Toad 0 Posted August 17, 2007 You won't be losing interest Stu, I won't let ya!!! :lol: Good, that's at least one person who will be on my back to get it done. Anyone else? Me too... I want to see how your conversion goes before I start mine ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Me too... I want to see how your conversion goes before I start mine ;) Coward! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Need to get Mrs Badcrumble sorted so I can finally get my car in your garage...... :D OI! Join the queue... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted August 17, 2007 Need to get Mrs Badcrumble sorted so I can finally get my car in your garage...... :D OI! Join the queue... Don't worry I've done some recon and it's a double garage. As long as we get rid of all Stu's stuff we can both get in there!!! :lol: Stu, ready for some serious work tomorrow?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Need to get Mrs Badcrumble sorted so I can finally get my car in your garage...... :D OI! Join the queue... Sorry to disappoint anyone, but the only car you'll get in the garage is a fiat 500! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saysomestuff 0 Posted August 17, 2007 I'm with you mate, let's have a race! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 17, 2007 I'm with you mate, let's have a race! Is that a race to finish the project or on the road? Mind you, either way I think I'm gonna lose! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Nice one. I recall reading through some of your plans a while ago; I just asked to check nothing major had changed. Best of luck with it all.... ...now put down that cup of tea and GET ON WITH IT! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 18, 2007 More progress today, and many many thanks to mic_VR for his help!! We started at about 11.30am today The handy helper at work Comedy photos Ooooo bit of weight training And the engine is out by 4.30pm....5 hours to remove the engine given that neither of us had done it before was pretty good we thought! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 1 Posted August 18, 2007 Wow.....nice work! Took me a lot longer than 5 hours to get to that stage!! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Wow.....nice work! Took me a lot longer than 5 hours to get to that stage!! 8) Yeah it surprised me to be fair, didn't use an engine hoist either! Not a stripped thread or sheared bolt to be seen, even though the front panel is in pretty poor shape. Might have to invest in a new one me thinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut 0 Posted August 18, 2007 are you have a poo in your engine bay in the third pic? skat power ahoy me hearty!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Well , you know, that was exactly what I said to Michael after looking at the picture :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 18, 2007 Ahhh.. another episode of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends... this time its about stripping a Corrado engine bay! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Ahhh.. another episode of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends... this time its about stripping a Corrado engine bay! :lol: Steady! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDave 0 Posted August 19, 2007 Nice job Stu (not forgetting mic!), doesn't take long when you get stuck in does it! My front panel was a mess, but it cleaned up after shot blasting at work, then some nice stove baked paint and it came up a treat. Very surprised though on a 95 car, a bit longer and it would have needed a new one. Keep up the good work! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 19, 2007 Nice job Stu (not forgetting mic!), doesn't take long when you get stuck in does it! My front panel was a mess, but it cleaned up after shot blasting at work, then some nice stove baked paint and it came up a treat. Very surprised though on a 95 car, a bit longer and it would have needed a new one. Keep up the good work! :) Cheers dude! It took less time than we thought, given that's the first time I've done anything quite so serious to any car. The front panel is in a pretty poor state to be fair, I think if it was shot blasted it would probably disintegrate :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted August 19, 2007 about time u got on we it :lol: i'll keep pesterin ya for updates over msn ,if that helps :D also just had an idea.......................................................................u could lend me ya flat centers whist yours is of the road :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 19, 2007 about time u got on we it :lol: i'll keep pesterin ya for updates over msn ,if that helps :D also just had an idea.......................................................................u could lend me ya flat centers whist yours is of the road :lol: Cheers, I'll need the encouragement! Just beginning to realise how much work I've got ahead of me! Gonna be doing something different with the Borbets, so will be needing the flat centres......:wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted August 19, 2007 was worth a try :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 19, 2007 was worth a try :D If I was leaving them silver, I probably would have leant you them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted August 19, 2007 Stu, The 16v cam cover usually has ribs running down it, have you had yours removed? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted August 19, 2007 Stu, The 16v cam cover usually has ribs running down it, have you had yours removed? Dave Oh yes! Had them milled off ages ago. Will be re-polishing it though, it's gone quite dull :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted August 19, 2007 who is that handsome helper you've got there?!!! :lol: We got loads done, really impressed that it all come out without a hitch. Shows its been looked after by you and the previous owners. Can't wait to see the next stage of the project now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeti 0 Posted August 19, 2007 looks like a fun filled weekend, well done lads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
