My first Astra in thirteen years

[mick g]

:Banane47: :bananajump: :Banane44: Its looking good mate

[Simon]

Last time i seen this it was stuck in a corner in primer,well done its looking ace,reminds me of when i got my red one painted

[Simon]

Is it Flame or Carmine red Greham?

[Gteman]

It's supposed to be carmine tho aparrently not avaliable any more so it's daewoo carisma red which is identical to the carmine colour chips :confused:

[Simon]

It's supposed to be carmine tho aparrently not avaliable any more so it's daewoo carisma red which is identical to the carmine colour chips :confused:

Not avalible thats a shock,my mate bought 3litres to paint his nova

[GazJevs84]

:grinning-smiley-043 Excellent progress mate

[Gteman]

Thanks for all the comments guys :thumbsup:

The flat and polish still hasn't happened as I did say there was no rush at the start of the job :(

So I got a couple of pics with the doors and wings on

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18092007157.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18092007156.jpg

I also received the quarter window seals...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18092007158.jpg

If you look close enough at the top one you can see that it has been flattened along the bottom to the right hand side :wasntme:

I phoned Daewoo to complain and was told it would be at least a month before I could get another one. He did say he would turn a blind eye if I try to straighten it and it doesn't work he will still take it back.

I also cleaned the carpets and have cleaned rear lights, foglight's and anything else I can find :dizzy:

[MK2-JOHN]

Looking awsome, and the best colour for a mk2,

keep the good work up and keep the pics rolling in

[Ian T]

Hey.. that looks really good - look like all your parience and hard work has paid off.

Got it home yet?

Ian.

[Gteman]

She is looking better than I was ever hoping for Ian :Banane47:

Still not got her home I think other jobs have taken priority over the flat and polish :hissyfit: I suppose another couple of days won't kill me http://www.easysmileys.com/img/voodoo.gif

[johnl]

It's a credit to the time you've spent sorting it out.

[richie00boy]

Looking good Graham. It's better to leave the flatting and polishing anyway as it gives the paint time to cure properly before its sealed with the polish.

[Gteman]

Looking good Graham. It's better to leave the flatting and polishing anyway as it gives the paint time to cure properly before its sealed with the polish.


Looks like a little touch up required first...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/20092007160.jpg

I noticed a small crack in the paint that went all the way through the filler back to the bare metal which means it's my prep at fault :fsfsfsfsf150:

Other than the crack I managed to fit the door lock mechanism's and fitted the hatch..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/20092007159.jpg

It will be a few days maybe a week before I finally get her back due to the above repair and the painters other commitments.

[MK2-JOHN]

sorry to see the little mis-hap mate, but aside from that your car is looking better everytime i see it, can't wait to see it all rebuilt,

keep up the good work

[Ian T]

Doesn't that look good!

Funny you have (not funny, of course) the same problem in that swage line as I did - I put it down to dust remaining in it and the paint not adhering to the body properly. In my case, it wasn't severe and I've got to admit I simply pressed the paint back down to stretch it while it was still soft and painted over it. No issues so far, but I do intend to repaint that side.

Ian.

[johnl]

Any more news/pics?

[Gteman]

Any more news/pics?


Still not got her back so I've been cleaning up the side skirts with plastic dye from Wurth and cleaning anything and everything I can find.

I got a couple of pics of the trim before and after though my phone is flat so tomorrow for the pics.

[JoeMK2]

good to see times been taking to do the work right,keep up the good work.nearly there...

[Gteman]

Thanks joe, we will all get a meet someday all with astra's.

Anyway does the rust never end even the plastic has rusted http://www.easysmileys.com/img/whistling.gif

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/28092007161.jpg

a before and after..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/28092007162.jpg

All done..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/28092007164.jpg

maybe give them another coat before fitting.

Just need the car back now http://www.easysmileys.com/img/surp_noidea.gif

[johnl]

looking good. Was that done with the dye's that were been discussed on the site a few months ago?

[Gteman]

Yes thats the anthracite also got black though I think I'll stick with the grey.

[Gteman]

Spoiled myself today

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/10102007166.jpg

£380 to buy individually on special for £150 so I couldn't resist. I probably will never earn my money back on them but it's nice to have them.

I wish I had the shrinking hammer for the astra rear quarter at the time though they will come in handy for restoring my next project my Manta Gte.

Still no sign of the astra getting flatted and polished she seems to be bottom of a big queue. I think a few subtle hints will need to be dropped just shortly http://www.easysmileys.com/img/dwarf.gif

[Gteman]

Gertrude is now flatted and polished:Banane47:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18102007168.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18102007170.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18102007169.jpg
Very slight orange peel at parts and maybe a small ripple on the o/s quarter but I think I'm being to fussy.
The small blemish in the swage line has still to be blown in so not quite finished.

I have arranged for the windows to be fitted tomorrow, a new front window, the back refitted and the quarter window seals stuck in. Mentioned in a previous post the quarter seal was damaged in transit as it had been stood on and flattened slightly so I made good use of my new dolly and sorted it. It was tricky though I managed by mounting the dolly in the vise and tapping the seal around it. It worked a treat which I'm glad about as I think Daewoo are now getting short of them now as well.

more pics tomorrow

[Ian T]

She's looking fabulous Graham, I really ought to spend some more time in the garage with mine and get it looking as good... of course there are other things to do too though.

How flat have you polished it back? Is there some residual orange peeliness there? I always aim to leave some, as it looks more 'factory' but know that most people want the paint mirror flat.

Keep it coming. :)

Ian.

[MK2-JOHN]

Stunning mate, i envy you, i cant wait for mine to get to that stage

[Tony25]

Looking great, bet your looking forward to driving it, I know I am but I still have a long way to go :(

[bigdrifter]

looking well there

[Gteman]

of course there are other things to do too though..

Don't I know that 2 1/2 years later :dizzy:



How flat have you polished it back? Is there some residual orange peeliness there? I always aim to leave some, as it looks more 'factory' but know that most people want the paint mirror flat.

Keep it coming. :)

Ian.

It was the painter that flatted it Ian so not sure, it was 3 coats of lacquer to start with.

Thanks for the comments lads looks like she will be ready for winter storage :( so you lot will need to wait to next year to see her in all her glory :hissyfit:

[johnl]

Looking good glad to see you've not fogoten about her.

[mick g]

It must be a proud moment for you.. Looking great:applause:

[Gteman]

Windows fitted today :bananajump:

a new windscreen

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/19102007171.jpg

Steven hard at work sticking the quarter seals in

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/19102007172.jpg

and window fitted to help it set in the correct place

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/19102007173.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/19102007174.jpg

A temporary fuel cap, the vent sat in place and all the windows in

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/19102007175.jpg

The car is now back in the bodyshop to get the swage line fixed should be done for Monday.

[MK2-JOHN]

Looking good mate,

how much was the front screen?? i ask because i need one aswel

[Gteman]

Looking good mate,

how much was the front screen?? i ask because i need one aswel

I'm not sure I payed £110 for everything which included him removing the windows last year. I would think £65 would be about right.

[astrachamp]

yummy

[Gteman]

Just a quick one with the spoiler and lights back in..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/25102007188.jpg

I'm not sure how i'm going to fit the side skirts whether to drill holes as per original or silicone them on to save he holes and the silicone should do a better job of keeping the water out. It would also make removing them easier for cleaning as Brett has mentioned elswhere hmmm

[Mark]

Looks good. Why did you seal the side windows in? Rather than having them hinged.

[Gteman]

Looks good. Why did you seal the side windows in? Rather than having them hinged.

They are hinged it is the black seal that is stuck on to the body the windows only helped them to stay in place until the bonding cured :thumbsup:

[GazJevs84]

Looking good fella :grinning-smiley-043

[Gteman]

I thought Gertrude had run out of petrol in the bodyshop so got a gallon last night and filled her up today.
Still wouldn't start so I pulled the plugs expecting them to be flooded and cleaned them as she hasn't been a run which didn't work so stuck a new set in and she still didn't start http://www.easysmileys.com/img/scratchhead.gif

So back to basics noticed the fuel pump wasn't running and after a bit of investigation discovered the fuel pump relay has been stolen when the car was parked outside the bodyshop in there locked yard http://www.easysmileys.com/img/sad_angry2.gif

Found a spare in the garage which had me happy until I found out it didn't work so had to order one from Vauxhall :(

[KEV]

Your cars looking brilliant mate. I love seeing the painted, finished article.
I had the same problem with not starting, my relay wasnt stolen though, it just decided not to work after being sat for months. Will I ever see your red beastie on track? Knockhill on the 11th. I'm going to book it soon.

[bigdrifter]

Mines been full of problems since having it back from the bodyshop also.......... ABS, Immobiliser, mayo :(

[Gteman]

Kev I don't know if I want to take her on track now lol I think she will look silly wrapped in cotton wool (thatwasgay) She will be at Knockhill plenty next year :bananajump:

I don't have Abs, I don't have an immobiliser but I sure have mayo :grumpy: I'll get the head off and get the oil gallery repaired regardless over the winter.

[Ian T]

Fabulous, and you're starting me wondering if I'm going to have to rip mile back to bits again and perfect it...

Keep it coming!

Ian.

[Steve Heley]

Very nice :)

[Danny]

Looking very nice.

[Gteman]

Fabulous, and you're starting me wondering if I'm going to have to rip mile back to bits again and perfect it...

Keep it coming!

Ian.

Yours is lovely Ian she certainly was the last time I seen her.


Very nice :)


Thanks Steve not heard much news coming out of Newcastle, although your avatar has changed do we have some progress ??

[Steve Heley]

Yes.. but this is your cars thread ;)

[Gteman]

Yes.. but this is your cars thread ;)

I look forward to seeing your update gracing our screens http://www.easysmileys.com/img/other_geek.gif

Get your finger out buster http://www.easysmileys.com/img/geezer.gif :thumbsup:

[Paul T]

I am amazed at your patience with this project, i have just finished reading this one from start to finish and along with Ian T's restoration i have learnt a few tips and things to help with my restoration, you have done yourself proud and well worth the time spend reading this thread.:grinning-smiley-043

Paul

[Gteman]

i have just finished reading this one from start to finish and along with Ian T's restoration


Thats a lot of reading Paul http://www.easysmileys.com/img/newspaper.gif Ian's resto as well :grinning-smiley-043

Hopefully only a couple of more pages then I'll be moving to Show us yours :applause:

[astrachamp]

see it in the flesh the other day, it wont take much now, if your short of any trim just give me a ring and i should have anything your missing :)

(p.s. think i will be getting some more of those fireworks next year they where fantastic especially the one that was the size of a coke bottle!)

[Gteman]

see it in the flesh the other day, it wont take much now, if your short of any trim just give me a ring and i should have anything your missing :)

(p.s. think i will be getting some more of those fireworks next year they where fantastic especially the one that was the size of a coke bottle!)

You set them all off already http://www.easysmileys.com/img/cheekytongue.gif

I saved mine for tomorrow night http://www.easysmileys.com/img/woohoo.gif there available every year m8 better save your pennys.

[Gteman]

Finally got the car back from the bodyshop with the paint all finished today :bananajump:

Work and weather permitting should get some pictures up of the last few bits and bobs going back on and hopefully finished soon http://www.easysmileys.com/img/happy.gif

[Tom]

Oooo pics pics pics lol sounds good matey can`t wait to see it all finished :applause:

[GazJevs84]

Oooo pics pics pics lol sounds good matey can`t wait to see it all finished :applause:

Seconded can't wit to see the finished article

[Gteman]

Really wish I had bagged and marked everything as I took it off the car http://www.easysmileys.com/img/surp_noidea.gif

Built up the bumpers...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/15112007190.jpg

Still can't find the rear bumper mounts...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/15112007191.jpg

Now need to finally fit the wings now that the side repeater wiring is fitted so I can fit the front bumper and the covers at the window wipers.

[Gteman]

Trial fitted the rear bumper today and it looks like i'll need to mess around with the fogs to get them to sit right although they look worse in the picture than they really are.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/20112007192.jpg

I've worked out the bumper side mounts are the square blocks on the bottom but is it the same square block at the top ?? It's a long time since I stripped it :duh:

[Kev Read]

Yes mate.

[Gteman]

New bumpstrips....

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/23112007194.jpg

N/S/R is not available though Ian mentioned in another thread cutting a door rubber down to fit the rear quarter which is what I'm going to do.

[Gteman]

Vinyl is a pig to fit :yuck:

Was told by the bodyshop to spray soapy water onto the door first it allows the vinyl to be moved which it does but won't stick in the corners as it is to cold for it to dry out.

After lining the vinyl at the bottom on the door and the quarter and messing around for ages I thought it was done until I shut the door and the top doesn't line up.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/29112007195.jpg

Thankfully the soapy water allowed me to move it about a bit and got it the best I can.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/29112007196.jpg

Really wondering why I didn't just mask the old stuff up :grumpy:

[KEV]

Really wondering why I didn't just mask the old stuff up :grumpy:

Thats what I did with the tailgate. Took one look at the vinyl and thought 'no way am I getting involved with that!'. Getting the stuff off the daewoo shell was annoying enough.

[johnl]

looking good.

[johnl]

Any more progress been made?

[Gteman]

Any more progress been made?

Little bits here and there

emptied this tin of waxoyl around the car and need another to finish some bits

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/15022008261.jpg

also fitted the side plastic in the boot and around the quarter windows which let me fit the rear belts, parcel shelf and boot carpet.

I seem to have an intermittent water leak in the drivers foot well. I have plugged an old alarm hole which didn't help so the carpets aren't going in until I've the time to find and sort it.

I've slowly been gathering clips and fastners to finish things off though there's a few bits outstanding. Got a new washer jet only one to go.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/26122007206.jpg

I'm still needing one bumpstrip and one vinyl strip for the door.

I've only fitted one wing and still to fit the lights and bumper a full day would finish her if I get my finger out.

Graham

[astrachamp]

a full day would finish her if I get my finger out.

Graham

you will be saying that untill a week before billing then it will be a mad rush (shock)

[Gteman]

you will be saying that untill a week before billing then it will be a mad rush (shock)

Who ME !!! http://www.easysmileys.com/img/surp_eek3.gif

Better get finger out http://www.easysmileys.com/img/mouse.gif

anyway nearly there, finally fitted rear bumper for the last time and got the fogs and all the lights working and for the sharp eyed the
griffin has landed.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/27032008275.jpg

Wings bolted on lights in just waiting on a Y piece for the headlight washers before I can stick the bumper on.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/26032008274.jpg

The floorpan got a cleanup before the carpet goes back in even hoovered the glovebox and the seatbelts lol I've also fitted the passenger door panel.

Next on the list is fit front bumper if the parts come tomorrow and get the rest of the interior from my mates loft and get it fitted.

[mick g]

Nearly done:applause:

[Dann]

nearly there, one last push!

[InnesKongSX]

Looking good graham! looks even better in the flesh by the way lads and ladies! If you need a spare set of hands PM me:)Innes

[Ian T]

Oh it's startting to look like a car again... :D

Finish it up, get it properly tested before Billing!

Ian.

[beegee]

Looking brillant ,a lot of time and hard work, better than new .

[astrachamp]

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: :applause:

nearly there! and we aint even touching 400 posts yet!

:grinning-smiley-043

[Gteman]

Car is back in the bodyshop after discovering a small stone chip or a clouted with a wing when fitting chip :( it's nothing at the moment but though I'm better sorting it now rather than later.

I also stupidly parked her under a VW Superb which was on a ramp with a blown engine and got the bonnet covered in oil which didn't clean too well so its getting a gentle flat and polish :o

[Gteman]

Finished the waxoyl today

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008281.jpg

End of the chassis rail
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008279.jpg

Also got the badges on
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008280.jpg

with a little help from Ross
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008278.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008277.jpg

and the last 2 new bump strips fitted leaving me to clean up the old one or find a new one somewhere
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008282.jpg

also got the wheel centre caps painted you will see them fitted in the pics above
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/12042008276.jpg

[astrachamp]

which kind of paint did you use for the center caps?

[Ian T]

That's coming on nicely Graham. :)

Waxoyl is pretty satisfying to put on, isn't it?

Looks like you brushed it in there, I've considered that a few times but always opted for the heat and spray gun approach instead as I didn;t get as covered in the stuff. Heat was to get all the air bubbles out of the seams and encourage it to flow more easily, the downside being that you always have to apply a second lot when it cools down.

Ian.

[InnesKongSX]

Exelent!! Nearly there! INnes

[Gteman]

which kind of paint did you use for the center caps?

The bodyshop painted them with the proper plastic primers, they had been painted before I had the car and it all flaked off. They also fitted the last vinyl strip using a spare I had that was off the opposite side and patching a piece in which will do for now.

[Gteman]

That's coming on nicely Graham. :)

Waxoyl is pretty satisfying to put on, isn't it?

Looks like you brushed it in there, I've considered that a few times but always opted for the heat and spray gun approach instead as I didn;t get as covered in the stuff. Heat was to get all the air bubbles out of the seams and encourage it to flow more easily, the downside being that you always have to apply a second lot when it cools down.

Ian.

It was sprayed initially and I rubbed it around the arch where I could reach just to make sure. I wore nitrile gloves as the waxoyl disintegrates the latex gloves.

I think another treatment in the heat of summer will finish her off nicely.

[Gteman]

Finally got the urge to find the water leak into both front footwell so out came the only seat so I could get right in about things and with the aid of a hose found the water coming in via the heater box dripping out the bottom but no clue where it was coming in. After stripping the wipers then heater blower out from the scuttle area I couldn't believe the amount of dirt there was literally handfuls of muck after digging for a while I found what I thought was a grommet only to find it had a hole totally blocked and is the infamous scuttle drain that I read about but never really looked for before.

So water leak sorted which will let me get the interior back in at last.

New stuff for today ala Darren style ;) who I have to thank for pointing out the availability of the air trunking :thumbsup:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/02052008286.jpg

The headlamp washers and piping has all now been gathered which was stopping me fitting the front bumper .... or so I thought

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/02052008287.jpg

I ain't got a clue what should be in there but the dealer reckons he knows and has ordered two for me whither they can get or not I'll just need to wait and see.
Also sorted out the windscreen washers with a new pump only to find the bottle is leaking from an invisible hole :hissyfit:

[Tony K]

Are you on about the mounting block?

[Gteman]

Are you on about the mounting block?

Sorry yes T there is nothing there to hold in the washer also it was not an original Gte bumper so the holes have been added.

[BazW]

I think i've got a pair of those somewhere. let me know if you get stuck

[bigdrifter]

Can these be bought from Vauxhall still as mines missing those aswell? - had to make a couple of brackets but they are not ideal

[Gteman]

I think i've got a pair of those somewhere. let me know if you get stuck

Cheers Baz I'll know Monday / Tuesday if they're available VOR'ed them but it's a bank holiday up here on monday


Can these be bought from Vauxhall still as mines missing those aswell? - had to make a couple of brackets but they are not ideal

as above I'll find out at the start of the week :thumbsup:

[Gteman]

Still no sign of the washer mounting's from Vauxhall I'll phone in the morning but it's not looking good.

Finally I have a boot :applause:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05052008294.jpg

also carpet and back set

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05052008292.jpg

Thanks to Kris for the interior 3 years ago lol unfortunately he doesn't seem to around much now :(

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05052008291.jpg

I can't remember removing the pin for the back seat or seem to be able to find them at the mo

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05052008290.jpg

only a couple of bits and bobs now then head gasket, timing belt and pulleys and probably sleeving the head and she is will be ready for a blast.

[Ian T]

Excellent! You're going to beat me at this rate. :)

Ian.

[Gteman]

Excellent! You're going to beat me at this rate. :)

Ian.

I've nearly had 3 year head start on you Ian :o

Thanks to Johnl for the headlamp washer mounts I've finally got the front bumper on.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/20052008340.jpg

Scratching my head with the centre console, a tab stops it passing the gearlever housing so I'm wondering if it is a 8v console I've got by mistake. It has a 5 cassette holder but have found a 3 cassette infill section in a box so not sure.

[Ian T]

Ooooh... red car porn, that looks really really spot on, all the work has surely paid off now.

Can't wait to see this at Billing.

Ian.

[Ian T]

BTW, you'll know if you've got an 8v console, it's about an inch too tall for the 16v floor.

The 16v one can only accommodate 3 cassettes, the 8v one has a cubby hole to the left of the (5) tape holders.

Ian.

[johnl]

looking a lot more complete now.

[Gteman]

With a week to Billing and about a 50% chance of being there I though I better get a start on the head gasket and radiator sorted.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008044.jpg

Plenty of sludge

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008045.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008046.jpg

Belt off

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008047.jpg

Exhaust manifold off
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008048.jpg

Inlet off
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008049.jpg

and finally head off
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008050.jpg

Here's one badly coked up head
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008051.jpg

With some damage
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008052.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008055.jpg

I was hoping the head would be good to put back on today but was pretty bad so I landed lucky with a local machine shop and had the head skimmed and back to me within an hour.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008056.jpg

After a good clean I got the head on I got the phone call from the mrs I need to get out for the messages so all work has been abandond till tomorrow :hissyfit:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/05072008057.jpg

[beegee]

Looking awesome, is there nothing you haven't taken apart and rebuilt.

[Ian T]

Looks like you have it under control now Graham, you'll be there, surely?

Ian.

[Gteman]

Well made it to Billing as a few of you may have noticed

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Billing%202008/12072008067.jpg

Longest test drive of my life 340 miles http://www.easysmileys.com/img/phew.gif
All went well until it started raining a bit and I had to put on the window wipers and noticed the voltage gauge dropping off down to 12v leaving me to panic thinking the alternator was packing in. It would jump back up to 14v to keep my hopes up only for a short while before falling back down to 12v again which left that sinking pit of your stomach feeling lol This got worse as it started to get dark and I had to put the lights on.

This kept us amused for the last 140 miles or so since we didn't have a stereo fitted though with doubts in our mind we did make it at around 10pm to be met by Ian to be told this is a common problem with the gauge just ignore it :irked::banghead:

Getting back from Billing I got time to give her a good polish and wax

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008118.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008119.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008120.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008121.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008122.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008123.jpg

Hmm need to have a look at the indicator lens
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008124.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008125.jpg

Fitted a temporary stereo since the original one I bought on e-bay is fried, can't find the surround though
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/17082008126.jpg

and just to prove I waxed her
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18082008128.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/18082008129.jpg

Still need to fix a couple of bits to finish the car including fitting the centre console bought from g.teri :thumbsup::thumbsup: and still in two minds over fitting the side skirts whether to fit them as original or just to bond them on saving drilling.

[mick g]

Great pics mate, is that vw caravelle yours?

[Gteman]

Great pics mate, is that vw caravelle yours?

Unfortunately not it's my neighbours a very nice machine it got a custom soft leather interior.

[astrachamp]

did you have to wash and wax it after all my drooling over it so sorry LOL!

[Gteman]

did you have to wash and wax it after all my drooling over it so sorry LOL!

Naw mate thats your drool in the last two pics :yuck: lol

[astrachamp]

thats the same stereo i had in my last one, before the times of rds but not bad at 45w a channel.

[*Adz*]

very good read mate, come along really nice! :) glad people like to keep such a nice car standard :)

Looking great!

[InnesKongSX]

I just saw these pictures of her finished for the first time! Looks cracking graham! I'll have to come and see ehr in the flesh next time i'm back in Glasgow!

Good Work!

Innes

[Gteman]

I just saw these pictures of her finished for the first time! Looks cracking graham! I'll have to come and see ehr in the flesh next time i'm back in Glasgow!

Good Work!

Innes

Good to see you back look forward to seeing you and the mk2 you know your welcome anytime.
Simon got a mk2 again so we will need to get a meet going.

Here's another couple of pics I've taken just to wet your appetite.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/07112008175.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/07112008174.jpg

and some from Billing, may have borrowed one or two from others :wasntme:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Billing%202008/SSA57786.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Billing%202008/12072008069.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Billing%202008/12072008066.jpg

[astramad]

looking great mate im looking forward to seeing this at the shows next summer

[Kris]

Wow this has came on a bit since i last looked at this thread. Looks fappin nice bud :applause:

[Gteman]

Wow this has came on a bit since i last looked at this thread. Looks fappin nice bud :applause:

Well well look whose back in town :applause:

I was just wondering how you where doing last night, do you still have the same number.

Gertrude is looking good and been used through the winter as well, just giving a bit of grief warm starting so probably an engine build on the cards.

[Kris]

Yep im back (again). Ive started gathering parts again as mine is looking a bit tired and sorry but i cant get rid, still have the soft spot for her.
Im still on the same number bud, you?

Ive had a look through and its looking top i must say, the paint is spot on :thumbs:

[astrachamp]

so then! hows gertrude doing?

[flatside]

Finished priming the bumpers and spoiler today :applause:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Astra-mk2/27072007092.jpg

Dust seems to be a bit of a problem which is ok in the primer but I will need to sort out something better for base and lacquer.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Astra-mk2/27072007093.jpg

Also primed the last of the plastic tho one of the vents has a rash of silicone eyes :(

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Astra-mk2/27072007091.jpg

And a new compressor should sort out any air supply problems for my new HVLP gun

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/gteman/Astra-mk2/27072007090.jpg

Need to reprime the doors and the hatch and then the big test the shell. If all goes well then I'll be painting the top coats if not then a few quotes may be requested.

Stoopid question where is/was the workshop in the first pic? :confused: