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BEFORE
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/before.jpg
DURING
http://server3.uploadit.org/files/grak25-INWORK.jpg
AFTER
http://server3.uploadit.org/files/grak25-Front.jpg
http://server3.uploadit.org/files/grak25-Back.jpg
http://server2.uploadit.org/files/grak25-Exhaust.jpg
http://server2.uploadit.org/files/grak25-Engine.jpg
1991 Gte Bertone Convertable
98000 miles
Bodywork
metalic blue
front splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser(splitter and diffuser added to original bumpers)
bad boy bonnet
New hood(Black)
bonnet struts
all external plastic colour coded
rolled rear aches
17" dare X1 alloys
Engine
2lt NE 8valve
Full magnex s,steel exhaust(£20 from scraped car)
power boost valve
K&N air filter
Top half of Engine polished
BITS TO PUT ON(When i've stripped and uprated or repaired them)
16v rear axle
16v engine and F20 gearbox
johnH
14-08-2004, 01:37 AM
My wife was wanting a convertable but could not find a good one yours looks spot on m8 :D
I like that, whats the front splitter off ?
I got the front splitter, rear diffuser, and side skirts from a guy in Northampton. He makes them himself and probably still has the moulds.
I was a bit doubtful about the fit of them, but when they were fitted to my car i was really impressed at how well they fitted. You have to remove the plastic strip at the bottom of the original GTE bumper and fix the new splitter to where the strip was. If anyone is interested in them then i still have his name and phone no. so i could email them to you, they were quite reasonably priced (£80 for front splitter) although the price maybe different by now.
_SBD16v
19-08-2004, 09:36 AM
i do like the convertable gte and thats a fine example
Dazzi-Gsi
26-08-2004, 12:27 AM
that is very nice mate..
That is in superb condition, nice one.
GTE16v
07-09-2004, 10:51 PM
top class!!
Just added my home page to my details, more pics there :) :)
First time this year i've got it out of the garage :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/cab5.jpg
Ian T
31-01-2005, 12:04 AM
Lovely finish there...
Ian.
REMUS
31-01-2005, 12:59 AM
Very nice grak, that kit has grown on me. I still don't like the rear splitter but with the badboy bonnet the front looks ace and so do the skirts.
I didn't know what to do with the back really, but it does suit the rest of the car though i think.
Gander
31-01-2005, 01:44 PM
From the looks of it the body kit is PLR stuff. I got a front bumper and the same diffuser from PLR and the body shop guys commented on how well it all fitted.
The cabbie looks great Grak, all you have to do now is hunt down some rear smoked Irmsher clusters;)
I often wonder if I should of turbo'd a cabbie, I'd never been in one before I had a go in a mates RST Cabbie and I loved it, seeing the sky above you rather than a roof gives the whole driving experience an entirely different angle:cool:
Your right m8 it is PLR stuff and i was very impressed with the fit, it was very good :)
Spring must be on it's way, i actually had the roof down on Saturday :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN3490.jpg
GTEcab16v
14-03-2005, 10:13 AM
looking good mate, gott give mine a wash and polish when i get chance
Andros
20-06-2005, 08:10 PM
very beatifull nice work.
very beatifull nice work.
Thanks m8, are there any pics of your car on the site?
Andros
21-06-2005, 09:06 PM
nice car. i like it a lot. i think my next car it will be cabrio :). i like the bad look, the side skirts are nice and the rims is very nice
Here's a couple of more pic's of it down Bournemouth at night:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4823.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4826.jpg
Gteman
13-08-2005, 02:41 PM
Your car a belter as they say up here m8. Looks a great paint job.
Strange coloured grass down your way tho :confused:
Graham
Fitted the leather seats over the weekend, they don't look to bad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4842.jpg
B Conflirtable
15-08-2005, 12:44 AM
Quite liking those seats, but then again I like your whole car lol...
Sweet!
Craig
Cheers m8, any pics of your car on the site?
B Conflirtable
15-08-2005, 12:52 AM
Cheers m8, any pics of your car on the site?
At the moment, the only pics I dare show are here
http://www.astra-mk2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2150
Its an ongoing project and my digicam has taken a trip to italy with my other half so i cant update with more pics till she drags her arse back next week!
Craig
RAG 70P
15-08-2005, 01:55 PM
looking good grak! u seen my cream leather??? have u wired ur heaters up yet???
Yer i've seen you car m8, looking good.
I haven't wired up the seats yet but i have repaired the wiring in the seats ready.
There's no wiring in the car for heated seats is there?
RAG 70P
15-08-2005, 06:36 PM
Thanks mate it makes loads of difference dont you think! what u doin with the rears?? did u get the door and quarter panels? no theres no wireing just wondered how u did/thinkin of doin it
No m8 just got the front seats at the mo, but they did only cost me an idle control valve and a steering coloum. :D
Haven't really thought about the wiring at the mo. Had a quick look at the Astra Haynes manual wiring diagrams and found a circuit for heated seats in there. The switches on the left of the digi dash are for them.(Just blanks at the mo).
The Calibra seats are very comfortable and are lower than the original Astra ones.
RAG 70P
15-08-2005, 07:14 PM
ok cool so theres a loom there already then??
Not sure, but thinking about it there might be conectors behind the blanks i'll have to have a look.
I'll scan in the wiring diagram later ok m8.
RAG 70P
15-08-2005, 07:21 PM
ive had my digi out recently and never noticed any redundant wires, but i suppose it could depend on models, like i havent got a power roof :-(
Here's the wiring diagram.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/File0025.jpg
If you cant read it i'll email you it later.
Astranomical
15-08-2005, 09:11 PM
i think mine has plugs with wires on the back of them,wondered what they was for!!
Just looked at mine, forget the top one thats the led for the alarm.
The bottom one has wires to it and they are the same colour as the diagram.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4855.jpg
GTE16v
15-08-2005, 10:51 PM
result!!
Just got to find the other end of the wires now!!!!!!
GTE16v
15-08-2005, 11:14 PM
prolly under the carpet under the seats youve just fittted.... sods law!
No m8, i've had the carpet out before and didn't notice any wires, except for the elec window switches etc. Maybe they are taped up in the loom somewhere?
astrasteve23
16-08-2005, 11:17 AM
ask brett about wireing them in. they plug straight into some control box in the passengers foot well.
Been busy today, took the engine out here's a few pic's: :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4948.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4947.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4950.jpg
Took the sound proofing off the bulkhead to, luckly theres no rust under it :)
Going to give the engine bay a clean tomorrow and put 16v in (hopefully)
Got cam cover and timing belt cover sprayed ready to go on. :D
astrasteve23
28-08-2005, 12:55 AM
getting done at last! i guess it wont be at weston wheels tomorrow? are you going?
Astranomical
28-08-2005, 01:29 AM
i beat you my 16v is in!! :p your going to love the difference it makes,confuse some people!!
getting done at last! i guess it wont be at weston wheels tomorrow? are you going?
Sorry m8 to busy cleaning the engine bay tomorrow.
And fitting the 16v lump.
i beat you my 16v is in!! :p your going to love the difference it makes,confuse some people!!
Have you posted any pic's of your car with it it in yet?
Astranomical
28-08-2005, 10:57 AM
No,digi cam is broke. should have one sorted today so shall get the pics up asap!!
Well finally fitted 16v engine. All running ok at the mo though the exhaust needs to be played with as its touching the fuel tank and vibrating a bit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN4962.jpg
Astranomical
02-09-2005, 12:42 AM
ive got the exact same problem with the exhaust! mines coming off the road soon for a full refresh over the winter,get it all sweet for the shows next year,so will sort it then. hav u drove it yet? man mine feels quick with the roof down!
Not yet m8 only just finished working on it, i'm to dirty and tired now, i'll try it 2morrow afternoon. :)
astrasteve23
02-09-2005, 08:42 PM
good.to.see.it.is.finally.in.and.running!looks.lik e.a.tidy.job!who.colour.coded.the.cam.cover?
cielo20
02-09-2005, 09:26 PM
so have you tried it yet??? :D :D :D or still looking at it :D
Just been out in it tonight all ok apart from the exhaust touching the fuel tank. The exhaust note is a bit louder now to!!!!
Goes quite, well haven't booted it yet, making sure that there are no leaks etc.
I got a bodyshop near me to spray the covers, cost £45.
ehoulton
03-09-2005, 12:58 AM
well done mate.. good job. i noticed on mine too, the xe is louder than the seh..
astrasteve23
03-09-2005, 01:20 AM
cool.so.is.it.all.running.ok.without.any.leaks?
astrasteve23
03-09-2005, 01:26 AM
good.to.hear.it.is.all.ok!
cheers m8, are any of you lot going to the show in Coventry on th 2nd Oct.
James C
03-09-2005, 10:16 AM
id like to be. i think my car may feel a little hurt tho!
it will feel like a fat, ugly ginger chav in a miss world competition! :D
Tony K
03-09-2005, 05:34 PM
id like to be. i think my car may feel a little hurt tho!
it will feel like a fat, ugly ginger chav in a miss world competition! :D
Don't put yourself down m8.
Let us do that for you!! lol
You might be getting a call-up soon.
ts1teaser
03-09-2005, 11:22 PM
could you send me the chaps phone number in northampton please
to ts1teaser@ntlworld.com
cheers
could you send me the chaps phone number in northampton please
to ts1teaser@ntlworld.com
cheers
PM sent m8
yiddo
11-09-2005, 08:10 PM
A1 example bud that looks spot on. Just restored one myself but need extra bits to add on over winter to give it that style touch. Need help though with cabriolet roof and it seems your the man with the knowledge. How do you get the bar to stay at the angle so the rear of the roof does not look flat instead of raised at an angle. would be gratefull for help or tips, email is greg.macken@ntlworld.com thanks
dannyk
16-01-2006, 11:00 PM
looking great m8 i'm in the mids of doing 1 2 any ideas on a price of a new roof ? and the best place 2 get 1 ?
looking great m8 i'm in the mids of doing 1 2 any ideas on a price of a new roof ? and the best place 2 get 1 ?
Well i paid £230 for a genuine vauxhall one. I got it from Don Trimming, don't know if they have any more though. But they do other ones to. They are based in Birmingham but have a workshop in Bournemouth to. If you want there details PM me.
I fitted the roof to my frame myself so £230 is just for the outer.
dannyk
17-01-2006, 08:27 PM
cheers m8 i'll see wot money i can get hold of 1st bud . top man :)
astrasteve23
18-01-2006, 01:24 AM
just spotted this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-MK-2-GTE-CABRIOLET-HOOD-COVER-TONNEAU_W0QQitemZ4605403714QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem
GazJevs84
21-01-2006, 06:11 AM
first time i have read this thread and i have to say that this is one lovely cabbie mate excellent work mate well done
a4r8n
29-01-2006, 02:00 PM
nice cabbie
I'll be selling it soon:(
Brett
29-01-2006, 08:44 PM
why you selling it grak?
Because we've just bought an Impreza and one of the Astra's will have to go, not sure which one to get rid of though as both are in excellent condition. So either my convertable will go or DEE16V's one will. Which one?:(
Brett
29-01-2006, 09:07 PM
thats a tough one mate!
sell the 16v and keep the cab, I love that car!
Tony K
29-01-2006, 09:38 PM
I'll be selling it soon:(
SELL IT TO MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!:Banane44:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/mecca.jpg
LOL.
(why are you interested in it?)
richie00boy
30-01-2006, 09:44 AM
Wow Graham I can't believe you are considering selling the cab! After all that work, surely the GTE is the one to go?
Tony K
30-01-2006, 10:23 AM
LOL.
(why are you interested in it?)
Might be.
Wow Graham I can't believe you are considering selling the cab! After all that work, surely the GTE is the one to go?
We've put a lot of work into both of them to get them right. The cab. needs some work on it to get it right.(steering rack, two tyres.) were as the 16v is up together really it just needs the side skirts put back on it. It's only done just over 60k.
dannyk
30-01-2006, 11:29 PM
that is 1 lovely cab m8 if i didn't have mine i would have ripped your arm off bud!
a4r8n
31-01-2006, 12:38 AM
hope the cab goes to a good home
Tony K
31-01-2006, 12:48 AM
hope the cab goes to a good home
:wave:
GazJevs84
02-02-2006, 08:47 PM
shame to hear about u selling it mate
b32-cabby
02-02-2006, 08:55 PM
y u selling it ??? it is kool as i think u have done an ace job of it look reeli gd and i think u should reconsider selling it i think that would b a big mistake !
We've decided to sell the silver gte and keep the convertable.
So it'll be in the for sale section soon if anyone wants a low mileage GTE 16v
CraigGreen
03-02-2006, 02:19 PM
y u selling it ??? it is kool as i think u have done an ace job of it look reeli gd and i think u should reconsider selling it i think that would b a big mistake !
Nah, he's gonna move it on to someone that will also appreciate it.
Nah, he's gonna move it on to someone that will also appreciate it.
??????
LOL Graham, have you still not put those side skirts on?!!!
No not yet:duh: but i thought that i would leave them off so people can see how good the sills are. I've got a set to go on though.
Just got this off ebay for the convertable.:)
Dunno when i'll get time to fit it though!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/DSCN7373.jpg
mk2-dee
14-08-2006, 12:11 AM
whats ur rear splitter off?
The side skirts, front & rear splitter were from a bloke in
Northampton, he made them his self. I'm not sure that he makes them anymore though.
i love this car to bits, one of the nicest examples i have seen! not ever thought about getting it in total vauxhall or something?
You reckon it's good enough to get in do you????
Tony K
15-08-2006, 08:45 AM
You reckon it's good enough to get in do you????
Send them some pictures!!!! (or I will)
Definitely think it would be worthy enough for some snaps :)
Orange Peel
15-08-2006, 11:33 AM
You reckon it's good enough to get in do you????
IMHO its in a differnt league to some of the shed's that have been featured in TV. Get some pics sent to them now!!
astrasteve23
15-08-2006, 06:49 PM
yeah send off some pics! its better than the blue one on the front cover of last months in my opinion.
yer deff send some off i think you got a good chance
I haven't posted up anything on my post for ages, due to the fact that i haven't touched my car for a while.
One thing thats been bugging me for a while is that quite a few of the bolts that hold the top cover on are just spinning around.
The thread thats supposed to be in the head is attached to the bolt and not the head!!!!
Well the only way to cure the problem is to put thread inserts in.
I've just borrowed the tool from work to insert the inserts, and a company that i deal with quite a bit have just given me 50 inserts.
So when i get chance (soon) i'll post some pics of what i had to do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/IMG_1296.jpg
Seeing as she passed the MOT with not to much fuss i thought i'd give her a clean today.
Heres some pics.:veryhappy:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/IMG_1314.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/IMG_1323.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/grak/IMG_1325.jpg
Belmont turbo
28-06-2008, 10:52 PM
looking good as always! my favorite cabby :grinning-smiley-043
looking good as always! my favorite cabby :grinning-smiley-043
Thanks m8.:thumbsup:
Ian T
29-06-2008, 12:33 AM
Definately looks great. I mean... you soooo need to dump the Disco and keep the Astra. ;)
Ian.
Definately looks great. I mean... you soooo need to dump the Disco and keep the Astra. ;)
Ian.
But the Astra doesn't look good covered in mud!(rally)
Plus it'll get stuck!!
Ian T
29-06-2008, 12:47 AM
But the Astra doesn't look good covered in mud!(rally)
Plus it'll get stuck!!
Interesting logic, and I can see that the Disco might look better covered in mud, maybe about 7 feet of mud? ;)
Ian.
Interesting logic, and I can see that the Disco might look better covered in mud, maybe about 7 feet of mud? ;)
Ian.
With the correct tyres i'll probably still get out.qwer
Unlike the Astra.:p
thats nice mate propa minter good work
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