Bringing a Chim back from the dead

[CHIMV8]

CHIMV8 said:

Hopefully the headlights will come up good at the finishes!!

Taken to a company down South who will refurbish(silvercoat process) for £60 each, will let you know the quality

[BarnFind]

Rowge said:

Beautiful, roll on the summer the red ones are the quickest

What brakes do you have ? also what the eck is the blue hot tub in the background ?

[Trevor450]

I recognise the blue one! Collecting it tomorrow. Looks like a great project.

[CHIMV8]

Trevor450 said:

I recognise the blue one! Collecting it tomorrow. Looks like a great project.

Thanks Mark,wer're getting there now..

Another set back yesterday,the engine wiring loom was knackered, luckily managed to source NEW one from TVR Car parts

If you calling tomorrow, you will see the engine is now going in

Edited by CHIMV8 on Thursday 5th February 18:40

[CHIMV8]

CHIMV8 said:

Hedgehopper said:

CHIMV8 said:

PAS Rack arrived today

Is that a Subaru rack, it looks brand new?

If so what year and model was it from?

Thanks for sharing your resto, looking forward for more.

Correct,details below
Subaru Impreza GX RHD SALOON Steering Rack 2000 TO 2001
This was on the box..part No GR BOX ASSY P/S 34110FE080

During the build i have 'by chance' sourced a TVR PAS system,so moved the scooby rack on to a chap who was after one

[CHIMV8]

Engine arrived from V8D last week,fully rebuilt 5.0L with new clutch,wanted to keep the engine area as near to standard for the time being
ACT black silicone hoses will be fitted all round,along with Clives Y piece

Edited by CHIMV8 on Sunday 8th February 15:11

[CHIMV8]

Wheels look well with the red,fully jacked suspension at moment, just for ease of moving around,will have full height and geo set up, before she hits the road

[seeby]

Those wheels in that colour ,along with the car colour look the Boks !!

[jojackson4]

[CHIMV8]

Appreciated,trying to do everything i want to do,and end up with no regrets,without blowing the budget LOL!!!!

[CHIMV8]

Interior sorted,hopefully installed by end of Feb which should be a big positive along with the engine install going on....

[OleVix]

Awesome! That engine will be sweet as a nut!

[phazed]

On the subject of trimming the rear inner arches, I just found these Mark.

My 5.5 trimmed by previous owner, (dare I say mine were better!).





And the differance between a 255/40/17 R1R on a 17x8" RL7
And a 265/40/18 Triple 8 on a 18x9" RL7.



You will need to trim the arches for both.

Edited by phazed on Monday 16th February 22:49

[shake n bake]

CHIMV8 said:

Taken to a company down South who will refurbish(silvercoat process) for £60 each, will let you know the quality

Any news on the lights yet? I'm keen to get mine done but would like to know what you think of yours?

[CHIMV8]

shake n bake said:

CHIMV8 said:

Taken to a company down South who will refurbish(silvercoat process) for £60 each, will let you know the quality

Any news on the lights yet? I'm keen to get mine done but would like to know what you think of yours?

Hi still waiting,but where ever you go they tell you 4-6 weeks to complete.

Why that long i do not know...slow process to do correctly..who knows

[V41LEY]

Have loved reading this thread.
Great job.
Wished you hadn't made it look so easy !!

[CHIMV8]

phazed said:

On the subject of trimming the rear inner arches, I just found these Mark.

My 5.5 trimmed by previous owner, (dare I say mine were better!).





And the differance between a 255/40/17 R1R on a 17x8" RL7
And a 265/40/18 Triple 8 on a 18x9" RL7.



You will need to trim the arches for both.

Edited by phazed on Monday 16th February 22:49

Get it now...but who did that cutting...Edward scissor hands LOL

[phazed]

As said, I didn't do this one.

Where's the raspberry smilie when you need one!

[CHIMV8]

Sold the other old girl now,regrets maybe after 10 myrs of ownership,so need the new one sorted......

Burghley is getting nearer and nearer!!

[shake n bake]

CHIMV8 said:

Hi still waiting,but where ever you go they tell you 4-6 weeks to complete.

Why that long i do not know...slow process to do correctly..who knows

Well if yours are worth the wait I'll do mine next winter now as I'm getting itchy feet from not driving it! Thanks for the update though. Glad you're saving one and its in the fastest red colour too!