Pictures of 'The Beast'! ( To bodge or not to bodge? :)

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:52 pm

Hi all..pictures of my car...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:04 pm

Ooooooh!

Pete will be wetting himself

Any screwdriver action yet?

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:08 pm

lol...nope...non....its pretty clean, me thinks!..

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:25 pm

I've seen worse with MOTs !

Stop teasing, we need to see CLOSE ups of the erogenous bits.
There will be nasty bits, they all have them

Get the boot side carpets off and also pay particular attention to the bulkhead behind the glovebox and the roof skin where the sunroof cassette is bonded to it. 5 mins each side will get the grab handle off, the door arperture seal pulled away and the headlining carefully unpeeled from the seal lip . If you get showered with orange flakes, we need pics !

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:33 pm

Righto Pete....I will tackle those areas as well....might not be today, but a soon as I can...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:44 pm

Did you buy this off the zone?

Looks good enough to do the job properly. Like Pete said seen worse with a MOT

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:49 pm

It has the high compression 25 6k engine, so that's a good start...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:51 pm

Fastroad wrote:Did you buy this off the zone?

Looks good enough to do the job properly. Like Pete said seen worse with a MOT

Hi...yes, of the zone....and I was thinking the same...do the job properly...strip all the panels off and see what needs doing...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:54 pm

Speedtouch wrote:It has the high compression 25 6k engine, so that's a good start...

Awesome..how much extra bhp/torque?...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:18 pm

Sorry, the 25 6K is the later low compression (Katalysator) engine.

It should give around 170bhp, if in a good state of tune, particularly with a six-branch fitted.

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:24 pm

As prices seem to be going up (as it has come to my attention on another thread), you should definitely do a good job as you will be able to demand the better value for the future if you was to ever sell.

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:07 pm

Speedtouch wrote:Sorry, the 25 6K is the later low compression (Katalysator) engine.

It should give around 170bhp, if in a good state of tune, particularly with a six-branch fitted.

lol...never mind....I am sure 170 bhp will be fun...its all in the delivery, isn't it!?...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:08 pm

Fastroad wrote:As prices seem to be going up (as it has come to my attention on another thread), you should definitely do a good job as you will be able to demand the better value for the future if you was to ever sell.

You are right...its worth doing properly

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:17 pm

pacerpete wrote:I've seen worse with MOTs ! Stop teasing, we need to see CLOSE ups of the erogenous bits.
There will be nasty bits, they all have them Get the boot side carpets off and also pay particular attention to the bulkhead behind the glovebox and the roof skin where the sunroof cassette is bonded to it. 5 mins each side will get the grab handle off, the door arperture seal pulled away and the headlining carefully unpeeled from the seal lip . If you get showered with orange flakes, we need pics !

Righto...I managed to get the o/s carpet off and its all shiny and straight...i struggled to remove the n/s bulb cover, but I managed to get my hand behind the carpet and it seems to be in good order..i will do it properly later

And here are pics of the bulkhead by the glove box, as best as I could get to it for now:

and from the engine bay side:

I will remove the roof lining another time...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:42 pm

I don't like the look of the spray-on sealant around the inner wheel arches, to it's worth prodding them with a screwdriver to make sure they're solid.

It also looks like you've got water ingress in the cabin; look at the rusty drips above the orane and blue relays. You'll want to find out where that's coming from before putting the carpet back in.

Overall though, it looks like a solid shell and a very good base for a project. Nice one

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:38 pm

Grrrmachine wrote:I don't like the look of the spray-on sealant around the inner wheel arches, to it's worth prodding them with a screwdriver to make sure they're solid.

It also looks like you've got water ingress in the cabin; look at the rusty drips above the orane and blue relays. You'll want to find out where that's coming from before putting the carpet back in.

Overall though, it looks like a solid shell and a very good base for a project. Nice one

Cheers!

...I am happy with it...I have a feeling this will be a top to bottom rebuild...of whatever needs doing...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:10 pm

auto to manual conversion ?

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:24 pm

DANNYM wrote:auto to manual conversion ?

Hi...yes...I would not have wanted an auto...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:56 pm

Nice sport you got there bud

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:58 pm

I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:25 pm

Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing

Looks like it will need a bit more sheet steel than a ski hatch to get this chariot back in order!

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:04 pm

DanThe wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing
Looks like it will need a bit more sheet steel than a ski hatch to get this chariot back in order!

Shame the OP is so far away, I would gladfully spend 15 mins with my trusty flatblade digging holes for a large mixed kebab

Maybe Rav could go around and do an autopsy ? he has plenty of experience with rusty scrap

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:22 pm

E30machine wrote:Nice sport you got there bud

Thank you very much

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:22 pm

Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing

Wheres the ski hatch?

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:26 pm

pacerpete wrote:
DanThe wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing
Looks like it will need a bit more sheet steel than a ski hatch to get this chariot back in order!

Shame the OP is so far away, I would gladfully spend 15 mins with my trusty flatblade digging holes for a large mixed kebab Maybe Rav could go around and do an autopsy ? he has plenty of experience with rusty scrap

He's had a few kebabs too, so I hear

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:27 pm

979-SPORT wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing
Wheres the ski hatch?

It's the massive hole that goes into the boot space from when your back seat rest would go.

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:28 pm

979-SPORT wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing
Wheres the ski hatch?

Its ok...I got it...its meant to be not there..

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:29 pm

Gert_8 wrote:
pacerpete wrote:
DanThe wrote: Looks like it will need a bit more sheet steel than a ski hatch to get this chariot back in order!

Shame the OP is so far away, I would gladfully spend 15 mins with my trusty flatblade digging holes for a large mixed kebab Maybe Rav could go around and do an autopsy ? he has plenty of experience with rusty scrap
He's had a few kebabs too, so I hear

He likes his pork Halal

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:29 pm

Gert_8 wrote:
979-SPORT wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing
Wheres the ski hatch?
It's the massive hole that goes into the boot space from when your back seat rest would go.

Its fine Ive worked it out...I will use the wrapper from the kebab I buy for Pete to fill the gap....perfect!..

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:32 pm

Haha

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:39 pm

pacerpete wrote:
DanThe wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:I'd scrap that. It's got the ski hatch panel missing
Looks like it will need a bit more sheet steel than a ski hatch to get this chariot back in order!

Shame the OP is so far away, I would gladfully spend 15 mins with my trusty flatblade digging holes for a large mixed kebab Maybe Rav could go around and do an autopsy ? he has plenty of experience with rusty scrap

Rav wouldnt be able to cope, he would be gutted to see such a nice and solid shell

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:46 pm

I would like to see a picture of Pete's car(s).....I am expecting perfection...

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:59 pm

979-SPORT wrote:I would like to see a picture of Pete's car(s).....I am expecting perfection...

Even though pete loves mint E30's with a passion, he loves money more

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:07 pm

DanThe wrote:
979-SPORT wrote:I would like to see a picture of Pete's car(s).....I am expecting perfection...
Even though pete loves mint E30's with a passion, he loves money more

What? More than Verde?! No way Jose!!

Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:10 pm

The only good car is a sold one !