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The rebuild starts.... my old M3 evo
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Unburied it from its grave in the corner of my garage a few weeks ago.
Started first turn once I charged its battery. Not bad after three or four years.
It makes some horrid noises when it moves so new discs and pads arrived today for from and rear.
Replacement exhaust arrived Friday.
It's now in the air.... two broken front springs immediately apparent.
Gloves are on...... let's strip this beast.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Keep us posted on how it's going,I do love a good restoration project  I'm in the process of bringing a 205 GTi back from the grave,it had been abandoned in a field for 10 years,farmer said if I fetch it I can have it for free |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Keep us posted on how it's going,I do love a good restoration project I'm in the process of bringing a 205 GTi back from the grave,it had been abandoned in a field for 10 years,farmer said if I fetch it I can have it for free "
Oh cool. I had a 405 Mi16 that I sold to a guy with a 205. He was going to put the engine into his. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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That's quite a common lump to chuck in,pretty straightforward too  after seeing the price tag I'm going all original with this one so I can sell it on once I've had some fun with it.Original stuff is getting hard to come by for classic sports hatches now,rebuilt an XR2 and the missing interior parts were a right pain in the arse to track down |
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What model M3? I had an e36 emfree vert in tekno purple, blue top & silver leather interior. Very understated..... ??
The mrs 'enciuraged' me to sell it as it only had 4 seats tgen as soon as it was summer she wished we still had it ??
I have (among other ongoing projects) a 205 cti that needs a new interior and a little fettling but it's all there. I might paint it but it's staying stock 1.6
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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It's the e36 3.2 evo. LSD and 6speed box. Auto dip rear view mirror. Auto recirc on the Aircon, (rare). walnut trim. Black interior. Cosmos black paint. 4 door. (Again pretty rare).
I've had someone look at it regarding new arches and a new back panel to get rid of rust and a respray. That has come in at a reasonable price.
I want the wheels refurbed too.
I've only put about 30k on it in 13/14 years. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's the e36 3.2 evo. LSD and 6speed box. Auto dip rear view mirror. Auto recirc on the Aircon, (rare). walnut trim. Black interior. Cosmos black paint. 4 door. (Again pretty rare).
I've had someone look at it regarding new arches and a new back panel to get rid of rust and a respray. That has come in at a reasonable price.
I want the wheels refurbed too.
I've only put about 30k on it in 13/14 years. "
there was a similar car all rebuilt at a track day I was at recently... it certainly made me smile to see it going around the track x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just picked up a Puma for pittance complete with full tank of fuel and most of 2 other puma's in the stripped out rear, boxes of the stuff! Good job I hate fords! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just picked up a Puma for pittance complete with full tank of fuel and most of 2 other puma's in the stripped out rear, boxes of the stuff! Good job I hate fords!"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Got a mk1 mx5 UK spec California special.
Might have to sell it though....no time to enjoy it  "
Was trying to get my mitts on one with my paltry budget, hours after I picked up my new whip had an email saying one was still available...FFS!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Well I’ve finally found the time to put the front end back together tonight.
It’s back in its wheels and on charge.
Intending to start it over the weekend. Move it to a better position and then strip the rear to check that’s all ok. I teplaced most of the bushes a few years ago so hopefully it’ll just need the discs and pads I bought it.
Hoping it’s not another 30 weeks ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sold my last project car (Fiat 500 Arbarth) last year, took 4 years to get it pristine I then had 3 years with her. Not sure what to get next; fancy a Datsun 240/260Z (but prices have shot up), an MGB GT (not ready for cap and driving gloves) or do I get a classic bike
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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago
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"Unburied it from its grave in the corner of my garage a few weeks ago.
Started first turn once I charged its battery. Not bad after three or four years.
It makes some horrid noises when it moves so new discs and pads arrived today for from and rear.
Replacement exhaust arrived Friday.
It's now in the air.... two broken front springs immediately apparent.
Gloves are on...... let's strip this beast. "
Mind get all the fluids changed before running it properly  |
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It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Unburied it from its grave in the corner of my garage a few weeks ago.
Started first turn once I charged its battery. Not bad after three or four years.
It makes some horrid noises when it moves so new discs and pads arrived today for from and rear.
Replacement exhaust arrived Friday.
It's now in the air.... two broken front springs immediately apparent.
Gloves are on...... let's strip this beast. "
Good stuff mate, I have an old mini Cooper that I need to start all over again. Piece of shit. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol"
I had a succession of those when I was young. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young. "
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them. |
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young.
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them. "
They were worthless at one stage 
A guy from Northern Ireland is selling new shells for them that he is getting made in China, the quality is quite good from what I hear! |
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young. "
Still a very popular car in Ireland, especially among the rally guy/ girls |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young.
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them.
They were worthless at one stage
A guy from Northern Ireland is selling new shells for them that he is getting made in China, the quality is quite good from what I hear!"
Yeh I've seen that, aren't they about 5 grand? |
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young.
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them.
They were worthless at one stage
A guy from Northern Ireland is selling new shells for them that he is getting made in China, the quality is quite good from what I hear!
Yeh I've seen that, aren't they about 5 grand?"
At least if not a bit more, no tin worm though! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young.
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them.
They were worthless at one stage
A guy from Northern Ireland is selling new shells for them that he is getting made in China, the quality is quite good from what I hear!
Yeh I've seen that, aren't they about 5 grand?
At least if not a bit more, no tin worm though! "
Or bran flakes as inner wings. |
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young.
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them.
They were worthless at one stage
A guy from Northern Ireland is selling new shells for them that he is getting made in China, the quality is quite good from what I hear!
Yeh I've seen that, aren't they about 5 grand?"
Arches sills pillars floors lol the list goes on |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol
I had a succession of those when I was young.
You can't get mk2's anymore and to think back there was fuckin loads of them.
They were worthless at one stage
A guy from Northern Ireland is selling new shells for them that he is getting made in China, the quality is quite good from what I hear!
Yeh I've seen that, aren't they about 5 grand?
Arches sills pillars floors lol the list goes on "
I worked on Citroens for 15 years and they're shit but never rotted. Can't do bodywork but bought myself a mig and just taught myself. Blew a few holes in metal though at first. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I must be on a roll.... a very slow one.
Having broken the locking wheel but key and got a new one off eBay, I’ve now got the back wheels off, new discs and pads fitted.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last "
Can't wait to see it when it is done ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last "
You gonna bleed all the brakes and change brake fluid? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Unburied it from its grave in the corner of my garage a few weeks ago.
Started first turn once I charged its battery. Not bad after three or four years.
It makes some horrid noises when it moves so new discs and pads arrived today for from and rear.
Replacement exhaust arrived Friday.
It's now in the air.... two broken front springs immediately apparent.
Gloves are on...... let's strip this beast. "
I'm so sorry. I read this with great interest and then noticed the gold hotpants.
What was the question? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Unburied it from its grave in the corner of my garage a few weeks ago.
Started first turn once I charged its battery. Not bad after three or four years.
It makes some horrid noises when it moves so new discs and pads arrived today for from and rear.
Replacement exhaust arrived Friday.
It's now in the air.... two broken front springs immediately apparent.
Gloves are on...... let's strip this beast.
I'm so sorry. I read this with great interest and then noticed the gold hotpants.
What was the question? "
Should I really be doing this job in hotpants, heels and a bikini top?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last
You gonna bleed all the brakes and change brake fluid? "
Yes indeed. Changing all the fluids. It’s been sat a long time.
I’m going to get the wheels refurbed too. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last
Can't wait to see it when it is done ! "
Nor me
I’ll be using it for a photo session so I can post them on here. |
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lol"
mk2 escort rarer than rocking horse shit loved mine full group 4 rally spec gutted when I wrote it off |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It must be something in the air, I pulled out my mk2 escort from the depts of the garage to photograph it and put it up for sale last week,
After agonising over it for the past few days I've come to realise I'll only regret selling it so I'll drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration next winter! I must be stone mad lolmk2 escort rarer than rocking horse shit loved mine full group 4 rally spec gutted when I wrote it off "
I had several modified mkII escorts. My first car was a modified 1.3. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I used to covert my friend’s mkII Capri 2.0s. Bumped into him the other day and told him how much I loved it..... he still has it sat in his garage.
So tempted to try to talk him 8nto selling it to me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last
Can't wait to see it when it is done !
Nor me
I’ll be using it for a photo session so I can post them on here. "
Are you doing before and after photo's? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last
Can't wait to see it when it is done !
Nor me
I’ll be using it for a photo session so I can post them on here.
Are you doing before and after photo's?"
Actually no. It looks so sad all dusty.
Looking nice through the wheels though with it’s vented grooves discs all round. |
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"My next move will be to change the fluids and buy a new battery for it.
Then it’ll be off to the body shop at last
Can't wait to see it when it is done !
Nor me
I’ll be using it for a photo session so I can post them on here.
Are you doing before and after photo's?
Actually no. It looks so sad all dusty.
Looking nice through the wheels though with it’s vented grooves discs all round. "
That is the exact reason for before and after photos. You can see the progress made in the resurrection and have a step by step library of bringing the car back to life.
I do this with my restoration projects albeit progress is generally slow |
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
Paisley |
"Sold my last project car (Fiat 500 Arbarth) last year, took 4 years to get it pristine I then had 3 years with her. Not sure what to get next; fancy a Datsun 240/260Z (but prices have shot up), an MGB GT (not ready for cap and driving gloves) or do I get a classic bike
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An MGB GT is fun. Had one when me and my ex were together. We were just in our 20’s so hardly a driving gloves and cap in sight.
Fun to drive and a great sound from the engine. Had a full length sunroof as well! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ive got a bmw e30 race car running a 430bhp saab engine sat in my garage under a pile of dust
Are you going to resurrect it sometime?"
Its taken a back seat, fully working & restored just a tad dusty. Ive been building a 1953 ford f100 drag truck so thats taken all my time. V8 baby! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ive got a bmw e30 race car running a 430bhp saab engine sat in my garage under a pile of dust
Are you going to resurrect it sometime?
Its taken a back seat, fully working & restored just a tad dusty. Ive been building a 1953 ford f100 drag truck so thats taken all my time. V8 baby!"
Sounds like an excellent garage you have |
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RS2000 custom full nut and bolt strip and rebuild had it resprayed diamond White 2 months ago gonna start putting it back together again in 2 weeks, estimated rebuild, 3 months can't wait to get it out on the road again |
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