Stripped the Bug
#1
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Set about stripping the car ready for paint on Monday. The two main problems are below;
Rust along the front window seal
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0212.jpg)
Rust on the rear door
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0213.jpg)
It's going to (hopefully) have the front end done to include bumper, bonnet, wings and grills etc. The drivers door, rear passenger for the rust, the front screen area, a new front screen and the arches under-sealed. Depending on funds I might get the side skirts done as well.
Just took it slow and steady and got it all done in about three hours or so. The guy I use for paint is excellent and reasonable. He will not mask anything which I think is a good thing. It does mean everything has to be stripped out. Started by taking off the fog covers as they seemed easy.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0218.jpg)
All the arch liners were removed along with the bumper and front grills. I ended up with this
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0224.jpg)
I stuck the bumper back on and the lights in to drive it over to the paint shop. I'll take the lights out when I drop it off. These are some of the bits sitting in my living room. Good job I don't live with a woman![Lol1](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/lol1.gif)
Rust along the front window seal
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0212.jpg)
Rust on the rear door
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0213.jpg)
It's going to (hopefully) have the front end done to include bumper, bonnet, wings and grills etc. The drivers door, rear passenger for the rust, the front screen area, a new front screen and the arches under-sealed. Depending on funds I might get the side skirts done as well.
Just took it slow and steady and got it all done in about three hours or so. The guy I use for paint is excellent and reasonable. He will not mask anything which I think is a good thing. It does mean everything has to be stripped out. Started by taking off the fog covers as they seemed easy.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0218.jpg)
All the arch liners were removed along with the bumper and front grills. I ended up with this
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0224.jpg)
I stuck the bumper back on and the lights in to drive it over to the paint shop. I'll take the lights out when I drop it off. These are some of the bits sitting in my living room. Good job I don't live with a woman
![Lol1](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/lol1.gif)
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0227.jpg)
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Gonna get the paint out of the way then;
4 x new tyres
Prodrive sports cat
H&S 2nd decat pipe
Panel Filter
Walbro
Plugs
Map
Later in the year I'm going to fit BC's, uprated ARBs and completely Poly-Bush it.
Just two problems, money and eh, money
4 x new tyres
Prodrive sports cat
H&S 2nd decat pipe
Panel Filter
Walbro
Plugs
Map
Later in the year I'm going to fit BC's, uprated ARBs and completely Poly-Bush it.
Just two problems, money and eh, money
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Well it's back
Paint all done ![Big Grin](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Bonnet, wings, bumper and all front grills etc, rear passenger door, front passenger door and side skirts. It got a new genuine screen, trim and also the rust around the screen repaired.
Started to rebuild it today;
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0246.jpg)
Bonnet scoop
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0248.jpg)
Front grill with new badge
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0245.jpg)
The front fog lamp covers needed some new decals. I sourced these from Scoobyparts (www.scoobyparts.com) who made them to the required size
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0249.jpg)
Trim fitting hurts.......![Mad](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/mad.gif)
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0247.jpg)
Next up is new tyres and a refurb of the alloys.
![Smile](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Bonnet, wings, bumper and all front grills etc, rear passenger door, front passenger door and side skirts. It got a new genuine screen, trim and also the rust around the screen repaired.
Started to rebuild it today;
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0246.jpg)
Bonnet scoop
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0248.jpg)
Front grill with new badge
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0245.jpg)
The front fog lamp covers needed some new decals. I sourced these from Scoobyparts (www.scoobyparts.com) who made them to the required size
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0249.jpg)
Trim fitting hurts.......
![Mad](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/mad.gif)
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/skydiver_photos/IMG_0247.jpg)
Next up is new tyres and a refurb of the alloys.
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