What’s in the paint shop today?
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Heaveho said:
The earlier one you have there was just a more boxy body. The later one was a more rounded thing, they changed the shape in '88, but the mechanicals were the same. They were both mildly bodykitted, roof spoiler and side skirts, more colour coding etc. Both great cars, the earlier one like the one in your shop is arguably a better looking car.
Sally's a very pretty girl. I used to work for an animal sanctuary in Crete, the dogs from there are very nice natured considering the abuse they generally suffer.
I've just had a look on the net and agree, the earlier model had a "cleaner" look. I suspect we'll get this one back for some final tweaks next spring so I might even get to drive it a bit - hope so Sally's a very pretty girl. I used to work for an animal sanctuary in Crete, the dogs from there are very nice natured considering the abuse they generally suffer.
Hopefully we'll have a lot more interesting stuff come in over the winter too.Yes, it's amazing how these dogs can handle their tough lives - I admire you for working with them, I'd be constantly heartbroken and get way too attached to all the animals
Heaveho said:
I love seeing those Corolla's getting looked after, they're a much better car than many of their contemporaries.
Well, they're Toyotas so no surprise there 
The spiritual ancestor of the GR Yaris maybe.Heaveho said:
Beth had bluffed her way into a Border Collie sanctuary in the UK after being found as a stray on the streets of Ireland. She looks more like a Jack Russell on stilts! I'm glad I worked in Crete as a life experience, but I wouldn't do it again. If you care about animals, it's a pretty soul destroying way to spend time.
"Bluffed her way in..." I was thinking she might be a JR, one of Sally's best friends is an aging wire-haired called Eddie <3 Lovely dogs.Talking of soul destroying: I've been given the task of stripping the Mini's roof down to bare metal and there are at least 8 layers applied over several decades to get through. Even with our best gear it's taking an awful lot of blood, sweat and tears. I'm switching between this and (yet another) Puch Maxi resto, so not my favorite jobs. Still, rough with the smooth, I love my job
I'll try and remember to grab a few pics tomorrow. 
Well, it's been a while (again). We're busy as ever, but it seems that more people have spent time bending their run-of-the-mill cars this winter than restoring their classics.
Still, we had this charming little Fiat 1100 through recently (I think it's an 1100, please let me know if you know better)
As you might have observed, the owner of the Mini has decided to use the shop as winter storage
Very - and I mean VERY - exciting posts coming soon though
Still, we had this charming little Fiat 1100 through recently (I think it's an 1100, please let me know if you know better)
As you might have observed, the owner of the Mini has decided to use the shop as winter storage
Very - and I mean VERY - exciting posts coming soon though
Edited by BrownEaredDog on Wednesday 28th February 21:09
This isn’t the aforementioned “very exciting” post, but that’s on the way, don’t worry
It's dull, I know, but I love the fact that some owners not only keep these old run-of-the-mill cars on the road, but also to care enough to keep them looking fine.
Yet another “classic” GM Green from the 20th century
It's dull, I know, but I love the fact that some owners not only keep these old run-of-the-mill cars on the road, but also to care enough to keep them looking fine.
Yet another “classic” GM Green from the 20th century
C5_Steve said:
It's lovely that someone cares enough about that to lavish attention on the paint.
(they just need to polish the headlights now!
)
That was my first impression too (they just need to polish the headlights now!
)Polishing these lights can easily lead to a pit of sorrows though, there comes a point when they just can't be polished any more. It's like the plastic just breaks down and nothing can rescue it. It seems that Corsa B lights/lenses - in decent nick anyway - are unobtainium now so I suppose the owner is just crossing fingers and hoping it'll go through the next couple of "syn" (our version of the MOT test) before it becomes a "classic" and no longer needs to be tested
I'm still not allowed to post the extremely cool thing - the boss has sworn me to secrecy - but it's coming, promise.
J90 Land Cruiser Prado! I love these 
This one is in excellent nick, it’s just in for us to finish the rear arches, the fronts were sorted a while back.
…and a couple of gratuitous pics of a D2 Audi A8 4.2. Still one of my favourite Audis, I always think of the film Ronin when I see one.
This one is in excellent nick, it’s just in for us to finish the rear arches, the fronts were sorted a while back.
…and a couple of gratuitous pics of a D2 Audi A8 4.2. Still one of my favourite Audis, I always think of the film Ronin when I see one.
The wheels look surprisingly good in reality, they fill the arches perfectly and make an already mean-looking car look even meaner But yes, a set of Avus alloys would look great too.
I believe that the S8 in Ronin was Kaktusgruen Pearl (LZ6L, E7). It's a fantastic colour, looks very dark in low-light, yet quite vibrant green in direct sunlight. They did a metallic too, but that seemed brighter than the car in the film - just a guess though
What a film! One of Frankenheimers' best.
But yes, a set of Avus alloys would look great too.I believe that the S8 in Ronin was Kaktusgruen Pearl (LZ6L, E7). It's a fantastic colour, looks very dark in low-light, yet quite vibrant green in direct sunlight. They did a metallic too, but that seemed brighter than the car in the film - just a guess though
What a film! One of Frankenheimers' best.
Edited by BrownEaredDog on Friday 29th March 14:38
C5_Steve said:
Have you just blown your load in that third pic all over the interior??!?!?
Amazing car. Sorry to hear all's not amazing but thanks for keeping us entertained with the comings and goings of the shop.
Chin up, hope things pick up soon!
Amazing car. Sorry to hear all's not amazing but thanks for keeping us entertained with the comings and goings of the shop.
Chin up, hope things pick up soon!
Hahaha, thanks Steve, I genuinely laughed out loud at that Thanks for the kind words too. I'll keep the thread up to date as best I can.
The quality of the workmanship on the Shelby is utterly astonishing, it's a sight to behold. Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of the completed car as it was picked up while I was away
A little more about the Shelby - I'm wondering about the originality despite being informed that it's "genuine". Trigger's broom and all that, I know that no old car is on all the original parts, but I'm also pretty sure that Torx screws and ATO fuses weren't part of the original build I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what
I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what C5_Steve said:
BrownEaredDog said:
A little more about the Shelby - I'm wondering about the originality despite being informed that it's "genuine". Trigger's broom and all that, I know that no old car is on all the original parts, but I'm also pretty sure that Torx screws and ATO fuses weren't part of the original build I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what
When it comes to Cobras and Daytona's, I kind of always assumed they're a replica in some way shape or form. It really doesn't matter to me, as long as they look like the thing and have a whacking great V8 I'm all good! I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what (If I was paying for one I might care, but when looking at/driving I don't think it really matters)
I have serious doubts that the cars that get raced at Goodwood are matching numbers originals - I just can't imagine that even the seriously wealthy are prepared to let some swivel-eyed ex-BTCC racer [1] get the red mist while driving their £2.5 million Ferrari and then launching it into the scenery
[1] - I mean this in a fun way, anyone that remembers some of the heated battles in 1990s BTCC will know what I mean.
C5_Steve said:
I'm sure someone will correct me but I don't think they ever are "originals" at Goodwood. Ok some may be but the vast majority are running on "new" chassis' and engines with an old VIN, with the donor car of the VIN tucked away somewhere I believe. It's all a bit confusing because no one seems to talk about it (for obvious reasons) but seems to be a well known "secret". That's apparently why you see those giant piles of rust that used to be a 250SWB go for massive money because they want the VIN off them to build a new car and then have it certified as genuine.
Again, I might be massively wrong and someone will no doubt be along to correct me but I started reading into it a bit when Chandhok had that fire in the car he was racing last year. I remember a lot of places picking up on it saying £XX million pound whatever bursts into flames but then it came out that no, it's actually whatever it is we call these things.
As I said it means nothing to me but the snobbery does seem a bit ridiculous when you try and disguise the truth.
I think you're spot on with the VIN thing. The pile of rust gets sent to Ferrari Classiche together with the documentation and VIN and - hey presto! - a "Certified Classiche" Ferrari is miraculously "restored" to as-new condition Again, I might be massively wrong and someone will no doubt be along to correct me but I started reading into it a bit when Chandhok had that fire in the car he was racing last year. I remember a lot of places picking up on it saying £XX million pound whatever bursts into flames but then it came out that no, it's actually whatever it is we call these things.
As I said it means nothing to me but the snobbery does seem a bit ridiculous when you try and disguise the truth.
So even if Chandhok binned the real thing I suppose that it could be "saved" as long as the VIN plate and documentation were intact? At least that's how I understand it, but I'll willingly stand corrected.
Anyway, we've gone beyond the remit of the thread, I suspect
Back on topic, here's a couple of photos of a Chevy SSR. I quite liked it
C5_Steve said:
Wow, another of my favourite weird cars you really do get quite the eclectic mix in!
I'd love one of these but it'd have to be in Yellow.
You'll have a Plymouth Prowler in next won't you from my "weird American cars I'd like to own" Bingo card
Ha, you never know. Until then, have a stealthy Dodge Coronet 500 convertible - I completely forgot to photograph the finished job, sorry I'd love one of these but it'd have to be in Yellow.
You'll have a Plymouth Prowler in next won't you from my "weird American cars I'd like to own" Bingo card
Agree with you about the yellow too, although I have a soft spot for that weird metallic purple they did
Edited by BrownEaredDog on Wednesday 22 May 12:49
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