top stuff once again!
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top stuff once again!
yep still use standard handbrake, if you look closely you can see where the spring connects.
only way that hasn't been done is fitted from underneath! give it a bash!
already done it the triditional way round lol
ive seen it done the other way round, calipers at the front, but yours is the first 'cossie styled' one i've seen!
its the suttle touches that count!
looking fooking great mate...who done ur welding and rear brakes?(valver16v) gona gee hima shout after new rear to have a bash at mine or maybe u if u done it and up for it?
Chris (dose on FC)
rear brakes were done by the guy who built the car originally (around 1997-ish) yeah he did most of the welding (including all the structural/strengthening) but was called off-shore so i did the rest which was just wee bits like the splash guards etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dose
you'd need to speak to him about it but welding a car is a bit like kids, don't mind your own but hate everyone else's!
plus he has a phase 3 LET nova build that he's half way through and a mid engine rwd nova XE to finish too so he'll be kept busy with them and when he's not working on them he'll be playing with a LET powered 3dr cossie that he recently bought! can always ask though!
haha hes nuts...aye will do spoke to him in dunfermline before sound guy was showimg me pics of his RWD number:D (sure u were in a silver cav gsi)(i was in MK2 gte)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Chap
Not any welding just strenthening will be looking at ...will drop hima PM..
Cheers mate.
A wee update, sorry about some pics, were taken late at night with phone...
crossmember still looking strong after about 2yrs!
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a few shots showing the splash guards after a few coats of seam sealer!
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a few shots showing the work on the chassis rails, plated for strength and durability with thick guage plates at the main jacking area with some re-working done to repair damage caused by careless cowboy garages with axle ramps in the past
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scraping all dirt and crap away left a clean (rust-wise) white finish, all that was required was to clean up and seal any areas that needed attention.
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then chuck a few coats of underseal at it! 10ltrs infact! gonna weigh a ton!
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some pics of the rear showing a new tank etc. which was done in the summer, need to touch up a few bits as it was done in a hurry and the anti-roll bar was scratched when re-fitting.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...p/20012007.jpg
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should be away for the new quarters and doors etc in a couple of weeks! roll on PV
thats it all built up and ready for panel work/paint, should be away in the next week and have it back about a month later hopefully.
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fitted new trackrod ends, ball joints, and bearings. cleaned up the hub carrier and TCA, will give the coilovers a freshen up and fit the 4 pot calipers when back from paint
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