I agree with Dar Jim, why not leave them on, it will save loads on bodywork. If one was falling off then yes i would remove them but they are not so why bother?
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I agree with Dar Jim, why not leave them on, it will save loads on bodywork. If one was falling off then yes i would remove them but they are not so why bother?
I want to go down to 15" wheels. The wheels will look odd in the arches with those sideskirts. Also, the rear novadose bumper is coming off, so again, cosmetically it won't look right. The main problem is getting the car up in the air. It's a mission to get a jack under there with the sideskirts and even more of a pain when it comes to getting it on a ramp, especially a 4 poster.
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Originally Posted by xXx_Nova_xXx
Well, no turning back now!
Removed the sunroof last night:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2129/...9ab9c2ab_o.jpg
There is a bit of a lip around the edge, so need to work out the best way of removing that so I can fit the polycarb:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/...7f77f8df_o.jpg
My mate removed the exces bit of metal along the exhaust tunnel:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/...a0607abc_o.jpg
Then we attacked the passenger sideskirt :o It actually went pretty smoothly and I was pleased with how the side of the car finished up:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/...770192aa_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/...ba756ffb_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/...f4756b2c_o.jpg
And finally a shot of the excess weight that's been removed so far:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/...f809a94a_o.jpg
There is probably about 20kg of weight there. I know the roll cage is going in, but at least the car won't be gaining that much weight and it still might be lighter than it was by the time it's finished. Not that I know how heavy it was before :confused:
We sprayed the bare metal with a bit of primer for the time being, but the car will be going into the bodyshop once it's a rolling chassis.
Next job is to remove the other side skirt and cut the excess metal from the doors. Then the sealer around the engine bay and interior can be attacked before it's stitch welded :)
Looking good jim, best progress you have ever made on it! ha.
With the lip see if CP has a air saw and just set to it with that.
good work jim
will i get a ride in it when its finished this time ;)
cant wait. have you got a bodyshop in mind for the spray work yet?
wow ur doin all this urself?rad!uve put my little respray on the wheels to shame :( cant wait to see the finished job!
odds on Jim took the photos himself :p The rest would have been done by Rifle Range Motorsport :)
an air saw or nibbler would get that lip off nicely.
Bodywork is about the only thing I can do :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuart
Rick; Will see if CP has some sort of saw. If not, I'm sure we'll sort something out.
Willhelm; Provided CP doesn't blow it up again you can have a ride in it this time, I promise. I've got a bodyhop in mind and no, it's not Dan at littlefields.
Carrie, I can't wait to see the finished job either.