Recent content by 280zxSpectrum

Update no. 2 TOTALLY given up on the door. Way beyond my skill level so she'll be off to the carrossier soonest. I have managed to redo all the interior trim so I'm not a complete failure! My mother in law is making me new seat covers too. I'm going to have to be extra nice to her for about a...

Update! Struggling with this one. So many complex shapes on the corners!

Passenger door in the firing line today. From what I can see, the window didn’t quite seat on the weatherstripping so a little trickle of water could get in every time it rained. The water collected in the bottom and voila. Lots of complex shapes but little by little, I’ll get er done! Found a...

https://www.leboncoin.fr/profil/fabb1ab1-b236-4bf8-a3ad-c8966ad6c9f0 This guy is parting out a car 👍 Expensive but lots of parts! 🍻

Rear subframe reconnected to good metal! Boom 👍

So I'm going for an electric window delete. Who knows about window cranks?! I'm a pain 😉

Bit of bodywork and more sound deadening chipping today. So far only the floors exhibit rust and am very happy with the overall condition of the car! A fun day in the sun! Cheers all 🍻

Thanks Huw! That's v kind of you and I'd be happy to contribute to postage, of course. I'm in France though in case that makes the whole thing too expensive! You're a good man

Some updates. Via Rock auto and various sources I have found all but rear callipers for my phase 1 needs. Total brake and ignition refurb complete! Now she awaits welding with trepidation!

Thanks! I now need calipers. Anyone have to sell? Currently out of stock at rock auto Cheers all

Thanks Huw. You're a fount of wisdom. What height should I be looking for? The ad states 47mm which by your statement is too small? What an excellent site this is! Bests. JB

Thanks all. Found these...

This?

This is the set up I'm dealing with. Old upgrade? Doesn't look stock!?

Haha. Sorry mate. Precision is important in many things, not least cars! Great links, thanks