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17th July 2019, 21:38 | #1 |
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How about this for a restoration.....
I always thought I was a bit OCD, fortunately I now appear normal.
This restoration is a long video, the the attention to detail is 2nd to none. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfefuP9MKyw |
17th July 2019, 21:48 | #2 |
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............... but it is a chav mobile? Drug dealers favourite car here for a while. But hey, each to their own.
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17th July 2019, 21:52 | #3 |
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Chavs don't go to that OCD level or expense!
Some of the bits where he took off brackets and corrosion protected behind them... and also the bits where all the genuine BMW parts are laid out... love seeing that. Also he was the same as me, applying grease behind bolt heads to protect the paint/powdercoat when tightening. I think the total bill was £10k from the YT comments, but result... very very nice. EDIT, those rear subframe safety washers look awfully similar to the Rover ones, wonder if they fit?! Last edited by T16; 17th July 2019 at 21:54.. |
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17th July 2019, 22:26 | #5 |
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Oh I dont give a monkeys about it being a BMW or a 330 whatever it was...!
Just the work and attention to detail was heartening to see. I know that classic Porsche 911 owners were annoyed they discontinued the specific ivory shade of stone chip made by Wurth, so there are others who care about these small details around the world too. |
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whilst on this bit ,
anyone know what the antichip is that's used on our Cars Sills ? I would like to get the same finish on our ZR when the weldings finished Although the finish is more likely to be the way its sprayed on ? C. Quote:
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18th July 2019, 11:38 | #7 |
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Nice to see someone taking some time and care.
Let me guess that this is a small outfit who rely on repeat business and word of mouth (and Youtube ) to get their business. Interesting that they were using POR15. Good luck to them. It's amazing what can be done and is being done if you look hard enough. And often not at stupid rates either. Andy. |
18th July 2019, 13:44 | #8 |
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Having restored quite a few motorbikes, I know it really has to be done this way.
You find that when you restore one part it makes the ones near to it look a hundred times worse. Basically, it's all or nothing.
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19th July 2019, 08:12 | #9 |
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Now try doing that with a 46 year old British Leyland car, where parts availability is somewhat sketchy and I'll be impressed
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Morning Brian, I may have asked you this before, but who's car is it? And if it is yours, I know this is a daft question, what is it? Regards David |
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