dragon green 5 Posted December 13, 2011 Small update, Went for my weekly visit tonight,and watched as the windscreen was taken out ! For the record two men three quarters of an hour ! No holes,just a little rust to sort out. While preparing the rest of the car ,a hole was found on the o/s/r sill ,rust cur out,and new repair panel made. Sunroof out,rear hatch now off. Both doors,bonnet,both bumpers,slam panel and n/s wing off,all glass now off, nearly finished the prep, primer end of the week, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60jaime 10 Posted December 14, 2011 Looks like a really good thorough job, pleased its progressing well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy 0 Posted December 14, 2011 bryan,what oil cooler you running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 15, 2011 Pretty sure it's a Mocal with a thermostat take off plate, had it put on when the engine conversion was done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild-Animal 0 Posted December 15, 2011 Its looking good : ), you must be looking forward to having it all finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 15, 2011 Its looking good : ), you must be looking forward to having it all finished Now that is an understatement ! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy 0 Posted December 15, 2011 stop lying,you love waiting for your baby ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 16, 2011 stop lying,you love waiting for your baby ;) Lol, that would have been true, but after 10 weeks I was forced to give the courtesy car back ! Good things come to those who wait Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 22, 2011 In the spray booth,watched as it was painted in black primer ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted December 22, 2011 Nice progress at last, how does the rear panel look welded in place? were you happy with how it looked? I was so paranoid about how the new piece would blend in with the sealant over the seams (etc) trying to get it to look factory lol! they did a superb job though! Nice to keep popping down to see it aint it! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 22, 2011 It's my workmates dad that's been doing all the panel beating, and I know what a fussy sod he is ! Door and tail shuts are spot on, I know it's a slow job, but the workmanship is first class, I'm really pleased how at last it's all coming together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted December 22, 2011 Well mine was 10 months lo! did insist I was in no rush though :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted December 22, 2011 Awesome thread.......... other than the accident bit obviously! Looking forward to the next update now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted December 22, 2011 gonna look stunning when done mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted December 23, 2011 Looks good in black! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks guys, Cazza stop putting ideas In my head lol ! This came today(thanks Neil) I couldn't resist it ! Lol If I don't get my car back soon, I'll have to move into a bigger house, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 5, 2012 Car was running tonight when I went for my weekly update ! They were just moving it out of the oven ! A few more pics Seat is just an old passenger seat,I had lurking in my loft ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 12, 2012 Slam panel painted and on,door shuts painted and doors hung, wing on,bonnet on, rear hatch aperture painted, going in for paint next couple of days ! Sorry for schitty pics This is the spot that had the impact ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted January 12, 2012 gonna look stunning when its finished, bet your like an expectent father lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Tom 0 Posted January 12, 2012 Looks great, looking forward to seeing it done! Out of interest...presume you're running 280mm front brakes, how do you find them with reigning in the performance of the 20VT? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) I have 4 pots on the front Stopping power is more then adequate for me ! My trouble is, I now have three sets of 15" Estorils ! lol Edited January 12, 2012 by dragon green Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 17, 2012 Weekly update: Top coat and laquer on, bumpers,sunroof and tailgate still to paint,car moved to other workshop for final assembly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axcel01uk 0 Posted January 17, 2012 Just comparing the latest pics to the first pic of the damage on page 1 what a transformation, incredible recovery and just show you what can be done. Great stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 17, 2012 Looks fantastic ,brings back memories of mine when it was done , you cant beat that fresh paint look . Looking forward to seeing finished pics . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted January 17, 2012 looking sweet! i bet you just cant wait to get back in the drivers seat!!, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
