S3 Restorartion.
Discussion
Hi all.
Thought that i would try to get a bit more involved with the Gassing after learning so much by just reading your posts.
My TVR, my very first, a 1990 S3 was purchased in September and needed a little tidy up, but while its cold and wet ive decided to go through the card and do the whole thing.
So far i have striped out and removed both doors, the hood, the screen, the seats, the dashboard, the carpets, all internal electrics, all external fittings, lights,bumpers etc, and have cleaned and polished all the bits.
The bare body is off for a complete respray which gives me time to consentrate on sourcing all the bits and pieces i need to replace before reassembly. I havn't actually driven the car very far since i started the strip out on the day i picked her up so as you can imagine, im really at the mercy of all of you guys and your driving experiences. If anyones interested in restoring their dashboard for free give me a call. See my profile for details.
Thought that i would try to get a bit more involved with the Gassing after learning so much by just reading your posts.
My TVR, my very first, a 1990 S3 was purchased in September and needed a little tidy up, but while its cold and wet ive decided to go through the card and do the whole thing.
So far i have striped out and removed both doors, the hood, the screen, the seats, the dashboard, the carpets, all internal electrics, all external fittings, lights,bumpers etc, and have cleaned and polished all the bits.
The bare body is off for a complete respray which gives me time to consentrate on sourcing all the bits and pieces i need to replace before reassembly. I havn't actually driven the car very far since i started the strip out on the day i picked her up so as you can imagine, im really at the mercy of all of you guys and your driving experiences. If anyones interested in restoring their dashboard for free give me a call. See my profile for details.
Dave H.
Thanks for your reply, you are really going for the machanical side as a refurb, whereas im more into the interior and body. My engine is first rate having only done 41K with a list of services as long as your arm.
Ive had the engine checked out by a good friend who works at the research and engineering centre for Ford of Europe, and he reckons that once im finished doing my bit, hes having the car in the test cell and will "tweak" it somewhat, sounds interesting!
Some high performance bits and bobs will be added and a full rolling road tune up will finish the job.
Keep in touch, and let me know how yours is going. Thanks agian.
Regards
Dean
Thanks for your reply, you are really going for the machanical side as a refurb, whereas im more into the interior and body. My engine is first rate having only done 41K with a list of services as long as your arm.
Ive had the engine checked out by a good friend who works at the research and engineering centre for Ford of Europe, and he reckons that once im finished doing my bit, hes having the car in the test cell and will "tweak" it somewhat, sounds interesting!
Some high performance bits and bobs will be added and a full rolling road tune up will finish the job.
Keep in touch, and let me know how yours is going. Thanks agian.
Regards
Dean
Dave H.
I am not going to touch my lump, i have a theory in life that, if it ain't broke - dont fix it! Mines running fine and with only 41K on the clock she's as tight as new.
My women (bless her) has just got me my present for Christmas - a full set of stainless steel braided hozes to replace all the rubber ones, some of the old are looking pass their best so will be glad to see the back of them.
Put my dash back together this weekend after totally refurbing all the woodwork, looks fantastic and all for free! Had trouble with the old nuts and bolts, so have replaced them all with Nylocks, these won't ever rattle loose and give a great feel of confidence knowing that the jobs right.
Did you go to the meeting this weekend? I couldn't get there but by the sound of it everone had a blast.
Regards
Dean.
I am not going to touch my lump, i have a theory in life that, if it ain't broke - dont fix it! Mines running fine and with only 41K on the clock she's as tight as new.
My women (bless her) has just got me my present for Christmas - a full set of stainless steel braided hozes to replace all the rubber ones, some of the old are looking pass their best so will be glad to see the back of them.
Put my dash back together this weekend after totally refurbing all the woodwork, looks fantastic and all for free! Had trouble with the old nuts and bolts, so have replaced them all with Nylocks, these won't ever rattle loose and give a great feel of confidence knowing that the jobs right.
Did you go to the meeting this weekend? I couldn't get there but by the sound of it everone had a blast.
Regards
Dean.
Dave H
Thats the one, a right bloody mess it was, but wait until the old girls put back together.
Im thinking of changing the colour.
Chriss (my mate whoes spraying her) has today showed me a test panel he has done in pearl blue. Although this paint is usually used on motorcycles, it is the most brilliant blue i have ever seen.
Whats your opinion?
Keep it original or go for something a bit special?
Regards
Dean
Thats the one, a right bloody mess it was, but wait until the old girls put back together.
Im thinking of changing the colour.
Chriss (my mate whoes spraying her) has today showed me a test panel he has done in pearl blue. Although this paint is usually used on motorcycles, it is the most brilliant blue i have ever seen.
Whats your opinion?
Keep it original or go for something a bit special?
Regards
Dean
Well ive read all your comments, spoke to her in doors, and ive decided to keep the dark blue. BUT, as a comprimise can i have just a little bit of metalic?
As for the rest of the bits and pieces, last night i completed my dash. The wood is back in, all the clocks are in position, the leather looks like new, and bonus upon bonus, i fitted the new sound system with a walnut faced unit which reverses and hides itself away when the ignition is turned off, looks great. All ive got to do now is put the lot back in the car when shes painted.
The good lady said that shes fed up with having more of the car in the house than whats in the workshop - oops!
Regards to all.
Dean
As for the rest of the bits and pieces, last night i completed my dash. The wood is back in, all the clocks are in position, the leather looks like new, and bonus upon bonus, i fitted the new sound system with a walnut faced unit which reverses and hides itself away when the ignition is turned off, looks great. All ive got to do now is put the lot back in the car when shes painted.
The good lady said that shes fed up with having more of the car in the house than whats in the workshop - oops!
Regards to all.
Dean
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