Got any lighter pics?
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That's some rust there Ian, it looks like you caught it just before it became beyond the point of no return.
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Originally Posted by simb 2
(Post 11640528)
Got any lighter pics?
Sorry Si but not yet. I am using the Kurust Rust Remover soak and then the stuff we used on your GTR. The parts will get a dose of black Hammerite after. |
Nice work going on there Ian, surprising how these out of sight parts get so corroded.
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The bumpers, bonnet scoop and boot lid are in Endless Road getting painted. So, I have spent a few days doing some general bits and bob's. I have ordered a load of new bumper clips, screws and grommets to make re-assembly much easier.
I had to change a cracked rear tail light and the usual problem of knackered seals became apparent. As I like a challenge I made my own from neoprene rubber at a massive cost of £3 :thumb:, I'll get some pictures up later, with a "How To" guide. It should work for Classics which are notorious for leaking. I have also had an intermittent ABS light and whilst the headlights where out I had a good look at the wiring underneath the fuse box. The 4 pin connector on the ABS circuit was starting to corrode and a white goo had started to form in the recesses of the socket. I have sourced a new socket as a replacement, again more pictures later. I have also seen a very nice Hawkeye WRX interior on eBay not to far away for £140 complete :norty:. Having seen the same one in Mahogany Mark's car it looks pretty good and lifted the brightness of the interior. And the Milltek back box is currently a very nice floor ornament in the lounge :lol1:. More later. |
Cheap Tail Light Seals
Being a skinflint and liking a challenge I have made my own tail light seals. So cue a bit of Blue Peter.
Tail lights out. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psrpenrdja.jpg Seal removed. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pseopyexm4.jpg Laid out on the neoprene sheets and stencilled. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psmc7fkwqb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psjdhhyywb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pscclic1ej.jpg Sharp scissors and scalpel blades. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pspadtampe.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps51b4mbrg.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psupw8xmmx.jpg Ta dah! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psydqxpz2o.jpg Fitted. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pslxqzkvip.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psr9kjdukd.jpg |
Good work Ian and worked out far cheaper than buying from the stealers.
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Where is the sticky back plastic is what I want to know, unless you use it you're not doing it the Blue Peter way. :D
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
(Post 11654065)
Where is the sticky back plastic is what I want to know, unless you use it you're not doing it the Blue Peter way. :D
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A quick zip down to Taunton gets me a mint condition WRX Hawkeye interior with door cards, pull handles and seats. The idea was to get an STi interior but I did not want the car to be a "lookey likey".
I should have these in by the weekend after a quick clean of the current interior. It's not looking too bad in there at the moment especially now I have the red JDM Hazard switch to make it a bit more original and changed the dash bulbs for newer items. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psqpmqypds.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psirobuhwf.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps07656595.jpg The air filter got some sorting to as the fitted item was .....err hmmm getting on. The new one is at the top. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pslgfg4r8o.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psdsatouic.jpg |
The seats are in. They really brighten up the interior and seem to be a better quality than the Blobeye seats.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psz9xso3mj.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psxtz3jjry.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pstxdm8u0y.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psxknojgfd.jpg Sill trims fitted. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psx2fzsf9e.jpg And while I was at it I did a bit of maint and changed the fuel filter. The good news is that the old filter was still doing it's job. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psvt5myrjl.jpg The brake refurb kit also arrived and I may start these soon. But the question is, do I go for a Hawkeye centre console conversion? |
My question, is there any part of the car that hasn't been molested lol?
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Originally Posted by matscooby
(Post 11658787)
My question, is there any part of the car that hasn't been molested lol?
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Seats look great Ian and if anything they are more comfortable than the early Sti ones.
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[QUOTE=daviee;11658822]
Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
(Post 11653950)
Being a skinflint and liking a challenge I have made my own tail light seals. So cue a bit of Blue Peter.
Tail lights out. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psrpenrdja.jpg Seal removed. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pseopyexm4.jpg Laid out on the neoprene sheets and stencilled. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psmc7fkwqb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psjdhhyywb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pscclic1ej.jpg Sharp scissors and scalpel blades. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pspadtampe.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps51b4mbrg.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psupw8xmmx.jpg Ta dah! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psydqxpz2o.jpg Fitted. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pslxqzkvip.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psr9kjdukd.jpg Capillary reaction think you boot will be a goldfish haven that looks like sponge seal. Put old seal in water and new then try n wring them out. That aside keep up great project. |
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The parts have been painted and I hope to collect them tomorrow. |
As the FB'ers know I went on a trip to Endless Road today (yes, a Bank Holiday) collect the bits for the Red Menace. The quality is excellent and Jaz is a great bloke and I will be going back with more business. He was amazed the gold Bomb could carry as much stuff, but I explained I can pack with the best of them.
To make life easier and save some money in the long term I bought a set of trim tools. But I had plenty of spare trim clips and fasteners from eBay, mostly OE which helps. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psc2juvw4k.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psjduayhjp.jpg And the build began. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psj8wovq49.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psamzpzqda.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pscmgixyoy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psuead28ee.jpg I am struggling to see any difference in the colour match but Jaz did use the fuel filler lid as a sample. A bloody good job all in all. It's a shame the rest of the paint work is now showing it's poor finish but a good machine polish will get that sorted. I will get the bonnet, front wings and roof done next as funds build. The front and rear brakes will be off next and re-furbed with stainless pistons, new slider pins and spring retainers. |
Good work Ian and nice to see it all coming together. :thumb:
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Originally Posted by Peter Pan
(Post 11660439)
Good work Ian and nice to see it all coming together. :thumb:
Not long now. |
Looking good Ian :) ill take the Clio up to Endless at some point, need some paint on the rear bumper :thumb:
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much improved chap
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Originally Posted by mervil
(Post 11660709)
Looking good Ian :) ill take the Clio up to Endless at some point, need some paint on the rear bumper :thumb:
Tidgy, many thanks :notworthy |
Nice thread Ian, not noticed this until today.
I've been doing the same to my wagon, returning everything back to new OEM+! Also found a large build-up of wet mud behind the front arch liners when re-doing the peeling underseal so cleaned and dried then emptied a can of waxoyl under seal in there and will be keeping an eye on future build-up. Dirt must be running down the inside of the liner from the top near the strut, not a good design. :thumb: |
The rear diffuser was just as bad. It acts like a dirt and crud trap. The charcoal cannister is pretty poor and is getting replaced with spats getting fitted.
The remainder of the body is good but where the wing joins the bumper will need some remedial work soon. Hopefully I will be picking up a Milltek centre soon and it will go on with a nice shiney matched back box. |
Interior modifications.
A complete Hawkeye centre console now ordered :norty:
Thanks for the advice TT :thumb: |
Trooper, some truly great work going on there mate!!
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She's looking very good captain love the interior
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Wait till you see the old interior when I'm finished with it
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