Clairey Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 No I don't think so still gotta be painted! But time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 forgot to post this up yesterday! it came just after the manifold! i saw it in Ernies when i was looking at GTI's and fell in love with it so had to get oneBen went to the body shop today! hands are like ice! spent most the day wet sanding making everything nice and smooth and getting rid of high spots. paint didnt arive the company didnt have enough Pearl either so the painter had to drive over and get it from another company at 4 so early finnish today! the car is all masked now just need the polythene sheet and then she will be ready to paint! here are some pics of today and how she stands now! so happy with the rear quarter its perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscarbry Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 well the exhaust is for a polo gti so you do need to 2 weld a flange on to old exhaust, decat it or custom job to fit ! cheers ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 well the exhaust is for a polo gti so you do need to 2 weld a flange on to old exhaust, decat it or custom job to fit ! cheers rossnot a problem! we have the imprtant bit thanks to you im sure ben will sort it out thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 A lot of work going on.Not taking the windows out if you are going to all this trouble, hope your good at masking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1.0e Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 You work quickly don't you?!?! It has so far taken a Direct Line body shop 3months to part correct some panel damage on Mum's Polo!I am happy you have found a car, you can tell from your posts how excited you are. So congratulations! It is also good to see that you've saved a GTI (especially in such an rare colour) I look forward to seeing the completed article. When do you think it'll be back on the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 A lot of work going on.Not taking the windows out if you are going to all this trouble, hope your good at masking. front window isn't a problem just took the window guide rubber out so there is no seal all around the window! He has gone just under the rubber on the back window but he doesn't hard mask like some "body shops" do! He first things the propper way! He does all the shells for MGB kit cars for midland restorations because they were amaised by his car! He has also done a couple of max power cars that have been in the top 100! Not that the max power is something to be pleased of lol! His work speaks for itself! As he says his buisness is based on reputation and not money! These days that is hard to find! Thankyou for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 You work quickly don't you?!?! It has so far taken a Direct Line body shop 3months to part correct some panel damage on Mum's Polo!I am happy you have found a car, you can tell from your posts how excited you are. So congratulations! It is also good to see that you've saved a GTI (especially in such an rare colour) I look forward to seeing the completed article. When do you think it'll be back on the road?realisticly it should be on the road by the weekend! Got to get the mot done thankyou for your kind words! I'm very happy to now own a GTi I've wanted one for nearly a year now hoping it's going to be worth the wait! Not worked that quick tbh! He has had a bare shell in the booth for a couple of weeks and wante it sorted and primed before it came out so work didn't properly start till the weekend! He's just been doing bits and bobs to get most the primer sorted! Now it's in the booth it's full steam ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Looks like it's going well, i am surprised though your not having it all re sprayed while your at it, rather than leaving the boot,rear panel and roof on old paint?Tom Edited December 16, 2009 by GTi T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 The rest of paint is fine so there is no need really! All the bits that needed doing were on the drivers side so it worked out quite well! There is just a small car park dent on the passenger side quarter but think he's going push it back out for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 wahooo paint and clear coat today here are the picsno clear coat on these! was still drying when i left but will get some pics tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have to say I'm impressed, a few people won't like it because the work isn't being done to top spec (e.g. panel replacement) but your friend certainly has some skill. I understand there's a budget constraint, and you've done well. Congratulations on bringing a rare car back from the brink of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have to say I'm impressed, a few people won't like it because the work isn't being done to top spec (e.g. panel replacement) but your friend certainly has some skill. I understand there's a budget constraint, and you've done well. Congratulations on bringing a rare car back from the brink of death.thankyou. if the car was done to top spec then it might as well be in the scrap yard tbh as it just wouldnt be worth it as far as resale value and the price of straight ones are concerned. i have a lot of car for little money as far as im concerned and i couldnt be happyer now i have the car i have wanted for so long thankyou for the comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 looking good clairey not long til its finished now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_B Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lokking great claire. If youve got it by the weekend then ill pop round for a butchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 well moving on today! other bits got colour and laqure! and the car has been flatted ready for a good buff up! its looking awesome! here are some pics from today! got to say its an awesome colour! flips under different light here are the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Favourite colour for a loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Awesome progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Looking good!We should start an Anthracite appreciation society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_B Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Looking really good claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Progress is really coming on fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Very nice and has moved on quite quickly..........do you think it will be on the road soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 All being well with the mot should be on the road next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1.0e Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 The picture of the bonnet, front bumper and front spoiler in the booth looks like some abstract modern art installation!Its looking good, you can give it to yourself as an early Christmas present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Yay More piccies Ben popped over today as we havnt been over there in a few days of me working and ben working nights. He popped over and all is gooooooddd MOT Monday and im sure she will pass and then shes mine Here are some pics that ben took whilst he was over there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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