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*** Progress Update***
I went down to the bodyshop this morning to catch up with Lee and how the car is doing, he's made good progress and I'm now very excited for it to be finished and back with me!
Doors:
Lower valance smoothed off for a cleaner front end:
Bonnet, which is like the face of the moon really, Lee is working wonders on it though:
Repaired lower chassis rail:
Remember the big hole in the passenger footwell? All gone:
Few bits and pieces around the car:
New lower rear quarter:
The hole behind the pedals, all welded and sealed up
New arch to inner wing join:
And a couple of the car as a whole
All very exciting!
I'll go back next weekend to see it again, by which point it should be primed and ready for paint
I went down to the bodyshop this morning to catch up with Lee and how the car is doing, he's made good progress and I'm now very excited for it to be finished and back with me!
Doors:
Lower valance smoothed off for a cleaner front end:
Bonnet, which is like the face of the moon really, Lee is working wonders on it though:
Repaired lower chassis rail:
Remember the big hole in the passenger footwell? All gone:
Few bits and pieces around the car:
New lower rear quarter:
The hole behind the pedals, all welded and sealed up
New arch to inner wing join:
And a couple of the car as a whole
All very exciting!
I'll go back next weekend to see it again, by which point it should be primed and ready for paint
Work so far looks great!
S**t the bed, its really coming along now! Sooooo hope its ready for Ash's meet!
It won't be. 100% it won't be.
Sweet, can't wait to see it in paint.
Massive shame
but you never said it would be ready for then, in fairness... Still, can't wait to see it with some fresh paint on it! Full Time-warp spec.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Seriously can't wait for this to get back from paint.
Will you have the wheels ready to go on when it comes back?
Will you have the wheels ready to go on when it comes back?
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Whilst it's away surely you can get a move on with the wheels? Amazing work though, nice to see it not being rushed either. This could turn out immensely well if you carry on at this rate. One of the most interesting threads on here for a while.
Strangely enough, I've been focussing on my garage while its been away.
It used to look like the aftermath of a small earthquake, mess everywhere and generally a poor place to be working.
It should be finished by the time the BMW returns. It'll have a full workbench, storage, extra deep worktops, vice, shadowboards, overhead storage, electricity hookup, hot and cold water, the lot.
The idea is that I'll have a proper workshop to use while I rebuild the car
It used to look like the aftermath of a small earthquake, mess everywhere and generally a poor place to be working.
It should be finished by the time the BMW returns. It'll have a full workbench, storage, extra deep worktops, vice, shadowboards, overhead storage, electricity hookup, hot and cold water, the lot.
The idea is that I'll have a proper workshop to use while I rebuild the car
God damn this is gonna look good!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
I'm so gutted that I won't be here for the car coming back. Can't wait to get started to help you throw things back in...Apart from the dash. I'm washing my hair that night.
Heavy excite:
Only a few days now
You do know you were supposed to paint it in paint, rather than copper grease?
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
A-mazing. I cannot wait to see this going back together.
Yep, I'm very excited tbf.
One of the first jobs is to sort the drains.
This is how they should be laid out:
Unfortunately my two front ones have been cut short, so they drain onto the sills/front corners of the floorpan, which is why I've had such extensive corrosion to these areas.
This is how my two front ones end:
So the plan is to drill the sill, Waxoyl the hell out of the inside of the sill, insert a new rubber pipe and attach it to the end of the existing one, then finish it off with a rubber grommet, so the water from the sunroof will drain out onto the floor.
This is one of the more immediate jobs that needs doing, otherwise I'll be back to square one with rusty corners.
One of the first jobs is to sort the drains.
This is how they should be laid out:
Unfortunately my two front ones have been cut short, so they drain onto the sills/front corners of the floorpan, which is why I've had such extensive corrosion to these areas.
This is how my two front ones end:
So the plan is to drill the sill, Waxoyl the hell out of the inside of the sill, insert a new rubber pipe and attach it to the end of the existing one, then finish it off with a rubber grommet, so the water from the sunroof will drain out onto the floor.
This is one of the more immediate jobs that needs doing, otherwise I'll be back to square one with rusty corners.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Good work, considering how cheap the pipe will be can you not fit all new stuff? Or is that a ball ache?
Wish I lived closer, I'd love to come lend a hand.
Wish I lived closer, I'd love to come lend a hand.
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