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d.singh
08-04-2012, 10:56 PM
i just bought myself a MK2 Storm in Havanna Brown (84) i believe, paid £600 and its in need of a repair and restore, after doing some research i found some really good advice on looking for rust etc

Alegdly it starts first time and had an engine rebuild before it got sold to my freind and sat on his drive for past 4 years in the great British weather, check the boot at it was extremly damp and signs of rust on wheel arches behind and around body kit. No keys for car so locks need changing,

Bought currently

VW Scirocco Haynes Manual = £17

VW Scirocco Bentley Manual download = £ Free

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d.singh
08-04-2012, 10:58 PM
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Thats my first day of work on the car, took the body skirts off and found my wheel arches are rotted pretty badly, i will attempt to cut and weld new arches made by hand, might try creating flared ones or make originals to but the skirts back on. Not sure yet but i am going to strip the car down to the shell so i can do some cleaning and rust repair and cover it in rust protection. I am a novice but i am wanting to test my skills and knowledge and hope to gain alot more in return. luckly for me i bought the car off a close friend who actually owns a car garage and i am allowed to use it to restore my car. Only going to be finding the time to do this at the weekend so its going to be long project so bare with me and follow closely as i will try to update on a weekly basis.

Recap:
Front bumper is off. (that took some effort, certain shows that this car is built like a tank, not like these modern day cars)
Headlights are off.
Front and side body skirts are off. (revealed alot of rust on wheel arches)
Bonnet is off

d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:00 PM
Beginning of Day 2, its only on 3 axle stands now resting on something more solid other than the wishbones.
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Started from the back this time to remove more stuff, so thats the rear lights comming off.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5414&g2_serialNumber=2

Rear bit of Exhaust snapped off as it was rusted at the exhaust muffler.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5417&g2_serialNumber=2

Knocking off the exhaust resonator then it falls off.
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Trying to prise away exhaust manifold from engine bay.
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Turned the exhaust manifold pipe around to get it out.
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Exhaust manifold now easily pulled out.
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Unplug and unbolted horn assembly.
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Screwing off fuel accumulator rubber pipe from metal pipe going towards engine.
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Now the fuel is pouring out of the tank, was not sure how much was in it.
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Attach pipe to petrol tank pipe to syphon off petrol.
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Syphon off the petrol, must of had a good 4 litres.
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This is the fuel pump and fuel accumulator comming off together.
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Couldnt think of what next to do so i drained the engine oil.
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Taking passenger side rear wheel off.
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Passenger side rear wheel off.
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Front end currently.
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Passenger side wheel arch rust, dont know how i am going to plug this hole.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5462&g2_serialNumber=2

Passenger side skirt under door, rusty hole which i think is where the body kit skirt is meant ot secure to.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5465&g2_serialNumber=2

Passenger side back body panel near rear wheel arch.
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Rear end currently, i quite like this as it is, looks very racey, redirecting exhaust pipes throught the bumper bracket would look awesome.
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Fuel filler neck was rusted and out now.
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Fuel tank with no fuel filler neck.
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Where the fuel pump and accumulator was.
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Metal Fuel pipes going to engine hanging which are completely rusted and useless.
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The rusted exhaust, see the snapped off Muffler now removed.
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clearer picture of where the exhaust was.
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Again where Exhaust was and the gearbox linkage.
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Empty area under boot where the Muffler was.
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Backend of the car currently.
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d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:02 PM
Front of the car currently.
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d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:02 PM
Hand Brake assembly current condition, Shoes look newish and drums just need cleaning and cable in good condition.
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Rear axle off at 1st angle.
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Rear axle off at 2nd angle.
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Passenger side view.
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Passenger side rear wheel arch.
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Passenger side rear wheel arch rust.
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Passenger side rear wheel arch rusted away.
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Drivers side rear wheel arch rusted away.
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Fuel cap from inside
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Nice and clean under where the fuel tank was, just like it came out of the factory. Surprisingly enough that there was still fuel in the tank sloshing about but was not able to get it put, it was just trickling out but there was loads still in there so just left it.
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Another view.
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Passenger side rear axle mount rust.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5536&g2_serialNumber=2

More passenger side rear axles mount rust.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5539&g2_serialNumber=2

Even more of that passenger side rear axles mount rust.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5542&g2_serialNumber=2

need i say more about passenger side rear axles mount rust.
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View of under car from the back.
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The rat of a hole on driver side rear axle mount.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5551&g2_serialNumber=2

And again.
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Another angle.
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Driver side wheel arch rust.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5560&g2_serialNumber=2

Driver side wheel arch rust again.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5563&g2_serialNumber=2

Current look of car from the front.
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Had to cut off the brake lines to remove axle. will make new ones.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5572&g2_serialNumber=2

Wishbone nuts comming off.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5575&g2_serialNumber=2

Current view of the front.
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Wishbone nuts are off.
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Recap:
Rear Wheel bearings off.
Brake Drums of rear wheels off.
Undid the handbrake cables.
Cut the brake lines.
Unscrew the suspension and axle off mounts.
Fuel Breather pipes off and fuel level sensor (i think, some electrical thing plugged into tank) now unplugged from tank.
Tank removed.
Removed remaining parts of Brake pipes from the rear of the car.
making start on removing the front wishbones then steering rack.

d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:04 PM
Up in the air still started working on removing the engine.
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Front view and taking off the discs & calipers
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Discs & Calipers off now.
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Its back on the ground now after a long time up in the air, pretty much unplugged the engine from the rest of the car and needed to lower it. we couldnt do any more work on removing the engine without help so started on the interior.
Oh and if your woundering i have a twin brother its not camera trickery. :lol:
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Just chilling in the car, Are we heck we are ripping the Dash apart, no i mean gently removing parts from the dash.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5598&g2_serialNumber=2

Look How much i got out from just my side of the car. Way to much plastic in this car, it will be put back in at a later stage but i want to see how it runs with bare minimum and not all the extra weight.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5601&g2_serialNumber=2

Passenger side door, looks pretty good considering its age.
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Passenger side under the Dash. spaghetti junction at the moment and its scaring me.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5607&g2_serialNumber=2

Across the seats to the drivers side is a similar story.
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Drivers side door is in good condition. Oh also surprised this things got electric windows.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5613&g2_serialNumber=2

Oh the wires, they scare me but dont wory i have taken pics and vids of where they have come from.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5616&g2_serialNumber=2

between this point the camera batter was dead and not plugged in anywhere and we managed to lift the car using the box sextion steel pipes it was sitting on and a fork lift. lifted it mid height and dropped the engine. I mean quite litterally, we didnt do it on purpose it was semi supported. i will explain that in a minute but we got the front and bottom rear engine mounts off easily, and it was swinging (forward and back) on its side engine brackets. The Passenger engine bracket was unbolted easily but sure wasnt the same story for the drivers side bracket. For some reason it was seized and not even air gun could get off, it didnt help all the weight on just the side brackets and it not being alligned because of the swinging. So "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND" the blow torch, i didnt want to have to do it but it needed to be done so the rubber bush and engine bracket was melted off. The chassis bracket is ok but the engine bracket is horrible and hard to look at :cry: . Then it fell down like 15 cm onto a hydraulic engine table and proceeded to fall on its back off the table onto the floor. its seems ok, just some scuffing on the air intake hole and some little thing snapped off behind it, hopefully its alright but we should be able to get a new air intake manifold (i think its this) if needed.

Empty engine bay.
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Empty engine bay from below.
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Empty engine bay looking into front passenger corner.
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The horrible horrible melted off engine bracket :cry:. Should be fixable.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5628&g2_serialNumber=2

Empty engine bay looking into front drivers side.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5634&g2_serialNumber=2

The scorched symbol, the side where the bracket was.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5631&g2_serialNumber=2

The scorched chassis engine bracket.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5637&g2_serialNumber=2

The radiator & air filter off.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5640&g2_serialNumber=2

The car currently with major bits under the car.
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A used passenger side wing in better condition than mine for £15 from STK German Spares (http://www.stkgermanspares.co.uk/index.asp) also known as and more updated on ebay is Dubs R Us (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/DUBS-R-US)
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5646&g2_serialNumber=2

A bit of repairable rust on the wing.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5649&g2_serialNumber=2

A nice white bonnet so i can tinker with, i dont want to ruin the orginal for £35 from STK German Spares (http://www.stkgermanspares.co.uk/index.asp) also known as and more updated on ebay is Dubs R Us (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/DUBS-R-US)
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5652&g2_serialNumber=2

The un noticed VW emblem on the white bonnet that i dont have on my Storm (i believe).
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5655&g2_serialNumber=2

d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:05 PM
Driver side Wing comming off and what the hell is that flippin stupid glue or rubber sticking it to the car :x it bloody took us 40 min to figure out how to prise the damn panel off the car.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5659&g2_serialNumber=2

You can see the residue left from that stupid Glue / Rubber crap and the end result. :D
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5663&g2_serialNumber=2

Passenger side Wing took half the time once we got the idea.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5666&g2_serialNumber=2

Steering Rack off but only after finding you have to actually remove the bolt that actually stops its comming out and is not only there to tighten it.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5672&g2_serialNumber=2

Forklift time :thumbup: , absolutely nothing to do under the car, because its all off. :D
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Oh and its me operating it because lets say Bro is better at stabilizing the car than driving a forklift. :lol:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5678&g2_serialNumber=2

Those Truck / Coach stands are coming away, the cars loved being so high like a monster truck i swear.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5681&g2_serialNumber=2

Dont worry we wont drop you, i would dare :silent:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5684&g2_serialNumber=2

Come on your coming down.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5687&g2_serialNumber=2

Get on the floor!!! :P
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5690&g2_serialNumber=2

Wipers off.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5696&g2_serialNumber=2

Start inside now.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5699&g2_serialNumber=2

Driver seat out.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5702&g2_serialNumber=2

Passenger seat out.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5705&g2_serialNumber=2

Look at the space. :o
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5708&g2_serialNumber=2

Dash was already half disconnected and unscrewed but out now.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5711&g2_serialNumber=2

Is this what it really would of looked like in the factory. :|
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5714&g2_serialNumber=2

Get those wires out the way.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5717&g2_serialNumber=2

Look at those wires, scary!!!
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5720&g2_serialNumber=2

Blowers been dropped and the pipes from the engine bay pushed through.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5723&g2_serialNumber=2

Remove that damp stinky carpet. :sick:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5726&g2_serialNumber=2

Some progress.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5729&g2_serialNumber=2

The interior outside.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5732&g2_serialNumber=2

The Rest.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5735&g2_serialNumber=2

d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:06 PM
So currently looks likes this.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5738&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5741&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5744&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5747&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5750&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5753&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5756&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5759&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5762&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5765&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5768&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5771&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5774&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5777&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5780&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5783&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5786&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5792&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5795&g2_serialNumber=2

d.singh
08-04-2012, 11:07 PM
Rear number plate & plate holder removed.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5857&g2_serialNumber=2

Car tilted back after all the weight was over the pivot point so the car nose was in the air. :lol:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5860&g2_serialNumber=2

Me relaxing, NOT we just removed the rear speakers and the carpets covering the shelfs.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5863&g2_serialNumber=2

Rear passenger window kicked out, dont worry it was prised out first and a little pressure needed from my foot.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5866&g2_serialNumber=2

Rear driver window came out with less force we made sure teh window seals are not damaged in the process.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5869&g2_serialNumber=2

Remember i said the car had been sat in the rain for 4 odd years, well it turns out after trying to remove the boot that you have to take out some of the roof lining to access the boot bolts. That was the only way we could see or access any bolts to get the boot lid off, so started cutting up the roof lining and the 4 years of rain had been soaked into the roof lining foam. so decided to remove it all and found it was secured in by the windows so took the windows out then could really get the lining off. As you can see the leather lining goes over the window edge and the window sits ontop of that. We abandoned removing the boot because we cant find an easy way of disconnecting the wires that run into it from both sides, can anybody help :?:.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5872&g2_serialNumber=2

We but some wooden block at the back of the car to stop it tilting back with excessive weight and doing that see saw thing. Driver door removed easily.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5875&g2_serialNumber=2

We nearly rounded the nuts on the passenger door hinges, thats how much force we had to use on it, bit of wiggling, swinging of the door and WD40 and the nuts unscrewed. :thumbup:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5878&g2_serialNumber=2

Run out of things to do on the car without superivision so back to the boot and remove the spoiler and all the nuts apart from 1 came off, we used so much force with the screw driver to unscrew it. got harder and harder to uncrew, used mold grips which tested our strength to get a grip on that damn screw. the mold grip moved it fractions until it actually snapped off the welded nut on the other side of the bracket so it was just spinning attached to the nut so had to get the grinder out. :crazy:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5881&g2_serialNumber=2

Rear passenger interior wheel arch cover removed which was all nice and new beneath.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5884&g2_serialNumber=2

Different story on the rear driver side wheel arch. Oh the rust, i going to faint. :o
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5799&g2_serialNumber=2

closer look at those rabbit holes. :x
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5803&g2_serialNumber=2

Not happy but it will be repairable i hope. :prob:
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5806&g2_serialNumber=2

No Comment. :***:
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Can see the wheel arch rust from inside.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5812&g2_serialNumber=2

Oh God Why?
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5815&g2_serialNumber=2

Its like an earth quake that tore a fault line all the way to the back of the car.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5821&g2_serialNumber=2

So currently, we had to put the stuff back in the car because we havent much room to put the parts as it is a working garage.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5824&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5827&g2_serialNumber=2
It made sense to put the tank in the engine bay.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5830&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5833&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5836&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5839&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5842&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5845&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5848&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5851&g2_serialNumber=2

vwolf
09-04-2012, 01:17 PM
Damn.. serious Kudos to you my friend :bigeyes: What are your plans with it?

Look forward to seeing the progress :biggthump

chody
09-04-2012, 03:11 PM
brave man that is a serious amount of rot at the back end, good luck looking forward to watching your progress

d.singh
16-04-2012, 12:55 PM
Who ever previously repaired the car couldnt be bothered sorting where the cables for the pedels go into the cabin.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5888&g2_serialNumber=2

This is what they couldnt be bothered repairing behind that hideous plate.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5892&g2_serialNumber=2

view of where the dashboard and blower were.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5895&g2_serialNumber=2

It was a nightmare but all the wires are out of the engine bay.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5898&g2_serialNumber=2

Looks no wires.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5901&g2_serialNumber=2

i am so proud of my self.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5904&g2_serialNumber=2

Even the fuse box is out the way with its wiress, but cant track down that one wire that goes up the left of that picture.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5904&g2_serialNumber=2

This is the end result.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5910&g2_serialNumber=2

All the car wires, even from the boot end all in one pile.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5913&g2_serialNumber=2

I have just got to show you more. it wasnt particularly hard either just have to be methodical.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5916&g2_serialNumber=2

Thats all of them apart from that one i cant find or bother to find damn you.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5919&g2_serialNumber=2

the Boot is off and the wires intact, both wires feed down the roof struts to the back which plug in next to the boot light and the other plugs next to the rear washer bottle.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5922&g2_serialNumber=2

I am glad the boot lid is off in one piece without having to cut wires, another proud moment.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5925&g2_serialNumber=2

current view inside.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5928&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5931&g2_serialNumber=2

The car is also a storage space for a some parts i have taken off.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5934&g2_serialNumber=2

The boot view.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5937&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5940&g2_serialNumber=2

All i have left to do now is get the front windscreen out which i have got a quote of £65 ish from a company but cant garentee they will get it out without breaking the glass or the seals because they are old.

&

The sunroof, but i do not have a handle for it so i can open it up to take a look. desperate for a sunroof handle. all that is there is a gear sticking out of the roof, couldnt use mold grips to open it because theres like a latch stopping you turning it full 360 when you hold onto it.

Parts i NEED!!!!
Sunroof Handle
Windscreen Seals

HELP ANYONE!!!

d.singh
23-04-2012, 08:27 PM
Hi Guys, a long awaited update!!!

Attempt at removing the Windscreen, saw a post somewhere they lined the top of windscreen seal inside with flat screw drivers so obviously i wanted to try it. So BEFORE
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Oh dear, i was too heavy handed with the first screwdriver and it was in the top drivers side corner which was a bad mistake.
The RESULT
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5984&g2_serialNumber=2

Ended up smashing the Window wit a hammer so we could remove it buy pushing it out with feet and kept the rubber intact.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5987&g2_serialNumber=2

The empty front.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5944&g2_serialNumber=2

Drivers side bottom corner.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5948&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5951&g2_serialNumber=2

Passenger side bottom corner.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5954&g2_serialNumber=2

Windscreen out the way we get on with fabricating the car rotisserie. Using Huge 75mm x 75mm box section.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5993&g2_serialNumber=2

And the sparks Fly!!!
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5990&g2_serialNumber=2

All we could manage on the frame and i got to test me Mig welding skills.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5957&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5960&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5963&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5966&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5972&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5975&g2_serialNumber=2

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5978&g2_serialNumber=2

d.singh
02-05-2012, 01:06 PM
Hey guys, its another day on the project, unfortunatley there is nothing much to do on the car yet until i can get it on the Rotisserie, The sunroof is still to come off and i am in the middle of purchasing a Chrome Golde Sunroof Handle if the price is right.

Back on with welding the Rotisserie, just the feet & chassis leg forks to weld. We used 2 coach stands (big yellow stands that the car was on earlier in the project) and a white plastic sheet so people visiting / working in and around the garage did not get Arc Eye (i believe its called) / protecting peoples eyes from the bright welding light if anyone wanted to know what that was there. We had to make due with the small Mig welder with 0.8 wire i believe. there was another Mig welder that was 3 times the size but it had 0.6 wire. Anyway following are the pictures. They say "picture paints a thousand words" hopefully these will just save me explaining everything we did.

Oh and by the way i was doing the majority of the welding as i picked of the knack of it really quicking, impressed even if i say so myself.

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6019&g2_serialNumber=2

The front chassis leg forks welded.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6022&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6025&g2_serialNumber=2

And the sparks fly!!!
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6028&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6031&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6034&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6037&g2_serialNumber=2

It burns!!!
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6040&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6043&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6046&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6049&g2_serialNumber=2

Testing the front chassis leg forks.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6052&g2_serialNumber=2

Fits like a glove.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6055&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6058&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6061&g2_serialNumber=2

What it will rougly look like.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6064&g2_serialNumber=2

All we needed to do was thread through M12 bolts for the feet so the Rotisserie could be flat packed. we tried drilling like a 7+mm hole through 4mm ish steel box section and that didnt work so we tried 5mm HSS-R drill bit but it was blunt. so bought a new 4.5mm HSS-R Bosch bit from Screwfix not B&Q because they are really expensive because i checked (Screwfix are owned by B&Q aswell so its abit odd for Screwfix to be cheaper) for £1.69 that did a few holes until we put to much pressure on it and it snapped and half of it dug into my leg. Dont worry it was only a puncture on the leg. so tried the blunt 5mm HSS-R bit and we snapped that bloody thing too. Argghh!!!

Mad Dash to Screwfix bought a 5mm HSS-R for £1.69 aswell and finished the holes then widenened them with the 7+mm drill bit.

Just need to widen it again with a bit for the M12 Bolts and we are done.

And all this FAF without a pillar drill.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6067&g2_serialNumber=2

And the end of the day.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5997&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6001&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6070&g2_serialNumber=4
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6071&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6072&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6013&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6016&g2_serialNumber=2

chody
02-05-2012, 08:54 PM
well done so far but couldnt help notice you havent marked up where all the wiring loom has come from hope you have a good memory and deep pockets mate good luck

d.singh
02-05-2012, 09:47 PM
i noticed that, dont worry the wiring was a big worry for me so i recorded video of everything i removed and where from. its just going to take some time to trawl through the footage. next time label them with numbers and create a sheet with where it came from.

zollaf
02-05-2012, 09:49 PM
just play the video back in reverse, simples. :) looks like a fun project, hope it turns out nice.

d.singh
14-05-2012, 08:29 AM
Finish off widening the holes, went out and bought a 7mm HSS-R Bosch bit and then used an old 10mm ish HSS-R bit to get the M12 bolts through, 7mm was on Air drill, 10mm ish was on a stupid rusty electric drill. the bit drill bit kept gripping the metal as i was trying to widen the holes and ripping its self out of my hands. Luckily no injuries even though it happens like 3 times. Note to self is to use a pillar drill or be very straight & firm.

http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6135&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6138&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6141&g2_serialNumber=2

Finshed :) so now get the forklift in.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6144&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6147&g2_serialNumber=2

Look, it thinks its a dead duck.
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Now it looks like a train trailler
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wasnt as secure as first anticipated due to crap welding on not so flush straight metal. also used a lorry strap to bring the stands in as the weight was bending the frames inwards.
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Scratch its belly next!!!
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It was pretty even for a shell to rotate so needed a hand.
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Get the forklift back in because the stand really did need some more welding and modification.
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Once the cars Rotisserie was welded and modified we took it for a jet wash in our local Albanian car was that was just in our car park, so borrowed the pressure washers and blasted away the grease and much in the Engine Bay, Arches & underside.
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That was our Saturday, we had a Lazy Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday at home when we should of really been working on the car. Any way that was our day what do you all think.

d.singh
14-05-2012, 08:30 AM
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d.singh
16-05-2012, 01:04 PM
Now this day was the worst so far. i couldnt be bothered at 1 point but i got on with it. WARNING this post contains DISTRESSING images.

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What way was up? we was infact taking the only thing left to take off the car which was the sunroof because there was no handle when i got it, so got a second hand handle from ebay, took ages to find a Chrome Golde sunroof handle for tilt sunroof cost me £11.

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Drivers side near rear wheel arch.

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Drivers side wheel arch.

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Passenger side axle mount rusted to pieces.
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Drivers side axle mount rusted to pieces also.
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sills rusted outside aswell as inside.
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zollaf
16-05-2012, 01:45 PM
blimey, you really do have your work cut out doing that. love the tipping frame, thats great and makes life so much easier, nothing worse than welding upside down.

d.singh
01-06-2012, 01:13 PM
Hi Guys sorry for not getting back to any of your questiosn been so busy at work and home but i am uploading the last 3 days of work now finally.

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Basically just did some cleaning and cutting on the Near (Passenger) Side rear axle mount.

d.singh
07-06-2012, 08:25 AM
Hi guys another day of photos that i didnt have time to upload.

Cutting more away for better access on Near Side.
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Off Side
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what a great angle to work at
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what is now dusty engine & tires.
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d.singh
13-06-2012, 12:55 PM
Welded new back plate to Off Side axle mount.
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Near Side axle mount currently with new axle mount plate tacked in place just need to do the seam weld, grind back and coat with rust prevention.
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Off Side axle mount currently with new axle plate welded in place and already seam welded, just need to grind back do any more welding and coat with rust protection.
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6537&g2_serialNumber=2
http://sikhiinhd.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6540&g2_serialNumber=2
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The Off Side axle mount was in alot better condition than the Near Side even though the Off Side has the fuel filler kneck on that side that was a bit weird to me anyway the major stuff is nearly out of the way i think.

Eshrules
27-08-2012, 06:14 PM
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