A20 LEE 0 Posted June 14, 2004 Bored now. Just show us the car when it's complete! There never complete :!: :!: :!: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 17, 2004 Since kev doesn't want me to show more pics of the body mods :( , here's the result of 20hrs of polishing instead. :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted June 17, 2004 Oh dear! :roll: :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm 0 Posted June 17, 2004 Sod Kev and get the bl00dy pics up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 17, 2004 LOL! I was only messing mate. Your car is going to be an example to the rest of us when complete. What on earth are those things in the pic? They look like some sort of mummified blobs of metal! Edit: Only saw the first pic at first, LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted June 17, 2004 They are bonnet hinges Kev. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 17, 2004 Jesus, does your pursuit for perfection know no bounds? Ignore my previous comments... that's all good work. I'm just jealous :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 17, 2004 Jesus, does your pursuit for perfection know no bounds? Ignore my previous comments... that's all good work. I'm just jealous :oops: I know its completely stupid and never intended to do this. I've turn a car i love driving in to a car that becoming completely impractical. But i've got to finish it now i've started and it's impossible to cut any corners when you decide to do something to a certain standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 17, 2004 That's the trouble, once you start a job like that, you start noticing other things that need doing and it can easily escalate out of control! The paintwork looks amazing and once you get some Meguiars or Swissol on it, it's going to rock even more. I've never been into bodywork at that level, too scared to take a minter like that anywhere, but you'll earn a place on the concours stand with ease when done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 18, 2004 I've never been into bodywork at that level, too scared to take a minter like that anywhere, but you'll earn a place on the concours stand with ease when done. I'm actually worried about getting the car back, it will be heartbreaking getting the first scratch or stone chip. Its the first time i've ever had new paint. Picking it up next saturday. :) then got the engine to build up, get the trim in and the dash swapped. Some of the new stuff is going to have to wait till later in the season or for the PVW shoot as i just don't have the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted June 18, 2004 So er.. lets have some more pics then Lee :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 18, 2004 Just for you Jim, :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted June 18, 2004 Thanks Lee.. I feel so special now ;) Ooh.. you smoothed out the little creases that you have at the rear of the car. Nice touch :) Looking forward to seeing the finished article, I gotta say! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 18, 2004 Thanks Lee.. I feel so special now ;) Ooh.. you smoothed out the little creases that you have at the rear of the car. Nice touch :) Looking forward to seeing the finished article, I gotta say! You've missed something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradokid 0 Posted June 18, 2004 No swage line on the bumper ( if thats the right word? ) You have to tell us who painted your car mate, that finish is bloody superb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted June 18, 2004 Well the lights are sitting a LOT more flush to the body now... and I can't see that little line that runs around the top of the bumper either.. This is my reference picture from my car if anyone else wants to play a little spot the difference! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 18, 2004 No swage line on the bumper ( if thats the right word? ) bingo. Don't worry, the painter will be getting all the praise he deserves. I was very lucky to catch him at the right time, my car was at his shop within a week of asking him to do it. He's now booked up till next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted June 18, 2004 No swage line on the bumper ( if thats the right word? ) bingo. Don't worry, the painter will be getting all the praise he deserves. I was very lucky to catch him at the right time, my car was at his shop within a week of asking him to do it. He's now booked up till next year. Would that be Steve from Premier then, Mich @ MJ Interiors said you were trying to get him to respray your car ages ago, (over a year ago). Is this true? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 19, 2004 Would that be Steve from Premier then, Mich @ MJ Interiors said you were trying to get him to respray your car ages ago, (over a year ago). Is this true? Steve was going to paint it for me in december, but Carl taylor crashed his car and Dan rolled his so he kept having to push mine back. I really wanted the car finished this year and steve couldn't be sure when he could do it. So i had to cancel on him which we were both gutted about. The new painter is also on the scene and a mate of steve's, who steves been ribbing relentlessly (as he does) about being up to the job of painting my car. Hence he's making sure he does a belting job as he knows steve will be trying to find the slightest flaw in his work.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 19, 2004 Not seeing any flaws so far :lol: Got any more pics of the car as a whole? Or are you trying not to give too much away at this stage? You tease! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 19, 2004 Not seeing any flaws so far :lol: Got any more pics of the car as a whole? Or are you trying not to give too much away at this stage? You tease! Not yet, last time i went there was no, glass, front bumper, bonnet. Plus I'm saving a few mods for the first show. Wait while you see the engine :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 19, 2004 Wait while you see the engine :wink: Oh lordy, can't wait. Fully polished and chromed I bet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 25, 2004 Slightly OT, but i did promise Bally these pics of my C. Picking the C up tomorrow :D If your on the A1 between 12-2pm you can't miss me :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 26, 2004 :D :D :D Its back!! :D :D Had to drive it back with the Coilovers on full hard until the ride height and wheel spacing is perfected. Very bouncy but remarkably, not harsh at all. FK's are the dogs. The paint job, amazing. Those rear wheels. :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
