Undressing Kate, my Chim 430 resto.

[J400GED]

Nice work...

[Cokes]

J400GED said:

Nice work...

Cheers mate
Even with all the issues I've had, I'm proud of myself getting this far because I've never done anything like this before.

[Mark_S_24]

Oooo , getting there.

Not long now, keep up the good work

Mark

[Cokes]

After 16 weeks she's back on her wheels.

[J400GED]

Cokes said:

After 16 weeks she's back on her wheels.

[Cokes]

She's getting there.

[ClassiChimi]

That's top work there
I'd be taken a million pics of that stage alone, there maybe a few stresses to go through but she's gonna be a beauty, well done indeed

[J400GED]

Cokes said:

She's getting there.

Apart from starting the car for the first time post build, this was my favourite stage of the rebuild. A real sense of achievement!
Nice one mate!

[Cokes]

Thanks guys



I get the body back with a fresh paint job tonight. So a few bit to do before I put them back together next week. Bolt it down and then it's off to got a new interior and roof on the 22nd.

[Cokes]

They meet again

[J400GED]

Cokes said:

They meet again

Awesome!
Jealous or what.

My plan is to get mine resprayed next year.

[Mark_S_24]

Ooooh, Shiny Shiny, you must be chuffed.
It can't be long before you are turning that key

Mark

[67Fox]

Looks awsome, well done, it can be done as some clear people have shown on hear.
You are doing a great job!

[Nosh]

Fantastic effort!

I am doing my suspension at the moment.....and the pics are great for reference!!!

Nosh

[Cokes]

I'm really proud of what I've achieved in a small time frame.
I hope these pictures will help and continue to inspire more people to secure the future of there own pride and joys.

[J400GED]

[CraigAuk]

Great job Cokes - can I be cheeky and ask how much you've spent on this comprehensive rebuild?

[Cokes]

Of course you can ask, doesn't mean I'm telling

To be honest, I don't know. I've got a mountain of receipts to file once it's done but until then it is only a guess.

[CraigAuk]

Fair enough!

Once you know, I'd love to know. This is something I'd like to undertake at some point, but it would be great to know how much to save up in advance.

I think the danger is that, while things are in bits, I'd be tempted to 'just do that one more job' - and end up essentially building a new car. Still, at least when it's done you'll know it's perfect!

[Cokes]

That's pretty much what I've done.
Thinking about it, how much would a new Chimaera be worth ?
My engine has been fully rebuilt so is essentially brand new and zero miles. Full re spray and you can see what I've done with the rest.

All that in mind, I'm sure I'll end up spending more than current market value on it.