241 XUS Resto

IXUS · 02-04-2009, 07:57 AM

Here goes then! I'm past the point of no return!!!!

Started by removing bumpers as i want blade and not towel rail.
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Removed Handles as i got some genuine NOS to go on

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then removed interior carpets and seats

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then found a bit of the dreaded R

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Im getting the floorpans completely replaced, think i might get both heater channels done while im at it

IXUS · 06-04-2009, 05:17 PM

removed running boards and front and back wings today, post some pics later.

06-04-2009, 07:28 PM

Dude ur car is lookin mint as it is

gd luk with the bits ur doin tho

IXUS · 06-04-2009, 07:41 PM

cheers Matt, its a bit of a 20 meter car though. Looks good from 20 meters!!! Have a look at what i found today...

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took off running boards and wings and found.....

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heater channels shot!!!

I think i need a new spare wheel well too....

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I'm gonna get the shell off, and 2 new floor pans and 2 heater channels while i'm at it.

keep ya posted.

06-04-2009, 08:00 PM

eek that rust is harsh init

i dred to no wot is lurkin round mine, never been restored or touched really.

my wheel well has a few little holes but i used sum "hammerite" (i think thats how its spelt). just to stop any further rust as i dont hav alot of dosh seen as im only at college

markowhito · 06-04-2009, 10:36 PM

good luck with it dude. when do u think u will have it done?

IXUS · 07-04-2009, 06:31 AM

its gonna be a long one i think as i dont just want to throw money at it. i want to try and do most of the stuff myself. I'm gonna get someone (a pro) to do all the metal work, then I'll use the good weather in the summer to por 15 the pan and slowly build her back up from there.

keep ya posted

IXUS · 13-04-2009, 07:13 PM

fuel tank out today!
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off for a powder coat i think, cant decide if to stay with the original grey or go with black? im swinging towards grey.

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Got the pedals out too!

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sending them to a guy on thesamba in america for a chrome and rebuild

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post a pic when i get em back