My WIP :)
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My WIP :)
Seen an advert and after always wanting a Calibra seen one I fancied. It was advertised as 'well looked after' and the guy was apprantly an 'enthuiast' check out the washer jet and massive (so big it was dented at the bottom) backbox.
I shall begin..........
when I went to see the car it was up for £800 he described as 'lovey' and 'well cared for'..........however id describe as 'left and not run for a while' it wasn't worth the asking price that so made a more realistic offer and a deal was done.
Got it home and do with all cars I have gave a good clean,
much cleaner
Now it was time to see how well the car had been looked after seen as I had a book full of reciepts and the guy was an 'enthuiast'
That god awful backbox had to go it was just stupid, but seen as the car had a full stainless i decided to chop the end and just get a cheapo tip
then decided I wanted some early style badges
woop woop
You'll notice the tip from the exhaust fell off
I knew it needed a new bonnet and wings along with other bits inc sunroof as it stuck open (that was a fun day)..........................luckily i spotted a non runner on ebay and thought for the bits I need it would work out cheaper....
After getting the car I couldnt believe the sunroofs are different ......still the rear bumper has never sat right so decided to spend a day swapping bits.....
here was the rear I was greeted with on mine,
and the front
not impressed but luckily my donor car was in much better shape
rear of donor
and check out my front vs donor
next my wings were all bubbled so wings also swapped along with bumpers and airbox
wing fitted from donor along with orignal indicators
non rusty bonnet also swapped
although the wing is scratched they are both in better nick than my old ones, car given a quick machine polish to blend wings / bonnet in
added front and rear mudflaps along with a new exhaust tip you'll also notice a red 16v badge in red from a VW (before anyone says its not a red top lol)
and my fav pic so far
I have soooooooooooo much to do but I'm heading in the right direction, Bumper to be painted, Engine to be swapped , Sunroof i need to find an early one, Towbar (needed for next project ) Interior etc etc etc all still to be done or require work......... I just need some spare time to crack on but spare time is in short supply
I shall begin..........
when I went to see the car it was up for £800 he described as 'lovey' and 'well cared for'..........however id describe as 'left and not run for a while' it wasn't worth the asking price that so made a more realistic offer and a deal was done.
Got it home and do with all cars I have gave a good clean,
much cleaner
Now it was time to see how well the car had been looked after seen as I had a book full of reciepts and the guy was an 'enthuiast'
That god awful backbox had to go it was just stupid, but seen as the car had a full stainless i decided to chop the end and just get a cheapo tip
then decided I wanted some early style badges
woop woop
You'll notice the tip from the exhaust fell off
I knew it needed a new bonnet and wings along with other bits inc sunroof as it stuck open (that was a fun day)..........................luckily i spotted a non runner on ebay and thought for the bits I need it would work out cheaper....
After getting the car I couldnt believe the sunroofs are different ......still the rear bumper has never sat right so decided to spend a day swapping bits.....
here was the rear I was greeted with on mine,
and the front
not impressed but luckily my donor car was in much better shape
rear of donor
and check out my front vs donor
next my wings were all bubbled so wings also swapped along with bumpers and airbox
wing fitted from donor along with orignal indicators
non rusty bonnet also swapped
although the wing is scratched they are both in better nick than my old ones, car given a quick machine polish to blend wings / bonnet in
added front and rear mudflaps along with a new exhaust tip you'll also notice a red 16v badge in red from a VW (before anyone says its not a red top lol)
and my fav pic so far
I have soooooooooooo much to do but I'm heading in the right direction, Bumper to be painted, Engine to be swapped , Sunroof i need to find an early one, Towbar (needed for next project ) Interior etc etc etc all still to be done or require work......... I just need some spare time to crack on but spare time is in short supply
Last edited by tomh on Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:43 am, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: My WIP :)
welcome to cc.net, you've done a bit of work there well done
you'll always find there are things that are not quite right when you first buy an older car, thats where the fun begins finding out all the things that need putting right
you'll always find there are things that are not quite right when you first buy an older car, thats where the fun begins finding out all the things that need putting right
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Re: My WIP :)
Thanks guys got an hour today so swapped interior from donor and gaiters to keep all original
old (right) vs slighlty less old (left) its in fairness a lot better close up
old gaiters
and now
old (right) vs slighlty less old (left) its in fairness a lot better close up
old gaiters
and now
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Re: My WIP :)
Looks good Buddy , keep up the good work
Praise the Lowered !
Praise the Lowered !
Re: My WIP :)
Some new rear number plate lights
and then in good old tomh fashion this happened
Engine went bang
So now as a run around I have a fiesta until I can swap engines from my donor calibra, really missing driving it
On the plus side this arrived today
No the lights are not staying anyone wanna donate me a set lol
and then in good old tomh fashion this happened
Engine went bang
So now as a run around I have a fiesta until I can swap engines from my donor calibra, really missing driving it
On the plus side this arrived today
No the lights are not staying anyone wanna donate me a set lol
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Re: My WIP :)
Mate...
Well done with the progress, that you've made...
Hard luck with the Blown Motor, after all that effort...
If I was local, I would certainly have swapped you the chrome tail lights, for some stock ones!
Best Wishes!!!
Well done with the progress, that you've made...
Hard luck with the Blown Motor, after all that effort...
If I was local, I would certainly have swapped you the chrome tail lights, for some stock ones!
Best Wishes!!!
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