Duvel 10 Posted March 16, 2014 Hi, Since i am new to this forum, here's a little introduction. More then 10 years ago i sold my dreamcar '89 1.8 16V wich was completely revised and shaved... I have always regretted that i was forced to sell this car (kids, marriage, financial, blabla) Recently i stumbled upon a corrado sitting in a warehouse gathering dust... It was standing still for years ... Hooked up a battery.... Turned the key... Pumped 2 times and the engine started purring like a kitten :-D. The owner stored it because of a head gasket leak and parted with it for 500 £ :-D It is waiting in my workshop where i am also restoring an MKII jag from 68 and hope to find some people with more info on the engine revision cause i can't wait to have this one finished and restored in all it's glory ;-). Greets from belgium ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wbx6dan 10 Posted March 16, 2014 Welcome Duvel Very similar story for me! Lets see her then Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 Mmmm... Apparently uploading pics from iphone or ipad, doesn't work. Will post some when i get in the office later today ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_s14a 0 Posted March 17, 2014 Mmmm... Apparently uploading pics from iphone or ipad, doesn't work. Will post some when i get in the office later today ;-) Open a Photobucket account, and download the iPad app. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks for the info ;-). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome home then Duvel Great to hear you have scratched that itch again......its funny how thos with the love always seem to come back at some point Pics pls :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) [ATTACH=CONFIG]78046[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78047[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78048[/ATTACH] i call this a hidden treasure if you look past the dust and the flat tires (had a little to much fun testing the engine) foreseen work = matte black with clean shave and some big ass rims ;-) Edited March 17, 2014 by Duvel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]78049[/ATTACH] this is exactly how it should look.. after the revision of the engine off course ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome home then Duvel Great to hear you have scratched that itch again......its funny how thos with the love always seem to come back at some point Pics pls :) I have driven a lot of cars in the last 10 years, but nothing compares to the responsivenes and joy i had when driving a Corrado. I had a 1.8 16V wich was not the most powerfull car, but when you know your rado, lots of more powerfull cars could only see my spoiler going up :-p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 17, 2014 I have driven a lot of cars in the last 10 years, but nothing compares to the responsivenes and joy i had when driving a Corrado. I had a 1.8 16V wich was not the most powerfull car, but when you know your rado, lots of more powerfull cars could only see my spoiler going up :-p ^^^^ my first was a 1.8 16v too mate & im still on the look out for it if i could get it back :D :D :D you have your work cut out but its excellent to hear another rado has been saved I know its a rado forum but could we have some pics of the jg in the back of your garage too, it looks extremely interesting!!! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 I have a 2.0 16V and this one is registered as regular instead of sportscar (1.8 16V) here in Belgium so it is much cheaper :-D Below some pics of the Jag [ATTACH=CONFIG]78051[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78052[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78053[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78054[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78055[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks Duvel! The Jag looks superb!! & it looks like you have a cracking workshop over there. Out of curiosity, what is the motor in the background of the gunmetaljag pic - you can see the bonnet is tilted upright? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks Duvel! The Jag looks superb!! & it looks like you have a cracking workshop over there. Out of curiosity, what is the motor in the background of the gunmetaljag pic - you can see the bonnet is tilted upright? thanks :-) We have a workshop to do all the prepping and mechanical works, the paintjob and nose reconstruction is done by our regular partner who delivers superb paintjobs.. at a decent price ;-) the car in the back is a car that our partner is designing himself (tube frame with v8 big block and own design glass fiber body) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 17, 2014 Tidy Sounds like you have a great support structure to turn out a cracking rado restoration! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted March 17, 2014 Actually this corrado will be entirely done by myself since i'm on a tight budget because of quitting my dayjob and going independent.. in 2 monts i have to return my company car and i needed a car to get around ;-) since i'm doing everything myself and i have 23 days of holiday to take before then, i made the choice to fix the rado instead of buying a new car :-D estimated needed money to get it on the road 600 for the engine revision and 400 for the exterior... better then 10k for a decent second hand car.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted November 8, 2014 finally got to work on the rado... had it sitting outside till last week and rust had a go at it :-/[ATTACH=CONFIG]80068[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]80069[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted November 8, 2014 did an engine revision (top) and she purrrrrrs like a kitten (large type :-p) [ATTACH=CONFIG]80070[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted November 8, 2014 First layer of the paintjob finished today (no plastidip or wrapping) second layer has to wait for 2 days and then i can start on the interior and the rims etc. Also i still have to replace the coolant system and some hoses and cables etc in the engine bay... all together it was a good couple of days ;-) [ATTACH=CONFIG]80071[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]80072[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]80073[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted December 10, 2014 Installing a new coolant system...[ATTACH=CONFIG]80296[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted December 10, 2014 further cleanup of the engine bay [ATTACH=CONFIG]80297[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted December 10, 2014 removing old oil from before the head revision... [ATTACH=CONFIG]80298[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted December 10, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]80299[/ATTACH]christmas is early this year �� Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted December 10, 2014 That's looking shiny! Was that just cleaning or have you painted too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 10 Posted December 10, 2014 when the head was out i sanded and painted it ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted December 11, 2014 I thought it was paint - looks great. If it was just cleaning I wanted to know your secret! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
