Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[e600]

v8250 said:

Could you make a Low Drag project thread for this. I'm sure plenty of us will bookmark

The shell is going to take 10 to 12 months to build and is beyond my abilities, however the oily bits will be done at home and some are already finished.

As and when I complete something interesting I will post. Thanks for the interest

Rgds

[V8Matthew]

My Fox body, surely must count as a classic now?

[vpr]

RichB said:

Out of interest is that how it would have left the factory or would Ford have covered it in black gunk?

This is a tricky one

From factory the car would have come with a thin layer of primer on the underside. When the factory applied paint to the outside a certain amount of over spray would have partially dusted the outer edges of the underside

So, difficult to replicate when restoring a car plus it's nice to do a complete job

[RichB]

vpr said:

This is a tricky one

From factory the car would have come with a thin layer of primer on the underside. When the factory applied paint to the outside a certain amount of over spray would have partially dusted the outer edges of the underside

So, difficult to replicate when restoring a car plus it's nice to do a complete job

Indeed, was just curious. Thin coat of primer doesn't sound too robust!

[will730i]

I just took these of my recent purchase so I thought I'd share them here. Although the car looks great from a few feet, untold rust is lurking underneath...but, it sounds great and is pretty nippy being the 450.

[RichB]

will730i said:

...Although the car looks great from a few feet, untold rust is lurking underneath...

Looks like a big job to repair that does, have you got plans?

[H4r1s]

That looks quite nice, the rust could be a lot worse! That shouldn't be too bad to fix.

[RichB]

H4r1s said:

That looks quite nice, the rust could be a lot worse! That shouldn't be too bad to fix.

I'd hate to see what you call bad rust. I would just assume the entire cill will be rotten on both sides but I've no idea how easy that is to replace on a Merc of that age.

[will730i]

Oh yes, I'm fully expecting both cills to disintegrate, and its pretty frilly behind those arch covers too. However, there is some sentimental attachment, and a lot of optimism on my part! I found one place today that may be able to do the work, but if anyone knows a good welder in Essex or east London then do shout...

[RichB]

will730i said:

...there is some sentimental attachment, and a lot of optimism on my part!...

I take my hat off to you sir

[woodytype S]

RONV said:

Hurry up and take the horrid wheels of.

[P5BNij]

I've already posted a few shots of my Cooper S but I picked up these rare-ish early Cosmic 5''x10'' alloys for it this morning at the Stanford Hall show... can anyone recommend a good wheel refurbisher in the Warwickshire / Northants area...?

[PomBstard]

Google [bot] said:

Love the 930.

Quite pleased with these pics a friend took:

Though still waiting for a ride...

I'll put this big arse here too...

[Google [bot]]

That's nice, I like that!

ETA: radiator hose issue means I've got to be a little cautious until resolved, it will happen.

[duka]

[PATTERNPART]

[Gunk]

duka said:

Beautiful car and fantastic registration number. You're a lucky chap!

[duka]

PATTERNPART said:

Looks great survivor of Linwood!

[theadman]

P5BNij said:

I've already posted a few shots of my Cooper S but I picked up these rare-ish early Cosmic 5''x10'' alloys for it this morning at the Stanford Hall show... can anyone recommend a good wheel refurbisher in the Warwickshire / Northants area...?

Love the wheels - quite a find and they will look great on your car. Pristine Wheels in Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes have a good reputation. Haven't used them myself but know a number of people who have with good results. I've no connection with the company, by the way.

[TR4man]

Gunk said:

duka said:

Beautiful car and fantastic registration number. You're a lucky chap!

Oh yes, that is lovely!