mikeypr1 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 A few more bits done not much tho just some air holes in the filler to be taken care of....http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0618_zps153b27c8.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0617_zps6ecb9167.jpgnot a good picture this but it shows the corner of the rear door still needs workhttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0619_zpsb1d63bfc.jpgside skirt join also needs workhttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0620_zps144cf4e0.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0621_zps526579fa.jpgtime to blend it all together....http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0622_zps066cd4ed.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0623_zpsdf410494.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0624_zpseb279c63.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0625_zps94510f18.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0626_zps75c4719d.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0627_zps5b70495c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0628_zps895ab016.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 1 helpful tip if I may.....Get some filler on the plastic spreader you get with the tin, 1 smooth motion to apply then move along. Looks like your either applying it with a fork lol or playing with it too long! And its almost scary !!!!!! I have to ask you, did you see my thread on how I done all this before you started doing it youself?? Even your last pic of the bumper meeting the arches seems rather uncanny!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 1 helpful tip if I may.....Get some filler on the plastic spreader you get with the tin, 1 smooth motion to apply then move along. Looks like your either applying it with a fork lol or playing with it too long! And its almost scary !!!!!! I have to ask you, did you see my thread on how I done all this before you started doing it youself?? Even your last pic of the bumper meeting the arches seems rather uncanny!?it doesnt look like that now I let my students have a go and they let it stand too long so lots of sanding for me to do but they have to start somewhere its all about the learning practice makes perfect but i wouldnt put it past some of them to use a fork lol.I hadnt seen your thread before I started but I can see why you would think that on the plus side im using the cossie rear bumper from my 3 door so it wont look like yours I had a three door but the floor was rotted so i have taken the parts from that to use on this one.the 3 door didnt have fogs in the bumper so thats why i have taken the splitter off and put it on this one.There are some good tips in your thread that i wish I had seen tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 1 helpful tip if I may.....Get some filler on the plastic spreader you get with the tin, 1 smooth motion to apply then move along. Looks like your either applying it with a fork lol or playing with it too long! And its almost scary !!!!!! I have to ask you, did you see my thread on how I done all this before you started doing it youself?? Even your last pic of the bumper meeting the arches seems rather uncanny!?it doesnt look like that now I let my students have a go and they let it stand too long so lots of sanding for me to do but they have to start somewhere its all about the learning practice makes perfect but i wouldnt put it past some of them to use a fork lol.I hadnt seen your thread before I started but I can see why you would think that on the plus side im using the cossie rear bumper from my 3 door so it wont look like yours I had a three door but the floor was rotted so i have taken the parts from that to use on this one.the 3 door didnt have fogs in the bumper so thats why i have taken the splitter off and put it on this one.There are some good tips in your thread that i wish I had seen tho. Lol, Any hints or info you'd like just ask. Im almost there now so I know good ways to do stuff ( or how I SHOULD of done stuff) lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 1 helpful tip if I may.....Get some filler on the plastic spreader you get with the tin, 1 smooth motion to apply then move along. Looks like your either applying it with a fork lol or playing with it too long! And its almost scary !!!!!! I have to ask you, did you see my thread on how I done all this before you started doing it youself?? Even your last pic of the bumper meeting the arches seems rather uncanny!?it doesnt look like that now I let my students have a go and they let it stand too long so lots of sanding for me to do but they have to start somewhere its all about the learning practice makes perfect but i wouldnt put it past some of them to use a fork lol.I hadnt seen your thread before I started but I can see why you would think that on the plus side im using the cossie rear bumper from my 3 door so it wont look like yours I had a three door but the floor was rotted so i have taken the parts from that to use on this one.the 3 door didnt have fogs in the bumper so thats why i have taken the splitter off and put it on this one.There are some good tips in your thread that i wish I had seen tho.Im also having a different fuel cap im tweeking it to fit with the wider arch dont think ill be letting students have a go on this car they can learn on the three door (which is dead now anyway) ill be taking the car home and finishing it there dont really like leaving at my work.  Been toying with this idea too.... done alot of research on this but dont want it to look crap and ruin my car.. I want to use this kit with the cossie arches but im unsure how to start so ill be putting the cossie on first then take it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I think the cossie arches are wide enough if you add some arches like them then you would need some seriously wide wheels and spacers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I think the cossie arches are wide enough if you add some arches like them then you would need some seriously wide wheels and spacers!I was thinking that.I think it would put too much pressure on the hubs and bearings which isnt good.  1 helpful tip if I may.....Get some filler on the plastic spreader you get with the tin, 1 smooth motion to apply then move along. Looks like your either applying it with a fork lol or playing with it too long! And its almost scary !!!!!! I have to ask you, did you see my thread on how I done all this before you started doing it youself?? Even your last pic of the bumper meeting the arches seems rather uncanny!?it doesnt look like that now I let my students have a go and they let it stand too long so lots of sanding for me to do but they have to start somewhere its all about the learning practice makes perfect but i wouldnt put it past some of them to use a fork lol.I hadnt seen your thread before I started but I can see why you would think that on the plus side im using the cossie rear bumper from my 3 door so it wont look like yours I had a three door but the floor was rotted so i have taken the parts from that to use on this one.the 3 door didnt have fogs in the bumper so thats why i have taken the splitter off and put it on this one.There are some good tips in your thread that i wish I had seen tho. Lol, Any hints or info you'd like just ask. Im almost there now so I know good ways to do stuff ( or how I SHOULD of done stuff) lol.Cheers thats great Just a quick question ive lowered the car 40mm and im using 17s the problem im facing is the tyre rubbing on the arch if I put the spacers on the wheels rubs on the rear arches did you have that problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I think the cossie arches are wide enough if you add some arches like them then you would need some seriously wide wheels and spacers!I was thinking that.I think it would put too much pressure on the hubs and bearings which isnt good.   probably add stress to the suspension as well and wear them out quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I think the cossie arches are wide enough if you add some arches like them then you would need some seriously wide wheels and spacers!I was thinking that.I think it would put too much pressure on the hubs and bearings which isnt good.  1 helpful tip if I may.....Get some filler on the plastic spreader you get with the tin, 1 smooth motion to apply then move along. Looks like your either applying it with a fork lol or playing with it too long! And its almost scary !!!!!! I have to ask you, did you see my thread on how I done all this before you started doing it youself?? Even your last pic of the bumper meeting the arches seems rather uncanny!?it doesnt look like that now I let my students have a go and they let it stand too long so lots of sanding for me to do but they have to start somewhere its all about the learning practice makes perfect but i wouldnt put it past some of them to use a fork lol.I hadnt seen your thread before I started but I can see why you would think that on the plus side im using the cossie rear bumper from my 3 door so it wont look like yours I had a three door but the floor was rotted so i have taken the parts from that to use on this one.the 3 door didnt have fogs in the bumper so thats why i have taken the splitter off and put it on this one.There are some good tips in your thread that i wish I had seen tho. Lol, Any hints or info you'd like just ask. Im almost there now so I know good ways to do stuff ( or how I SHOULD of done stuff) lol.Cheers thats great Just a quick question ive lowered the car 40mm and im using 17s the problem im facing is the tyre rubbing on the arch if I put the spacers on the wheels rubs on the rear arches did you have that problem? Well Ive got 17's and its lowered .....think its -35 G max springs and dampers. Never had a problem even on full lock! Ive used 25mm spacers to bring the wheels out, as well as a rear disc beam ( been told that its ever so slightly wider) but Im yet to drive it properly. Im just going to cut away the arch lip directly above the wheel so rubbing doesnt become an issue. Saying that, I never had an issue previously! I love those arches, seen that clip before and love it. Not sure if it would be a bit overkill, 2 sets of arches in one! Unless you could photoshop it. But then you would need some super wide rims to fill the arches ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Quick update haven't really been with the car but at the moment im trying to figure out why there is no clearance between my rear arches and wheels (there should be) I think the dampers are on there way out so ive got another set now so hopefully its a quick fix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 All smooth now just a few little bits to do on this bit.http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130605_155257_zpsf65763eb.jpg  My clearence issue I think the dampers are at fault.. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130531_084844_zpsa8c1379e.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130531_084822_zpseddbeb74.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 going on the back very soon...http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0597_zps442e9fad.jpg   My 3 door its a little bit rusty http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0536_zpsee9ad8c3.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0535_zpsde69c3c9.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0534_zps34ab6cbe.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0533_zps5cd5648f.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_0041_zps94612b28.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 done a bit todaystill have to sand it down abit more to make it flatthe little dents in the filler are doing my head in crap filler but some stopper will sort that.http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130607_144420_zps1319c051.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130607_144430_zpscf12b5c3.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130607_144458_zpsfa2e80a2.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130607_144505_zps5355ecf3.jpggot these going spare if anyones interested need a good tidy up tho.http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130607_150605_zpsfcbfdbb9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essieford Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Looking good I'm interested in doing this myself.We need an update with this hows it getting on?More updates please..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Small update I have left the bodywork for now and done some other bits to the car such as uphostering the interior with red leather look fabric.first the fuse box cover not quite finished yet just got to smooth the edges.http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130702_154348_zps3c53b433.jpgNext up can anyone guess what part this was....http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikeypr1/IMG_20130702_154357_zpse4d7d7ed.jpgmore soon got all the stuff I need to finish the bodywork so ill get some more bodywork done hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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