My Peugeot 205gti (Dimma) Restoration

[uk66fastback]

Just fantastic! Had three normal 205's back in the day - all 1.9 ones - all excellent ... used to see the odd Dimma knocking about etc - to see this one come back to life is staggering - you're very talented to do this as well as this ...

Looking forward to seeing the final car.

[em177]

Love the amber indicators.

[dimma205]

Managed to do some smaller jobs on car interior allmost complete just got lower dash to finish and my remote central locking wiring and door internals and seats will be finished end of march.

Going away with work for 3 weeks soon so engine pencilled in to be fitted on my return.

[mudy]

Congratulations - such a credit to you, absolutely beautiful

[Davie]

Fabulous!

However I think I'd be a paranoid wreck... or at least have the panels covered with some foam just in case it got marked.

[T5GRF]

Great job! You have really done the old girl justice.
I feel so nostalgic looking at those pictures, I can't wait to see her finished!

[monthefish]

Just spent 10 mins going through this thread. What a car/project!

How do you learn to basically build a car?!?

[uk66fastback]

monthefish said:

Just spent 10 mins going through this thread. What a car/project!

How do you learn to basically build a car?!?

It helps if you have a natural aptitude for taking things apart and putting them back together again ... (and they still work). I've got the first bit ...

Books, the internet, experience, a desire to learn, pockets that aren't deep, a love for the car, You tube, organisation, an inquisitive mind, a thirst for knowledge, the right tools, etc etc ...

[dimma205]

Engine and gearbox going in when I get back from work in a week or so seats been dropped off at trimmers have changed my idea with the seats but all will be revealed soon.

[DanielSan]

Absolutely staggeringly good looking car! Can't wait too see it finished.

[dimma205]

Had a couple of constructive days and have got all dash now fitted and door glass is all fitted front and rear windscreens being fitted tomorrow. I have managed to get engine fitted and gear links fitted and driveshafts in as well will start to fit all pipes and wiring loom over next few days.

[popeyewhite]

Owned a 1.9 back in the day and always loved the Dimma Gtis. Nice work.

[stichill99]

Absolutely superb build.Car looks fantastic and is a credit to all your hard work. I have loved watching this progress and I hope it gives you and the young uns years of pleasure!

[gowmonster]

looks like a proper nut and bolt restoration, do any bits not look brand new?

[gowmonster]

looks like a proper nut and bolt restoration, do any bits not look brand new?

[coopedup]

Automotive porn

[AH33]

haha, I flipped from page 1 to 17 and its done!

Looking really good

[dimma205]

Another constructive day had new front and rear screens fitted, managed to find where all of the pipes go in the engine bay so now just got to tighten them up connected all wiring up just waiting for a new reverse sensor and that will be all complete. I also got the new oil cooler and rad fitted to the housing all going well and fingers crossed will be going for a start on the engine in next week or so just got to get oil and few other bits then I should just be waiting for the interior to come back.

[dom9]

You are literally an inspiration for my project: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I don't think I'll have the time or budget to get it up to your standard but that would be the ultimate goal!

This has been a brilliant thread - will be a shame when it is all buttoned-up and there are no more shiny things to look at!

You, on the other hand, will be loving driving it - LOL

[Munter]

Are you sure that's how you want that/how it's supposed to be? It just looks like a lot of that will have no air flow as it's blocked by the center of the fan.

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