mickappy Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 when it came to crunch i couldnt part with it:) so im going to track it. i will keep the wing in mind mate, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 1 leg nearly done, it was suprisingly more solid than 1st thought. just a bit more work then the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Hi Mick, glad to see you back mate, good luck with it... suppose i can't have the exhaust now though eh Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 ya never know kev. i may total it on track:) was going to ring you mate, u know anyone with a o/s wing, only thing am short off.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 How good a condition wing do you need? I have a spare with no rust but a couple of dents, one behind where the front bumper covers and a small one higher up. Im not far away just over in Harrogate if you want to have a look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 cheers mate i may take you up on that offer, just waiting for a few emails to come back. right back at it tonight. i was going to change the roof for a spare roof skin i have due to the dreaded rust starting to come though. but decided against it due to the fact theres loads to do elsewhere and im wanting to get this down to billing and a few track days this year. so massive sunroof it is:) measure n tape of the hole ready to cut. cut hole. yes i know im go blind one day... this is the peice i cut out, no rust left in oversized roof goes on to clean metal. dummy fit new sunroof, perfect:) was affraid it was too big and wouldnt fit the curv of the roof. but it dones. roof done bar headline refit. job was about 1 hour long. all u need to do is sourse an over sized sunroof. next job. fit new fuel tank. rub whole car down for respray. then mot then playtime:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 top job mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Very nice I used a very fine blade in my jigsaw. the grinder idea looks quicker Is the glass is off a Clio?. [edit] I used Evo glue (red and black tin from B&Q) for putting the headliner back on. Works a treat, bit messy tho. Edited March 25, 2011 by keith1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Very nice I used a very fine blade in my jigsaw. the grinder idea looks quicker Is the glass is off a Clio?. Anyone not planning on a respray might like to try a nibbler. Distortion free and no sparks / filings on the paint, very little clearance required on the B side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 forgot the nibbler. that was the plan but i left it at work so i used a very thin cutting disc, no distortion at all. plus nibbler wouldnt of done the drip tray shit idea thingy that was under the roof:) not sure what the sunroofs out of. i just think its a new universal fit jobbie. just bought the biggest one i could find. did see alot of clio ones on ebay tho. not looking forward to doing the headlining:( bit more of an update, we tried to be lazy and do chassis legs with engine and subframe still in ca after a few hours welding in funny upside down positions we decided to whip the engine out. this only took 15mins.. lesson learned. so 1 chassis leg is complete and done propper:) hopefully doing the other sunday. cant wait to get back out in this:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) more chassis leg work tonight. its good knowing youve got great legs:) just a few bits to sort now b4 the engine goes back in. OOOoooshhhh(keith lemon) oh and heres the 1 we just finished mk1 astra with xe on bike carbs.. theres a full thread on this on mig if your interested. http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/296576-mk1-astra.html Edited March 29, 2011 by mickappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 looking good mick,i have been watching the astra for ages on migweb as i knew it was your mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) with the welding done time to tart the old lass up. so while engines out am going to give here a fresh coat of paint. just a quick jetwash b4 the prep:) so glad i dint sell now. love this car:) Edited April 3, 2011 by mickappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Bang tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 its getting there kev mate. cars nearly fully rubbed down now. doors off just a few things to sort b4 the colour goes on, drivers door was alot rotten in the corner, i was just going to swap it for a good door i bought a while ago. but these are like hens teeth now so i thought id have a go at saving it:) cut the rot out things always look alot better after the rust is cut away. make plate weld in, tack weld so not to distort door. fill n sand. door saved:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 quick update, body work finished n flatened. ready for the base coat monday, then laquered same day:) love this bit:) doors n bonnet getting done on another day:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can I just ask what fuel pressure you are running? (or is it the r1 pump?) And what jet size? Having no shortage of fun trying to get mine running smoothly! Motors looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 im using r1 pump, it regulates its self. drilled jets to 1.8mm but im thinking of going 1.9. this runs smooth. ive done 2 r1 carbs engines now and both are fine, have you balanced them, this makes a massive differance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Think I should get a r1 pump. Using pacet pump and seperate regulator just now (1.5psi but seems to run rich. certainly smells it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 definatly mate, it gets fast n slower with the engine. sounds like the fuels been forced in on urs, r1 pump should fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 busy day on this today. 8 hours to basecoat and laquer. doors n bonnet next back to work tomoz for a rest:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Looking great Mick, Look forward to seeing the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Fantastic Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 and the work goes on. finally got it all flattened n ready for a polish:) time for engine to go back in. i find this the easiest way jobs left to do, new tank to fit. new fuel lines. interior to refit. mot then billing:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchap Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 when is billing and can a have your wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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