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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Right, Not sure where to start tbh!!

Loads happened since, well most within the last 3 weeks lol..

Firstly got hold of a set of 16'' RS7 spokes that i have been searching intently for like an eternity.. Hadn't picked them up with the intention of collecting the best example in the world.. just glad to get a set..







After a refurb..






Just got to sort some tyres out now!!


Got the chance to get her into work to finish off the repairs from last time and to get the bodywork ready for paintwork although this will be happening elsewhere!!










All settled in and ready for some work in the morning!!

To be continued..

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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Continued..

Main task 1st of all was to finish of all the previous repairs as i'd ran out of time the last time!!

So the 1st day was spent finishing off..


OS a-pillar






Finished in primer..



Os roof section.


Found a bit of previous repair under the paint


Filling in roof welds, most people just cut in the 1/4 panels below the guttering.. Full 1/4 panel put in..


1/4 joins finished off..



Rear os floorpan abused by jacking and left to the weather!!


After a bit of cleaning up.


Drivers seat anchoring area cracked and worn away, probably as a result of a loose seat..


Bit of good ole lead going in..


What damage..!!


Both areas ready for paint.



Osr wheel arch finished and sealed up..





Os 1/4 panel finished and sealed..




Rear panel too..



To be continued..

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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Moving onto the other side!!


Ns a-pillar.




Finished in primer..



An attempt by a previous owner to angle grind out some rust and just left part way though..


Plated.


Ohh another part finished bit of grinding!!




Primed..


And sealed..



1/4 joins finished..


As far as i know, This is the only difference between mk3 & mk4 1/4 panels, the Striker plate holder/reinforcer plate is different and had to be modified..


Nsr wheel arch finished and sealed..





Found some more previous damage to the roof




Dunno the point of this mig weld, I'd imagine that it is a guide for the filler lol..

To be continued..

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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You have done really well with that, look forward to seeing it finished
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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amazing work there!!

does help to work in the trade
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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awesome work
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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amazing,lead lol no one uses it anymore,what coulor you going?please nto be white?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Excellent work being carried out fella
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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nice work
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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superb work matey , it'll be as good as new
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Come a hell of along way
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Great work! would love to be able to fix up cars like that
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Thanks for kind comments everyone..

Colour will be white (sorry to some), did ponder for ages about other colours, like performance blue, imperial blue and my 2nd fave panther black!!

Still got loads more pic's to stick up so will get em done asap..

Thanks again - Phil
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Scary stuff mate, thats gonna be minty mint when done. Can't wait to see some more pics.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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More updates Folks..




First time ever i got a chance to get the car up in the air, have never really had a proper look at the underside!!



Nice tank!!


Bootfloor area not too bad, bit of surface rust.. nowt to worry about atm.











Overall.. Not too bad condition for a 22 year old lol, i was expecting a lot more rust tbh..

To be continued..

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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The underside was not too bad but as i wanted the car to last and not have to be restored again for a long time.. I decided that i would remove all the stone guard and check out the floor..

Then prime up, re-seal and apply new stoneguard..































Just had the centre of the floor to grind back and prime up!!

To be continued..

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Bloody hell Phil

Long time no see chap!!!

I'd love to see this car in the metal mate, you really have put some graft into it

Be good to maybe pop round and see ya at some point
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Are you after a set of the back panel blanking plugs that go below the rear bumper as I have a brand new set for sale
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Bloody hell Phil
Long time no see chap!!!
I'd love to see this car in the metal mate, you really have put some graft into it
Be good to maybe pop round and see ya at some point
Thanks Mate..

Yes do mate, The jam jar will be back home in just over a week.. Would be nice to see yours so that i can oggle it and also get an idea where everything fits back PMSL..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cliff S1
Are you after a set of the back panel blanking plugs that go below the rear bumper as I have a brand new set for sale
Yes Cliff Mate..

Am after as much new stuff as humanly possible, Paypal not working atm though..

If it's not a prob with you, PM me your address and i will send you a cheque for the amount Mate..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Another update Peeps..




Finished off 1/4 joins.


I know this looks like a shedload of filler but well over 1/2 will be sanded off lol..



















To be continued..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Continued..































To be contined..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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And.. Continued again lol..

Decided to do a bit on the floorpans again..







































To be continued.. Thanks for looking..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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And!! Continued again..

Decided to do a bit of cleaning up on the chassis legs..





























To be continued again!!

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Continued!!











































My apologies for clogging up your pc's with all my Pics PMSL..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Right thats me nearly up to date..


From last bit of work..


Had to re-do fusebox area and she hasnt even been out on the road lol..






















Another repair..


More dents..


The black is finally going gradually..


Have been snapping up loads of new parts whenever funds will allow, These so far are my fave investment..



Still gotta get another spindle and drop the rear subframe and anti roll bar down for getting them shotblasted and then either enammeled or powdercoated (not sure what yet!!)

Anyhow, thats me up to date for now!!

Thanks for taking the time to look..

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Fairplay to you... that is some serious effort going into that resto... good luck with it all... I can't wait to see it finished...
Keep up the good work...
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
Fairplay to you... that is some serious effort going into that resto... good luck with it all... I can't wait to see it finished...
Keep up the good work...
Thanks Mate, Me too.. tis taking forever lol.

Another update people..























To be continued!!

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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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top work matey
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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well done a proper resto the s1 is getting
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Still looking good, very good resto so far
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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Cracking job Phil.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Alot of good hard work into that mate nice job cant wait to see it finished
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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what a resto thread this is top job matey
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Thanks again for comments people!!

























To be continued..

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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Continued..

































Thats me done again for now..

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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Oh my god...................


I am very VERY VERY VERY impressed with this...

Astounding attention to detail.


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