Pics of the Irish Rally Car

[16v_paddy]

The hard work started yesterday, 1st fail was the sandblasting guy snowed in & unable to get to me so cracked on with the prep work.


2nd fail that has got me massively fcuked off is this, notice the wheel on the passenger side? Yeah bent rear beam





Windscreen out





Roof ready for some primer & other stuff mid prep









Pansy in the workshop getting some TLC, stealing suspension bits off the track car :P

[cliorod]

2nd fail that has got me massively fcuked off is this, notice the wheel on the passenger side? Yeah bent rear beam

Hi Paddy,
I had no idea about the beam,It was already on the car when it came from Ireland,as I never got it running,it was something I never checked.If I had a spare you could have it,but I sold it just after you bought the car.
Rodders.

[16v_paddy]

Shit happens mate, just an extra job on the list is all. Have you still got those hubs? I could do with them now I've had to nick the ones on the track car to get my daily runner back on the road

[cliorod]

Hi Paddy
Do you mean the front hubs I have on ebay with the New Renault Bearings.Grp "A" studs,powder coated etc etc.If so then yes,If you want them just let me know,I'm sure we can sort something out
Ive lost your number also

[16v_paddy]

Some pics of yesterday's work


How the day started





Sandblasting





Blasted












Pikey bodge welding found





Got told this was a sparco cage





Found a little bit of rot to chop out & weld up






Rot repair/removal





Fuel tank ready for the bin





Seam sealer time









Should be wearing a couple of coats of high build primer by this evening :D

[cliorod]

Paddy
It is just amazing and embarrassing for me what sandblasting uncovers.I was told it was a Sparco cage,with regards to the welding,I was never impressed by any of the Irish owners work to be honest,but I pointed that out on the initial survey you had.Must admit your putting me to shame,I kept it for 5 years and did not do half of what you have achieved in 5 months
Well done

[16v_paddy]

Not trying to show off but I've done almost sod all for 5 months, it's almost all been done in the past week

[mopa]

awesome! how much was the sandblasting?

[16v_paddy]

awesome! how much was the sandblasting?

Was £150 but was very lucky in finding someone local to do it.

Ooooohhhh look! It's lunar ghey now :P

[cliorod]

FOOKIN HELL !!!!!
That is just amazing a weeks hard graft and that ...I could be tempted to buy it back ....I think not.
Well done Paddy,I'm available to help you plumb the brake and fuel lines in,If your gong down the AEROQUIP route if you need any advice
Rod