Project 2..The Champion

[mick g]

I have been looking for a donor car to help me finish the Astra.Nothing has turned up at the right price/time, its not been the right colour etc. In the meantime we have made good progress with the restoration and I have managed to get more or less all the parts that were needed.Unfortunately this has not stopped me scanning E-Bay and last Sunday we spotted this little beauty!Won it! We set off for the big city last night at 7-30 in the van towing one mahoosive car trailer approx 22 foot by 7foot! 150 miles in 3 hours,1 hour lashing it on before another 150 mile 3 hour journey home..
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P5090014.jpg
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[mick g]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P5090018.jpg
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Look at the quality aftermarket seats. None of your German leather Recaro tatt here!!

[Ronin]

(rolf2) (rolf2) (rolf2) (rolf2) (rolf2)

What were Vauxhall thinking with those leather Recaros!!!! :yuck:

[BrightSpark]

looks pretty clean, is it the one with the white door??

how much that set you back? (inc those seats WOW)

[mick g]

It was a bargain youth!It does have a white door too..If you are interested I have one other pair of front seats but be quick!! Good condition with rare chicken print covers:Banane44:

[bigdrifter]

l like, whats the plans now then?

[n1cossie]

lucky you,that was going to be mine if i hadnt of gone out and forgot :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: ,its only down the road from me,oh well,win some you loose some.
good buy you got there.

bargain.

[mick g]

Cheers chap for missing the end of the auction although you might have saved a disaster if you had won it.How I didnt squash someone or their car with the trailer was a mystery to me.
Big Drifter, the plans are to get it mot'd and enjoy it this summer until the other is done then I might strip it, repair the shell and turbo it.

[micky taylor]

very nice again lucky boy me and n1 cossie were all over it and i knew the fella who was selling it, but well done mick for keeping it in the mk2 astra fold :) and hopefully restoring another champ :)

[mick g]

Nice one Micky.I am surprised at how good it is really.I am going to repair the rack mount asap and get it booked in for a test to see what else it needs doing..

[micky taylor]

it did look suprisingly good mate when i saw it driving around last summer, iv got harvey sorting out some new champ decals mate, so you might want to jump on a set of them aswell, but as per norm get some pics up of your progress mate. :)

[mick g]

I think it would be a good idea to get all the gte transfers remade, boot and window frames included.

[GazJevs84]

Looks like a nice example fella

Seats are classic how much you want for the other set? lmao

[mick g]

Taken the servo, and expansion tank out to gain access to the o/s steering rack mount today. It was coming away as usual although not much rust to complicate things so I have welded it up.Just a bit more to do tomoz and it will be back together..:bananajump:
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P5120001.jpg

[mick g]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P6030006.jpg
Me mate has just buffed the beast up
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P6030007.jpg
What do you think? Im really chuffed with it

[GazJevs84]

Looks nice

[bigdrifter]

Come up nice and shiny that has Mick

[Dale]

looking really nice mick! good luck with the project!

[mick g]

Latest update.. I have changed all the discs for good secondhand ones, new brake pads,new steering arm ball joints,replaced two perished fuel lines and have replaced the clutch... I have to say the clutch change is a piece of cake.Great design.

Jobs to do.. oil and filter change
Cambelt replacement
Replace plugs
MOT

[Ronin]

Good work Mick, it's coming along nice, another one saved :)

[mick g]

Bin all the way to Germany to fetch these beauties...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P6130012.jpg
Note the window winder holes!
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Note the wires dangling out of these, heated too!

[Brett]

fairplay for going all the way to germany for some seats LOL! thats dedication!

[mick g]

Shant be doing it again Brett, Im completely shagged out!

[bigdrifter]

Fair trek that is Mick

[richie00boy]

LOL I've done that drive and I have to say for some seats, just there and back, you're utterly mad!

[mick g]

Well, your right there. Mad as a hatter! It chucked it down all the way there and back too..

[Harvey]

Just spotted this thread Mick, fantastic. As per what Micky said I'm still working on the full Champ sticker sets and will have the first thrial set soon. The full set will include side decals, boot decal with flash, gold 16v and leather logo for boot and front bumper.

[mick g]

Well its been some time since we have posted anything on this diary, mainly cos nothing has been done to it.Just been enjoying driving about in it..However we have been collecting bits for it so that we can make a good start on it sometime this year.I have had time to assess it whilst pottering around in it and from a bodywork point of view it is solid, especially underneath.
Today we have been to Calais to pick up a free case of wine (thanks P&O:thumbsup: ) and to meet Steve (Duick) from MIG. We picked up the rest of the body panels we need to sort this great car out properly from him....
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture102.jpg
Genuine rear nearside quarter
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture103.jpg
Genuine nearside front wing and sills
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture104.jpg
New sill covers
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture105.jpg
Once the other one is finished then we will crack on with the champ:thumbsup:

[Ian T]

Nice parts collection.

How did you come by that quarter panel? I'd like a drivers side one.

Ian.

[mick g]

Nice parts collection.

How did you come by that quarter panel? I'd like a drivers side one.

Ian.
Got one of them too:thumbsup: I am putting a thread up in the members section about them Ian.They are nearly all gone so im told:( Get in quick

[jimbojetset]

Got one of them too:thumbsup: I am putting a thread up in the members section about them Ian.They are nearly all gone so im told:( Get in quick

Im also intrested in both sides as well

[MK2-JOHN]

I DEFINATLY want a pair of rear quarters Mick, Even if it means changing them after i've finished my car, lol

[mick g]

Well the mot and tax run out at the end of the month so it is the ideal time to start the resto.I have been collecting parts for this project since we bought it last year and have all the body panels to complete the car so its time to crack on..
The car is more or less as it was when new and that is how it will remain so we will be cleaning/painting and refitting parts this time and replacing hoses and bushes etc.. More to come including lots of pictures over the summer:thumbsup:

[mick g]

Today we started on the champ.It is going to be restored to its origional spec which is good as that is how it is now. It will mainly be a full bodywork and paint job and the rest of the parts will be cleaned up and painted as necessary.Some pictures from today....
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture114.jpg
The usual lower rear corner!
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture115.jpg
Little bit of rust on the rear panel
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture116.jpg
Bit more rust! (I will find plenty more)
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"Dave" the project manager for this resto at work.. Note how the tailpipes are perfect for putting your mug of tea on!
The first real job is going to be replacing the nearside rear quarter so we may start cutting the existing one off tomorrow...

[Ian T]

Excellent, looking forward to watching the progress here. :)

Ian.

[MK2-JOHN]

I sense ANOTHER top restoration on the way from Mick, especially if the silk violet one is anything to go by

[Astranomical Lee]

Lol was just thinking that about the exhaust as a good mug rest even before reading your comment!!

[BazW]

your not doing it right...where's the packet of hobnobs?

[mick g]

your not doing it right...where's the packet of hobnobs?
If you look very carefully in the last photo Baz you will see a breakaway! I know its not a hobnob but im saving them until we start welding:D

[bigdrifter]

If this is anything like the other car Mick then l'm sure it will be another stunning example

[jboy73]

I love this! great car and keep us posted on all the progress. Good luck with it.

[mick g]

We have been busy again today... Stripped out the rest of the seats, centre console and carpet so we can check out the floorpans from inside... This is going to be a doddle compared to the violet bitch.. They just need a couple of small patches putting in.
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Also whipped the n/s rear quarter off as this is where we are starting...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/a115.jpg
A previous repair of the sill, seems that the sill strengthener has been left.. Less for us to do:thumbsup:
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Thats all for now folks

[Ian T]

LOL, doesn't take much to get it to bits does it?

And isn't it alarming how flimsy the B pillar is now? ;)

Ian.

[mick g]

LOL, doesn't take much to get it to bits does it?

And isn't it alarming how flimsy the B pillar is now? ;)

Ian.
I think it helps when you have done it a couple of times Ian, your right about the b post too.. I was wondering whether the whole car would fold in two when i cut the rear quarter off but it is a very sound shell on the whole

[mick g]

A couple more pictures
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http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture.jpg

[MK2-JOHN]

Christ mick you dont hang about do you

[BazW]

looks solid enough, floors look a lot better than on mine anyway

[bigdrifter]

No going back now :)

[F'astra 16v]

Whats the plan with her mate in the grand scheme of things you planning on selling or keeping her when shes done?

[mick g]

Whats the plan with her mate in the grand scheme of things you planning on selling or keeping her when shes done?
I think we will keep it if it turns out as well as I am hoping. I want it mint and origional

[Paulwoo]

That's frightening looking. I actually, ouldnt have the cahonies to do that.

[DarrenH]

I think it helps when you have done it a couple of times Ian, your right about the b post too.. I was wondering whether the whole car would fold in two when i cut the rear quarter off but it is a very sound shell on the whole

its where all the strength is though, and will flex slightly without it.

what stops you from welding in a new quarter at its now relaxed state, and having a eternally banana shaped astra ?

[mick g]

its where all the strength is though, and will flex slightly without it.

what stops you from welding in a new quarter at its now relaxed state, and having a eternally banana shaped astra ?
Thats the plan Darren as it hasn't moved a bit, i thought i may have had to tweak it back up slightly but i dont think it will be necessary..( just going to nip to the garage to see it hasn't collapsed)

[Astranomical Lee]

Looking good fella. Doesnt look like the rust monster has had much of a feast.:thumbsup:

[DarrenH]

one side at a time i reckon it should hold

[mick g]

one side at a time i reckon it should hold
Im with you there Darren...

[mick g]

Looking good fella. Doesnt look like the rust monster has had much of a feast.:thumbsup:
It is about as good as it could be for a mk2.... There was plenty of water in both footwells too..

[mick g]

A little update as we have done a bit more...
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Found a couple of holes in the backpanel that need plating also otherwise all is well:)

[mick g]

Been at it again today, doesnt look much but it all takes time... Removed all the rubbery underseal and stripped the inner arch back to bare metal, then welded the inner arch repair section in..
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture001.jpg
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Then fabricated a repair section for the sill stiffener and welded that on..
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture003.jpg
Etch primed all the bare metal before spraying on coat of primer:) :)

[Mick8v]

Sterling effort there Mr Mick, excellent work as always, love it :grinning-smiley-043

[mick g]

Sterling effort there Mr Mick, excellent work as always, love it :grinning-smiley-043
Cheers Micky, hope all is going to plan with yours:thumbsup:

[Mick8v]

Motoring on now Mick, thanks for asking, just need to post the pics up!

[DarrenH]

top job there, that looks dead good !

[mick g]

top job there, that looks dead good !
Cheers mate, its a lot easier second time around...

[Ian T]

Agree with Darren, what I like most about your resto threads is the lack of compromise... so thorough and nothing left to chance. :)

Ian.

[astramad]

looking good mate keep the pics coming

[mick g]

looking good mate keep the pics coming
Cheers mate, will do:thumbsup:

[G.TERI.E]

mmm quality work as allways mick:thumbsup:

[vauxmad]

another tidy job going on here! well done mick

[mick g]

I have finally managed to get round to having a poke around at the champion and have finished preparing the rear quarter for welding to the shell.. I might even get it on this week!!! However I was curious as to the condition of the front panels and inner wing so whilst I had a spare couple of hours today I got dismantling.. Its a lot easier when you have been and done it all before:thumbsup:
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As you can see It just needs a repair making to the front corner of the inner wing and corner of the light panel...

[mick g]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture016.jpg
Luckily we picked this genuine inner wing up from Billing for a tenner so I shall be able to make a repair panel from it.. I also have a light panel so that will make the job much easier
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture012.jpg
The front panel is absolutely perfect.... I am intending to make a top job of this shell as it is such a good base to start with... Hopefully more pics to come:thumbsup:

[mick g]

Well we have been out braving the cold weather so that we could crack on with the champs bodywork.....
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We cut out the inner wing and the edge of the headlight panel out and made up the repair panels to fit, then butt welded them into position.. The copper tube in the last picture was positioned under where I was welding as the gap was a little too big and it allows you to fill the gap with weld, the welding wire doesnt stick to copper:thumbsup: Hopefully I will finish this bit off tomorrow or sunday.

[astravanmk2]

Looks freakin sweet Mick you are a legend among men wish i had your skills.

How the feck did i miss this thread :grumpy:

[mick g]

Cheers for that Liam, keep watching now as we are fully on it..

[Mick8v]

Swweeet, I like the wraparound on the light panel, proper job that mate keep it up :applause:

[astravanmk2]

Cheers for that Liam, keep watching now as we are fully on it..

Will do mick for sure, i was impressed at your trip to the fatherland for the leather makes my run to luton for some doors look like small change lol

[Alex mac]

That inner wing looks familiar Mick, a last minute buy iicr, a bargin too, hows the lock set lololol

Looking good mate keep up the good work, I will be following this thread closely

[mick g]

That inner wing looks familiar Mick, a last minute buy iicr, a bargin too, hows the lock set lololol

Looking good mate keep up the good work, I will be following this thread closely

You know all about bargains Alex, im really pleased I bought it cos at the time I didnt think i needed it!! The lock set will be used on the champ hopefully:thumbsup:

[astravanmk2]

any updates mick

[mick g]

any updates mick
Nothing done lately as I am in the process of sorting out a garage to do the job properly... I am tired of rolling about on the grass getting wet and cold so it is on hold.. I keep picking up bits for it, latest being a complete set of rear bumper plastic trims brand new:thumbsup:

[laney]

mick, where did you find the rear bumper plastics, need one for the rear of mine

[mick g]

mick, where did you find the rear bumper plastics, need one for the rear of mine
Are you looking for a set or just an odd one? They came from a contact in Germany but it took him a while to source them... cheers Mick

[laney]

will have a look on my car, cant remember which one was odd, lol, will let you know mate

[mick g]

Whilst at Billing I found a big box full of enthusiasm at the auto jumble so I have been able to get stuck into the champ again:thumbsup:
I have finished all the welding on one side, the front and half the back so things are really moving again although I got rained off today.... Anyway a few pictures.........
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P1010063.jpg
Thats me in the garden grinding away..
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P1010064.jpg
Sill on...
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http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/P1010066.jpg
Im also stepping up my efforts to pick up the bits I still need but the plan is to do the other side, completely strip the rest of the car and turn it over so that we can do a proper job on the underside... More updates coming now as we are on it full speed

[laney]

looking good mick, bloody weather always stops play for me too :hissyfit:

[spuds_own]

looking good mick, have you got any of that enthusiasm left i could do with a bit to get the house done so i can keep the mrs happy and get some work done on my champ!

[mick g]

looking good mick, have you got any of that enthusiasm left i could do with a bit to get the house done so i can keep the mrs happy and get some work done on my champ!
Sorry mate, I need it all for myself as I have a list of things to do as long as both my arms

[G.TERI.E]

keep chugging mick, top quality neat work wish i had your welding skills.

[mick g]

Turning my attention to the other side next, pictures of before we start work...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture023.jpg
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[mick g]

The end of week report is as follows.... Managed to crack the windscreen and shatter the rear screen despite having all the gear to do it properly:( .. Smack bottoms all round..
Started to strip the engine bay of parts and prepare the offside for the new rear quarter.
Also picked up a genuine hatch on saturday as the one on the car is too rusty, bargain price really:thumbsup:.. Also sourced genuine front indicators, tail lights, front fog lights,
weather strips for under the headlights, new sunroof seal, and a new front grill. Pictures when they arrive:thumbsup: All being well the rear quarter is coming off tomorrow...

[MK2-JOHN]

Christ Mick, where do you source all these "hard to find" parts from?? you got a time machine hidden away somewhere haha

[mick g]

Christ Mick, where do you source all these "hard to find" parts from?? you got a time machine hidden away somewhere haha
Its persistance mate, keep ringing round and asking...

[mick g]

Couldn't be arsed to go to work this morning so I cracked on with the champ.... First job is off with the rear quarter
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture025.jpg
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http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture027.jpg

It needs cleaning up around the edges and the inner wing repair panel needs fitting but im on it now as we have a new garage to help the job along shortly:thumbsup:

[Astranomical Lee]

Hats of to you sir i dont think id ever atempt anything like that!

[mick g]

Hats of to you sir i dont think id ever atempt anything like that!
Well its not an Aston is it, whats the worst that can happen??

[MK2-JOHN]

The rear arch looks suprisngly clean, hardly any tinworm on it, hats off to you though Mick, you are brave to tackle a resto job on that scale on your driveway.....AGAIN lol

[Ian T]

LOL, that brings back happy memories. :)

Keep it up sir!

Ian.

[mick g]

Thanks dudes, its completely shagged the front grass up mind so as soon as the new garage is available its going in.. The plan is to turn it upside down so we can do a top job on the floorpan but the car needs to have been properly welded up again first:thumbsup:

[mick g]

Lots of bits came today in a variety of grubby boxes and bags:)
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[laney]

mick, you have too much time and money! keep up the good work mate!
glad you sorted the garage, is it the one down the bottom of your garden you was talking about.

[G.TERI.E]

drooling........ over the new parts, can see this being a cracking project.

[mick g]

mick, you have too much time and money! keep up the good work mate!
glad you sorted the garage, is it the one down the bottom of your garden you was talking about.
Ah, i wasn't happy putting the garage at the bottom of the garden so I managed to aquire a garage two doors away from my house:thumbsup:

[mick g]

drooling........ over the new parts, can see this being a cracking project.
We are all getting excited about it, Nick the painter is ready to start as soon as the body is done. Also more parts are on the way:thumbsup:

[laney]

Ah, i wasn't happy putting the garage at the bottom of the garden so I managed to aquire a garage two doors away from my house:thumbsup:

nice one mate! im still trying to convince the farmer to install electric in the barn im using, but she's not having any of it. lol

[Ian T]

LOL, I've got a brand new NSF (I'm sure) fog lamp that I bought but never used, still in its box. Some nice bits there, it's going to look very fresh. :)

Ian.

[mick g]

Whilst I've been away we had another delivery of rocking horse poo!!
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture034.jpg
This is the missing piece of plastic trim we need for the front bumper for a set of new mouldings
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture035.jpg
These fit between the bumper and the headlights for those that dont know... I'm surprised to be able to get them:applause:
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture036.jpg
This is the one we are missing to make the pair
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/mickg_2006/Project2TheChampion/Picture037.jpg
This also makes a pair of rear lights...
We just need one Carello headlight for the set.

[BazW]

get you with all the newness

[laney]

mick, have u found a rocking horse that poo's? or a a chicken with teeth?

[mick g]

mick, have u found a rocking horse that poo's? or a a chicken with teeth?
Both I think mate, I do enjoy digging around for bits and we are keen to put this champ back on the road in concourse condition..We only need a few more bits and its there...

[Mick8v]

You dont do things by halves mick, progress looks ace, all that new stuff will look sublime when its done, if you need some where to send all that second hand hand stuff im yer man :rotfl: , need more pics btw ;)

[Montytronix]

if you have any surplus n/s door; wing mirrors; rear tail gate; rear lights; steering lock...i would be very grateful as my turbo champ was stolen recovered....ffs
[on your search for bits like]
^5