Well can't really remember everything at this stage but it went something like this. Stripped everthing off the car, interior & exterior. Rubbed whole car down to primer (white) by hand. Primered and repainted over a long period then and gradually reassembled. Parts list to date: Chrome bumpers, irons & end caps f & r. New 1.3L engine, 4speed box & 3 stage exhaust from low mileage mk1 (12k miles or something silly like that) 14in le castletts (painted silver at the moment but will be mirror polished in time) 256mm audi brakes up front 22mm master cylinder & 9in servo New front left wing and front panel Koni Top Adjustables all around Eibach Springs Some Poly bushes (on wishbones, rear beam etc) Chrome rubbing strips, Chrome door mirrors, door handles, rear window surround (got seal with groove for that one). Reupholstered original seats in black cloth & leather Covered front door cards in leather, sprayed rears black from blue (came out v.well) New carpet New headliner Flushed boot (havent fitted the solenoid yet) New filler neck Crystal front lights M3 rears Front spoiler (nice thin one, I dont like the larger ones) Goodridge Stainless Braided Brake Hoses Front and rear wheel bearings Rear brake pads and cylinders Vent trims (dash) New seatbelts (front) (Got generics from GSF, quite nice) Chrome Grille Misc work done: Fuel tank removed, thoroughly washed out and refitted with loads of coats of thick paint Whole underside sealed with thick paint anywhere there was plastic covering missing (car is more or less 100% rust free)
Ge a better pic up of the car finished and frost free Looks very well! That 12k engine was a good find..
