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29-01-2009, 05:18 PM
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ford still do 99% of the nuts, bolts and washers u will need for the suspension components throughout
can work out a tad pricey, especially the 1s that have to be bought in multiples of say 5 when u only need 1, but its the best way to go
then its just a matter of the existing components being removed, blasted, and powdercoated, good as new
can work out a tad pricey, especially the 1s that have to be bought in multiples of say 5 when u only need 1, but its the best way to go
then its just a matter of the existing components being removed, blasted, and powdercoated, good as new
29-01-2009, 05:38 PM
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ford still do 99% of the nuts, bolts and washers u will need for the suspension components throughout
can work out a tad pricey, especially the 1s that have to be bought in multiples of say 5 when u only need 1, but its the best way to go
then its just a matter of the existing components being removed, blasted, and powdercoated, good as new
can work out a tad pricey, especially the 1s that have to be bought in multiples of say 5 when u only need 1, but its the best way to go
then its just a matter of the existing components being removed, blasted, and powdercoated, good as new
29-01-2009, 06:11 PM
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i spent about 80quid on the blasting/powdercoating, but that was for every single piece, so wernt bad at all
nuts/bolts/washers from ford worked out about 70 for me as i got stung by the multiple buy thing, but if its any help i might have some left over? will also try n dig out the invoices so u can have finis codes for them all
do u have polybushes already? as this alone cud add £100+ to the situation
floorpan needs stripping clean which will cost u whatever the cost of the cleaning products u use. then some stonechip, maybe 20quid to spray the lot, tin of hammerite bout 15 if u wana colour code over the top
then maybe some cans of paint for things like shocks, stuff that cnt really be powdercoated without the hassle of careful masking etc
sorry to be vague, but it really is dependant on what level u wana go to
nuts/bolts/washers from ford worked out about 70 for me as i got stung by the multiple buy thing, but if its any help i might have some left over? will also try n dig out the invoices so u can have finis codes for them all
do u have polybushes already? as this alone cud add £100+ to the situation
floorpan needs stripping clean which will cost u whatever the cost of the cleaning products u use. then some stonechip, maybe 20quid to spray the lot, tin of hammerite bout 15 if u wana colour code over the top
then maybe some cans of paint for things like shocks, stuff that cnt really be powdercoated without the hassle of careful masking etc
sorry to be vague, but it really is dependant on what level u wana go to
29-01-2009, 06:25 PM
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i spent about 80quid on the blasting/powdercoating, but that was for every single piece, so wernt bad at all
nuts/bolts/washers from ford worked out about 70 for me as i got stung by the multiple buy thing, but if its any help i might have some left over? will also try n dig out the invoices so u can have finis codes for them all
do u have polybushes already? as this alone cud add £100+ to the situation
floorpan needs stripping clean which will cost u whatever the cost of the cleaning products u use. then some stonechip, maybe 20quid to spray the lot, tin of hammerite bout 15 if u wana colour code over the top
then maybe some cans of paint for things like shocks, stuff that cnt really be powdercoated without the hassle of careful masking etc
sorry to be vague, but it really is dependant on what level u wana go to
nuts/bolts/washers from ford worked out about 70 for me as i got stung by the multiple buy thing, but if its any help i might have some left over? will also try n dig out the invoices so u can have finis codes for them all
do u have polybushes already? as this alone cud add £100+ to the situation
floorpan needs stripping clean which will cost u whatever the cost of the cleaning products u use. then some stonechip, maybe 20quid to spray the lot, tin of hammerite bout 15 if u wana colour code over the top
then maybe some cans of paint for things like shocks, stuff that cnt really be powdercoated without the hassle of careful masking etc
sorry to be vague, but it really is dependant on what level u wana go to
29-01-2009, 06:37 PM
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sound, leave it with me then and i will try n sort out the finis codes, and whatever nuts n bolts iv got left over, n which 1s they are. think iv even got some new polybushes i didnt end up using, so all good
30-01-2009, 04:23 PM
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I`ve changed nearly all the nuts, bolts and washers to stainless steel, but i work for a marine engineering company who sponsor me!
31-01-2009, 07:33 AM
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how about electic zinc & yellos passiving?
before:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/041.jpg
after
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/006.JPG
before:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/041.jpg
after
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/006.JPG
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31-01-2009, 09:52 AM
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how about electic zinc & yellos passiving?
before:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/041.jpg
after
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/006.JPG
before:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/041.jpg
after
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-EspJygF5l...1600-h/006.JPG
are as new once done
31-01-2009, 10:42 AM
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ford couldnt help me atall with bolts.i got all stainless from my work and high tensile from a local shop.i was about £20 quid for the high tensile ones on the rear suspension.well worth it tho to have new bolts.good peice of mind to know the cars in great condition underneath.
31-01-2009, 02:19 PM
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31-01-2009, 04:24 PM
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