100+ is a wheel manufacturer.
7.5 does seem awful wide, my 18" wheels are 7.5 wide and have a 225/40 tyre!
How about some weller steel wheels :D
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100+ is a wheel manufacturer.
7.5 does seem awful wide, my 18" wheels are 7.5 wide and have a 225/40 tyre!
How about some weller steel wheels :D
AKA Team Dynamics. The wheels are Pro Race 2'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Razorjack
Thanks RJ.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorjack
They are a bit wide, the rim edge sits 10mm out past the arch, then stick a tyre on it. I wasn't that happy with the way the car looked on those wheels anyway.
I'll worry more about wheels closer to the end of the project. Got a couple of days worth of driving to do to empty the fuel tank before the tax gets cashed in and the insurance put on hold. Then it's stripping time. The car, not me!
Cheers guys,
Shaun.
Weekends progress was as follows:
First job was to remove the coilovers and driveshafts and fit the original suspension back in.....again.....
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...eshaftsout.jpg
Went to the scrappies and bought strut tops so I didn't have to keep taking the struts apart. These, along with the rears are now stored out of harms way.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...iloversout.jpg
Removed the front end and stored parts as I went along.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/wingsoff.jpg
Dashboard was next to come out.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/dashout1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/dashout2.jpg
And to round off Saturday disconnected the interior wiring loom, pulled it round to the front of the car so I could check that the rev counter worked. Earthed the loom to the slam panel, connected a wire from the coil to the rev counter.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...untertest1.jpg
Started the engine with a screwdriver and hey presto a working rev counter.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...untertest2.jpg
Well Chuffed...
Meanwhile, my cat was enjoying himself.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...inghimself.jpg
haha quality last pic
Because it won't be long before I can only work on the car in the garage due to the scottish weather, thought I'd best wash the crud off the inner wings to keep things clean.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ngswashed1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ngswashed2.jpg
Tonight, removed the loom from the car and set about making my rev counter wire.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...terwiring1.jpg
Positioned the wire where it would connect to the rev counter and ran it into the loom to a redundant wire that would normally feed the bonnet lamp. Where it comes out the other end, cut back into the loom to splice with the green coil wire. All taped up and tested the curcuit.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...terwiring3.jpg
Job done.
Coiled up the loom to store away.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ngcoiledup.jpg
Thoroughly enjoying this.
Tell me about it. Word of advice, never disturb a cat when they are in this position!!Quote:
Originally Posted by xXx_Nova_xXx
how did you the rev counter on the 1.0 loom. want to do it myself but dont know how
At the coil, there's a green wire that runs to the distributor. Connect this wire to the rev counter terminal and that's it. I just decided to enclose it in the loom since the loom was out the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by paddy138
Need any more info, gives us a shout.
Shaun.
:thumb:
You're welcome mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by paddy138
Update from yesterday, but no pics.
Removed the exhaust, had to cut it off in the end, was hoping too much that it would come apart even after being on the car 20 years.
Un-done the handbrake cable which did come apart like it was brand new, and removed the fuel tank and fuel line.
Re-connected the handbrake cable.
Next job will be to drain the coolant and remove the radiator and pipes, then the engine's coming out.
Shaun.
Shaun.top.work.mate......outstanding
Hope.to.see.it.up.knockhill.some.day
My.mates.just.sold.his.redtop.saloon.and.wants.me. to.ask.if.you'll.sell.this
(I.think.he.just.had.an.accident.when.he.seen.it)
I.think.we.can.all.guess.the.answerlol
or.a.swap.for.an.absolute.mint.mk2.astra.gte.in.re d.with.a.redtop.awaiting.installation
lol
He.really.needs.to.remember.his.login
whats.with.all.the.full.stops.retard
maybe his space bar aint working ya RETARDQuote:
Originally Posted by burgo
If you look at his message you can clearly see a few spaces. Also, there's ways around using the space bar (for example pasting in the appropriate character when required).Quote:
Originally Posted by valver_saloon
SPAZHAT
The spaces he has put in are forced by the forum software i believe.
________________________________________________sp ace______________
Yeah. lol
but LMFAO @ "spazhat" lol lol lol lol lol
who asked you?? shut upQuote:
Originally Posted by valver_saloon
after a quick bit of research it seems his space bar is broke so i appologise to gavinski
Absolutly loving this project
Cheers Gavinski,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavinski
Not promising to have it at Knockhill, definately won't be on the track as I'm not building a track car and unfortunately I won't be selling anytime soon. It's just a hobby for me to be honest.
Cheers anyway,
Shaun.
Tonight, removed all the coolant pipes and radiator, plastic panel around the radiator and heater matrix. Managed to catch all the coollant in a basin, purely down to the long hose along the bottom of the radiator.
Just a few up close pics of how it's looking.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60050.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60051.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60052.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60053.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60054.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/STA60055.jpg
To free up my overflowing magnetic trays, bought this from B&Q earlier today and sorted all the bits and bobs out.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60056-1.jpg
Will have the engine out at the weekend.
lol just like who asked you to post calling people retards when you dont know the facts,pm me if you have a problem dont keep posting on shauns project thread.Anyway projects looking good shaun keep up the good work and if you think about selling it let me know;)Quote:
Originally Posted by burgo
apologise.acceptedQuote:
Originally Posted by burgo
surely.only.a.retard.would.think.someone.would.pur posely.write.with.full.stops
anyways.sorry.for.the.hijack
Shaun.you're.doing.exactly.what.i.hope.i.have.the. knowledge.and.time.to.do.to.my.new.project
keep.up.the.good.work.ill.be.watching.keenly
I can see a space before knowledge lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Gavinski
What is the deal with all the full stops?
Where you from Gav?
gold.starlol you.missed.the.one.in.the.middle.of."purposely"Quote:
Originally Posted by scott.parker
razorjack.was.good.enough.to.mention.that.it's.the .forum.softwares
Shaun.i.stay.out.near.paisley.mate
Space.bar.on.my.keyboard.has.broken.and.i.need.to. use.it.at.the.moment.cause.it.wireless(one.of.thes e.media.pcs.on.the.tv.type.things)
errr... anyway, this saloon is mega clean; immaculate as.
well tidy - really like it!
Well after a very unproductive day at work I thought I'd make my evening as productive as possible, so the engine's now out.
Used a method that's served me well whilst doing it on my own (ahem) and without an engine crane.
Drop the car on the deck, unbolt the engine, jack the car back up, pull the engine out from under the car. Start to finish, took just over an hour with no problems.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60049-2.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60050-1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60051-1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...STA60052-1.jpg
Also went down again to discuss prices for the respray with my painter and I am looking at around ?1200 which I am chuffed with. He is quite excited about doing the job as the majority of his day to day work is newer car and just body repairs.
I am looking forward to this very much when it goes off to paint.
Shaun.
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 :)
Cheers Kev,Quote:
Originally Posted by kevster
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..
Cheers mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazz
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.