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Post by tlight on Jan 15, 2011 17:46:45 GMT
Today, painting Underside of fuel tank...  Front hub...  Shocks...(! now I have put pic up I can see I have missed a bit !)  Rear diff housing...  On the front calipers, don't do as I did above, I have now stripped the slider mechanism off, cleaned & will repaint. (It is easier to clean and will give a better paint finish). |
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Post by tlight on Jan 16, 2011 18:08:55 GMT
Front calipers stripped, bit more cleaning and then ready for painting...  and also, made a bit of a start on cleaning the gearbox, sump & painting the engine block, no further stripping of the engine, so it could be fiddly getting clean lines...  also managed to paint the steering column, back axle and a few other small parts. |
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Post by tlight on Jan 18, 2011 17:28:09 GMT
Really struggling with the (hammerite) paint drying with the cold...so just finding a few more parts to clean. Today, decided to clean a bit more of the engine, and strip & clean the rear calipers, found the first 'bodge' on the car...spot the difference...  which made me check the discs...again spot the difference...  Cleaned the rear calipers, ready for painting (on a warmer day)  I think i'll be ordering a set of rear discs & pads.... |
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Post by tlight on Jan 20, 2011 17:17:17 GMT
Not much progress over last few days, split the steering wheel from the column to enable sale on ebay, finished cleaning rear calipers & organised loan of a paint heater (to cure the painting planned for Sunday). Wing mirrors arrived today in the post !  |
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Post by dinosaurjuice on Jan 20, 2011 17:35:43 GMT
good timing. i need some new wing mirrors for rocket, where were those from? they look  Will  |
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Post by tlight on Jan 20, 2011 17:50:43 GMT
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Post by dinosaurjuice on Jan 20, 2011 17:59:01 GMT
mega. Thanks |
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Post by indigoblue on Jan 20, 2011 19:13:57 GMT
Look nice, but not convinced they'll pass the IVA if you want to use them as side-repeaters. Can't see why they shouldn't make great front lamps though.
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Post by tlight on Jan 20, 2011 19:54:34 GMT
I intend to still fit side repeaters, just thought for a low small car, the mirrors with indicators would provide a bit more visibility for other road users of my intended actions.
Tim
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Post by tlight on Jan 21, 2011 14:43:04 GMT
Latest info on parts selling prices...
OS Footwell Trim £7.99
NS Footwell Trim £7.99
Steering Wheel £60.00
NS Window Motors £50.00
Winscreen Roof Seal £28.49
Drivers Lower Dash Panel £14.99
OS Quarter Light Glass Guide £13.00
Pair of Tow Points £20.00
Rear Bumper £49.99
Front Bumper Support £20.00
Heater Blower to Matrix / Box Pipe £24.99
Bonnet Release Cable £9.99
OS Wing Mirrors £89.99
NS Wing Mirrors £79.74
Tweeter £14.99
Bodyshell £38.00
Seat Belt Plastic Cap £1.15
Tonneau £74.99
Roof Stud £7.99
Roof Stud £7.99
Front Bumper Retainer £35.23
Pair of Roof Studs £14.00
Jack £21.99
Boot Lid £78.99
Ash Tray £6.99
Wheel Brace £7.49
Gear Knob £18.99
Interior Light £6.49
Only 114 parts left to sell !
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Post by tlight on Jan 21, 2011 16:20:00 GMT
Decided to take the plunge and get the water connection pipe plugged...  taking the logic that there will be sufficient water flow (minus the heater) and more airflow around the radiator than an MX-5 with a bodyshell wrapped round it... |
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Post by tlight on Jan 23, 2011 19:40:23 GMT
The ongoing brake caliper red painting...its taking a while to get enough coats on to look good.  |
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Post by tlight on Jan 25, 2011 14:45:46 GMT
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Post by tlight on Jan 25, 2011 19:32:58 GMT
Shock absorbers painted & re-assembled with rubbers, along with the starter motor & alternator back on the engine and stone guard re-fitted onto the petrol tank.  and after about 4 coats of red paint, the calipers are finally done  |
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Post by tlight on Jan 25, 2011 19:57:53 GMT
These are the Lotus Elise Lamps...  side  rear  |
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