Let the restoration begin!!

[KITT]

here is a reminder of what my GTE looked like when I bought it in the summer



After finding a few spots of rust on the GTE I decided to have a closer look and this is what i found
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looks like the sunroof drain pipe has caused this, its the same on both side's

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Both sills have started to go in various places



And the back corners are on their way as well



the arch was starting to bubble so I got the grinder out, it has already had an arch put in which had been done badly.



So I think i have my work cut out to get it ready for next summer, as long as funds and time are on my side it should be done.

Anyone know of a good painter in the newcastle area!!!

Simon

[at least its not a saxo]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

well done mate tell ya what mine was a lot wosrt than that and i did mine in 2 weeks after work i used to do 9-5 then from 5-10pm so if ya crack on you should have her done by feb next year

[rhydgte]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Mine's worse (I have new sills though ) ...

[at least its not a saxo]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Mine's worse (I have new sills though ) ...

mine was the same ant got the bumper clips its nly got the 2 nuts on the back but dont need them on the side really cuz it sits well there anyway

[Steve Heley]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

I've had mine painted a few times by DJM Coachworks in Wallsend, good job and in-n-out in a week.

If you need any help or advice, give me a shout and i'd be happy to help.

I've taken mine from,
http://www.astra-mk2.com/steveheley/out2.gif

to
http://www.astra-mk2.com/steveheley/paint1.JPG

[KITT]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Steve

That is one major restoration!! Will be in touch if I need anything, thanks.

Just been out again and found another hole!! The list goes on!

[Harvey]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Steve, that's just pure nuts.

Kitt, go for it.

[Steve Heley]

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thanks.. check this..

http://www.astra-mk2.com/steveheley/underside_red1.JPG

[GazJevs84]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

thanks.. check this..

http://www.astra-mk2.com/steveheley/underside_red1.JPG

that is just mental lol

[Defiance]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Steve please please tell me ya snapped several hundred digi pics of how you flayed that car !!

Pure awesome work removing all of the parts !

Ciao

Def

[Steve Heley]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

flayed?

[Brett]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

mate, that GTE is far from bad, crack on with it, the front inner wing just looks like a bit of surface rust so thats not going to be too much hassle, but do make sure you clean it right up before you underseal it.

[Defiance]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Flayed spl?

I used it though maybe spelled wrong to emphasise the skinning effect of taking the shell that far back


EG: "to be flayed alive" or "flayed alive"

Anyways i wish i had the boarls to do it to my cars lol

Ciao

Def

[KITT]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

Well been off work today so sorted the inner wing out, looking better already!!

[astramad]

Re: Let the restoration begin!!

the front off your sills is giving me nightmares

(o no here comes the rust monster to eat my astra again) lol

dont worry to much bout the rot just keep sayin to yourself they stopped making this model in 92' in hard top form so my time is well spent do all this work

keep it up it will look smart as!