Newbie Say's Hello!
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Hi everyone, I just thought I would say hello!
I pick up a '55 plate Monaro from that terribly nice man James from Elite cars w/c 10th October. It has only covered some 15k miles and by the sounds of it, it has all the non-performance enhancements one would likely need. The only downside is that it's black...and I swore I would never have another black car since they are so damn difficult to keep clean...so all and any advice on how to keep a black car pristine (without just leaving it in the garage) would be appreciated.
Two immediate jobs after I pick it up:
- a visit to Blackboots in Chesham to set the geo up for fast road use...they are the mutts nuts for this sort of thing having transformed my TVR T350...and they do all the geo work for DK Engineering (Google them)
- a visit to Dave the Trimmers near Milton Keynes to replace the drivers seat bolster which has some wear marks on it. I highly recommend Dave...his workmanship is epic, he cares, and he's a really nice bloke.
Looking forward to meeting up with you all as and when, and seeking advice on this or that.
Tony
I pick up a '55 plate Monaro from that terribly nice man James from Elite cars w/c 10th October. It has only covered some 15k miles and by the sounds of it, it has all the non-performance enhancements one would likely need. The only downside is that it's black...and I swore I would never have another black car since they are so damn difficult to keep clean...so all and any advice on how to keep a black car pristine (without just leaving it in the garage) would be appreciated.
Two immediate jobs after I pick it up:
- a visit to Blackboots in Chesham to set the geo up for fast road use...they are the mutts nuts for this sort of thing having transformed my TVR T350...and they do all the geo work for DK Engineering (Google them)
- a visit to Dave the Trimmers near Milton Keynes to replace the drivers seat bolster which has some wear marks on it. I highly recommend Dave...his workmanship is epic, he cares, and he's a really nice bloke.
Looking forward to meeting up with you all as and when, and seeking advice on this or that.
Tony
Go to www.davethetrimmer.com his work is of the highest quality.
SturdyHSV said:
Welcome, pics are mandatory upon pick up
Would love to hear how you find it compares to the T350 too, I'd saved up to buy one of those when I got the Monaro, ultimately the lack of a garage and the T350's lack of a V8 swung me on to the Ro.
Well, I picked it up from James last Saturday and have now put circa 400 miles on it over the week....so it now has all of 15,490 miles on the clock! Epic. Loving it. What a hoot. Smiling at the puzzled looks on the faces of peeps mouthing "what the f**K was that"...Also thumbs up from a biker as he came alongside...very nice indeed.
Have just had those terribly nice people at Blackboot's in Chesham check and adjust the geo on it. Next job is to get the drivers bolster repaired by Dave the Trimmer.
Pictures will follow. Reg no DG55TUN and it's in Phantom Black...anyone know of the car?
Have just had those terribly nice people at Blackboot's in Chesham check and adjust the geo on it. Next job is to get the drivers bolster repaired by Dave the Trimmer.
Pictures will follow. Reg no DG55TUN and it's in Phantom Black...anyone know of the car?
By way of an update, the motor is just coming back from having a little paintwork done....scuff under front splitter and bonnet respray. Next week it's off to Dave the Trimmer to repair the drivers seat - I have managed to get a new foam seat base which is good and have also replaced the plastic trim in the boot which had a few scuffs....my OCD is alive and well!
For those of you who like trivia...as all of you know, the Monaro is known as the HSV Coupe in Auz ...however do you know who the designers were? Neil Simpson did the changes to turn a Holden Monaro into the HSV Coupe and Peter Hughes and Mike Simcoe at Holden worked on the original car. The wheels were designed by a certain Mr Julian Quincey. Who say's PH isn't educational!
Monaro now with Dave the Trimmer for the repair to the seat and side bolster. I also got hold of a new foam seat base which Dave is going to use...even with such a low mile car, I thought I would get this replaced at the same time...'like new' firm drivers seat awaits!
Incidentally, Dave told me he had an orange Monaro in for some headlining work recently...it had an after-market sun roof fitted...anyone know this motor?
After Dave, it's off to Monkfish for some bits and bobs....
Incidentally, Dave told me he had an orange Monaro in for some headlining work recently...it had an after-market sun roof fitted...anyone know this motor?
After Dave, it's off to Monkfish for some bits and bobs....
mfp4073 said:
tvrtuscans said:
Monaro now with Dave the Trimmer for the repair to the seat and side bolster. I also got hold of a new foam seat base which Dave is going to use...even with such a low mile car, I thought I would get this replaced at the same time...'like new' firm drivers seat awaits!
Incidentally, Dave told me he had an orange Monaro in for some headlining work recently...it had an after-market sun roof fitted...anyone know this motor?
After Dave, it's off to Monkfish for some bits and bobs....
An after market sunroof in a Monaro! please God no....that will be the kiss of death come resale. I remember that craze in the 1970's and 1980's it did not end well. Just my 2p worth of course.Incidentally, Dave told me he had an orange Monaro in for some headlining work recently...it had an after-market sun roof fitted...anyone know this motor?
After Dave, it's off to Monkfish for some bits and bobs....
John
preciousmetal said:
tvrtuscans said:
Monaro now with Dave the Trimmer for the repair to the seat and side bolster. I also got hold of a new foam seat base which Dave is going to use...even with such a low mile car, I thought I would get this replaced at the same time...'like new' firm drivers seat awaits!
Incidentally, Dave told me he had an orange Monaro in for some headlining work recently...it had an after-market sun roof fitted...anyone know this motor?
After Dave, it's off to Monkfish for some bits and bobs....
Tony. The car was lovely when you collected it. It will be more like brand new soon Incidentally, Dave told me he had an orange Monaro in for some headlining work recently...it had an after-market sun roof fitted...anyone know this motor?
After Dave, it's off to Monkfish for some bits and bobs....
Never heard of an orange one before
For those that are interested this is Dave the Trimmers website:
www.davethetrimmer.com
For the avoidance of doubt, I have no commercial association with Dave. His workmanship is fab and he's a top bloke to boot!
www.davethetrimmer.com
For the avoidance of doubt, I have no commercial association with Dave. His workmanship is fab and he's a top bloke to boot!
LS2Noir said:
LS2Noir said:
MPSS from Black Boots, I am sure you know where they are 
To add, when I had 4 new boots fitted recently, I also had 3 of the 4 wheels straightened 
might be worth having your wheels checked for true whilst having tyres fitted 
LS2Noir said:
tvrtuscans said:
LS2Noir said:
LS2Noir said:
MPSS from Black Boots, I am sure you know where they are
To add, when I had 4 new boots fitted recently, I also had 3 of the 4 wheels straightened might be worth having your wheels checked for true whilst having tyres fitted Its been a while so here's an update. The car has just come back from Paintshield:
www.paintshield.co.uk
Front of car, bonnet and wing mirrors all covered. Brilliant workmanship, thank you Ann.
Booked into M/F for a service and some more fettling on 21st April and have been collecting some bits and bobs, snaps to follow...
www.paintshield.co.uk
Front of car, bonnet and wing mirrors all covered. Brilliant workmanship, thank you Ann.
Booked into M/F for a service and some more fettling on 21st April and have been collecting some bits and bobs, snaps to follow...
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