Calibra SE6

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Re: Calibra SE6

by EddeyDancer » Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:49 am

I really do like the colour of the SE6

Very Sexy indeed, but it's such a shame that it didn't come with a Black Interior...

I think the Cream Interior suits darker cars a lot more, than the lighter colours...

SE6 with Black Interior... That's what I'd love to see one day...
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Re: Calibra SE6

by SAMARAI » Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:56 pm

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..Rectified water leak into passenger foot well



Great work so far man.

Can I ask, was it an easy fix for the water leak into passenger footwell? Seems this a common problem on some calibras I've come across. Mine too sometimes :/
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Re: Calibra SE6

by GreyDJ » Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:09 pm

SAMARAI wrote:
Chris M wrote:
..Rectified water leak into passenger foot well



Great work so far man.

Can I ask, was it an easy fix for the water leak into passenger footwell? Seems this a common problem on some calibras I've come across. Mine too sometimes :/

The most common reason is blocking up of the drain pipe for the heater area. This is generally known as the 'Elephants Trunk' due to its shape.

It is located in the middle of the top of the bulkhead and drains onto the steering rack.

Poke a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of it and dig out all the accumulated rotted leaves etc.
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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:56 pm

Thanks a lot for the comments much appreciated :) I do all the work outside so it's gonna be harder finding time in winter :(

Personally I prefer the cream leather but its all personal preference.

Basically what he said ^^ haha
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Re: Calibra SE6

by SAMARAI » Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:09 pm

GreyDJ wrote:
SAMARAI wrote:
Chris M wrote:
..Rectified water leak into passenger foot well



Great work so far man.

Can I ask, was it an easy fix for the water leak into passenger footwell? Seems this a common problem on some calibras I've come across. Mine too sometimes :/

The most common reason is blocking up of the drain pipe for the heater area. This is generally known as the 'Elephants Trunk' due to its shape.

It is located in the middle of the top of the bulkhead and drains onto the steering rack.

Poke a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of it and dig out all the accumulated rotted leaves etc.


Yeah I got advised to do that as I can see myself alot of dirt and crap collects. Funny how one little pipe (the elephants trunk) factors whether the car turns stalls or not. When I cleaned my elephants trunk then put it back it was a little loose. I couldn't figure out why my car kept stalling just after ignition lol
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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:30 pm

Just a few pics of what I've been up to recently...

Its surprisingly clean underneath but I want it absolutely mint so a full rebuild is the only way :D haha

Bonnet and wings are off etc and as you can see from the pics my garage is a tip so that's tomorrow's job! Haha

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Re: Calibra SE6

by mic43 » Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:06 pm

you got a wonderful se6 !

love this colors !
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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:29 pm

Couple more feeling sorry for itself...

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Re: Calibra SE6

by craigyboy » Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:31 pm

Will it be ready for any shows this year?
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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:52 am

No mate maybe next year possibly the year after as I would rather take my time and make it right as I plan to keep it forever after the rebuild.

Oh well won a few more brand new genuine vauxhall bits on eBay tonight :D
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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:38 pm

Few more bits stripped and another parcel arrived today!

Quick update on what I've done to my VXR... Had some graphics applied and a few bits wrapped.

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Then I hit a pheasant this morning :(

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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:53 pm

Made a start on the back end today!

Starting to run out of storage space for parts :(

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Re: Calibra SE6

by craigyboy » Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:34 pm

Hows the rear panel under the bumper on yours? Mines needed quite
a bit of attention as it was rusted right through.
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Re: Calibra SE6

by Chris M » Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:12 pm

There's a tiny bit of rust in the corner mate but it looks good :)
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