droop snoot hp firenza Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Wow can't believe I'm flapping about changing my auto box, you are obviously not afraid of a lot of hard work, Love the colour , I had a white rs2000 mk 2 when I was younger, I always loved the look of the white rs in ci5 the professionals, so I had to have one in White, the car looked a lot better than it drove though, so did not keep it long, But the white and black detailing always looks great, nice choice of colour, all the nasty hard work is done, fair play, I'm sure you are going to love putting it all back together. If you want my standard gtj wheels for your car there yours, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Car was painted yesterday and after this has the door shuts painted too, it has had one more coat over the bonnet roof and boot to add extra shine and is pretty much all finished. Next job into organise getting it transported back and then begins the slow but very pleasant job of fitting up. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 looks great james can i ask is the sun roof standard or been cut out.... reason i ask is my gtj has a sun roof but looks like its been cut out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 looks great james can i ask is the sun roof standard or been cut out.... reason i ask is my gtj has a sun roof but looks like its been cut out. It's been cut out. There was a tin opener sunroof in it before but I had to enlarge the hole to accept the be one. It is a big roof, a Webasto Topslider Large which is wider that the factory roof by about 40mm so it is ideal to replace rotten roofs too. If you see Stradacabs GTE project thread you will see detail of the unit and how I fitted it on that car I have a spare roof skin in stock so I could have done away with it but I deliberately wanted a sunroof and the Webasto has a more factory fitted look and slides back on its runners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 looking good there James, i'll pop around for a look once you get it home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Wow can't believe I'm flapping about changing my auto box, you are obviously not afraid of a lot of hard work, Love the colour , I had a white rs2000 mk 2 when I was younger, I always loved the look of the white rs in ci5 the professionals, so I had to have one in White, the car looked a lot better than it drove though, so did not keep it long, But the white and black detailing always looks great, nice choice of colour, all the nasty hard work is done, fair play, I'm sure you are going to love putting it all back together. If you want my standard gtj wheels for your car there yours, Thanks, the idea of Polar White was exactly that, black decals on white is the best combo to show the detailing off that makes the GT/J. The darker green lost the contrast. Thanks for the offer of the wheels, they are off an early MK2 Astra SR so are quite rare. If you look at the earlier pics you will see that I have a set of the original Rostyles that I bought off Dave. They will need blasting and repainting. Apart from the sunroof and Irmscher spoiler, outside is staying standard (which is why I offered you my ATS Classics cause they were an option but I want it boggo!) Edited February 20, 2015 by stradacab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Nice one James, now for the good part and the home straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Very very nice, keep the work up and the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 thanks for the wheels James,and for your advice on the gearbox, shame there was not time to see your manta, already started work on the wheels tonight, i have ordered the tyres today, will add photos soon, thanks again regards Russ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking great this car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 It's back safely in my garage tonight. Started putting the spoiler and air dam on along with the door handles and front fogs. I can't believe I'm actually fitting it up after all this time. Masses to do! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Be ready for Billing in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Not got much done due to family commitments and work this week, but got one evening and this afternoon in and made a start (but it only came back Wednesday) I think as it comes together it will gain momentum but at the moment I still can't find all of it and i need to build it up in the right order so I'm feeling my way in. Trying to put some of the bulky items back in to free space Irmscher rear spoiler fitted Building the bulkhead up, sound deadening, heater box, wiper motor, speedo cable Bitumen sound deadener, and fuel tank back in 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Great work James this is going to be a stunning car when its finished 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Excellent mate, keep at it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That's good progress, it takes time the jobs you are doing, it's coming along great the warm weather will be here soon so you can get it out in the sun and work on it, I love working outside in the sun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 This week I have fitted the floor sound deadener but have had to order another batch to finish the trans tunnel and boot floor. Pedals are fitted along with the servo and new clutch cable. I have also fitted the locks. Next job was the wiring loom, I have cleaned it all up and begun the job of feeding all that spaghetti into the right place. I can't remember where it all feeds but luckily I have EJO to look at for reference. I have extended the courtesy light wiring as the sunroof trim just fouls it so now it's in the middle of the roll over bar instead. Lastly I have rubbed down, masked and painted the rear panel. Chris got me the correct paint made up which is Mica Black pearl 60% gloss. This is the same for the chin and the Rostyle wheels. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Top work James. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Amazing transformation from what it was! Well Done love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Love that black back panel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary6303 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow to you sir, as said before my mate giles would love to see his old motor looking like new again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow to you sir, as said before my mate giles would love to see his old motor looking like new again. I did post a link on his FB page last week to show him the progress so he should be up to speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The black and white is looking good, are you putting any black side stripes on your car. Is your white paint work fully dried, I have no oven to put my car in so it's taking ages to fully harden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Fitted the rear lights to start clearing my pile of bits (still loads I haven't found yet) Then turned my attention to picking up some more of the black detailing that goes around the windows. Doesn't look much but it takes ages to rub down mask and prep before paint 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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