Philuk 0 Posted November 9, 2014 Like I say, I dunno what I want, haven't got loads to spend right now as I've gotta get the rest of the bits for the car sorted, new steering rack is the first thing in the list. I've got some money saved to get me started and then it's taking bits to the powder coaters again like hubs, then I can put he front end back together :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 13, 2014 So i bought some bits for the car and got some more pics from the bodyshop Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr New tie rods, track rod ends, front hubs, bearings, steering rack, subframe bushesarb bushses and drop links. Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr We made a start on cleaning up the engine. degreased it and used some wire brush attatchments to clean it up, masked up some bits and gave it a coat or two of etch primer then went at it with some gloss black engine enamel. i had to touch up a couple of bits but its about ready for some laquer now and ive made a start on cleaning down the gearbox. Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Corrado vr6 in bodyshop by Philuk56, on Flickr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 14, 2014 Picking it up tomorrow! yay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted November 14, 2014 Nice paint!! Does the paint have a purple flip or is it the flash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted November 14, 2014 Big smile on your face tomorrow then !. Paint looks lovely mate . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted November 14, 2014 If it's gone back to standard spec Aqua Blue, then it's pearlescent and looks great in the sun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 14, 2014 yup its completely standard LC5U how its come from the gun, no extra pearls or anything. I asked for him to shine his headlights on the car so i could see how good the pearl was and im impressed to say the least!. The only problem i have is the car hasnt got a windscreen and im hoping for dry weather tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted November 14, 2014 Biggles glasses until then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted November 14, 2014 All the Corrado Colour's were way way ahead of their time I think that's why vw hate the little coupe so much as they invested at the time big big time and never saw the expected return's. Paint look's Immense phil get it sealed properly can't wait to see it finished good work dude :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted November 14, 2014 looks very niiiiice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted November 14, 2014 It's got the look of mystic blue. Weather is supposed to be dry up our way tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 15, 2014 It's back now, got loads to do now, starting with rebuilding the subframe and going from there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bast 10 Posted November 15, 2014 Always thought yours was midnight blue for some reason. Either way, looks fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted November 16, 2014 Oooohhhhhh shiney new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 16, 2014 picked it up yesterday and got i back to the garage. i've pretty much run out of money until payday so i'm going to have to stop spending and make do with that i've got. The engine is pretty much painted, just gotta take off the bag and clean and paint the head, but i'm now on with the gearbox which i aren't having fun with! Took the carpets home and cleaned them, started by vacuuming them and then went onto steam cleaning them and they have come up really well! Still could do with Something to liven the carpet up a bit, might get some autoglym carpet paint and just give it a quick flick over! Pictures!! by Philuk56, on Flickr Untitled by Philuk56, on Flickr by Philuk56, on Flickr Untitled by Philuk56, on Flickr by Philuk56, on Flickr by Philuk56, on Flickr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted November 16, 2014 You must be well chuffed with that paint finish, the dark blue really looks good on a corrado. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 16, 2014 yea im properly chuffed with the finish. shame the weather was crappy yesterday so the colour didnt show that well. he still has the bonnet, slam panel, mirrors and handles but all thos are just bits that i dont need yet and would probably damage within the time its off the road. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted November 16, 2014 Yum that sum's it up I think either that or Yum Yum :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 17, 2014 going bac to brid tomorrow to get some more bits done. ive taken all the bolts and bits from the engine to our local engineers/bolt supplier to get some stainless versions of the original ones. hopefully this will make the bolts look cleaner for longer :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 19, 2014 rubbed down the steering rack and tie rods and painted them up, cleaned up the gearbox and primed and painted that aswell, just gotta laquer it. waiting for my stainless bolts to land, my front engine mount has landed and i just need a rear one now. cant wait now :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted November 19, 2014 It really is coming along nicely now . I dumped my carpet in the washing machine , they came out brilliant . I always get envious of people getting so much done in the winter , mine has ground to a halt now . No garage and it just won't stop raining ! . That and with Xmas , funds are getting tight . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted November 19, 2014 Nww passion for it now mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 19, 2014 im not one for splashing the cash before xmas but i saved up while it was away and managed to buy the bits i have with that money :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted November 19, 2014 paint looks great on it what make do they use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
