Guest Alanman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We've been very busy over the last few months and I've now been give permision to put photos up for the people that have not been visited this weekend or had sneaky photos. So here goes, hope you all aprove of what we've done. We started with this end of last year........... And we've gone through various stages including a trip for a full colour change. Its white. Ford Frozen white (not Transit white) Wheels back on Standard back lights, relocated fuel filler and black spoiler Engine is all shiny altough you cant tell under all the dust. It will be shiny again Badges back on, a couple of stickers and some different wheels and we're about done. 2, thats right 2 roof pumps, one for the roof and one for the boot lid. lol Still got lots of work to do but the main jobs are sorted. Just got to sort interior and boot. The wheels need a paint, either white again or black but we're still not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Me like i hope to see him in the flesh will you be at classic with us mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'd like to think we can do more this year. Clare didnt feel it last year with the wrap on so hoepfully she'll be better this year. And I need to redo my membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest traceyswifti Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'd like to think we can do more this year. Clare didnt feel it last year with the wrap on so hoepfully she'll be better this year. And I need to redo my membership. Be nice to see big cab on our stand again look forward to seeing you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stally08 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 looking very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks peeps. Forgot to say, it has a nice black mohair roof now too. Looks wicked up, shame to put it down. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wodge Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 have seen this at a few shows before i was a cabman but have to say much prefer it in white! you must spend a fortune on this car! very nice work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 looks spot on, the few black bits suit it! i did notice the roof, looks pimpin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted March 8, 2010 Admin Share Posted March 8, 2010 OMG LOOKS AMAZING ALAN cant wait to see it at some shows this year ... this is one headturner m8 regards ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Looks fantastic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) HI THIS MUST BEST MK3 CAB I'VE SEEN EVERY YEAR IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER.DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR NEXT YEAR.BUT IT'S GOT TO BE HARD TO IMPROVE YEAR AFTER YEAR.LOOKS GOOD WITH CHROMES ON ASWELL HARD TO SAY WHICH WHEELS LOOK BETTER.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.YOU MUST BE SO PROUD TO DRIVE THIS.YOU MUST TURN SOME HEADS WERE EVER YOU TAKE THIS BIG BAD CAB....HOPE TO SEE THIS AT A SHOW THIS YEAR. Edited March 8, 2010 by shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 How can I not like it, it's white. Really it looks spot on Allan, especially them wheels make the cab looks really sporty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 looks Spot on m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Looks like is got everyone approval which is good, thanks everyone. The new wheels were a little untidy and ruining the look so they got a little rub down last night, they were lime green and black. lol Then we went for............................................BLACK (GJ's FTW) Not great photos but it was dark. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 just my opinion but i think the white wheels suited it better, was you keeping these ones or getting other ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Have to agree, think the white suited better. I'm just spraying up some Saxo wheels for my mates 106 in bright green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 The wheels NEEDED painting. And the colour was a major debate. When we bought the wheels the idea was to paint em black, so i bought the paint before we got the wheels home. But when we test fitted the wheels we actually liked them white too. Because we already had the paint we kept to the plan. They are a stepping stone to some new ones. We've seen some we like at www.imagewheels.co.uk The ones we've seen / want are 19". We're having minimum 13j for rear and 9j for front. They do upto 15j but they say the tyres would need to be specially made at £££££££££££. If we stick to 13j they can supply 345/25 19 tyres for £200 each. We paid £150 each for the ones on the chromes. The fronts would be 235/35 19 so they should be cheaper. lol The chromes are currently on ebay and if they sell we'll be straight on phone to image. If they dont sell we're still having them but we'll need to save up for a bit. boooooo. Then they'll take up 8 weeks to make. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 345/25 19 thats a crazy size lol, (to ppl with diddy wheels and cars anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I want the 'classic' rieger euro look with silly deep dish, but i refuse to go down to 15" wheels again. I really wanted to go for the 15j and have some rediculous size. But £300 or ever £400 for a tyre takes the piss. lol. Also I've just looked again and the tyres for the 19" x 13j would only be 325/25 19 It was daft, I looked at 18" 19" and 20" and you think itd be simple IIRC 18" they recomended no wider than 13j 19" no wider than 14j 20" only go to 12j THey make all upto 15j but you just cant get tyres. pah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Oh and a carbon bonnet is on the want list too. We're going to Santapod in 2 weeks and there's usually a guy selling carbon bonnets there. And he's usually got a Mk3 on display. We're going to pester him ALL WEEKEND for a good deal. Free would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Oh and a carbon bonnet is on the want list too. We're going to Santapod in 2 weeks and there's usually a guy selling carbon bonnets there. And he's usually got a Mk3 on display. We're going to pester him ALL WEEKEND for a good deal. Free would be nice. freebies are always nice lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 They are but I cant see it happening. lol. IIRC it was about £350 ish but it looked amazing. It was never on the cards when we had the chrome and big wheel look, but now were doing the more sporty look a carbon bonnet should look good. I'd try to buy the display one if I can, anything off the RRP would be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 fingers crossed mate let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alanman Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Did a bit more last night, removed wheels and t-cut them to make them a little shinier and painted the calipers white. I think they look good. We could never see the brakes with the chromes so we've got a whole new bit of the car to clean. lol. Also did a little bit of recycling (to save the planet and my pocket). I've cut an old mk3 grill up to make some fins for the air intake on the side. I think it looks a shit load better than the original mesh we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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