frayz

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I think the entire of SN is excited about this Si.
This is far and away the most interesting and beautiful project housed on here since Neil @ what used to be EMB built the white wide body blobeye.

I'm excited and jealous I can't come and help you build it.

Silver Scooby Sport

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Frayz to compare my project to Neil's is a massive compliment, I'm not sure what to say other than many thanks indeed for that. Neil's build was incredible I did not expect to be mentioned in the same sentence as a project like that.

I'm excited here myself as this will be the first time that I will have seen all of these parts unwrapped together, I've approached this as separate steps and separate items and kept them covered over before prep and packed up after, it was my way of not looking at a mountain of work so to see it all together will be quite something

It's a pity we are not closer as to have a little Frayz Engineering on the car would have been perfect

frayz

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Im serious when i compare these kinds of builds. As said before, people dont restore imprezas, they modify them, usually badly too. So to see a proper full on nut/boltresto is absolutely superb. It genuinely makes me question my own car and want to improve it.

From my own experience with spending 2 years collecting parts to then start finally unwrapping and bolting them together... all i can say is, christmas will feel like its come early.
Bolting new parts to a new bodyshell is an absolutely awesome and unique experience, youll love every minute. The time spent on refurbishing and overhauling all those little parts will now finally come into their own and youll realise why i suggested the various, bushes and modifications we spent so long discussing.

Best thread on SN by a long chalk mate, the details say it all.

frayz

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PS
I have Frayz Engineering stickers if you really want one, but the cars too nice to spoil with those

Silver Scooby Sport

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Cheers pal a full nut/bolt resto.... Yes indeed umm yes I'm not quite sure really how all that started I was only going to do a bit of squaring up well that was the initial plan

I have to be honest it was always a bit of a dream of mine to undertake a restoration but never did I think or imagine I would but after seeing a Lotus Cortina a few years ago that had been done that picture stuck in my mind, it's still there now and I'm sure I have some pictures of that car I'll have to have a look for them. I don't think reality will hit me until I see the shell and unpack the parts then I think I may realise where I am here.... It's a pity I can't rebuild the bugger myself but I respect limitations and experience but I'm pleased to have achieved what I have as a lot of people don't understand how I dug my way through all the rust

One thing though this is only stage one here... The cars got a few dents and needs a dent man plus I've got trim work to do and I will be detailing the car myself so it may look on top in need but the foundation will be sound that's for sure, also gauges will be another stage so I'll be working on it a little while yet but that's good because that's all going to be work I will do at home.

Initially when it's back on the road the objective will be to get some miles under the cars belt to make sure all is well etc

prodriverules

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With how far you've gone and with keeping all the original parts I'd be inclined to keep everything standard Si,make it a complete original restoration.
I wouldn't be fitting the brembos IMO,once you've gone completely bonkers on customising like me it makes no odds but yours would benifit from staying standard now.

Just my 2 pence worth

Silver Scooby Sport

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I know what your saying there Ryan... Some of my motivation has been budget orientated as well here as its kept the spend down but it was always my intention to tweek the car, I learnt a lot from my blue classic and some of that I am repeating on this to make the handling etc much more refined.

The brakes are bolt on so no big issue to step back if I ever wished, I am keeping everything I remove so that's all packed away safe. I did get the Brembo set up at a very good price and I do like a nice set of brakes my original set up is shot to bits and would require full refurb.

I take it all inboard though Ryan for sure

prodriverules

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You've done a very good job Si and should be very proud

I really wish I had the time to complete mine as quickly as yours seem to be coming along but work demands and the custom time warp on mine just doesn't allow it to happen.

Silver Scooby Sport

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I've put a lot of hours in Ryan a hell of a lot.... Finish work at 4.30 home in 15 minutes, quick bite to eat and in the garage... Sit down near 9pm then and that was most nights of the week, then back and fore on the weekends as well late into the nights.

I also know I've covered around 2,000 miles in my Golf just on subaru related as well for this build so far and it's going go over that before I drive the car home.

And thanks Ryan much appreciated indeed too

prodriverules

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2K is that all lol
I've probably done 10 in the last 2 years sourcing parts and getting bits and pieces to various places/people for custom work

Seriously though it does take some amazing dedication to either do what you or I have done to a car(and **** loads of money!)

lee green impreza

How long do you anticipate the rebuild to take? Also any ideas where the grand unveiling is going to take place would love to see it in the flesh/steel so to speak

KJD Mk1

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It's come a long way since we looked at it on that very wet day towards the end of last year.

All the exciting stuff is about to start

dj219957

agree, best project on here for a long time. I check it daily.

Silver Scooby Sport

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That's a few miles Ryan ! Until you start this sort if project it's difficult to really understand what running around and planning you have to do and you can organise and plan as much as you like but you always end up in someone else's hands along the way with no control at all

Not fully sure as yet but it's my best intention to be at Rallyday at Combe in September... That's the plan if I can achieve it we shall see but if not I'm not going to cut corners to get there and we will all have to wait a little longer.

Silver Scooby Sport

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That's right Kev and the car sat on the driveway for a few weeks last December

Cheers bud and I'm hopeful what follows you will enjoy

frayz

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Pics please, im too excited

Silver Scooby Sport

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Tomorrow Frayz

The only one I can do you today is this one because as an after thought I decided to paint these silver in case they are used instead of the ones already on the wishbones.

frayz

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Boo

Im expecting a text as soon as you get to the bodyshop

Silver Scooby Sport

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Roger that

Silver Scooby Sport

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Had a little go finishing and cleaning a couple of parts this afternoon...

First off finished the anti lift kit off..





Also picked up an under tray off one of the breakers, all being well this will be fitted once we can... I would prefer not to have an open engine bay and I don't think the car had one on as OEM for that year.



It came up well after a good clean...



Also set to work on the boot liner, it was rotten so a good dose of G101 was in order.





Spot the difference below !



I don't wish to run without one fitted as the chance of damaging the bodywork while cornering is great.



Simon

Silver Scooby Sport

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Right guys first off sorry no shell pictures... I've not even seen it myself yet as the paintshop was closed today very difficult to think I was 10 minutes away from it and unable to see the finished result but I've learnt the art of patience this year if nothing else.

But on a huge positive note I have unpacked and set out my stall so to speak... No point in me rambling on I'm just going to give you a load of pictures and let you all get on with it today, sorry not all in focus as the phone was struggling with the sunshine coming through the window.

Enjoy



























Still a few parts boxed up but that mainly brakes, bushes, hubs etc but all to hand ready.

Simon

clayman

I have been reading this post since it was created and this is my first participation in it. I must say this is pure pornography. Excellent work in all fields, the details are simply amazing. Something that I would definitely do with mine if I had the time or the knowledge. Or I could just simply send it to you and you do the same for it. Would be ok for you? lol just kidding :P

Keep up the good work.

cheers from madeira island

olliecampbell

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That is a beautiful pile of bits!

Are you looking forward to putting all together in it's pristine condition?

KJD Mk1

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+1

frayz

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Si, you're my hero

Silver Scooby Sport

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Many thanks there to the Madeira Island I'm very pleased to hear your enjoying the project, time is the secret to this one, my knowledge is limited in a few areas I only wish it was convenient for me to have next week off and assist the build as this next step I know little about but would be interested to learn more about but I just don't have enough holidays left from work to do it.
I'll only be rebuilding the one no offence

53

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Beautifully laid out Si

Silver Scooby Sport

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Cheers Ollie I was really pleased today to see all the parts together, they have been wrapped up as I go so even though I've seen them I have not seen it all together in one, the colour scheme works out well to which I'm also happy about... And yes really looking forward to seeing them all bolted to the car unused, it will be a work of art even if I do say so myself


Cheers Frayz not finished yet matey

Silver Scooby Sport

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Ah indeed yes.... I have to admit Stu it was Andy that said lay them out as if they are on the car and its easy for us to pick from it then, I must admit I would have anyway as the OCD is cutting in bad still

frayz

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Si you do realise that this car when finished will be genuinely worth a serious premium.