My Peugeot 205gti (Dimma) Restoration

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Well I'm hoping this is the last of the parts I needed powdercoated but now they are back I have now refitted sump to engine and timing belt cover just got to wait for waterpump and can fit belt and time up.
I have also cracked on with my anal jack refurb (think I have issues) but it looks like new hope I never get a puncture aswill be a shame to use this and my wheel brace.

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small update

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plating cost £35

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More updates from the bodyshop.

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Well the car has been painted and the laquer done but the bodyshop is now flatting car again to apply more laquer to give a better finish the bonnet and bootlid are ready for paint now and they are now prepping doors and bumpers so fingers crossed wont be too long before its all finished.

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yep genuine dimma with plaque.

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I dont feel they are worth these large price tags but i know how much im sinking into this so i atleast i can get a good agreed value but i would love to say this will never be for sale.

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I've saved and restored as much as i can but its allways hard when you are doing a full nut and bolt restoration as you just want to change bits for new.

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The wheels on it are just so it can be moved around the correct wheels are the 16inch split rims that I've had refurbished and will be fitted when car near completion.

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hope not as I've never seen a 205 in this colour.

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Back in spray booth for last time not long now

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Not a big fan of the vents and they were only a option anyway and only really serve a purpose on the tt.

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Allmost finished last few bits to do.

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Bodyshop just finishing off ready for collection on Saturday hopefully.

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Car all finished ready to be picked up Saturday then the rebuild can begin

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well car is home and allready started to fit bits back on.

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Progress has slowed a little due to waiting on a few bits and work commitments but I have managed to pull most of the wiring looms through the car and also fitted a remote central locking system to car using the original solenoids. I have rigged up a power supply to the car to check a lot of the wiring and happy to report very few issues so far. I also took the time to re dye the fuel tank and filler neck. I have also fitted most of trim to rear of car although not tighten up yet as still got rear speakers to fit.

I'm away with work for next few weeks but on return I will crack on with the copper fuel lines as braided pipes already fitted and fuel pipes I have also fitted all the new gear linkages with new bushes all from baker bm very impressed feels good already and not even connected to the box yet.

I have started to refit the dash and this has raised a issue with my powersteering as my motor is where the ecu is located a complete oversight by myself so will fit a standard coloum for moment until I can rethink the idea.

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Thanks guys hope to get back one with it in the new year when i return from work.