JamesC Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Any suggestions? I like the way their thumbnail thing works The speed is good for me here, didn't realise it was bad for others ImageShack always seems slow for me. Try Photobucket, although i dont think they do the thumbnail thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Why not use the free space that comes with your net connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm only 19 miles from Gloucester Homer if you need any help once your this way matey Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Got a few more jobs done today. Some went well, one not so well! Terry mentioned that the paint & body guy next to Phoenix might have the original door barels from the car. Dropped by there the other day and sure enough, he still had them! Replaced them today, so now have a single key for the whole car (and it's now able to be locked!) Fitted the rear hatch struts (Thanks to Jezz for the fast delivery). Most would think this a quick an easy job, but it's not! All the interior panels have to come out to be able to fit the two nuts to the underside. It's done now, so hopefully the interior doesn't have to come out again. This is what has to come out to get to the nuts: http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6857/interiorremovedzn6.th.jpg And all refitted: http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/764/gasstrutssg7.th.jpg Next was to fit the newly black dyed roof lining. Dying this was a major PITA, the car had a small electrical fire a few years ago which seemed to have caused some damage to the fibres, also it'd been sat removed, gathering dust for years so they were very dirty. Couldn't get them fully clean before dying so it's not perfect, but will do. One of the bolts holding the roof panel in was frozen and eventually resorted to using a breaker bar to shift it! Thankfully it came loose without damaging the thread Rear: http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5112/rooflinerrearzq5.th.jpg Front (The sunvisors need replacing, they were in poor condition): http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3681/headliningfrontmh6.th.jpg And roof back in (not a lot to see here really ). The centre section needs another coat of dye, but now the roof comes off its an easy job. http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4225/headliningiz2.th.jpg Also made a start on the rear passenger side hub. The cause of the loose studs became apparent after removing the disc - the thread on the hub had sheered on most of the bolts and the studs had been welded in place. The welds had snapped on two of the studs (one of them fell out completely). The handbrake mechanism had also failed on one side, causing the whole shoe assembly to move around inside the drum. Would like to have gotten further but can't seem to remove the large bolt in the middle that secures the driveshaft... http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8863/rearhubtf0.th.jpg A pic with the side panels now fitted, still waiting to hear whats happening with the lights! http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7/updatedsuppf7.th.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Oh and one final pic is proof of how long it's been since this was last on the road! http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7934/taxdisckb5.th.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Doing well with this Darryl. Keep it up Actually did some work on mine today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Wow, coming together nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Great progress mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Goo effort mate. Coming on nice and quickly. Prehaps im not going to be quick enough with my bakes after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Looking good mate, i thought his was a 93 car? how come its on a P reg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Looking good mate, i thought his was a 93 car? how come its on a P reg? I believe that it's got Jazz's front bumper on it and so that's Jazz's number plate. Could be wrong though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I believe that it's got Jazz's front bumper on it and so that's Jazz's number plate. Could be wrong though! ah i see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys, it's going to take a LOT more work to get this thing moving again! Goo effort mate. Coming on nice and quickly. Prehaps im not going to be quick enough with my bakes after all Don't worry about timelines Jon, it's going to storage in the next month due to a house move so can wait for your brakes to become available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Subscribed, looking forward to this one. In distant future i might build something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Due to the bad weather and a busy few weeks at work I've not had much time to spend on the car. However, got the lights fitted and wired up this evening (Thanks to P111ddy for dropping these off today and supplying them for an incredible price ) http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5215/image375kl7.th.jpg http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7601/image373oe5.th.jpg The fronts need a refurb so seeing as the weather bad might give that a go this week. Edit: Total budget so far: £454.98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Wow well done matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 fair play darryl really cracking on with it;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I check this thread the first time pictures were posted. Just check again......you have been busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Well done mate I'm just glad it's now got a stock bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 wow, it looks like a car again. Nice one Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Looking good, whats them things by the rear numberplate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Tow bar anyone! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Looking good, whats them things by the rear numberplate? Battery cut-off and external charge point for the batteries The tow bar is long gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Battery cut-off and external charge point for the batteries The tow bar is long gone hey dude! cant beleive your moving to Gloucester- as in why would anyone wanna move up here!! lol but be goood to hook up and see the car man- loving the thread youve done a great job dude! If ya need any help (generally holding things or menial tasks- LOL) or ya just wanna hang out for brewski gimme a shout! Gloucester Tribe March on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolai Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 God damn that is a hell of a project! Keep up the good work! Cant wait for it to be finished, alltough looks like fun building one from nothing to an amazing car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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