cut these out nicely    barry boy delocked boot   flush filler cap lol  cheap for a reason      although to be fair catching between 2 sharp edged panels probably would make any 1mm Disc shatter back to bed till next time  total hours so far 6 total cost including parts so far £325 |
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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So let me get this straight.... You're saving it? I like that plan. It's mad, but in a good way. ;D Edit: At least the welds weren't ground back, so you know where to cut! |
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Last Edit: Mar 30, 2010 3:38:52 GMT by skidracer
1968 Gilbern Genie
1969 Lincoln Continental MK3
1974 Datsun Cherry 100A
1979 Ford Mustang 2.3 Twincam
1987 Toyota MR2
1991 Eunos Roadster V-spec
1994 Toyota Supra SZ
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I am speechless.
You clearly know what you want to do.
Good luck.
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qwerty
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Absolutely genius! I love the fact your saving the shell! Look forward to more updates!
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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19?? chrysler sunbeam no 2 (+½ ) Davenger
@dminifreak
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Mar 30, 2010 19:14:06 GMT
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You are completely mental, in the best possible way. Top work. For the rear lights, how about using land rover rear lights, like the works MK1 escort rally cars  |
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Last Edit: Mar 30, 2010 19:14:50 GMT by Davenger
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VWPowered
Europe
No-Rice - Est 2002
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Mar 30, 2010 19:15:24 GMT
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full of awesomeness...
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81 Bedford CF 2.3D Cavalier Coachman Stratus
86 Volkswagen Polo Mk2 1.6 8v
87 Austin Montego 1.6HL 'Daily'
91 Rover Montego 2.0TD Countryman Estate
93 Rover Montego 2.0LXi Estate
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nutter81
Part of things
I joined facebook so i could talk to the missus
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Mar 30, 2010 19:18:14 GMT
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huge respect i hope you get to save it I'm gonna keep an eye on this one
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Mar 30, 2010 21:13:56 GMT
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That looks like a proper hatchet job. Massive kudos for doing something with it but what exactly are you doing? Back to pristine like the white one or.........
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Last Edit: Mar 30, 2010 21:17:38 GMT by luckygti
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Mar 30, 2010 21:19:30 GMT
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Cool.
Sunbeams = win.
More please !
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Mar 30, 2010 21:45:15 GMT
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Nice to see it being saved,years ago I used to have a 1600TI with a tuned 2.0 pinto, stupidly quick and spent most of its life sideways.Also did you know that the prop shaft on them are interchangeable with ones from mk1 & mk2 escorts.
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1955 Austin A30
1981 Jawa Mustang
1990 Trabant 601 (Tommy)
1989 Trabant 601
2009 Jaguar XF
2012 Toyota AYGO
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Mar 30, 2010 22:04:20 GMT
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That might just be the greatest rescue EVA! Top work sir!
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
avatar by volksangyl
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Mar 30, 2010 22:22:04 GMT
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For the rear lights, how about using land rover rear lights, like the works MK1 escort rally cars I was considering flush mounting these as they were £29 delivered a pair and good rear lights have been going for up to £70 each on ebay  but i picked up an ok pair for a shade under £50 inc postage. with a cycle through the dishwasher and a touch of paint around the edge they will be more than good enough. the oem lights have the bonus of covering the edges of the apertures if i make a b4lls up  also in the pic is the £4.99 ebay bargain windscreen conveniently only 15 miles from where i had to take a van to for work  i also gave the seller £15 for half a front valence and half a front chassis leg just in case ;D  this is where the collecting of bits started before i even got a shell, a nearly new aftermarket propshaft £1.29 from ebay but the vendor spat his dummy when i tried to send my own courier so £26.29 total cost  this purchase meant i had to buy a car to fit it to  second purchase was a mojo booster after 3 months of looking for the right car. nos mountney steering wheel boss £13 after purchase i found the pcd was 100mm not the 70mm needed for the 'sparco' ebay special i had set my heart on  and 294 came with a mountney boss and wheel ;D  not expecting progress for a while as i have to get my camper out of hibernation in time for the long bank holiday weekend. oh and pick up a few more bits and bobs tomorrow evening  total time (with dirty hands) 6 hrs total spend £385 (rear lights already included) |
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
avatar by volksangyl
Posts: 1,081
Club RR Member Number: 207
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Mar 30, 2010 22:47:21 GMT
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That looks like a proper hatchet job. Massive kudos for doing something with it but what exactly are you doing? Back to pristine like the white one or......... ....... ;D not sure how straight it will look when finished. my bodywork skills are limited to say the least, and i've only ever spray painted some furniture for work and some climbing frames i made. the main areas of rectification i can see are: the roof is a fairly dented all over above the ex filler hole is pushed in 3 inches deep the size of a football (doesn't really show in the pics). the main ugly bit is the door shut area (b pillar?) on the rear quarters, there is a lot of rippling and distortion from the welding which i guess is going to be a challenge its all tonybmws fault. my ego tells me if some geezer on the internet can do it then so can I. . . . . . . . I'm used to making a tw@ of myself ;D |
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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You pull this off and I'd be amazed if you don't pick up a forum award at the end ;D
You must be crazy, but I applaud crazy and wish you all the best on this project, I look forward to the updates
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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Ian
Part of things
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Mar 31, 2010 12:17:55 GMT
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I think you're nuts, but this is going to be a great read!!
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Mar 31, 2010 20:09:12 GMT
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You're insane! ;D What a fantastic project. You've certainly gone into it 100%. Can't wait to see how this progresses.
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VND
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Mar 31, 2010 20:24:21 GMT
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hard core dude.
thumbs up.
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luckygti
Posted a lot
I need to try harder!
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Mar 31, 2010 20:25:13 GMT
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That looks like a proper hatchet job. Massive kudos for doing something with it but what exactly are you doing? Back to pristine like the white one or......... ....... ;D not sure how straight it will look when finished. my bodywork skills are limited to say the least, and i've only ever spray painted some furniture for work and some climbing frames I made. the main areas of rectification I can see are: the roof is a fairly dented all over above the ex filler hole is pushed in 3 inches deep the size of a football (doesn't really show in the pics). the main ugly bit is the door shut area (b pillar?) on the rear quarters, there is a lot of rippling and distortion from the welding which I guess is going to be a challenge its all tonybmws fault. my ego tells me if some geezer on the internet can do it then so can I. . . . . . . . I'm used to making a tw@ of myself ;D Brilliant |
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