dubnut 10 Posted February 6, 2013 hi all thought id share my decision to put my valver back on the road. someone ran into the back of it last year and i took it off the road. by luck i came into possession of a satin silver valver and got it a mot. since driving it..it doesn't do it for me. i kept the bb and used it to get silver one going but when i see it i want it...silver is just not my colour. so today i pulled the dent out and all it needs now is the rear badge filled n smoothed and a bumper....well for the back. also needs a metering head.....injector clips....various pipes...a clutch ...tyres and the minor mould removed from inside. interior also needs refitting in places.. but i started and can't wait to get on with more... just gotta decide what to do with silver one....sell....swap.....parts that's what i did in last two hours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted February 6, 2013 Been good to have another rado on the streets of Gloucester :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted February 6, 2013 can't wait to be back in it.. i do feel guilty of not liking the silver one though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 6, 2013 Have a look at ex-OSV's silver corrado for inspiration. If you dont like that one, you'll never like silver rados! btw, if you need, i've got a spare rear bumper, although i'm based in NW London (in blue though) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted February 6, 2013 its not that i don't like silver ones..had lots planned smoked lights etc. but parking next to bb everyday and remembering it just feels like im in the wrong one.. i have deliverys around London...maybe interested if i can't repair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted February 7, 2013 anyone interested in buying a satin silver valver lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted February 14, 2013 well it starts tomorrow....booked day off work big list... engine out of bb. interior out n cleaned. sunroof out bumpers off. tidy engine bay. then im ready to take engine from ss (satin silver) treat to new gaskets etc n put in bb. going to do engine swap over seven days with mot at end as i need a daily.. may even do hubs...wishbones n driveshafts...money, corrado cooperation and time permitting. deadline of end of March when tax runs out on ss. scuffed knuckles...lots of cursing and tears to come!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted February 17, 2013 ah best laid plans........ woke up Friday with man lurgey .....sick bad.. undeterred i soldiered on and hopefully by tonight the engine will be out. progress is slower..im a day behind where i wanted to be but feeling better today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted March 24, 2013 well plans change and now im starting to install a abf....engines ready to go in loom work starts tomorrow....gulp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrly 0 Posted April 2, 2013 Sounds like you will be a busy boy over then next week or so. Whats happened to the silver one then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubnut 10 Posted April 28, 2013 and its done.... the silver one is laid up in my garage while u decide to sell or break. after the usual and obligatory problems.. issues...and bits breaking...i got it though the mot. still have a few minor issues like rev counter goes haywire after 4000 rpm and need to tidy a few wires... even though i tripled my intended budget..it was worth it. felt the difference straight away. no so punchy but pulls forever!!! my corrado grin is back... plans are building now for body to be sorted then chip and remap for some subtle power.. should be out and about this summer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
