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nearly done, but due to work i cant work on car till the day before ND and have a few things to finish and the underside to clean up as you can see from pics,would of liked to have travelled down with the north east lads as i have only done 50 miles in last 4 1/2 yrs and dont really fancie doing 160 or so on sat morn when car has'nt really being proven,but really want to see my old car i havent seen for 10yrs and put names to faces so might see you there if not heres some pics of resto so far:)
and some more
and a few more:)
Looks awesome mate :agree::)
just a couple more this takes to long:)
:niceone: You've done a proper job their pal!!
Everything present & Correct.
Good on you! ;)
nice workmanship mate a credit to you:agree:
That looks great, really need to get all the zincs etc done in my bay after looking here.
The problem with Zincs refurbing is that they will need alot of care to protect them after... Hoolio your car was kept in a carcoon to help protect it back in the day, they really do help to protect the rubbers, zincs etc from perishing, corrosion etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoolio
I am sure there is a gel/wax you can put on the zinc to help protect them to...
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Looks really nice.......and clearly alot of attention to detail - Nice Job:agree:
Thanks for comments guys
This resto is covered from beginning under (5 resto)
Started new thread for some reason
Just been looking some good projects gong on
quick update
started to sort out the common problem of sagging rear quater trims
first i peeled fabic back and cleaned up all loose material
then refitted using aerosal spray glue ,note only spray small area at a time so you
can work material into shape
finished result,job did'nt take long and just makes that bit of difference
happy days:)
That looks so nice!
I wish, so much that I hadn't had my car painted a non standard colour! I'd much prefer a 5 like this!
Top work there, I have all this to look forward to :agree:
I done my doorcards the same way last year, makes a massive difference:agree::)
Did you just use any adhesive glue for it? Done mine on my old BMW (RIP) and didn't come out too well, might have been the material which I was trying to stick as was very thing and the adhesive was heavy duty :laugh: might not have helped
yer i just used evo stick multi purpose contact glue:)
great work mate :agree:
Absolute minter, job well done!
cheers guys:)
today i sorted out the surface rust on the back of my rear seats:)
just sanded it down then etched primed it followed by a primer then top coat
well pleased with result looks like new
going to tackle material thats lifting on drivers door card around where you open the door tomorrow:eek:
then thats the interior finished and then onto some exterior bits:agree:
Its all about the details and you sir are the detail king.
Top job, stuff like re-sticking the fabric on the rear quaters is somthing most people wouldnt even think of, and re-spraying the back of your rear bench (a part that probably you will only ever see) Defo one of the best examples of a GT on here. :agree:
thanks alot mate,im likeing the race wheels on your car look smart:agree:
tackeled fabric that was lifting around drivers door card,this was actually harder to do than back trims,but well worth it,just need to valet it now when weather gets better:)
Well it's being a while,I thought I would share my pics of my pride and joy with other
liked minded people.
She hasn't moved in over a year so I thought I would clean up the brakes.
The brakes cleaned up really well.
I then cleaned the underneath.
I spent four hours under there,to say my back was aching is a understatement.
I then moved on to the interior giving it a good freshen up.
I think I paid about £40 for that gear stick of reno about 4 yrs ago,think there go for alot more now like the radios:)
Wow! :eek: :worship:
I then decided to run the buff over the car 3 times starting with a compound down to a finishing glaze,I was well pleased with the results.
Few more pics.
https://www.rtoc.org/boards/attachmen...1&d=1348149539Quote:
Originally Posted by gimme5
You're a brave man crawling underneath with that Jack holding the car up :crap: :eek:
Looks beautiful, you should come to Sanglers next year ;)
I then wrapped her back up,Will be detailing engine bay next, pics to follow.
loving the resto' s that are going on now, some are insane:)
keep up the good work it only took me 5 yrs.
Thanks for looking.
Tell me about it I lent my over stands out, whats sanglersQuote:
Originally Posted by Big Steve - Raider
amazing work buddy, completely awesomeee!
Still looks fantastic mate, i was wondering what had happened to it!
I love a clean black 5 and this is certainly clean :agree:
Cheers guys,make's it all worth while.
It still run's sweet brigsy thanks to you.
It was stood for a year,I but new petrol in, connected the battery and she fired up
no probs:agree:
Im more amazed at how clean your garage is!!!!:eek:
You must have OCD! :agree:
Good job with your car looks very nice!:)
superb!
Just a bit:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by REBEL GT TURBO
That looks awesome mate.:agree:
Wow :)
10/10 for cleanliness of the garage and the 5 :)
Absolutely superb!
Thats good to hear mate:agree: will it be back out for next years shows??Quote:
Originally Posted by gimme5
Quote:
Originally Posted by REBEL GT TURBO
:laugh::laugh::wasntme:
Your 5's a museum piece - truely truely lovely looking example:agree::agree::smokin:
I love this, genuinely looks like it's new.
More and more there are cars in this club to compare to the type of quality work often only seen in the Dub world.
Yer I hope so, I wanted to go to club show and french car, but due to work commit's I wasQuote:
Originally Posted by Brigsy
out of country on those dates:(
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wallace
Thanks guys, Being through blood sweat and tears,mainly with the wife,they just
don't understand.
aside julians car , this has to be my fav standard 5 on the boards... if i had this in a garage, you couldnt keep me out of it....."gert lush" as we doen ere`....:agree::D
Well I started the engine bay some of the brackets around the carb where
looking a bit tied so I had them Re-Zinc coated.
Here's some of the products I used.
Very true, My other baby.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trevhib
Weather was good today so I thought I would run the car to let the fan kick in a few times.
And of course to take some pics!!!
just read through this whole thread. Wow. Very impressive work, and hats off for it looking so good, especially being a black car, worst paint to keep mint - but when it does its worth it like yours shows.
Best of luck with the sale, but please DO NOT BUDGE on that price:agree:
Amazing car mate, hope it goes to a good home :agree:
Beautiful car. Looks like its just rolled off the assembly line.
Amazing work fella.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by TopCat
that last pic is lwhat i hope heaven looks like...but bigger...with more 5sQuote:
Originally Posted by gimme5
Hi Mate, What exhaust system did you fit on the car?? Looks amazing well done!
I looked at your 5 at blyton and santo pod!
very very nice:agree:;)
Well, I bought new old stock, was listed as a standard 5 gt turbo exhaust by walker. Which it is but the tail pipe is slightly larger, the back box is the same as standard as is the rest of the exhaust, not sure why, would a mk1 Clio 16v back box fit a 5?Quote:
Originally Posted by VALE46
I also looked at yours at Blyton and pod:)Quote:
Originally Posted by pascal-GT
I was admiring the wheels.
can I ask where you got the exhaust system from?? I need one for my project and not sure where I can get one from, love the car BTW
Well the weathers starting to improve, think I might get the old girl MOT' ed in next month or so.
Looking forward to getting her out
Last pic, just any excuse to take a pic, sorry.
Ok last one promise.
I'll stop now, promise.
Niiiiice
This car set the benchmark for me.
Stunning car. You have done a great job
Excellent work. Wow gorgeous car.
Gonna give the old girl a little TLC this year, being sitting in garage to long now.
Welcome back mate. Get it sorted and see you at rtoc national day!:agree:
Thanks, that's he plan!Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Cole
Very tidy!