tomi 10 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) is that all? and is it factory place where that tool should be on? thanks for pic seanl82 Edited July 28, 2014 by tomi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted July 28, 2014 Yes thats it mate. I just pulled that pic from google, but thats where its mounted from the factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted September 1, 2014 Had the old faithful toothbrush out giving the underneath a quick clean, not that it really needed it and quite amazing for a 19 year old car before (just round the fuel lines really): And afterwards: And a general floor pan shot: Also, my mates son is a sign writer so got some show plates made up: and fitted: And first VW show with the storm at E38 this weekend resulted in this: The car won 'best standard' category at E38 2014, really pleased I wasn't sure about edition38, i'd been about 8 years ago and wasn't impressed and thought it would be full of new cars on air. How wrong was I, it was a fantastic show, more mk1's, mk2's I'd seen anywhere and the standard was unreal(and that is an understatement). The dutch cars where something else completely with a crazy level of detail. The E38 crew where also spot on, didn't think they would give a standard corrado the time of day but they wanted to know all about it. Couldnt recomend it enough and will be back next year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Result! Nice one mate :) Looks terrific Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted September 2, 2014 Congratulations Chris, well deserved! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted September 2, 2014 As above Chris, very well deserved, good to see the rado getting some recognition. You car is stunning mate, lovely to see a nice stock example. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruny 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Congrats Chris, loving the attention to detail, well deserved win Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 2, 2014 That's fantastic :) Well done mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted September 2, 2014 Great result Sunday and totally agree the show was brilliant.. I like to think Mr Gaskell would have a grin and a raised eyebrow to see the old girl on stage at E38. Look forward to your progress with this, a very tricky car to own. The balance of preservation against restoration will be a touch call but I'm sure you will find the balance.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted September 2, 2014 Congrats on the win , an amazing car , well done . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted September 2, 2014 Well done Chris you were the man to do it with that car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 2, 2014 Great result Sunday and totally agree the show was brilliant.. I like to think Mr Gaskell would have a grin and a raised eyebrow to see the old girl on stage at E38. Look forward to your progress with this, a very tricky car to own. The balance of preservation against restoration will be a touch call but I'm sure you will find the balance.. Exactly that he would be happy its getting the appriciation it deserves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feeenix14 10 Posted September 2, 2014 Had a good nosey around this at edition. It was as expected a really really great car. Congrats on the win. And you know that a car is super clean when you are looking through a thread and see a picture of fuel lines and go "oof thats clean" then scroll down and realise your looking at the before pic !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted September 2, 2014 I like to think Mr Gaskell would have a grin and a raised eyebrow to see the old girl on stage at E38. agree all praise to Mr G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted November 23, 2014 Not updated this thread for a while but I've been doing bits on the car ready for next year. The beam, exhaust and heat shields are all off and doing a bit of cleaning and refurbishing. The heat sheilds have been pretty time consuming, I started with 2000grade dry, then same again wet, then onto 3000 grade paper and then a metal polish. I wasnt sure what the finish should be on the shields but finished with scotchbrite to put a bit of grain down. Look pretty OE though: Close up. I was in 2 minds with the beam because it was in amazing condition for its age but had a couple of marks that I wasnt happy with, so this has been painted (not powder coated): Brake back plates: Suspension brackets: Amazing paint finish but.......... Its too shiney for OE so its gone back to be repainted again! So just this to clean now, again not bad for its age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 23, 2014 Great work Chris :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 23, 2014 Looks damn good that Chris! Hope to see you both early next year! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted November 23, 2014 So clean you could eat your dinner off of it . The beam looks great . Can't wait to send my last bits away to be done . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted November 23, 2014 Sent off to be redone… attention to detail is ridiculous… Not going to take a lot of work to make that underneath factory fresh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruny 0 Posted November 24, 2014 Great work Chris, nice to see a painted finish as factory intended rather than powder coat, satin finish would be perfect. I can't wait to see this at Stanford Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted November 25, 2014 It's e coated from factory bruny. Still looks immense however it's done!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 16, 2014 It's e coated from factory bruny. Still looks immense however it's done!! Checked out the e coating but the guy's said its just a primer and would need overpainting anyway so had it all re-painted in a more satin finish. Happy now as i spent some time in my local VW dealers laid under a new Scirocco, the salesman thought I was nuts!!! Anyway, little update. Cleaned all the floors now and its come up perfect Had a few parts plated ready for the rebuild. Exhaust hangers heat shield clips, hanger bolts and a few more bits plated yellow: More updates soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted December 17, 2014 Looking good! Are you doing the handbrake guide tubes that go through to the cabin? They are fairly easy to get out. VW (and every other oem) use plain ecoat on most steel pressed/fabricated parts, and will have a minimum salt spray hours durability. Wishbones, sump, rear beam, cross member etc are all plain e coat, no paint. I'm not criticising your choice though, paint will last much longer!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 17, 2014 I would like to do the handbrake guides but didn't want to have to strip all the interior out. How do they come out please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites