Charlie Thompson Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 So finally getting round to squeezing my own car in tomorrow for some new bits. Td monster radiator. Genuine thermostat. Genuine drivers door hinges due to the current ones having play. Front mount intercooler with new samco joiners. Both handbrake cables as ones seized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 New parts are always a great start. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) Front mount intercooler and air filter relocation are now on, really really need to get the engine bay cleaned up 🤦♂️ rome wasnt built in a day i suppose 😂 Edited August 1, 2020 by Charlie Thompson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Nice to see the stock manifold and heat cover. Nice glanza keep up the good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 2:24 PM, glanzadude said: Nice to see the stock manifold and heat cover. Nice glanza keep up the good work Thanks mate, unfortunately there next on the list to be changed. Looking at the weper manifold and decat combo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Charlie Thompson said: Thanks mate, unfortunately there next on the list to be changed. Looking at the weper manifold and decat combo I have a td04 wepr kit on the way can't wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Got the car booked in at the local bodyshop for a full respray on the 5th of October. Cant wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Your getting there. Recently this site has alot of great builds happening. What colour are you going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Thanks mate. I hope the forum comes back to life again, love the build threads! Keeping it the same colour, reason for the respray is there is a few marks here and there dotted around the panels so with my OCD ive gone for a full spray 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 The forum seems to be getting a little more life into it lately as above love a good build thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) Made a start tonight on stripping the car ready for its trip to the bodyshop on monday. Windows are getting removed tomorrow then spend Friday stripping everything else out. Also if anybody is removing their rear spolier it took me ages to figure it out as i presumed it was bonded on 🤦♂️😂... 2x 10mm's behind the wiring grommets ( 1 either side) then just slide it up. Edited September 30, 2020 by Charlie Thompson Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 A tidy V, I look forward to seeing where this goes! 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Goldie said: A tidy V, I look forward to seeing where this goes! 🙂 Thanks mate! Should hopefully be like new with a fresh lick of paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Finally got round to removing the last of the A/C. It was just the evaporator left to remove and fit a blanking plug. Quick easy job... remove the glove box, ecu, a few multi-plugs and about 4 10mm bolts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Fully stripped and ready to drop off at the bodyshop monday morning 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Bet your looking forward to see its return how long do they need it for cant wait to see this resprayed fair play for going all out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 This is clean, and about to be cleaner. Fresh paint, you really can't beat it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 7 hours ago, burty said: Bet your looking forward to see its return how long do they need it for cant wait to see this resprayed fair play for going all out To be honest im not sure how long it will take, he can have it aslong as he needs though so long as it comes away like its walked of the production line 😂 1 hour ago, Sam44 said: This is clean, and about to be cleaner. Fresh paint, you really can't beat it. Thanks sam. I've gone over the top with getting it resprayed really, even the painter said it doesn't need a full spray but i want it to be immaculate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, Charlie Thompson said: To be honest im not sure how long it will take, he can have it aslong as he needs though so long as it comes away like its walked of the production line 😂 Thanks sam. I've gone over the top with getting it resprayed really, even the painter said it doesn't need a full spray but i want it to be immaculate im same mine gonna be 6 weeks 20 years on uk roads obviously takes its toll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, burty said: im same mine gonna be 6 weeks 20 years on uk roads obviously takes its toll UK roads eats cars 😂🤦♂️ have you a build thread? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Charlie Thompson said: UK roads eats cars 😂🤦♂️ have you a build thread? yeah in ep 91 progress called a starlet 20 year daily ive had it years mate 40 next year never to old for a starlet Edited October 3, 2020 by burty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Got the car back today from the body shop. Really chuffed with how it’s come out! Now just to find time to rebuild it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 looking good. rebuilt time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Sam44 said: looking good. rebuilt time. Thanks mate, really looking forward to building it back up ready for next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Few more pictures now it’s off the truck. Really pleased with how it’s come out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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