Bubbas 2010 Project

[Bubba]

Right, i should be picking up a GTE which is a "bit" rusty. I got plans for it, which are being kept hush hush for now. Not sure if i will make it ready for an XE or the 1.6

But for now im going to rebuild my XE

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crank will be lightened and balanced. i have a set of pistons with 40k on to go in.

[davidfox280585]

i hope you marked the conrod caps before throwing them on the floor,
as each cap is individual to that rod the rods are cast then cut so every rod and cap are unique

[jimbob-mcgrew]

^ lol, i was gonna say that too, looks like everythings in order there, heheh lol

[puss puss]

2010 the projects of hush hush!

i usally dot punch them caps one dot two dots etc best way imo lol :) (if there the caps am thinking of)

Sounds like a good project but it cant be hush hush for ever lol ill be watching this one.

P.S That rachet,extension and socket out of the magnisuim (sp) set?

iirc 74 pounds for the carry case set from bnq?

P.P.S Not sure about the socket hmmmm lol

[bmw156]

lol to the undoing in on a nice clean floor!

check out my RWD wip for engine rebuilding info if you need any :)

[Bubba]

ratchet n extension are random ones lol.

all the caps are numbered 1-4 anyway

i have new rods and pistons to go in. so new bearings and bolts will be used and i did just bolt the caps back in for the time being.

It wont be hush hush for long, not until i get hold of the shell.

[brainsnova]

i prefer to do those things in my livingroom.

[Bubba]

id like to do that, but no living room :( i rent a room at me mates place. although i think an engine stand may me a wise investment

[Grey]

yeah the living room thing is kool it would just be the mrs either laughing or have a huge wingelol the cat wouldnt take to kindly either lol end up playing with the tools! looks intresting ive done mine lol so let me know how you get on :)

[Dave.]

Am i right in thinking this is the GTE thats got front end damage and a smashed winscreen?

Oh and that is also as rottern as a pear... infested with maggots... in the sun?

[Bubba]

Am i right in thinking this is the GTE thats got front end damage and a smashed winscreen?

Oh and that is also as rottern as a pear... infested with maggots... in the sun?

not that i know of...its got a smashed windscreen and erm might be a bit rusty :roll:

hopefully picking her up on sunday :D :D :D woo get to practice my welding skills and grinding and outragous bodging..now question

shall i use bog standard steel sheet (dc01), which gets surface rust in our warehouse after a few months, or shall i use zintec (galvanized) sheet which is a bit heavier but well, galvanized.

[Bubba]

here she is...one red gte :D and i cannot argue for TWENTY QUID!!!!

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battery tray is good :D

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bit of damage

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[vaughanmc]

No wonder it was a score lol Doesn't look in the best of nick mate

[Bubba]

even if it goes horribly wrong...something i can practice my welding on

[ianglanister]

got some work cut out for you there mate, good luck and will be watching this...

[vaughanmc]

Very true mate :)

[bazil]

lol sell the steering wheel and get your money back

[Bubba]

lol sell the steering wheel and get your money back

sod off...thats in my more door now lol

it does have the clocks though ;)

[Connor]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[L14MNP]

got some work cut out for you there mate, good luck and will be watching this...

How very apt lol

There'll be nowt original left by the time this ones patched. Crack on!

[Edd]

that looks like a lot of work.

good luck

[Bubba]

tbh i dont think its going to be too bad, might try and replace the whole front panel. passanger door is all good :D no rot on the bottom, delocked and dehandeled. driver door is fubar MIGHT be able to salvage it, id like to as it has very little rot on the bottom. think that might be a case of smash out the smoothing if i can and re-handle it.

Need to ge the engine out as well, see if there is any bad rot in the engine bay. there is 1 small hole in the floor but still going to give it a full going over underneath

since i plan to pickup it, backend will be welded alot anyway. also going to be lookin for the wide arches but that wont be untill ive got all the rest sorted and i have the money.

[Dave.]

That back end is VERY rottern! the front end looks like its took a fair old whack too

Id be tempted to strip it of the useable bits, and find a better base, as that looks too far gone :(

[Bubba]

what useable bits??? its a shell with an engine thats not been heard running :P even if i do decided its too far gone, perfect scrap shell to practice welding and a practice run for a pickup chop thing. so if i do cock it up, im not exactly loosing out

[The Simps]

I'm suprised you had to pay for it tbh! I know what you're saying as a practice but you're better off with a clean shell and at least you can practice your welding on stuff thats useful like strengthening, cage, chassis etc not rot repair.

[Bubba]

well, i paid £200 for that, an XE and F20. I have got the front bumper, a box of random parts, mint bootlid and few other parts...he said 190 for the engine n box and 10 for that. but i gave him 180 for the engine box n parts then 20 for that today

and im also going up to my mates place as he has a load of nova spares sat in his garage that he asked if i wanted to have a rummage though before he got rid...so ill post up parts if i get any and also list bits too see if anyone else wants bits, bit of a waste throwing it all

[Bubba]

ive just picked up.

GTE front bumper (thats 2 i have now)
rear bumper with the splitter
two grills (one broken)
about 6 different dizzys
green stuff pads
header tank
GTE 6 dial clocks, showing 21k ;) but needs new plactic stuff on the back
what im thinking as SRi clocks possibly gsi im not sure
leads and few other random bits

£60 :D bargin.

will get pics of said junk up soon

[bmw156]

if it was me, i would take of good parts, scrap it, and like more then triple money, then buy a better shell lol

[General Baxter]

lol sell the steering wheel and get your money back

window frames :thumb:

[Bubba]

window frames :thumb:

i have window frames...i wont need them ;) although one has a dent :(

I had a look underneath the car earlier in the light, the actuall floor n front chassis legs are good. need to give them a good clean but it doesnt look too bad. There is a small hole under the driver seat.but that seems about it.

pics of bits
clocks, also got 6dial ones but they need new plastic stuff thats on the back

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Grill also got a white one thats snapped
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rear bumper
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GTE bumper 1
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GTE bumper 2
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Boot lid
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SR Spoiler

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Wing off - splash guard is a bit rusty.

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thats not actually as bad as you may think
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[General Baxter]

how much for them clocks if they fit mk1

[Bubba]

i think they are mk2 clocks :( put them beside the mk1 ones and they are slightly bigger

[General Baxter]

astra ?

[Iain]

Sorry but I'd find a new shell to start with - it'll be a lot better in the end instead of a patchwork shell that'll end up being. As Simps said, you could spend time improving a half decent shell (stitch welding etc) instead of getting that one back to a half decent condition.

If you stick at it, fair play - I look forward to seeing you attack it!

[Bubba]

astra ?

no idea, ill fly up tomorrow after work and get a photo of them beside the mk1 nova ones. were the mk2 clocks a different shape? same as the mk2 astra ones? seeing as its easy as pie to fit digidash in a mk2 but a pain in a mk1

[henny]

un repairable!

[vaughanmc]

Aye they look like Mk1/Mk2 Astra clocks or maybe even Mk2 Cavalier clocks ?

[Plug]

cricky my shell went to the scrappers on the weekend cause i couldnt afford to do what i wanted.

only needed 2 patches of welding.

Anyhow all the best with it mate

[Bubba]

well after bashing it with a hammer i do believe im guna rip the engine out...dash out...rear beam off...brakes etc...n scrap her :( think the passanger door can be saved too.

[vaughanmc]

Good choice :) Might be worth keeping the ID ?

[Bubba]

i dunno, since i got an XE half stripped im thinking about another cav...maybe a mk3 astra