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Old 04 November 2009, 08:53 AM
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i hate to mention it, but you;ve sprayed the bumpers the wrong colour,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, lol
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
i hate to mention it, but you;ve sprayed the bumpers the wrong colour,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, lol
Old 05 November 2009, 09:03 AM
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looking good mate
Old 19 November 2009, 09:14 PM
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cmon this should be done by now surely
Old 03 February 2010, 04:35 PM
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Well hello again. Its been 3 months since i did owt to my poor scooby so thought it was about time I pulled my finger out and do a bit!!

Not a big update but it is an update nonetheless!

I have removed the vents and welded up the washer jet holes and skimmed them. Was hoping to have got more done but its been taking the filler an hour to go off between coats as its so cold, grrr

Anyway pics (only two as i got carried away and forgot to take any lol )



Stonechip holes filled



Have been humming and harring over wether to lose the scoop but decided the scoop is staying as it just wouldn't be a scooby without one!!

Hoping to get her stripped down and up on stands and ready for sealer/primer early next week!!
Old 03 February 2010, 04:48 PM
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been missing this!!

best get back on it now eh??
Old 03 February 2010, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
best get back on it now eh??
Not half

You should have seen the layer of dust on it meh
Old 03 February 2010, 05:04 PM
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easy done though, especially in this weather
Old 04 February 2010, 10:45 AM
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So what are you going to do for washer jets?
Old 04 February 2010, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mneame
So what are you going to do for washer jets?
same as mine perhaps; change them and hide them?


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Old 04 February 2010, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mneame
So what are you going to do for washer jets?
Hiding them on the scuttle panel like trails has or on the wiper arm itself!

Filler finally dried!! And flatted off!!



and primed



I have removed the brakelight from the bootspoiler and filled in the hole with 2 layers of fibreglass. Just needs the top skimming with some filler when the glass finally goes off, in about a year at this rate!!

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Right, finally got the doors off today;



Removed the wings and bonnet too.

Jacked her up, removed wheels and placed her on axle stands. Followed by some masking up. Novel use for the bubble wrap the house builder left in my garage!! saving money ftw




My scoobynet sticker is still there!!

Old 09 February 2010, 06:46 PM
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I've not seen this thread before great work I have to say

That's the first time I have seen the relocation of the washer jets and filling the bonnet holes, very clean looking I have to say well done
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really looking forward to seeing this done
Old 09 February 2010, 11:23 PM
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Still a a great thread.
Whats the reason for removing the spoiler brake light?
Old 10 February 2010, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by joey_turbo
Still a a great thread.
Whats the reason for removing the spoiler brake light?
Because its not needed and I wanted a smooth, clean lookin spoiler, that looks factory. (and a one off )
Old 10 February 2010, 12:06 PM
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Isn't there some sort of rule about a 3rd brake light though? Thought they were a requirement on vehicles, although I always thought it was from 1997 anyway.
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Originally Posted by joey_turbo
Isn't there some sort of rule about a 3rd brake light though? Thought they were a requirement on vehicles, although I always thought it was from 1997 anyway.
not sure if there is any legislation but it's certainly a more relaxing experience when the car in front has a centre\third brake light
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Most of the time, its the only brake light that works on some of the bangers I see.

Anyway, here is some info I found, but it is Wikipedia, so not gospel: Automotive lighting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But it says from 1998 onwards anyway.
Old 12 March 2010, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by joey_turbo
Most of the time, its the only brake light that works on some of the bangers I see.

Anyway, here is some info I found, but it is Wikipedia, so not gospel: Automotive lighting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But it says from 1998 onwards anyway.
I'm alright then as I have a 97 model

I have a new toy as well as a suction feed gun (for primer etc) and a gravity fed gun (for topcat/laquer) Hopefully should see some progress over the next couple of weeks



Old 12 March 2010, 06:20 PM
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good man, get a shift on!!!
Old 15 March 2010, 10:33 AM
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Hey mate this is coming along really well. Can't believe how much hard work has been involved, but you're doing a proper job! The new bumpers are looking cool too. Now get a move on!
Old 15 March 2010, 07:58 PM
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yea chop chop
Old 23 March 2010, 10:18 AM
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Still no paint, want it to warm up a couple of ° first.

In other news I'm quite chuffed with my latest purchase for the interior...

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Nice set of RB5 seats, got a full interior myself recently, shame I've just sold the car!
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Very Nice Work..
Well done, looking very good.
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well done mate great job on the front bumper it takes ***** to chop your motor up and have a go yourself not many people would have the confidence!
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Originally Posted by DJ_Jon
Nice set of RB5 seats, got a full interior myself recently, shame I've just sold the car!
Originally Posted by magneel1
Very Nice Work..
Well done, looking very good.
Cheers
Originally Posted by zippy!
well done mate great job on the front bumper it takes ***** to chop your motor up and have a go yourself not many people would have the confidence!
Must admit I had to take a deep breath before cutting the bumper, once it was done though there was no going back and I'm made up with the result

Paint is getting ordered today (completely different to what I had originally planned for and hopefully unique to a Scooby [still blue btw]!!) and hopefully will start painting late on next week, can't wait!

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no sneaky peeks?!?!
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Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
no sneaky peeks?!?!
Now don't be impatient mr beef, I may give you a taster when the tin of paint is here but until then I'll keep you guessing


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