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[coopdog]

only just seen this!!

 

you fart, the car was looking really good.

 

are you on instagram?

 

goodluck with it

[Will16]

only just seen this!!

 

you fart, the car was looking really good.

 

are you on instagram?

 

goodluck with it

 

Cheers man, I know, I know I'm stupid   ! and sorry, I don't have instantgrams

 

 

IMG_6663_zps0ltf8vrw by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

...I got some motivation recently so decided I'd better crack on starting to fix it. Looked underneath it, yep subby arm is rather bent as well as the floor, so I went and bought this lovely piece off TMF member Turbo Nick today

 

IMG_6660_zps2ikq4il8 by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Then I came home and started cutting the front off. It appears to have had a new passenger wing in the past, but instead of being normal and spot welding it, oh no, they decided to braze it in place   It revealed rather crusty inner wings and scuttle ends.

 

IMG_6654_zpsvovymi59 by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6659_zpsbgxwtwnb by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

I've decided to go for a fibreglass front, its going to be cheaper, easier and quicker to do as well a weight saving. Not sure if I should cut off both a panels (drivers is mashed up) and get a front with them built, or weld another one on the drivers side?¿ Till next time

 

IMG_6665_zpsknlblfwf by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

 

^^it certainly did when i hit that wall!^^

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 08:35 PM.

[WPD]

Love that 'out of order' sticker haha 

[Vinay-RS]

I've seen a couple of guys fit fibreglass flip fronts over here. From what I can tell they are quite stiff, but you would just have to ensure that they are securely attached to the body at the opening side, as they can rattle a lot otherwise. 

[Will16]

Love that 'out of order' sticker haha 

 

Cheers 

 

I've seen a couple of guys fit fibreglass flip fronts over here. From what I can tell they are quite stiff, but you would just have to ensure that they are securely attached to the body at the opening side, as they can rattle a lot otherwise. 

 

Yeh I've been told they they rattle alot, and I'll go for a 2 piece for a bit more flexability too.

 

 

Motivation is high again   Started off with this:

 

IMG_6668_zpskqpciidu by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Bada bing

 

IMG_6671_zpsugf0nc6c by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Bada boom

 

IMG_6680_zpswpnzvehq by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

This fell out...

 

IMG_6688_zpswz0mrsuy by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

of here...

 

IMG_6689_zpsu8snrrkn by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Gasser stance 

 

IMG_6693_zpsxmsawtjv by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Cheers for reading,

Will

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 08:37 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Good to see you making progress with the work :) 

[Van13]

Your mk3 has a nice look to it I think it will spoil it with fibreglass,which ever you choose good luck

[Will16]

Good to see you making progress with the work :) 

 

Cheers bud I hate seeing it in this state, really need to crack on!

 

Your mk3 has a nice look to it I think it will spoil it with fibreglass,which ever you choose good luck

 

Thank you   the problem/dilemma I have is that I'll never be able to match the patina or faded paint that the front used to have. Really tempted to clubby front it 

Edited by Will16, 01 March 2016 - 09:02 PM.

[WPD]

 

Good to see you making progress with the work :) 

 

Cheers bud I hate seeing it in this state, really need to crack on!

 

Your mk3 has a nice look to it I think it will spoil it with fibreglass,which ever you choose good luck

 

Thank you   the problem/dilemma I have is that I'll never be able to match the patina or faded paint that the front used to have. Really tempted to clubby front it 

 

im sure a paint shop would be able to match the faded colour quite well, or just leave it in primer 

[Will16]

Been cracking away on this and set myself a deadline... London 2 Brighton,  this year   

 

IMG_6763_zpsqkme1cxw by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6764_zpsqnv7gxlb by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6766_zpseuyhkowr by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

And in the mean time I've been messing about with this little thing

 

IMG_6698_zpsxtp4jqzp by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Thanks for reading,

Will

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 08:39 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Oooh that micra looks pretty cool 

 

Good luck on the deadline, keen to see the little guy with its front end fitted again. 

[minimissions]

Glad you have managed to pull the front back out :) look forward to more pics

[Will16]

Oooh that micra looks pretty cool 
Good luck on the deadline, keen to see the little guy with its front end fitted again.

Cheers man, the Micra is just a bit of fun really! It's going to be tough to make it!
 

Glad you have managed to pull the front back out :) look forward to more pics

Thanks mate, your wish is my demand :-P

Done a bit more to it, having access at work to a sand blaster is a blessing!

IMG_6767_zps65ajlknw by Will Giddings, on Flickr

Started stripping and cleaning the engine ready for paint

IMG_6768_zps5k8d09zb by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 08:40 PM.

[minimissions]

Looking good thats defo one bright engine bay....

[Vinay-RS]

Digging the blue subframe. Looks sweet :)