Restoring cars
02-06-2008, 05:29 AM
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That Alfa is absolutely gorgeous and one of my all time fav cars 
Good luck Craig
PS - Pete has gone mental with the 200SX, removing, plating and polishing every component. I'll post a link tonight.
Good luck Craig
PS - Pete has gone mental with the 200SX, removing, plating and polishing every component. I'll post a link tonight.
02-06-2008, 05:48 AM
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I wish I had the time to do it, Dave. However, the reality is that my hours are such that spending time tinkering in a garage is not a possibility - I spend enough time fidding with my existing car and bikes (most of which is just maintenance). I remember the thread you mention but I can't find the bookmark 
02-06-2008, 06:06 AM
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I am cack handed so there is no way I could do something like that 
However, I would love to buy the above red Alfa and keep it looking as amazing as it does.
I can do detailing, but what the hell are wiring looms
However, I would love to buy the above red Alfa and keep it looking as amazing as it does.
I can do detailing, but what the hell are wiring looms
02-06-2008, 06:10 AM
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you'll be able to see my MGB 'in progress' before long, plus maybe something else
worth bearing in mind
a car in pieces occupies at least twice as much space as a car intact
restoration costs are often double the value of the finished car - different if you have a slightly tired Ferrari 250, but you get my drift
setting a standard, and keeping to it, is hard
you respray a car and then try to refit old chrome and other trim - can look very bad, leading to more expenditure, etc, etc
worth bearing in mind
a car in pieces occupies at least twice as much space as a car intact
restoration costs are often double the value of the finished car - different if you have a slightly tired Ferrari 250, but you get my drift
setting a standard, and keeping to it, is hard
you respray a car and then try to refit old chrome and other trim - can look very bad, leading to more expenditure, etc, etc
02-06-2008, 07:33 AM
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It's odd; Giugiaro's first 'own' design at Bertone, yet he's apparently very critical of it. I dunno anyone else who doesn't like the Giulia Junior/GT.
Restoring old cars is usually a CWOT (like Gad say) and like driving an ueber-Audi, a positive test for middle-aged crisisness.
Although I know the above, I occasionally hanker for something older and read Motor Klassik every month.
My sop to it is to own some rather old Hondas that require occasional fettling. I know I'm too damned lazy for much else. Had my share of Italian rubbish, so I don't know what I would have. German rubbish? The 230SL is exactly my age,which gives me a hankering for one. But it is rather old and decrepit by modern standards. Just dunno, really.
Restoring old cars is usually a CWOT (like Gad say) and like driving an ueber-Audi, a positive test for middle-aged crisisness.
Although I know the above, I occasionally hanker for something older and read Motor Klassik every month.
My sop to it is to own some rather old Hondas that require occasional fettling. I know I'm too damned lazy for much else. Had my share of Italian rubbish, so I don't know what I would have. German rubbish? The 230SL is exactly my age,which gives me a hankering for one. But it is rather old and decrepit by modern standards. Just dunno, really.
02-06-2008, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Lurking Lawyer,Feb 6 2008, 11:36 AM
Shame I wouldn't know where to start with a project like that!
Plenty of other books for you, Mark
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?u...=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
02-06-2008, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GarethB,Feb 6 2008, 03:33 PM
Wish I'd held on to my Mk1 Golf having seen those pics.
At the time though I didn't have the time or money to keep it / resore it.
Wonder where it is now.
At the time though I didn't have the time or money to keep it / resore it.
Wonder where it is now.
My favourite, along with the S2000.
Somebody just offered me too much to refuse and I sold it.
02-06-2008, 08:46 AM
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Good find there Craig Not sure about polishing up the gearbox mount bolts but I guess if you've gone to those lengths to restore a car, then why not a little further
Being a former member of Club GTI I've seen countless threads of people restoring Golfs, and I know just how anal some people can be when restoring cars. I have a great deal of respect for those that burn the midnight oil and go to great lengths to restore a classic car.
Not sure about polishing up the gearbox mount bolts but I guess if you've gone to those lengths to restore a car, then why not a little further Being a former member of Club GTI I've seen countless threads of people restoring Golfs, and I know just how anal some people can be when restoring cars. I have a great deal of respect for those that burn the midnight oil and go to great lengths to restore a classic car.