patently Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Garages are never *quite* big enough, I find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Garages are never *quite* big enough, I find. I'm inclined to agree, however we've all seen what your spatial awareness is like! "Ah yes I can fit through that gap, ermmmm, anyone got a spanner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Which is exactly why I'm going to wait until i've got enough cash to build it exactly how I want it. The payout for the Subaru is going to get the driveway done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Woohoo! Managed to remove the wing without disturbing the ABS pump, what a faff those last 3 bolts were. Easy to remove but completely hidden in underseal and no room to get in and chip it away. But finally off: Also had the windscreen removed and a replacement supplied loose. Unfortunately they've supplied an early recessed screen not the later flush fitting one I need so this is being swapped next week. Left loose as the bodyshop needs it to align the new pillar: Hoovered most of the glass up and removed the centre console (again). It needs to come out to remove the dashboard which in turn needs to come out to access the pillar: And started removing all the dash trim, switches, climate control unit, etc to get to the dashboard. I'll spray all the trim bits gloss black to match the gear surround trim as they've gone a faded browny colour: Probably all I'll get done for this week, just waiting on a wing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 just waiting on a wing really. Have you already said the prayer bit? Looking good DC, don't give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 The problem is that the more I get bits and bobs together, the more other bits and bobs I get offered. I.e. - emailed someone on the PCGB forum who was splitting a Turbo for some parts. He emailed back with the availability and then offered me some fibreglass race wings, a load of interior trim bits and go-faster engine goodies. I need to be budgetarily constrained and get the bodywork done before (too many) other shiny go-faster bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm impressed, top work But yes, get it usable before making it go faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 It's plenty quick enough but the temptation to spend an extra few hundred quid and add 50bhp is strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Buy it, fit it once you've got used to the power and stopped crashing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'll keep my eye on the classifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 the temptation to spend an extra few hundred quid and add 50bhp is strong. Tell me about it. Especially when you're starting from a 125bhp base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Power to weight though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 So a bit more progress achieved this weekend: Removed the instrument cluster and central vents/trim pieces: Then removed the glovebox and all the temperature sensor hoses, etc. too. I also removed the glovebox lid just after this picture was taken: A shot of the whole dashboard within everything removed: Damn thing wouldn't clear the steering column though, a quick re-read of the instructions and I'd forgotten to remove the control unit for the indicator stalks. With that done, the dash pulled away and I had to unfasten the side vent blower tubes at the same time: I'll sort out the alarm wiring a bit better while the dash is out (bottom left of picture). But the rest of the wiring and ventilation system looks more complicated than it actually is. Investigation of the A-pillar reveals it's pretty good with just the trim bits bent so it maybe possible to jig back into place rather than replace, will wait and see. Anyway, whatever the bodyshop guys want to do, it's accessible now at least. Removed the driver's door mirror too and a couple of mounting lugs have been snapped off the base so will probably just replace it and get it painted with everything else. It has dented the door a little where it has been pressed against it so this area's getting painted anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I was told I had to get the Xmas decorations out of the garage. Unfortunately they live on the boarded out bit of the garage rafters above the car Had to put the wheels back on, drop it off axle stands and find the steering wheel and keys, lol. However, it started up fine and I left it idling on the drive for a bit. However, when I started it the immobiliser switched from valet mode to normal mode so when I turned the car off and removed the keys it locked itself 30 seconds later. Rather than use the fob I just leant through the windscreen aperture to open the door and set the alarm off! Then managed to switch the alarm off and put it back into valet mode but the immobiliser had tripped and cut the fuel pump. It was dark and the last thing I felt like doing was searching through the mass of wiring for the switch to reset it. Luckily my neighbour chose that moment to get home so we pushed it back into the garage. Should be going into the bodyshop in the next week or two so I'll have to make that reset switch accessible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Proper moment imagining that, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I would've just left it outside and thought sod it until tomorrow if it'd had a windscreen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I know that feeling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Been reading this on and off - wouldn't you be better off buying another, given the damage to the roof etc? (Apologies if you've already covered this - I've only really skipped through it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 My new quote for repair and paint is under £700. You buy these cars on condition and everything else is sorted so it's a no brainer. You sound like Tipex you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 It was a genuine question, as I'm also guilty of spending more than I should on ageing cars. I know I should chuck the MX5 on eBay and buy a bodily better example - but I'll end up chucking money at a bodyshop to do the rusty bits. Already been down that road with the Alfa 75... then undid some of that by crashing it at Llandow. Again, I should have got rid and bought a nicer example 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 In the nicest possible way, you guys have nothing on me for keeping old, expensive and for any sane and logical person, past saving cars on the road.... :sigh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 But if nutters like us didn't keep them on the roads who would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I love threads like this: 944 Engine swap. http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=readersrides&thread=102454&page=1#1311527 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I love threads like this:944 Engine swap. Retro Rides - 1984 Porsche 944 'MOT'd on the road time for lows' Thats a great thread he certainly had the tools available to do it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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