this is top quality fella really looking nice!!!!
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this is top quality fella really looking nice!!!!
Steve, the length of your thread doesn't half give an idea of the amount of work that's gone into your Spider. Looks immaculate. :thumb:
As for rustproofing: you might want to consider waxoyling (or tectyl, dinitrol or similar) every possible cavity to keep the tin worm out. A well worth investment - especially after all the hard work that's gone into yours.
BTW Ellen and myself were in Luxembourg (Consdorf, near Echternach) last year. I was thinking of contacting you but didn't get round to it. Bummer. Anyway hope to see your Spider next year's summer. Cool.
Cheers,
Niek
looking good steve!!
Matt..
Yes, did that already, used Fluid-Film, a German product, that after Mike Sanders got the best feedbacks in some longtime tests in Oldtimer magazines.Quote:
As for rustproofing: you might want to consider waxoyling
Consdorf is only 25 minutes away form my home, so let me know next time :thumb:Quote:
BTW Ellen and myself were in Luxembourg (Consdorf, near Echternach)
wow love this car! really love the engine and effort that's been but into the car!
Finished the interior this weekend, only thing missing is the steering wheel
Carpet in
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_Resto/Spider_239.JPG
and seats
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_Resto/Spider_240.JPG
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_Resto/Spider_241.JPG
I'm working on the fuel pipes and exhaust atm, so hope to get it started end of the week. Wish me luck :):):)
Excellent!
Looking excellent mate :thumb:
Looks stunning Steve :)
spot on, good work!
jesus thats a project and a half lol
Good luck firing her up mate! :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by duick
Oh and don't forget to pour in some lovely synhthetic... engines love oil! :cool:
Fantastic mate :-)
What Steering wheel did the spider have as standard?
Dec
They had the standard Opel steering wheels and could be ordered with the Irmscher ones as an option. I will fit an Irmscher one
Credit where credit it due... Stunning springs to mind.welldone:thumb:
more pics needed !!!
any new pics mate and how it all coming a long now
gear gaitor on wrong way round dude :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by duick
looks brilliant steve.. will be stunning once done :D:thumb:
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gear gaitor on wrong way round dude
Check on the next pic, there it's the right way :thumb::thumb:
Thats awsome! keep up the good work :thumb:
Absolutely perfect mate :)
Do you think you'l ever bring it to the UK for one of the shows, possibly Billing VBOA ?
No idea at all yet
thats absolutly mint fella, a real credit to you :thumb:
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_Resto/Spider_223.JPG
That looks awsome. wish mine was like that!
Finally some updates:
I still had a NEW Opel radio, pure 80s, matches the interior
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_R...ider_248_1.jpg
And now the Spider is nearly ready, took it out on Sunday for the 1st test drive :D:D:D
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_R...ider_255_1.jpg
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_R...ider_256_1.jpg
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_R...ider_254_1.jpg
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_R...ider_251_1.jpg
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_R...ider_264_1.jpg
The drive was very fine, everything works perfectly.
As there's still a problem with the Irmscher wheels, I put on some steel wheels with some new covers (same as the Sport ones, but with Opel emblem).
What's lefts to do:
- Solve the fitting problem of the roof
- Fit the Irmscher skirts
- Get it polished
- Get it MOT'ed on the 20th
As there is a meeting at Irmscher on April 25th and 26th, I want the car to be ready and have it on the meeting
Cheers
Steve
have never seen this lol. thats well nice dude
a credit to you. birng it overrrr please!!!
Thats is stunning Steve, a real credit to your hard work.
very nice mate!! looks superb!!
Beautiful Steve, thats really a stunning example. Hope it pass's the MOT and you get lots of summer enjoyment!
looking great steve:thumb::thumb:
Oh my!!! That's absolutely stunning!
You need to bring this over to the UK at some point for us to see it :thumb:
car looks awsome steve, youve done a great job...
Great project!
What type is that exhaust manifold?
Thx for the feedbacks :):)
The manifold is from the german company "Iresa", they had 2 left in their stock. colleague took the other one. Cost me 50€ for the manifold and a little more for the coating
You got you wheels sorted yet dude?
Well, here are the wheels
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Spider_Resto/Spider_245.JPG
I also have already the tyres on them, but .... the rear right one is touching the wheel arch :cry::cry:, means I have to flatten the arch border. Yes, I know, I should have done that before, but forgot about it :(:( and I hoped, it would work.
As I want it now to be done properly, my painter will do this job, but he has no time until May. So therefor, the 1st drives will be on steelies with covers
Oooops!
Beautiful... will you be at Billing?
Dec
Sterling stuff Steve! Bring it over here for us to have a good look at!
Woe thats look fantastic dude, love the air box! And love the headunit.