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[Steve220]

Long overdue an update. If i'm honest, the car has mostly sat like this, gathering dust.

 

 

I did, however, get my door cards back, so got cracking on with them. Needed a bit of modification to fit over a central locking bolt head, but overall, a nice addition with new bins.

 

 

Had a head scratch and came up with a very basic bracket to mount the air filter, believe it or not, this is the only place I have room for one now!

 

 

I also pulled my finger out and borrowed a trailer, loaded her up and used the work horse to drag her down to Matty at Fusion fabrications as its the only car I have with a bloody tow bar! She'll be there for some time after I gave Matt a long list of things I wanted doing - he's got his work cut out lol

 

 

Edited by Steve220, 29 September 2018 - 07:42 PM.

[dave_39]

Good to see you are still getting some progress.  Really love this build and looking forward to seeing it finished (and in mini mag).

 

What are the jobs to complete now?  Is it just a case of some finishing touches?

 

For you door furniture - i would change the handle and winder to the last edition alignment (pointing down towards the front of the car.  Keeping it OEM+ all the way!!!

[jamesquintin]

Don'tforget to add the foam around the door checkstrap...

Q
 

[1330RG]

Damn this build is so clean!! Nice to see its still coming along mate.

[Steve220]

Good to see you are still getting some progress. Really love this build and looking forward to seeing it finished (and in mini mag).

What are the jobs to complete now? Is it just a case of some finishing touches?

For you door furniture - i would change the handle and winder to the last edition alignment (pointing down towards the front of the car. Keeping it OEM+ all the way!!!

After its back From Matt, its only finishing touches and a run in I think! I've made a list but they are all relatively minor although I do need a boost gauge!

Edited by Steve220, 30 September 2018 - 10:33 AM.

[Steve220]

Don'tforget to add the foam around the door checkstrap...
Q

I have them in the waiting, last thing I'm adding.

[Steve220]

Update from Matt, It's ready for collection! Really pleased with the work he's done.

 

Exhaust has been welded up to accept the pipework.

 

 

Custom catch tank and pipework

 

 

 

And the hardest part of all, the turbo piping.

 

 

Going to have to see to that rust on the cylinder head - it's bothering me now.

 

 

[Jgguinness]

Looking fantastic!! Loving that white R5GTT in the photo too. Reminds me so much of my youth.

[Steve220]

So she's back home!

 

 

Did a bit of work, mainly cleaning as the car was covered in dust and tree sap (love this photo)

 

 

Then notice the amazing sunset we had!

 

 

However that's how it will be for the next month as i'm off to check out New Zealand for the rest of the year. Potentially looking for a job out there! Managed to wingle my way into business class, so enjoying the free wifi, food and beer!

 

[Chris.Williams]

So she's back home!



Did a bit of work, mainly cleaning as the car was covered in dust and tree sap (love this photo)



Then notice the amazing sunset we had!



However that's how it will be for the next month as i'm off to check out New Zealand for the rest of the year. Potentially looking for a job out there! Managed to wingle my way into business class, so enjoying the free wifi, food and beer!

What’s the plan when you get to nz?

[CharlieNZ]

You just missed the mini nationals down in Wellington! Keep your eyes peeled though, there's plenty of minis around.

[Steve220]

So she's back home!



Did a bit of work, mainly cleaning as the car was covered in dust and tree sap (love this photo)



Then notice the amazing sunset we had!



However that's how it will be for the next month as i'm off to check out New Zealand for the rest of the year. Potentially looking for a job out there! Managed to wingle my way into business class, so enjoying the free wifi, food and beer!

What’s the plan when you get to nz?

Back packing south island and staying with my uncle when I'm in North.

[iToNiiCz]

what clips do you use for your 2 fuel lines

[Steve220]

what clips do you use for your 2 fuel lines

The standard ones. Are you the same chap that asked me on Instagram?

[iToNiiCz]

no