gingergman Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 both rear arches shot, front wing shot, other wing salvageable, drivers sill a bit ropey! also been cleaning down the engine ready for a bit of paint at the weekend, so much crud on it started the gearbox, will also be painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 body kits are the devils work water traps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himanshu Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Dreaded rust, I had the same issues with mine. Good to see your on the ball and sorting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 engine painted, gotta sort the rocker cover and tidy up the inlet a tad more. refurbed the pump cradel too, also done the tank strap to go nicely with the new tank. ive got various brackets and bits and bobs everywhere cleaning them up etc, sending me loopy. id rather a clean original freshly coated rocker cover but this one will do to tidy it up for the time being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Coming along nicely stu,not sure about cleaning the engine on your kitchen table lol,missus must be understanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Ha yeah, its a school dining table that I've "borrowed" from work! Those dizzy seals you said about before, what one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 mfi m8, small round rubber one approx size of ten pence,got 20 of em. 07774468668 call me ,you are welcome to a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tee Morrison Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Looking good mate, can't wait to see some more updates to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Looking good wish i would of painted my sump and gearbox now while they were out, too late now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 cleaning a gearbox is so shitty! but got it done in the end, primed with etch primer this morning, ready for top coat in the morning, still unsure if to lacquer it or not, il decide that tomorrow! done the stat housing while I was at it too. should look spanking tomorrow (im yet to look at the dizzy ian, shall let ya know!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yea no worries,20 of em are not going anywhere soon lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 ended up lacquring it in the end, glad its finished lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittles80 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looks absolutey fantastic you must well pleased u must have the patients of a saint what a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 nothing overly exciting, no up to date pics of the car, il get some later in the week. new clutch, water pump and cambelt fitted this evening, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 made the effort to go see how it was progressing today, new rear arches welded, new wing on, petrol cap area replaced and a few other small welding jobs completed, the under side has all been cleaned up and there going to put fresh seal on it. few problems poped up with it but its getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Coming on nicely stu, gonna look the nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Good work on the engine and gearbox. I need to get my gearbox cleaned up and painted to go nicely with my engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gingergman Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 A couple of imperfections were found after its first coat of base colour, so they've been sorted, hoping its been painted this afternoon. One random pic of it rubbed down, no more orange 😐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 only pic ive got at the min, pinched off there facebook page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted July 24, 2015 Admin Share Posted July 24, 2015 looking good there ginge :>) proper job there doing and I think you've made a good choice on the original colour even though I did love the orange you had previously look forward to seeing it on the club stand soon Ollie :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 I'm happy with the colour Colin, still wasn't sure on it when they took the car in, but right choice. Glad to of gotten rid of the smoothed bumpers and stuff, originals look so much better. Just been doing a few bits to the engine putting few bits on it and yet more cleaning covers/brackets! Wont know where to start when I get her back lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 a few from today, still needs flatting back and a polish and a couple of minor bits, im getting eager now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 finally got her back well all apart from the bonnet as its being a bit troublesome, but saves me storing it and potentially damaging it while the engine goes in, and il get it at a later date when its ready. wasnt a good day weather wise to transport a cabriolet with no roof on the wall from 2011 same old issue with space and storage now to find the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Looking good stu, colour is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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