Undressing Kate, my Chim 430 resto.

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Yes
Bolt and bracket removed and then I put it all on hold while I preped the S4 for sale. Buyer picking it up tonight so the TVR project will now get a much needed cash injection

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3 pound hammer and longer bar did the trick

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Done nowt
Drank lots of wine and sold the Audi S4.
Money in the bank and it's time to start buying parts, mmmmmmm paaaarts

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It feels like ages since I posted anything.
Well the update is this, everything stripped, all bushes removed. That's it.
Come Monday its go go go.



The chassis and the pile above get dropped off Monday for their first blast to see what's save-able.
The engine also gets dropped off Monday for its strip, inspection and rebuild and money allowing a few new bits
And finally the seats, tunnel top, dash and door cards are dropped off for a re-trim.

So even though I've done very little, I've been busy

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I don't know
I was close to buying all new wishbones while trying to remove the first bushes.
I've damaged a front lower wishbone so one will need to be replaced but it turned out the one I started on was the only one to give me real trouble.

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First blast done and primer to protect while repairs are carried out.



All is looking good, except the outriggers obviously, only a couple of spots for a closer look.



And welds that have small holes.



And a clean look at the body filler corner.


And finally for the pictures chassis number and a second ID plate, what's the second number ?

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Engine also dropped off yesterday for a strip down, check over and rebuild.
Got a call today to say what I pretty much knew already, it's not a BV.
I'm not disappointed as it was never sold as such but it would have been a nice surprise.

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wuckfitracing said:

The stamped plate on your last picture 19293. 19th Febuary 1993 by any chance. Its near the build date.

That would make sense, the body was finished on the 18th of February 1993.
Thanks, every day should be a school day

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J400GED said:

Who's doing the metalwork for you mate, or are you doing it yourself?

Still not got anyone set in stone yet

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New bits have started arriving

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Lower dash off and found another note from the factory.
Let me say thank you Mr. G Gill

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Hey Ged
A lot of things happening but not much going on is the long and short of it.

Engine away, hopefully gearbox too soon, interior away, body away in 3 weeks, outriggers still a work in progress.

So loads happening but very little by me.

Main sticking point and hold up is the outriggers. Seen/spoken to about 15 welders/fabricators/engineers and no one wanted to carry out the work or take responsibility if they did it wrong. I was close to packing it all in and selling off parts but a week ago I gave myself a shake, phoned some friends (OC42, Mark_S_24, Marcus1875) and came up with a bit of an unconventional plan. Pictures to follow if it works.

All going well chassis will be done by the end of the month and back on its wheels.
I see you've been marching on really well.

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Progressing again after a long break.



Also picked up the rebuilt engine last week.

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A local company to me http://www.engineservicesandcomponents.com

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Just one side tacked up tonight.
Other side tacked tomorrow.
Final measure and full weld Wednesday.
Fingers crossed it'll be in for paint and back by the next week.

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Getting there

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She'll be getting the full galvanised primer, and 2 pack epoxy.
Not sure of the full process the guys use but the same coating has been on his boat in the sea for the last 10 years or something like that. That's good enough advertising for me.

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Welding done.
Off to paint on Monday.

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Anyone wanting to buy a set of outriggers ?
One careful owner some assembly required

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Chassis and body both away to paint in Monday.
Once they're back there will be a bit of chassis building before body goes back on.
All the help so far and further offers are greatly apriciated.