Escadrille Ecosse Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Ah. Yes it is all getting rather difficult. But looks like a nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint95m Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Awesome. I always find it interesting to see what lies behind the front outer panels. Once upon a time it was a dream of mine to build a "fast road" mark one 2000 but a Dolomite Sprint is a good alternative I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 And progress moves apace, now ready for paint. Uhmmed and ahhhed about colour, as I was thinking of going a metallic version of the original cherry red, however have decided to stick with the original colour. Soon be time to start thinking about building the engine for her, better get that garage sorted quick now! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 2 hours ago, thebrookster said: And progress moves apace, now ready for paint. Uhmmed and ahhhed about colour, as I was thinking of going a metallic version of the original cherry red, however have decided to stick with the original colour. Soon be time to start thinking about building the engine for her, better get that garage sorted quick now! Exciting stuff Phil. Nice choice on the colour too. been through exactly the same uhmming and ahhing with the Spitfire only in blue. Deffo need to get a finger out with that garage now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimBancroft Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Very wise to go with the original colour. metallic would look wrong. Bet the red will look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljf Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hello, Looking good, keep the "wheel" turning and I hope the costs remain bearable. regards, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 Well, paint has been applied! And as to cost, @rogerguzzi your price for a bonnet would be preferable Let's just say, bare metal respray of etch primer, high build primer and colour has left a few VERY lonely pennies and not much else 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 That looks the business. Congrats. paint on means you are on the home stretch ……….. doesn’t it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Does look good...... 10 minutes ago, Hamish said: paint on means you are on the home stretch ……….. doesn’t it ! Well, sorta..... just got to pay for all the mechanical bits and bolt it all back together, then there's the trim etc, which will look shabby against fresh new paint...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Quality remains long after the price is forgotten (or at least stops hurting so much). Very nice Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Cheers all, guess I can't really grumble too much as I do prefer the "do it once and do it right" philosophy of life, and as Colin rightly says the quality of the work is an investment in itself. 11 hours ago, Hamish said: paint on means you are on the home stretch ……….. doesn’t it ! Well....................... It means it much closer to coming home, if that counts 11 hours ago, Nick Jones said: Well, sorta..... just got to pay for all the mechanical bits and bolt it all back together, then there's the trim etc, which will look shabby against fresh new paint...... Cheers Nick, that's uplifting On a more serious note, the mechanical side is halfway there already. Chic already has the new suspension and brakes waiting to be fitted, and he is also going to take care of glass and majority of the trim work, so that's one less job for me to muck up. Engine is still awaiting movement, I have a core unit to strip down, need to order a cam and EFI electrickery along with bearings etc. Conrods and steel flywheel already purchased. Gearbox needs overhauled, layshaft is noisy but otherwise good. The seats need recovering (Alfa 156 fronts and rear) as they are beige currently, any other colour would be preferable! Also thinking to convert to heated seats whilst I'm at it (all thanks to recent post on here!!). Carpets and soundproofing to sort. I need to approach some local companies to determine if it might not be better to have this done properly. Re-wire, most likely from scratch as I wish to modernise it all. Figure by the time I add all the EFI requirements along with converting to modern fusebox with relays I don't gain very much trying to modify a standard loom. Heater - I have a new core waiting, but am looking to fit a better blower fan. Gauges to sort, probably get a new set that use GPS, there's too many average speed cameras around for my liking these days and the eventual aim is to make this car my daily again. Ohh, and before all that happens I still need to finish off the garage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 12 hours ago, thebrookster said: The seats need recovering (Alfa 156 fronts and rear) as they are beige currently, any other colour would be preferable! Consider the option of recolouring the original covers rather than recovering. 12 hours ago, thebrookster said: Cheers Nick, that's uplifting Yeah, sorry….. sounds like you are a bit further on with it than I thought…. BTW, I think you should think of a new name for it, she ain’t a shed no more… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 18 minutes ago, Nick Jones said: BTW, I think you should think of a new name for it, she ain’t a shed no more… Very much so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 On 8/10/2023 at 6:36 PM, thebrookster said: Well, paint has been applied! And as to cost, @rogerguzzi your price for a bonnet would be preferable Let's just say, bare metal respray of etch primer, high build primer and colour has left a few VERY lonely pennies and not much else Hello But Spitty is having a Blow job compared to this(can we say blow job now?) Still waiting to see what the Insurance Frauds say? Did I tell you all this pair of Daft Buggers have booked the Ferry to Spain next year!(may as well think positive?) We have done 3,920miles already this year in Spitty(She keeps us young ish??(and my old Mother used to say once you stop doing something you will not start it again!) Roger and the Memsahib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 21 hours ago, rogerguzzi said: But Spitty is having a Blow job compared to this(can we say blow job now?) I think you mean blow over Not sure it would ever have been OK to say the other one Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 On 8/11/2023 at 5:04 PM, Nick Jones said: BTW, I think you should think of a new name for it, she ain’t a shed no more… On 8/11/2023 at 5:25 PM, Escadrille Ecosse said: Very much so... I've been thinking this myself for a wee while. Been putting it off however, as my grey matter hasn't been creative enough to think of a new name. Suggestions (not including blowjobs ) gratefully received....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 37 minutes ago, thebrookster said: I've been thinking this myself for a wee while. Been putting it off however, as my grey matter hasn't been creative enough to think of a new name. Suggestions (not including blowjobs ) gratefully received....... The Red Money Pit ! Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John I Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 The “red money box”.......you just can’t make withdrawals well only one if you at sometime decide to sell, but I can’t see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted November 19 Author Share Posted November 19 The work continues, both on the saloon and in finding a new name for the thread............. Phil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 "The Red Collection" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) That is a very red and very shiny car. And a very full shed. And... that cylinder head sitting at a rakish angle on the carpet on the shelf above the drivers side waiting to slide off and smack the wing gives me the heeby jeebies How about 'The Crimson Cruiser' Edited November 19 by Escadrille Ecosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint95m Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Shanness, that is most definitely red My eyes are fair dirlin' Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 I like it so much, the car and the shed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 17 hours ago, Escadrille Ecosse said: And a very full shed. 10 hours ago, Martin said: and the shed Regattably, the shed isn't mine. In fact mine has not progressed at all yet, as I am still awaiting the digger guy to finish off the base prep. The shed is one of Chic's at his farm. And believe me, that is probably only about 4% of what he actually has up there........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 I did wonder why you had so many gearboxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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