Ph1 172 Refurbishment.

[Bluebeard]

I didn't overtake you driving the trook towing a kia down the m62 last night did I?

It was sat a ton in the outside lane comfortably 😂

 

[Coops Mk1]

You had a stroke?

Not yet today, may treat myself later when the monthly bare arse monthly subscription shows up

 

[Bluebeard]

Not yet today, may treat myself later when the monthly bare arse monthly subscription shows up

Bare arse monthly is monthly?? Who’d have thunk it.

 

[Bluebeard]

4 x wheel refurbs
4 x PS3’s
4 x genuine Cup shocks
4 x Eibach sport line springs
4 x discs and pads

Holy s**t balls that was an expensive day.

🤮

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

4 x wheel refurbs
4 x PS3’s
4 x genuine Cup shocks
4 x Eibach sport line springs
4 x discs and pads

Holy s**t balls that was an expensive day.

🤮

Do you want to finish mine after?

 

[Bluebeard]

Do you want to finish mine after?

Mate I don’t think I’ll be doing any more sadly. I’ve got the RB to do next and I think I’m done with Renaults after that sadly.
Just far too expensive now to get them anywhere near a decent standard. And that’s if you can even get the parts.

(Apart from the Mk1, that’s going nowhere)

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Mate I don’t think I’ll be doing any more sadly. I’ve got the RB to do next and I think I’m done with Renaults after that sadly.
Just far too expensive now to get them anywhere near a decent standard. And that’s if you can even get the parts.

(Apart from the Mk1, that’s going nowhere)

I really really should of got mine done 2 years ago. Now I think it may be too far gone and it's taking up space I could now do with for other stuff. The fact I've completely lost interest in working on cars isn't helping

 

[Bluebeard]

I really really should have got mine done 2 years ago. Now I think it may be too far gone and it's taking up space I could now do with for other stuff. The fact I've completely lost interest in working on cars isn't helping

Which is why I just send them away to be done now. I don’t have the time or the patience for it.
Unless someone is paying me. 😂

 

[Bluebeard]

Something very satisfying about new premium rubber on freshly powder coated rims…

And fitting them was a nause. I only fit big ballon tyres and they’re easy. These stupid little cotton reels were hard work. 😂

 

[Bluebeard]

And a little pic of what the legend @lemonnobby is doing to it.

 

[jonno_c]

I want this.

 

[Bluebeard]

I want this.

Happy days. Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

I’ll pm you my bank details.

 

[Cookson]

Happy days. Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

I’ll pm you my bank details.

@lbrench would be interested

 

[Louis]

Happy days. Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

I’ll pm you my bank details.

And he's deleted his account 🤝

 

[Bluebeard]

@lbrench would be interested

I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

 

[Cookson]

I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Sucks to be him I guess lol

 

[Robbie Corbett]

I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Daniel you loon! Its a match made in heaven.

 

[Louis]

I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Just change your username and get @Sunglasses_Ron to ban him. It's a flawless plan.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Just change your username and get @Sunglasses_Ron to ban him. It's a flawless plan.

Change a name? You’re barking up the wrong tree my pedigree chum x

 

[lbrench]

I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

well that answered my question haha

 

[lbrench]

I am looking at buying one just like this in about 10-11 months time so if you change your mind let me know.

Lynden@completesolarcleaning.com

The more original the better in terms of the one I'm looking for

 

[Robbie Corbett]

Nag him a bit, seems like the kind of bloke who loves a good nagging.

 

[Oggy997]

Or offer him your best cash price...

And preferably sent by GLS courier

 

[Bluebeard]

Oh it’s getting closer….. 😍

OE cup shocks, Eibach springs, new discs, pads, lower arms, ball joints, track rod ends… the list goes on.

But she’s so close I can smell it!!

 

[Bluebeard]

 

[Bluebeard]

She’s so close to being finished. Going to look wicked parked next to these two. I can’t wait to get it back just to park it up next to them.

(RB will be the wife’s daily once @lemonnobby has worked his magic)

 

[Bluebeard]

The last ever brand new genuine 172 Exhaust in the world??

 

[Bluebeard]

Mechanical refresh complete!!!

New cambelt kit
New aux belt kit
New dephaser
Oil, filter, plugs, air filter, pollen filter
New discs, pads and brake fluid
Calipers stripped and cleaned
All engine mounts and bracketry removed cleaned and painted
4 x new Cup shocks
4 x new Eibach springs
New lower arms
New track rod ends
4 x wheels refurbished
4 x new Michelin PS3’s
1 x brand new (genuine!) Standard exhaust

Side skirts removed, arch liners removed, everything cleaned/treated and painted where needed, and all put back together.

69,000 miles and 2 owners from new. Totally original down to the tape deck and the Alcantara steering wheel.

I don’t say this lightly, but I think this drives just as good as my old one did when it was 3 years old. Proper proper thing to drive now, wow!!

Wait for storm bell cheese to go away and I’ll get some proper pics after I clean it.

Bosh!! 💪🏽

 

[Rojer]

Mechanical refresh complete!!!

New cambelt kit
New aux belt kit
New dephaser
Oil, filter, plugs, air filter, pollen filter
New discs, pads and brake fluid
Calipers stripped and cleaned
All engine mounts and bracketry removed cleaned and painted
4 x new Cup shocks
4 x new Eibach springs
New lower arms
New track rod ends
4 x wheels refurbished
4 x new Michelin PS3’s
1 x brand new (genuine!) Standard exhaust

Side skirts removed, arch liners removed, everything cleaned/treated and painted where needed, and all put back together.

69,000 miles and 2 owners from new. Totally original down to the tape deck and the Alcantara steering wheel.

I don’t say this lightly, but I think this drives just as good as my old one did when it was 3 years old. Proper proper thing to drive now, wow!!

Wait for storm bell cheese to go away and I’ll get some proper pics after I clean it.

Bosh!! 💪🏽


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Astra is the best car on the driveway.

 

[Bluebeard]

Astra is the best car on the driveway.

It’s definitely got the loudest stereo. 😂

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Want another to refurb?

 

[Bluebeard]

Want another to refurb?

No. I haven’t paid the bill for this one yet. I don’t even know how much the bill is but I do know I can’t afford it. 🤦‍♂️😂

I just took it round the block again. It’s f**king mi t to drive. So so good.

 

[Stefan.]

No. I haven’t paid the bill for this one yet. I don’t even know how much the bill is but I do know I can’t afford it. 🤦‍♂️😂

I just took it round the block again. It’s f**king mi t to drive. So so good.

Are you keeping it now or moving it on? (To pay for the bill worst case)

 

[Bluebeard]

Are you keeping it now or moving it on? (To pay for the bill worst case)

It’s being sold mate. I’ve managed to keep the track car but everything else is going.

 

[Bluebeard]

Cleaning the interior today. Barf.

It’s been off the road since forever so was minging.

Here are some pics.

First up, remove door handles, remove switchery and leave in hot water/Elbow grease overnight.

Came in this morning and job done! All Ming successfully dissolved.

Primered, painted with some generic silver paint, lacquered with Matt lacquer to make them look OE;

Then fitted with new screw cap covers. It’s all in the details!

 

[Bluebeard]

Boot area next. That was howling too.

Spare wheel and wheel well cleaned with hot water, Elbow grease and a scouring pad;

A light dusting of silver to freshen it up;

Dressed the spare (which was still at 30psi! lol) and refitted it all;

 

[Rob]

Bloody glorious that is Daniel. Got centre caps? Had to ask!

 

[Bluebeard]

Next up - with the help of my badass light. Which doesn’t fit old cars as they’re too narrow. 😂

So a rig up was needed;

Rear seat base removed and all cleaned and air lined out. 👌🏽

Seats wet vac’d after a good vacuum and drill brush scrub.

Snappy’s work was given a wipe over;

 

[Bluebeard]

Bloody glorious that is Daniel. Got centre caps? Had to ask!

Yes mate. But they can go on next week when I do the exterior.

 

[Bluebeard]

All done. Just leave the dehumidifier in it until Monday now and it will be bone dry and smelling fresh.

That’s all for this week.

I’ll update next week when I do the underneath and exterior and polish it etc.

Bosh. 💪🏽