That red type R looks well nice you should defo go down that route but I am biased on the colour

I look forward to this build progressing now.

if you dont mind me asking how the hell did you get that crank so cheap ? I am basicly doing the same as you with a CDB I bought the start of last year and has sat in my garage ever since. I Ended up buying a new house, working constantly, and buying a WR1 too so kind of got side tracked from my build for the Classic and the fact that the classic has nothing wrong with it too.. .

 

The crank was on Ebay. I contacted Andy@WMS and had it sent to him. He's looked it over and said it looks OK. It was a bit of a risk, you never know with Ebay and until Andy has fitted it I guess we won't know for sure.

Whats the rush? You've got the solid base to the project do it in your own time and create the monster you've always wanted.

 

I always wished I had taken more pictures of that car. I shed a little tear every time I see a picture of it, and I'm amazed it still comes up in conversation. I should have just rebuilt it after I wrecked it.

Alex, I'll send that email over to you about the paint and pictures.

 

Thanks a lot Keith for the email and the paint advice. If you search your username on here you'll see your car has some what legendary status, often regarded as one, if not thee best looking 2dr. Searching for more pics of yours I found this.....

which I believe is "scooby-doo-where-r-u" 's old TypeR, and has been mistaken for yours.

Why not build another Keith? Did you get much time with the turbo'd engine before the crash?

On another note, the WRC kit is starting to sway me.....

 

The picture above was a impreza that a mate of mine had years ago.It was sprayed House of colour,candy apple red.Great looking.

 

Does it still exist today do you know? Clear side repeaters went on earlier just need the matching indicators now.

 

Time, money, and effort. I lost interest after spending so much money to not actually enjoy it. I also didn't get a ton of time with the motor in the car - it has two during its time, an EJ205 from a JDM WRX NB, and then (believe it or not), an STi V7 RA-C EJ207 (I was told it was actually an S202 motor).

I may consider it again one day, but for now - this is about your build!

 

Talking of which, another little sub-project! Thanks to Ryan (Prodriverules)

 

Subscribed....

 

I can't wait to see the finish article,that caliper looks well ruff.SJ.

 

subscribed, great read and congrats on tackling the job yourself

 

No problem and looking forward to seeing them overhauled

 

Getting there...

 

A bit of de-tango and resprayed the fog lamps....



And UPS picked some boxes up tonight

 

Oohhhh what's In the box

 

My CDB

 

Ahhh has the rebuild begun progress then happy days

 

Jesus, where did Ryan dig them up from..

 

They took some time to clean up in the oxacilic mate lol!

 

The extent of the rust....

 

Just dropped this onto your other thread.....

Here's a good site for reference and product.

http://www.frost.co.uk/

Also this is the stone chip that's going under mine before painting.

http://www.wurth.co.uk/product/stonechipprotect

From looking around I've also read that the front arch is an identical curve and size to the rear so if the rears are damaged beyond economical fixing a front wing can be chopped to then be fixed into the rear.

I've not taken a picture of mine under the boot but I have some patches of rust starting, not like yours but just small circles in the gully.... It's an area that I alway wax and clean especially on my other classic I had since the water likes to sit there.

 

 

Looking good mate

 

hi alex seeing as you asked for a few pics of those rods heres one of a few bits iv got to keep them company, the mahle pistons are at the engineers with the block

how are you getting on buddy? could do with you starting the bottom end build by the end of the month as iv been using your thread for referance

 

Lol, tell the Mrs that. The Wedding dress she's picked out is £1k lol. Money is the only thing holding me back, as always.
Your's is coming on a treat Clive, why not whack a thread up like the scoobycity one?, I'm sure members would love to see your progress.

 

didn't really intend on starting a build thread ,but thought id be better of showing the engine build was done properly in case i decided to sell up .As people (understandably ) don't normally pay good money for forged engines if they haven't been built by a reputable tuner .
might change my mind though as your thread has inspired a quite a few people (myself included) and are a good source for research . As said in pm before i posted the pics i didn't want to spam yer thread just let you know how your rods were (nearly) being used as requested ;-)
good luck with the build fella (and the wedding)
clive

 

Start of another sub project....



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What's the likelyhood of the shed staying in one piece if I move it lol

 

Erm......... Slim I'd say!

Is the based solid, or is it hollow?

 

Hollow I'd imagine.

 

Four people lifting from each side, or two strong chaps at each end should do it to anywhere. Personally my small shed is a cheap tacky thing (prob a B&Q), although has a ply bottom and at 6x4' it's a bitch to move, but does so with everything out on my own, sliding on concrete although it does flex a lot

If the base is hollow I'd suggest making a small X frame inside out of 3"x2" to stop it flat packing.

You'll shift it bud I'm sure.

Rob