The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
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The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
2.0 Auto Cabaret, brought April 07 to be used as a daily driver while i fixed the other capri!
It initially arrived in a bit of a state
Had several holes but nothing major
Just 24 hours later it already started to look better
It still however had a coupla visable scabs on the outside so it got the quick fix of an rga kti brought on ebay for £22
Then onto its first show!
And its second
where i brought
So got bored and did this
And found this
So started work
Then i started my new job and progress virtually stopped! Until it finally went to work earlier this year where i did a bit more and it then went to a friend who restores cars for a spot of work!
Then back to work for me to play
Then it got this
Have since pulled he engine out for a quick rebuild then its back on the road as a daily driver respraying as i go! Might end up fitting something a bit more fun one day engine wise but i;ve got another capri to finish first!
It initially arrived in a bit of a state
Had several holes but nothing major
Just 24 hours later it already started to look better
It still however had a coupla visable scabs on the outside so it got the quick fix of an rga kti brought on ebay for £22
Then onto its first show!
And its second
where i brought
So got bored and did this
And found this
So started work
Then i started my new job and progress virtually stopped! Until it finally went to work earlier this year where i did a bit more and it then went to a friend who restores cars for a spot of work!
Then back to work for me to play
Then it got this
Have since pulled he engine out for a quick rebuild then its back on the road as a daily driver respraying as i go! Might end up fitting something a bit more fun one day engine wise but i;ve got another capri to finish first!
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Some very impressive workmanship there.
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Cracking work andrew
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Holy Ferrus Oxide Some nice fabrication there One more saved , nice one
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Nice work mate! That's a nice looking car you've got there Are you gonna keep the RGA kit?
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Not sure, i like the RGA kit but i dont like the edges where it meets the bodywork, i think my only options to make one out of steel eventually
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
top job there nice resto
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
wow nice work mine is a bit worse than that but has give me sight at the end of the tunnel
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
And on the road...
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
15/12/2008 - Paint ordered and cars returned to the workshop for prep!
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
any update on this?
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Currently leaking like a sieve!
Thought the rocker gasket was leaking so replaced it today only to find my rocker covers knackered and oils pissing out around the filler neck, thats gonna come off tomorrow and i'll braze it up then back on with the paint prep (gonna be ages got some more wleding to do!)
Thought the rocker gasket was leaking so replaced it today only to find my rocker covers knackered and oils pissing out around the filler neck, thats gonna come off tomorrow and i'll braze it up then back on with the paint prep (gonna be ages got some more wleding to do!)
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Hats off to ya, that fabricating is great
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Engine bay finally got painted, wasnt overly impressed with the result!
Basically i decided the bay would take forever to prep so i was happy with it due to the volume of repairs, so instead stone chipped it all so have a textured finish!
The stonechip however has really killed any hopes of a shine from the paint but ah well!
Next up the outside, but first todays pics!
Basically i decided the bay would take forever to prep so i was happy with it due to the volume of repairs, so instead stone chipped it all so have a textured finish!
The stonechip however has really killed any hopes of a shine from the paint but ah well!
Next up the outside, but first todays pics!
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Well after being sat outside my house for 6 months gathering leaves and decaying a bit i moved house to one with a garage
Unfortunatley the garage isnt actually big enough to do much in and thers a slope right out ront so first job is to fit a winch to get the car in and out!
Unfortunatley the garage isnt actually big enough to do much in and thers a slope right out ront so first job is to fit a winch to get the car in and out!
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
So update time
Been in the garage a bit lately
Painting suspension bits
And it all looks rather spiffing
Not keen on the engine bay paintjob but its gonna have to go...
Gotta clean the manky wiring loom which is gonna take an age...
And i;ve wrapped my gearbox in clingfilm so it can live indoors..
Been in the garage a bit lately
Painting suspension bits
And it all looks rather spiffing
Not keen on the engine bay paintjob but its gonna have to go...
Gotta clean the manky wiring loom which is gonna take an age...
And i;ve wrapped my gearbox in clingfilm so it can live indoors..
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Good to see you back in the groove Andrew
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
And it rolls
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Paint prep underway
Found a bit of filler in the rear 1/4 so decided to take it out and feck me thats a dent!
now where'd i put my slide hammer....
Found a bit of filler in the rear 1/4 so decided to take it out and feck me thats a dent!
now where'd i put my slide hammer....
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Re: The Daily Driver - 56k no go!
Spose i should pull my finger out and finish this...