james@cjperformance Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 So thought it was about time I started a build thread, After losing a bit of interest in my ep ive now decided to get off my arse and get it built The car has been very neglected since ive had it, its been used to transport the contents of my garage when I moved house and has now been sat on the driveway in all winds and weather for the past few weeks I dragged it back in to the garage today and it looked like thisAs you can see it is in need of some much needed tlc, the plans for it are purely track focused so ive made a start on taking out all the useless junk that not needed.have some nice plans for it including a full resprayStay tuned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 ill come up and collect the fpr one night this week hopefully dude give me a shout if you need a hand with it glad to see your interested in it now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 yeah all the ongoings lately has given me a boot up the arse lol, no probs dude just gimme a text when you want to pop up for it what you like with bodywork lol, I need to key the whole car inside and out :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 as in how? spraying wise or prepping wise? we'll have a crack on that front bumper too if you want? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 prepping wise spraying is easy its all in the prep. if i get any time to do anything to it tommorow ill finish pulling sound deadening out and roof lining then just remove windows and lights then the car can be prepped for paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 yea id be down for that dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wssoR Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Decided to keep it now then, I really wanted to buy it back but It didn't make sense what with having two cars so it would've of ended up being left to one side in the garage, good solid base for a track car though, will be keeping an eye on this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Good to see youve re found faith in it dude Looking forward to seeing some updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shadow Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 gotta love mk2 gt's good luck with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Decided to keep it now then, I really wanted to buy it back but It didn't make sense what with having two cars so it would've of ended up being left to one side in the garage, good solid base for a track car though, will be keeping an eye on this Yeah keeping hold of it now the shell is solid will have a complete colour change so should look sweet Good to see youve re found faith in it dude Looking forward to seeing some updatesYeah starting to feel the love round here again. Something that has been for quite some timeyea id be down for that dude You up for a prepping session thursday when you come to get the fpr?Ive taken all the roof lining out today and started to strip the panels and side skirts off so i have a bare shell to prep. I have a shedload if interior plastics here and various bit of trim if anyone need anything drop me a pm you can have stuff free for postage or its being binned More pics of progress later im off to the garage to do some cutting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 not sure if i can have the prepping sesh, looks like ive got to work thursday afternoon. but ill pop up for a bit thursday from college Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 About time Are you still going for the colour you mentioned a while back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 just a few pics from tonights activities we stripped the car and began to take back the paint ready for its eventual respray there are a few more that werent taken by me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tara Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks for coming up to help Ryan, here's a few pics from my phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pig666eon Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 you gotta love progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 thanks to ryan and kurt for last night, got a fair bit done to it, will get all the undersealing done early next week and then get the rest of the panel flatted back then it paint time, although im crapping myself about doing it, ive never done a whole car before :S will look sweet if it come out how ive pictured it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 LOL. Ryan looks as helpful as ever..... Blimey kurts changed a bit... He's grown his hair a bit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 no problems dude also why do none of the pictures include me working haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 to busy messing round with crash helmets and eating dominos ;) thats why lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 haha touche! have to do it again soon, but ill be busy now with work for 3 weeks or so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 you just want more pizza dont you lol, going to probably get the bay prepped and painted next week at some point will be pretty going to speak to the powdercoating place at some point too to see about powdercoating everything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 them old wheels look to me the ones that came off my glanza! they have winter tyres on??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 yeah offroaders by the looks josh hahaalso james, not for 50 fucking quid i dont! haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 here they are on my glanza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 thats the ones, they are hanging lol will be used as seat bases once i find a set of wheels to suit it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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