1987 Saloon Re-build.

you putting that engine back in. what colour is it going

Yeah, that engine is going back in and it's going jamaican yellow.

How did you get on with your clocks?

was too late home tonight to do them. hopefully get them done next week. will let ya know :thumb:

Today, glorious weather, ideal for getting to the final stripping stages.

Came out to the garage this morning to find my engine bleeding after it's removal yesterday.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60049-3.jpg

Removed the steering rack, steering column, pedal assembly, brake master cylinder, front brakes in their entirity, all the glass (which is the first time I've removed a windscreen without braking it so I'm pretty chuffed) and loosened all the front suspension arms so they can all be removed when the bay is being painted.

Pic of the brake pipes before they are removed.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60050-2.jpg

My loft is full, so having to store parts in the garage until I find somewhere else. Might keep stuff under my desk at work. hmmmmmmmmmm

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60051-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60052-2.jpg

All the glass out, just got the black sealant to remove.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60053-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60054-1.jpg

The inside with everything out now.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60055-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60056-2.jpg

Just the roof gutter trim to remove, then it's body prepping.

Cheers,
Shaun.

Yesterday, removed the roof lining and "A" & "B" pillar trims and got stuck (literally) into removing the black sealant for the front windscreen.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60049-4.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60050-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60052-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60053-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60054-2.jpg

Also made a start on de-greasing the engine bay, messy, messy job, but the worst is off now.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60055-2.jpg

With the black sealant gone...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60056-3.jpg

Final pics of the day.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60057.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60058.jpg

The car is so light now, was able to lift it right over hard against the garage wall.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60059.jpg

Cheers,

Shaun.

she is mint !!!!! keep up the good work mate !!! cant wait to see it done :)

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Originally Posted by kevster

she is mint !!!!! keep up the good work mate !!! cant wait to see it done :)

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Cheers Kev,

Everything is going so well, probably why there is so much progress (if you can call it progress). I'm looking forward to it going for paint. Then I can have a week or so to rest!!!

Today, removed the last of the windscreen sealant, the gutter trims and sealant, then moved the car out onto the driveway, rolled it up onto ramps and removed the rear brake pipes.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60049-5.jpg

Where can you store intact brake pipes? hmmmmmmmmm












Nail them to the wall!!!!!!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60050-4.jpg

Power washed the underside of the car and the engine bay and now it's gleaming. Well, almost...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60051-4.jpg

Next job is body preperation.

Cheers,

Shaun.

Ruddy good stuff dude :) It will look awesome in yellow..

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Originally Posted by Mazz

Ruddy good stuff dude :) It will look awesome in yellow..

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Cheers mate.

Everyone I tell it's going yellow, look at me in a funny sort of way as if to say: "You're Crazy!"

I'm hoping it comes out better than expected.

Cheers again,

Shaun.