ChrisL 16 Posted February 7, 2015 your doing the right thing, if your last one is anything to go by this will be lovely when your done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted February 7, 2015 your doing the right thing, if your last one is anything to go by this will be lovely when your done. I hope so ! My body shop knows what I will be expecting with the finish ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 16 Posted February 7, 2015 What else you got planned after the paintwork? Are you going with the Schimmel cams again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted February 7, 2015 What else you got planned after the paintwork? Are you going with the Schimmel cams again? No, the engine seems very sweet so will leave it well alone. If I still have the enthusiasm then next winter will be detailing & re- furbing engine/suspension etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 16 Posted February 7, 2015 Will it be at shows this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted February 8, 2015 Will it be at shows this year? Yes,for sure. Hope to be at Stanford hall & Ccgb national day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 5, 2015 Popped into the body shop today to see hoe things are coming along, its going well & will soon be ready for paint, and then I can get it all back together and rescue it from this sorry looking state ! They assured me also that the car has never had any paint repairs before which is quite nice to know.8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 5, 2015 Wow, didn't realise you were doing almost the full body Daren! Hats off to you mate. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 5, 2015 Hi Darren ,[ my car was next to your old one at Bristol Volksfest ]. Ive not been around the forum much lately . Just spotted this thread . Nice to see you bought another car . Im sure it will look great when the paint is done . Ive never seen the splash guards fitted before . Im ashamed to say i have a set [as you will know they are like hens teeth] that have been sat in my shed for two years !.I fitted a brand new splitter just after xmas an still forgot to fit them !.Seeing them fitted reminded me i must get it sorted . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 5, 2015 Hi Rob , yes,didn't stay away long! Might see you at Bristol V'fest again this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 16 Posted March 5, 2015 You don't mess about do you Darren. Looks like it's getting done properly, can't wait to see it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 6, 2015 Yes,for sure. Hope to be at Stanford hall & Ccgb national day Excellent stuff! Definitely getting stuck in here Darren, like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 6, 2015 Hi Rob , yes,didn't stay away long! Might see you at Bristol V'fest again this year? Yeah hopefully I will be there , let's hope the categories are set out properly this year ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 17, 2015 Collected the C from the bodyshop today as the paintwork is finished. Have to say with first impressions they have done a superb job. The dent repair man got a great deal of the dings out so only a minimum amount of any filler was required. Mark (the paintshop owner)knew how fussy I was with my old car and as a result seems to have done a great job with this one, in fact I think the finish is probably even better. He said he had enjoyed doing it and seemed quite proud of the results. Can't wait to get stuck in to putting it back together, though I don't want to rush it. Got my CCGB clubstand pass for Stanford Hall and should be ok for that. Also want to get the wheels re-furbed & discs & pads replaced before then. Think a little time off work may be required as the weekends are never long enough ! thanks for reading :) Daren. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted March 17, 2015 Absolutely lovely :) Was it a full respray you had? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 17, 2015 Absolutely lovely :) Was it a full respray you had? Not quite Jim, though pretty much everything apart from the roof & tailgate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 17, 2015 Looks fantastic Daren, glad your pleased with it, it looks smashing mate! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 17, 2015 Cheers Sean :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted March 17, 2015 Love fresh paint looks lovely!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted March 17, 2015 Looking awesome mate, if this is anything like your last one it will be superb.. Good to see you back in a Corrado mate and hopefully see you at a few shows. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 16 Posted March 17, 2015 That looks like a top job Daren, looking forward to seeing it at Stanford then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclean 10 Posted March 17, 2015 Looking great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 18, 2015 That looks Brilliant Daren :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 18, 2015 Cracking job there Darren , the paint looks fantastic . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 28, 2015 Things are starting to take shape now and I'm getting a bit excited ! Most of the exterior bits & bobs are re-fitted, had the wheels refurbished this week and fitted them today, was a bit worried that they might not get the right shade of silver to match the centre caps but it's spot on :) I bought a new door aperture seal from VWH for the drivers door as mine one had a small split, and had a big bit of luck yesterday when I bumped into a chap I know locally who is really into his air cooled stuff. After chatting about his new 54' Beetle he asked me if I wanted a brand new door aperture seal for the C as he had one in his garage at home ! Would have bought 2 to begin with but as they are £80 odd quid new it was a bit steep so happy days & fitted them both today 8) Just need to get those roof trims ordered now :lol: So onto re-fitting the interior next weekend and with it being Easter weekend should see it mostly done, or presentable anyway. thanks for reading Daren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
