1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
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- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
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Progress at last!!
Been down to the garage today and this is what greeted me!
Just to summarise they've removed fitted the new wings, slam panel & bonnet. They've removed front and rear screens and rear quarter windows.
Incidentally when removing the windscreen the glass cracked - it had apparently been bonded in all round and this was the only way they could get it out. Does anyone know of variations I need to be aware of when ordering a replacement? e.g. on the previous one I had a green strip at the top and an inbuilt radio aerial. I'd like to lose the green strip as I don't think the early cars had them - what were the early cars screens like, and is there any difference to the later cars - i.e. can I just order a screen for a 73 car and fit it using rubbers for an 87 car. Anyone's knowledge/tips in this area would be appreciated.
If you look at the photo, try comparing the wheel to bodywork gaps front and rear!!!! They did point out that they've removed the petrol tank though so that will have taken even more weight off the front.
Here's a pic with the bonnet down:_
Finally - Jean, I looked at the rear bumper today - all looks fine - here's a picture of it - I have a higher res one if you want it. Can't see any rust bubbles on it at all.
Been down to the garage today and this is what greeted me!
Just to summarise they've removed fitted the new wings, slam panel & bonnet. They've removed front and rear screens and rear quarter windows.
Incidentally when removing the windscreen the glass cracked - it had apparently been bonded in all round and this was the only way they could get it out. Does anyone know of variations I need to be aware of when ordering a replacement? e.g. on the previous one I had a green strip at the top and an inbuilt radio aerial. I'd like to lose the green strip as I don't think the early cars had them - what were the early cars screens like, and is there any difference to the later cars - i.e. can I just order a screen for a 73 car and fit it using rubbers for an 87 car. Anyone's knowledge/tips in this area would be appreciated.
If you look at the photo, try comparing the wheel to bodywork gaps front and rear!!!! They did point out that they've removed the petrol tank though so that will have taken even more weight off the front.
Here's a pic with the bonnet down:_
Finally - Jean, I looked at the rear bumper today - all looks fine - here's a picture of it - I have a higher res one if you want it. Can't see any rust bubbles on it at all.
They're not hanging around, are they?! Excellent. You'll need the bumper off the car to check it properly for corrosion - it'll be along the lower surface; near the bellows; and inside around the screw holes for the lower valance. I still want to nick your engine lid grille, so bear me in mind if you find the one you need - I might take your front fog lamps too...
Look - I don't wanna 'backdate' it, ok?!!...
My 911 project here...
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=193824
My 911 project here...
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=193824
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- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
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Yes they've got moving alright!
On the parts - no problem Jean - I'll be bringing it all along to Husborne. I'm happy to let you have first refusal but would be grateful if you could look early so if you don't want it I've a good chance of shifting it on the day.
I'll (they'll) have the numper off sometime next week so I'll bring it home then and post some more detailed pics
On the grill a chrome one is definately in my plans and if I get one at Husborne then no probs
Cheers
Mark
On the parts - no problem Jean - I'll be bringing it all along to Husborne. I'm happy to let you have first refusal but would be grateful if you could look early so if you don't want it I've a good chance of shifting it on the day.
I'll (they'll) have the numper off sometime next week so I'll bring it home then and post some more detailed pics
On the grill a chrome one is definately in my plans and if I get one at Husborne then no probs
Cheers
Mark
Cool - Unfortunately, I can't make Husborne as I'll be in Japan - we'll see what you have left afterwards - I'll still be online anyway.
Look - I don't wanna 'backdate' it, ok?!!...
My 911 project here...
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=193824
My 911 project here...
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=193824
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- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
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Progress has slowed down a bit now they've started sorting out the various bits of corrosion.
Here's a repair made to the front screen corner. They've said they are going to lead-load this prior to priming etc
And here's what they've cut out near the rear window
Here the felt(?) pad inside was holding moisture against the metal.
They are doing a thorough job but I'm frustrated after the apparently quick progress of last week has now slowed a bit. Anyway I'll enjoy it more when it's done I suppose. Also they seem to be doing it all very thoroughly.
Will post again when more happens
Mark
Here's a repair made to the front screen corner. They've said they are going to lead-load this prior to priming etc
And here's what they've cut out near the rear window
Here the felt(?) pad inside was holding moisture against the metal.
They are doing a thorough job but I'm frustrated after the apparently quick progress of last week has now slowed a bit. Anyway I'll enjoy it more when it's done I suppose. Also they seem to be doing it all very thoroughly.
Will post again when more happens
Mark
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That's a good policy - if you don't look then can't be there.
My Grandad had the same attitude to hospital - he refused to go there even when ill because that's where sick people went so if he didn't get then he wasn't sick.
Used to think this was daft logic until all the MRSA stuff started to happen.
If you want to get really Zen about it it could be like the question about a tree falling down in the forest - if no-one is there does it actually make a sound.
So if you never look, then your car is not rusty.
That's the trouble with Zen - it's all bollox
Mark
My Grandad had the same attitude to hospital - he refused to go there even when ill because that's where sick people went so if he didn't get then he wasn't sick.
Used to think this was daft logic until all the MRSA stuff started to happen.
If you want to get really Zen about it it could be like the question about a tree falling down in the forest - if no-one is there does it actually make a sound.
So if you never look, then your car is not rusty.
That's the trouble with Zen - it's all bollox
Mark