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Nov 6, 2011 20:33:35 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 6, 2011 20:33:35 GMT
Well no pics loaded yet, but mx5 body went to the scrapyard yesterday, just the running gear left. Kit paid for and in the capable hands of the team at hq, chose black powder coat with aquamarine blue body, picked up some coil overs with blue springs which are upto 75mm adjustable. Not sure how far to go with the running gear, clean up and spray, strip off corners and powder coat, or get carried away and do full powder with all new bushes. Problem then is if you go full on you then have to do new wheels, can see the greek holiday being short of readies this year. Any thoughts on my probs or if you've been there and done it please get back to me. Cheers Steve
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Nov 7, 2011 8:20:05 GMT
Post by mathew on Nov 7, 2011 8:20:05 GMT
due to a lack of spare time after xmas im planning on getting mine (i say mine, i havent even ordered the kit yet!) through the IVA as soon as possible with minimal work, then next winter refurb parts and do the usual upgrades like bushes etc.
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Nov 7, 2011 23:25:59 GMT
Post by Stewart on Nov 7, 2011 23:25:59 GMT
How much did you get for the shell? Took mine in on Saturday and got £40. Was quite impressed. She had a moan about the v5 but told her it was needed and the best she could have was a copy of it
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Nov 8, 2011 20:25:42 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 8, 2011 20:25:42 GMT
Got £44 for shell but strangely £18 for two flat batteries, had a problem with the fact i didn't take my driving license with me so they refused to accept it! Did not know i needed it and had sent it to dvla as photo had run out, called a mate who dashed over with his and bailed me out, they never mentioned v5. Had them write the chassis number on the receipt took photo of them unloading it then chisled out the number for presentation purposes if needed (iva).
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Nov 12, 2011 18:27:43 GMT
Post by lad on Nov 12, 2011 18:27:43 GMT
Yeah, we got 48 for ours plus another 24 for a flat battery and two old alloys. We were pleased with that and no mention of a V5. I have scrapped 5 other cars with them before now though!
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Nov 12, 2011 21:58:14 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 12, 2011 21:58:14 GMT
Ok decision made....for me... popped in the village local for early doors..friday.. with the missus, as always got on to the exocet chat with my drinking friends, probably boring them but i enjoy letting them know what there missing. Low and behold a chap over heard my problems with paint, spray or all the way with blast and powder coat. Well blimey he has a coating company in brum, and is doing all my chassis for nothing ;D as long as he gets a go in it when its finished. So stripped the lot today! missed the gp qualifying and the england game, just got in discovery boot full of bits and delivering them to his house am sunday. Now got to get polybush kit, on a sad note... got so excited with the build just got letter today with £40 fine for not doing sorn damn forgot. Can't wait til next sat when the gararge doors open again.........
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Nov 19, 2011 19:57:09 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 19, 2011 19:57:09 GMT
Ok getting frustrated now!!! where on this site does it explain how to load photo's. Steve
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Nov 19, 2011 20:48:57 GMT
Post by Andy on Nov 19, 2011 20:48:57 GMT
Hi Steve I do it using photobucket download your photos on it then copy your img and then paste it on here Hope it helps Andy
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Nov 19, 2011 22:11:01 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 19, 2011 22:11:01 GMT
Hi Steve I do it using photobucket download your photos on it then copy your img and then paste it on here Hope it helps Andy
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Nov 19, 2011 22:13:16 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 19, 2011 22:13:16 GMT
Thanks Andy, looks like it works, pint waiting when i bump into you, only 10 mile from you.
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Nov 19, 2011 22:15:43 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 19, 2011 22:15:43 GMT
Part stripped and ready to lift off body, all going well
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Nov 19, 2011 22:20:28 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 19, 2011 22:20:28 GMT
Looks good at the mo, but closer inspection shows the subframes to be a little crusty.
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Nov 19, 2011 22:28:45 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 19, 2011 22:28:45 GMT
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Nov 20, 2011 8:49:11 GMT
Post by Andy on Nov 20, 2011 8:49:11 GMT
Hi Steve glad it worked for you keep the updates coming with loads of photos Where do u live Andy
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Nov 20, 2011 11:11:32 GMT
Post by stevieboy on Nov 20, 2011 11:11:32 GMT
Hi Andy, Chilcote, 2 miles from J11 M42. call in if your passing and have that pint i owe you, i work at fradley near curdbourgh track. Hear cars on there all day...my time will come ;D, all parts being coated this week, kit all paid for and will be picked up when stiggy calls. What you runnin? Steve
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