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Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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So this is how it was when I bought it.
Has now had a clean and wax but its gonna have a full respray and I've already started in the interior.
Already looking better!

Hmmmm can't seem to upload anymore pic :/




Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Ok suddenly it's worked?


Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Theslik

Original Poster:

892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Carpets out! Passenger side..

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Partially carpeted and glimpse of seat.. The irony, I'm really having to wedge these seats in...............hmm

Edited by Theslik on Friday 26th April 02:06

bobs280i

290 posts

170 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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looking good 'reallythumbup like the seats what are they from? can't wait to see more pictures of it finished

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Cheers mate, yeah cant wait for the paintwork to be done, the second pic, flatters it a bit,
The seat are from an Alfa, the are a bit tight to be fair, I've had to take bits off, yo squeeze em in'
But fortunately the when fitted ya can't see where I've taken the bits off.
The only downside is, the passenger door handle does squeeze into the bolster slightly,
But they look fab, there is Alfa embroidery on the seat but I've overcome that!

ChimpOnGas

9,637 posts

209 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Theslik said:
Cheers mate, yeah cant wait for the paintwork to be done, the second pic, flatters it a bit,
The seat are from an Alfa, the are a bit tight to be fair, I've had to take bits off, yo squeeze em in'
But fortunately the when fitted ya can't see where I've taken the bits off.
The only downside is, the passenger door handle does squeeze into the bolster slightly,
But they look fab, there is Alfa embroidery on the seat but I've overcome that!
Those seats look fantastic bow



Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Yeah I think so to mate, I'm obviously doing the rest of the trim in that colour apart from the dash and a few other highlights, that will be in Chocolate Brown, as there is going to be a Brown roof,
Also go an badge it up in Gold... Think those colours just look great together!

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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+1 Those seats look like they are made from cornish clotted cream ice-cream...lick..

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Ha ha... Yeah it feels like your sat in clotted cream as well,
Really gives the car a much more solid feel, when yer sat in em.

Don't get me wrong they are being a pain in the ass to get in, but
I recon it's gonna be worth it!

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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A bit of a teaser, to see how they are gonna look!

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Yummy!!...What are the seats from?..They look like the same fit as the NSX 200 ones that i have in mine as the fit is tight and i had to remove the lever for the lumber support.(Where you have another TVR badge).. as it digs into the centre console..No good for when i have my interior re-trimmed soon...Gold badges on a burgundy car look proper gangsta..But also a classy combo...Ziga

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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They are from an Alfa.. Actually it's where the built in armrest was?
But yeah the biggest problem is more modern seats have hight adjustment,
So I have removed the lever, located on the right if the seat, as you enter the car.
Ideally I want to take off the whole Mech.. But the seat then jumps to the full hight position, which is no good, unless you wear goggles when the roof is down! wink
Yeah I'm going to reduce the amount of decals and badges, but go for gold.
Like ya say hopefully it will look classy..
I'm toying with the centre of the wheels being gold, but that could be overkill!

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Theslik said:
I'm toying with the centre of the wheels being gold, but that could be overkill!
Gold goes with most colours but looks at its best i think when its on cars that are Red..Black..BRG..Maroon or Burgundy...I think with the gold spokes it would look better with the rim diamond cut and polished..This is what im having done to mine soon..They will need polishing and waxing from time to time but lacquer looks shyte on shiny metal, Especially alloy...In my opinion..




Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Funnily enough that was my concern, about the rims lookin a bit kak!
What sort of price is it to have the rims polished,Would you know?

Rik

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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For prices it would be better talking to a wheel refurbers in your area as they all vary...Ive had two quote's from two different companies so far for 4 x 14" lattice alloys to be repaired..Stripped..Blasted..treated..Painted then laquered with diamond cut and polished rims which obviously takes off any lacquer..1 x £75 per wheel and the other 1 x £96 per wheel...They probably both use the same process and finish the wheels exactly the same..Just that one charges more...It is an expense but for me im doing it because my wheels are well scabby...Plus when they are spinning at supercharger speed they will look lush!!...wobble

Ian350

316 posts

208 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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I think those seats are from an Alfa 156. I've got an office chair made out of one.

What's happened to the old wedge seats? I ask because I could do with a pair if you're planning to sell them on.

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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mrzigazaga said:
For prices it would be better talking to a wheel refurbers in your area as they all vary...Ive had two quote's from two different companies so far for 4 x 14" lattice alloys to be repaired..Stripped..Blasted..treated..Painted then laquered with diamond cut and polished rims which obviously takes off any lacquer..1 x £75 per wheel and the other 1 x £96 per wheel...They probably both use the same process and finish the wheels exactly the same..Just that one charges more...It is an expense but for me im doing it because my wheels are well scabby...Plus when they are spinning at supercharger speed they will look lush!!...wobble
Yeah, I have my eye out for the 5 spoke SE wheels, but they are a bit pricey also!
What have got by the way?

Theslik

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892 posts

187 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Yeah they are Ian, very nice seats, Italian have style ya gotta give em that!
Well I still have the seats but they are in a stty state.

To be honest I can't decide whether to sell em yet,
Just in case I need them for originality!?
If that makes sense. They would need a lot of attention!
The passenger headrest looks like its exploded !