maff 10 Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Well I took a chance on a storm which was dropped off this morning and where do I start, the car has many problems but the main problem is the passenger side sill with looks like it's been attacked by a large rat! On a positive note the drivers side is pretty rot free, interior is good and it has 126,000 on the clock. The engine runs but has a gas conversion which I am looking to take off asap, engine is also very noisy and I suspect the chain tensioner has broken up and blocked the oil pump as the oil light is flashing. The sump will be coming off later this week for inspection. I must getting really sentimental about corrados these days as I really want to bring this one back to life! And I also still have my green vr6 but a having friend with thier own garage can seriously help along the road to storm recovery. Here's a pic of when it was delivered and also the extent of rot in the sill. Luckily the floor pan looks ok as I've had the carpet up but it's the inner sill that's looks a problem, will be deciding this week if it's worth saving?! be interesting to see what other folks would do in this situation:-) Edited March 29, 2014 by maff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 29, 2014 New sill will sort that bud look's ok apart from that plus it is a storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted March 29, 2014 Cheers clumpy, thats a good start, in fact i might even start a vote.. save or scrap! Was a bit worried about the inner sill as its part of the chassis along side of the car. I've got a good bodywork guy that is no way cheap but would do a proper job so i'll price up what it will cost me soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 29, 2014 Shouldn't be too shocking mate the actual price of the sill for what it is may be more of a shock if that's the only issue and everything else is good ie foglight's/ indi's, Interior suspension/brakes/running gear if all this is ok bodywork is nothing mate MORE pic's when you get a chance I know you are a busy chap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted March 29, 2014 Can you still buy the sills new? if so where?, vw heritage? i have a cut lined up but would prefer a new one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 29, 2014 Save it mate. Mine was in a far worse state than that (although no real rust) and it's not even a real Storm! The satisfaction come the end is worth it trust me. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 29, 2014 I agree, as somebody else who has rescued a potential skip filler, it is hugely satisfying to get it back up and running in decent condition! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gNo 10 Posted March 30, 2014 Save it. Mine was much worse than yours and just passed mot yesterday so got to drive it for the first time :) My rear panel was rotten and drivers sill because of a dodgy repair in 2009 when the car was written off. TBH the car should have been scrapped but i wanted a car to retore and keep me busy for a year or 2. I bought the panels from a forum member who made the cuts i wanted. You might find the inner sill is ok as there is 3 sections to sill and the edge of inner sill is strengthened. Tried to post a few pics of striped sill but failed :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted March 30, 2014 Try again gNo, would be a great help in understanding how its all fixed together:-) I'll take some more pics of the car today and post them up, liking the saves so far though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gNo 10 Posted March 30, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]78200[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78201[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78202[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78198[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78189[/ATTACH][[ATTACH=CONFIG]78190[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78191[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78192[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78193[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78194[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78199[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78195[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78196[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78197[/ATTACH] A few pictures to show you can save almost anything if you are prepared to spend the time repairing it. Hope these give you a better idea of how the sills are put together (built like a tank)The piece in pic 4 had to be removed and reused because it didnt come with my replacement panels which came from a 16v car maybe only used on vr's for extra strength. Its heavier gauge steel than the rest. I have loads more pics so just ask if you want to see any more. Bought the car in August 2012 never drove it till yesterday. Still loads to do but a least its on the road now and not in the scrap yard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted March 30, 2014 Good effort, its so sad when you see them not being looked after. It always makes my day when one is rescued from the brink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted March 30, 2014 Seriously impressed with the work you guys are putting in with these old cars. Makes me proud to be part of the forum, but a big embarrassed by my moaning about the few niggles in mine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) [ATTACH=CONFIG]78200[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78201[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78202[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78198[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78189[/ATTACH][[ATTACH=CONFIG]78190[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78191[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78192[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78193[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78194[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78199[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78195[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78196[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]78197[/ATTACH] A few pictures to show you can save almost anything if you are prepared to spend the time repairing it. Hope these give you a better idea of how the sills are put together (built like a tank)The piece in pic 4 had to be removed and reused because it didnt come with my replacement panels which came from a 16v car maybe only used on vr's for extra strength. Its heavier gauge steel than the rest. I have loads more pics so just ask if you want to see any more. Bought the car in August 2012 never drove it till yesterday. Still loads to do but a least its on the road now and not in the scrap yard. Thanks for the photos gNo, this defiantly helps me to understand how its all put together. Must of been priceless driving the car after waiting two years I can't imagine doing mine myself as i can't weld but i would LOVE to have my own double garage with a beer fridge and lots of spare time:-) Heres a few more of the storm: And one of the green vr, note the wrong tyres on the front which will be getting changed asap Edited March 30, 2014 by maff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_s14a 0 Posted March 30, 2014 I went to look at this car a few weeks ago, glad it's being saved. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrly 0 Posted March 30, 2014 Well done for saving another one!!! Apart from the sill the rest of it looks rather nice, i take it you bought it unseen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesoff 10 Posted March 31, 2014 Is that Mystic Purple or whatever it's called on the Storm? (It's only available on those right?) I used to have a Golf Mk III in that colour, loved it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted March 31, 2014 No I couldn't bring myself to buy it unseen, but for what I paid I can't see me losing either way, just need to get the sill checked out to see if it's worth doing as it will be a proper job! Have learnt my lesson in you get what you pay for. Yep mystic blue is the colour and they did do the colour on the golf but only 250 were made in mystic for the corrado storm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
