R34 Project MK 2

[Sarky]

Well here we go , is another project.

Probably going to be an engine out job on this one and then tart up and sell.

Anyhow could be interesting, depending on what I put in it.

[overspent]

Keep your eyes looking down at the pavement, collect enough of those discarded red rubber bands and build yourself a big winder and you are sorted :)
Zero emissions so no road tax as a bonus.

[Sarky]

I have loads of those larger than a tennis ball already. think it could power it quite well :)

for a bit... not sure for now long....

[Sarky]

well things have started.

Tidying up has commenced, looking better already.

Need to ask you to do a bit of welding on the rear quarter where the old spoiler was on the wing.

Give me a bell when your around mate, once thats done I probably need to get the same thing done on my 34 too :)

[Jay]

I`m mostly being confused, is it your 34 finally wriggled out of the garage or another one?

[Sarky]

another one, fixing, doing up and then selling.

[overspent]

Car looks a lot better for the removal of the ''graphics'', welding no problem bud, just getting it over there, perhaps a hand from the big guy and the Forester would be the answer.

[Sarky]

no problem.

Graphics mostly off now and Tcut rear panel so thats done.

Checked out the engine, spark plugs are bad so need changing.

Need to establish compression check just to say its been done and then a full service.

Looking at wheels right now, think black would look good if i get it right think I can use the tyres that are on the existing wheels. Will sell the others soon for 200 quid abouts I think, dont suit the car.

Spoiler has gone too.

Going to get the valeter to do the interior as it stinks of dog.

[Sarky]

latest bit of work and she is starting to look like a not bad piece of work.

All graphics off on the RHS now and been T-cut.

Latest picture attached, wheels really need to be done.

Next is the other side to be done , T-cut.

Front and rear bumper to be taken off
Rear welding to be done on rear quarter(s)
Under seal the car
Full service on the engine
( Cambelt+tensioner, oil filter, oil, fuel filter, Brake pads front and rear )


Bodykit
Replace Side Indicators
Spray Car where needed
New Wheels ( use tires )
Replace interior front seats
Valet interior
Replace Drivers side outer window trim.

Clean up engine bay

[overspent]

Starting to look good bud, who said you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear, looks like ''a nice little earner'', have you got a schutz gun for doing the undersealing?

[Sarky]

i have a paint brush all ready to go, going to put it on axle stands and then take off the wheels and suspension to get into all the nooks and crankies.

Will take pictures of all the places etc as it goes on.

It is starting to come together quite nicely, just takes time. Although its not been long, let me know next time you see it in the flesh.

[overspent]

Don't do it with a brush, I have a schutz gun you can use, the finish is so much better and the stuff sticks onto where it should, will be at home from 1.15 tomorrow afternoon if you floating about pop over and I'll sort it out for you, trust me it's a far better job all round.

[Sarky]

ok will pop over.

[overspent]

Give me a bell when you on route and I will ensure that the kettle is a bubbling

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Better still if you fancy it, a steak and a beer would go down a treat . . . obviously not out of a kettle :-)

[Sarky]

thought i was going to see you on dragons den then with a cool new idea :)

Will call/text when on the way. :)

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SO what wheels do you think looks good on a white car.

I quite like the darker look on white ( ideas ? )

[overspent]

Definately need the centres darker, gives them depth and provides some contrast.

[Sarky]

r34 gtr rims me thinks.

Update.

engine ready for full service now with all bits taken off.
plugs were knackered
drivers side now waxyoiled and front wheel arch also completed.

air con is discharged, engine has obviously been out before, cams marked with "in" and "ex" so its been in pieces at some point.

the radiator was meant to be new but it wasnt, it also had completely red water in it, so its drained out completly and off the car.

compression test next to check
timing light check next also after service.

Have decided on a GTR rear wing ( style )

[overspent]

Was this water completely red through rust or completely red with long life anti-freeze?

[Sarky]

red and when i empltied it there was horrid blobs or red silt at the bottom, clay like.

Anyhow its changed now, or at least empty.

[overspent]

Sounds like a mixture of corrosion and radweld, had that on a Capri some years ago and it had solidified like a clay turd, it had reduced the flow on the bottom hose by near half, never had any overheating probs after it was flushed and cleaned out, so will hopefully be a good step forward now it gone on yours.

[Sarky]

exactly my thoughts too.

[Sarky]

really happy today. Timing done was way out. Plugs changed and engine back together. More T-cut on the other side of the car next. All in all going well and looking good.

[overspent]

Good result today then, timing was probably that far out to compensate for the cams not being spot on.

[Sarky]

explains why the cas was fully retarded. Just like the person who did the last rebuild. Typical. On the positive side no damage and running sweet now.

[overspent]

Someone elses screw-up is your gain mate, must have been an embarrassment to drive as it was, but now whatever its fate it's a far better prospect.

[Sarky]

All good either way.

Need to have a catch up around the plates for the rear arches now.

[Sarky]

right thats all the graphics off. Next is some of the bits I put above.

Probably ;

the full service.

[Sarky]

Some more tidying up this weekend, but not much was getting a little cold outside

[Sarky]

let me know when your around, I have ability to transport the welder now, so thats all good.

Just ping me a text.

[Jay]

shame mine won`t fit anymore, would give me something to do

[overspent]

Text pinged.

[Sarky]

received and bounced :)

[overspent]

From you to me, me to you . . . Chuckle Vision

[Sarky]

i can pick up said item with you as an additional item.

Post office told me its too big to deliver + couldnt tell me when it would turn up either :)

[Sarky]

looked in car, found your welding helmet in the back, think you will need that. Will drop it down tomorrow sometime.

[overspent]

Thanks for holding my helmet ! ! !

Sunday or Tuesday are deinate dates, Saturday and Monday are in the pending tray at present.

Good news on the unit by the way :)

[Sarky]

helmet dropped off ;) sorry if it was painful.

All good in the hood.

[Sarky]

brilliant progress again today.

Holes welded up. Cheers dave good days work.

New body kit on it, Nismo me up originals too.

Next is rear wing, maybe alloys depends on what I can find.

And service, then its outta here.

[Sarky]

Right pretty much swapped the wheels, need to put them on and see how she sits.


Going on axle stands to finish off the under seal next.

Have also started the inside now.

[overspent]

Shiney black dash, have you had the Mr Sheen out?

[Sarky]

rear needs a little more sanding down but mostly its done now.

going to get on with things this weekend.

[overspent]

So did all the ponge finally go off or did you have to do a spot of digging?

[Sarky]

all ok with the ponge.

[overspent]

Love the new ride height :)

[Sarky]

Yeah as we spoke about its not been moved so not settled lol :)

Just posted pictures on the 4x4 off road forums :) thinking about putting a winch on the front and rear.

Even though its a RWD car ;)

[Sarky]

more work today although more on the workshop that the car.

Rear quarters are now flat and time for paint.

Front bumper is repaired and ready for paint too.

[Sarky]

Ordered ;

Rear Wing
Drivers Wing Mirror
Drivers Door Metal/Window Plastic (Body side not door )

Close now....... like touching cloth.

[Sarky]

Yay, bits turning up today... :)

[Johnny]

Sweet - what's on the menu?

[Sarky]

Nearly finished now mate.

[overspent]

Is it done yet :)

[Sarky]

waiting for the painter to let me knwo when he is free etc to take the car away. want it gone for about 2 weeks then i can get on with others things.

[Jez]

MOT first thing in the morning, it should fly through but I'll post up the results. Emissions could be a problem as the car has been standing for a while but thats easily sorted. Once thats done it's off to the paint shop for some TLC.

[Jez]

Straight through the MOT once I'd replaced a numberplate bulb, no problems with the emissions. The car has been cleaned through and it's waiting on some service items before going to the paint shop for even more TLC.

[Johnny]

Cool, its nearly finished - I cant believe it!

[Sarky]

Should be 2 1/2 weeks and advert will be up Fossil

[Jez]

Paint should be getting done next weekend.

[Sarky]

Been a while but am looking forward to hearing its finished.

[Jez]

Matt has worked his magic and the car is just about ready for paint. Not long now.

[Sarky]

seen the latest update I think its time to bring it home and get it done locally. Its been over 4 months.

[Jez]

Drive a primered car 100 miles, good plan!

[Sarky]

Ok so how long as this is costing me a lot of money?

If it was you , you know you would be chasing if it was costing you money or matt.

The car has now been with you guys for four months, just look at the time line on the thread....

Latest pictures matt put on facebook a few nights ago showed the Bumber was not even repaired as I said 4 months now.

I owe rent on my workhop and am getting chased for it, and am getting charged interest on the loan as I said not happy.

I intend to pick up the gts4 also now just in case you didnt get the text. I need to do these things myself.

Will arrange to collect it.

I need to take back control of everything and get my money back end of.

[Jez]

The GTS4 is just a shell with an engine now so will need a lift as it doesn't roll but yes that one has been neglected.

Matt has told me the bumper has been repaired and the car will be finished next week, I don't know why he would give us two different storys.

Has the R32 GTR with the R34 engine been touched since we spent ages rebuilding it? That was last summer!

[Sarky]

The 32 is not relevant I gave a car away to be done and it's still not completed. Come on play cricket and stay with the subject at hand. I have money set aside for projects if you read this thread and read tHe time scales you will see I needed to have cash set aside not spent. if it was still by your time scales what would I do then ?

Defensive by pushing visibility into another area is none whatsoever.....

Let's hope the car is finished this week

[overspent]

Don't think that an unfair comment

[overspent]

Ha Ha it is back and looking good . . . :)

[Sarky]

It is indeed goig over it tomorrow morning with a fine tooth pick.

Long day today 8am start, mr two done and full service on a legacy result.