seanl82 23 Posted April 4, 2014 Wow, that all looks immense Chris! Now to find somewhere that does zinc plating........:thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 4, 2014 I think I've got most of those parts in Stainless. Very good work there Chris, you've got an awful lot of cleaning to do once you start using the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 4, 2014 Wow, that all looks immense Chris! Now to find somewhere that does zinc plating........:thumbleft: Thanks Sean, zinc plating is great but once you start, you just end up looking for more bits to do. I've even done the dipstick tube! I think I've got most of those parts in Stainless. Very good work there Chris, you've got an awful lot of cleaning to do once you start using the car. Cheers Dave, I did think about getting some done in stainless at work but wanted to keep a bit more original. The car doesn't really go out in bad weather so shouldnt be to bad I hope! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 5, 2014 Im sure like the majority of us on here ill be embarrassed opening my bonnet anywhere near this… Immense... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 5, 2014 Sorry to keep posting pictures, if it was printed it would be like a flick book of the build! Got my brakes discs skimmed and painted and fitted the brakes today: More updates soon, been painting the gearbox this afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 5, 2014 Have a picture on me..First time i met the car in 2006.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 5, 2014 Ooh the bottom front securing lip of that arch is filthy Chris! :nono: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 5, 2014 Cheers Michael, hasn't really changed in all that time. Thanks Sean, I was going to do that when I fit the bumper back on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 5, 2014 Back then Chris we all knew this was up there with the absolute best, a year later it was on RSs, pictures available if needed and now its even better.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 5, 2014 Wouldnt mind some more pics, i struggle to get good ones. I was really lucky that Bill's car was for sale when i started looking for one, it was a great base to start with. got the gearbox painted and it looks great, will post a picture when I get all the yellow zinc parts back on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 8, 2014 Got the gearbox complete tonight after picking up the powder coated end cover. So this was before: And this is after a little cleaning, painting and plating: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 8, 2014 MMMMMppphhhhh really lost for word's Chris only one's suitable for usage in this situation is "Awesome" and "Excellent" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 9, 2014 I'm glad I didn't show my gearbox in my thread, although I cleaned it up, it still looks a little mucky. National Day show winner this year for you Chris maybe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 9, 2014 Amazing work as usual Chris. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted April 9, 2014 Amazing stuff being done here... Hats off to you B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 14, 2014 Started assembling various parts on the engine tonight ready for putting it back in on Thursday! Can't wait to get it back in the car again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 15, 2014 And one from the rear! Heat shield has been blasted and re-plated which looks quite nice, shame it cant really be seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emu 0 Posted April 15, 2014 Wow. Looks amazing. Very nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 15, 2014 your dedication and attention to detail is second to none. When finished it will be better than driving a new Corrado! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 15, 2014 Sexual mate! Mines pretty much ready to go back in now, and like you say all those powdercoated items can barely be seen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted April 17, 2014 Engine is back in, finally!! Sorry about the poor pictures, I only have my phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slot 0 Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Can't knock you for the turn around time on getting this pristine matey ! I bet your platers going to Corfu for Christmas ;) Edited April 17, 2014 by slot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Stunning mate ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 18, 2014 Stunning mate ;) If Kip say's it is it must be but then who wouldn't proper next level stuff... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
