A couple of years on an the Black VXR build hasn't moved
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Looking back over past threads (you should try it sometime, jump to a random page and read about our misguided youth) and I spotted some of my early threads on the black 2004 VXR shell that I purchased.
It was Winter 2013 when Brett posted its pitiful remains on eBay. No engine, gearbox, exhaust or wheels. Kitted out with CV8 seats, bumpers and rear lights. A Cat-D with the worst respray since I used some rattle cans on my sister's Mini Clubman.
I've hatched various plans for it over the past couple of years. It was going to be a dragster for my son, until Santa Pod change the rules. Then I thought I'd supercharge it's non-existent engine.
Over time, I've sourced the original alloys (and refurbished them), a 2005 VXR interior, bumpers, stainless exhaust system and recon gearbox. I even have a spare engine or two that would drop into it, along with some AP brakes.
Motivation is the only issue now. It'll never be worth what I put into it to get it running, but I'm loathed to sell up.
Words of wisdom anyone?
PS Not you Gary
It was Winter 2013 when Brett posted its pitiful remains on eBay. No engine, gearbox, exhaust or wheels. Kitted out with CV8 seats, bumpers and rear lights. A Cat-D with the worst respray since I used some rattle cans on my sister's Mini Clubman.
I've hatched various plans for it over the past couple of years. It was going to be a dragster for my son, until Santa Pod change the rules. Then I thought I'd supercharge it's non-existent engine.
Over time, I've sourced the original alloys (and refurbished them), a 2005 VXR interior, bumpers, stainless exhaust system and recon gearbox. I even have a spare engine or two that would drop into it, along with some AP brakes.
Motivation is the only issue now. It'll never be worth what I put into it to get it running, but I'm loathed to sell up.
Words of wisdom anyone?
PS Not you Gary
Just fitted a full VXR interior to it and 'derusted' the battery tray. Think I'll underseal the bits I can see / get to easily while the exhaust, prop, side skirts, bumpers and gearbox are off. Then I'll fit what I can from the spares mountain in my garage and have it sent to Roger to turn it into a working car again. Tempted to drop in the 6.8 stroker, just to stop it gathering dust.
Against my better judgement, but since when did I listen to that.
Against my better judgement, but since when did I listen to that.
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