Jim 1 Posted June 30, 2015 I don't know much about bodywork but he looks like he does some tidy work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 30, 2015 I don't have any idea either Jim, but yes, it does look like he is a tidy worker, I'm sure he could have rushed it back together but I'm quite happy he want to take his time and remove all the bad bits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 30, 2015 The collection of removed bits :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted June 30, 2015 Well done for saving this car. Judging by the pics it's days may very well have been numbered! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 30, 2015 Cheers Mic, it's a Storm, and I've wanted one since I got my first Corrado, which must be over 10 years ago. Can't deny its a dog though but hopefully this is the worst it can get. As usual I'm in no rush so I'll just keep plugging away.......also really need to get on with the other one that's hiding in the garage :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted July 1, 2015 The collection of removed bits :) Knowing how much of a womble you are i bet you keep the scrap... Hats off mate, i think you are mad but admire your dedication.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted July 1, 2015 :lol: It's all in the bin mate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 1, 2015 :lol: It's all in the bin mate :) eBay the rust and old bits... Someone will buy it if you state it's from a storm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 1, 2015 I seem to prefer photos like this to complete cars :lol: Some major work there, hats off to you, is also nice to see inside the arches/sills as been doing the rust on mine (not as major as yours). Seems to me like the fuel tank area rusting a little can lead to all that arch rust as the water gets inside the two skins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted July 14, 2015 No progress to report as the welder hasn't been able to manage back, mostly due to the wet weather, yes, it's been raining up here quite a lot :lol: I started stripping all the inards from the crusty drivers door, and found another nice bodge(I think) on the central locking part? A spring attached to the top part? Who knows what for, obviously didn't re use it :) Also had trouble getting out the reverse threaded screw on the door handle......someone must've had a real hard time with that in the past :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted July 20, 2015 Tonight I cleaned and conditioned the rear seats, still got a few small marks on them but much cleaner and smellier :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Look tidy... Is that the furniture clinic stuff ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted July 21, 2015 Look tidy... Is that the furniture clinic stuff ? No mate, it's the Gliptone liquid leather stuff, seems to do a nice job, the real test will be the front seats as they are dirtier and drier. The photo does well to hide all the wee marks, so not quite as good as it looks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 24, 2015 So, very little progress, welder a are officially the most unreliable of people :lol: Got the 3rd guy doing the job now, he's been back 3 days in a row so he seems to be a decent and reliable type......at last :) He wasn't happy with the previous guys work so set about breaker number 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted September 24, 2015 Don't want to alarm you, but I think there's a bit of your car missing...... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 28, 2015 Ok, good and bad news. Good....the storm repair is coming along Panel just placed in and not yet welded Bad news, while stripping out the other VR, I discovered some rust at the top of the rear turrets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 28, 2015 This is after I had poked it with a screwdriver :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 28, 2015 The welder says these will be easy to fix compared to the storm......looks like the underseal has been compramised , both sides and likely a good while ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
science 0 Posted September 28, 2015 Aaarrrgh, I hate bodywork. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted October 2, 2015 Aaarrrgh, I hate bodywork. Good luck! Thanks mate, good luck and deep pockets seem to be the answer :lol: Anyway, with any luck this will be the last picture looking so rough :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 11 Posted October 2, 2015 I thought you were using the 'twilight' as the donor car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted October 2, 2015 I thought you were using the 'twilight' as the donor car? No mate, the twilight will be surviving, it's getting obd2 plus teves 20 abs , Daves short shifter and any other mods I feel like but the Storm will be standard apart from the suspension and exhaust(eventually), the twilight already has a SS exhaust. I have 2 other VR's (owned by myself and Goldie) that I can rob parts/panels off :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted October 11, 2015 A bit more progress over the weekend Excuse the brakes......they will be leaving:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted October 12, 2015 Good stuff. Sure a quick rub with a wire brush and they'll be grand! :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
