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mr_long Astra Specialist
Joined: 07 May 2014 Posts: 109
Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:19 am Post subject: A781 LFL - 1300s |
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I've only recently joined this site after taking some interest in Mk1 Astras and realising that they are a bit thin on the ground so if I wanted one I should act fast. As usual I probably acted too fast and bought a little 1300S that needs some erm ..... work to say the least.
Its a reed green car that was West German built and has had some dubious repairs in the past (the paint is like sand paper).
The bonus is that because I'm saving a car thats on its last legs I wont feel guilty modifying her and changing the colour.
So far I've:
- bought a pair of genuine wings that have never been fitted to a car
- ordered inner and outer rear arches and corner repairs
- bought a lovely pair of clear front indicators (thanks Lloyd).
- removed the two fog lights and re-wired the drivers reverse light to be a fog instead using a red bulb.
- Taken the silver from the rear badges and the edges of the grill using a spot of cellulose thinners.
- Removed the side and guuter trim (some was missing/ damaged)
So here she is so far from buying her to fitting a set of wheels worth more than the car
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Eck Astra Veteran
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1421
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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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OOOH Think this one might turn out nice! _________________ throw away the chicken sh$t gun, you don't just want to pull the trigger, you want to put the knife in me. |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:44 am Post subject: |
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I hope so mate. Its going to take a little while because I've already got a mk1 golf project on the go thats a bare shell at the moment but fingers crossed I can keep chipping away at it |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Decided to test some colours yesterday because couldnt visualise how they'd look on the car. If I'd been more patient I could masked the side to make a proper 2-tone but I wasnt. She'll be painted properly at one point.
Porsche Cassis Red (Front wing and door)
Audi Berry Pear (whole side)
Think I'll go Berry Pearl but might do the other side in Cassis just to be sure |
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Jon_Kadett Astra Legend
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Mmm that berry colour will look stunning, I'm sure you don't need any help in deciding on a colour. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah definitely going with the Berry colour now I've had it outside (bare in mind neither have been lacquered). Don't think I'm manly enough to pull off metallic pink lol.
Been off work today so changed the leaking radiator only to discover the head gaskets gone - oil in my fresh water. Think I'll just live with it for the moment. |
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MK1minx Astra Expert
Joined: 20 Aug 2006 Posts: 2083
Location: Anglesey
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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DAMN!!!! Hurry up and finish the golf, I wanna see an new epic mk1 build _________________ There's no such thing as a stupid question... Just stupid people! |
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Jon_Kadett Astra Legend
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Mmm not so sure on the colours seeing it outside. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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glenn Club Manager
Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 2095
Location: Chelmsford
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:17 am Post subject: |
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mr_long wrote: |
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I recon this colour, would look awesome! _________________ 4x4 Turbo MK1 Astra - may actually be finished this year!
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the feedback guys
MK1minx wrote: | DAMN!!!! Hurry up and finish the golf, I wanna see an new epic mk1 build |
You havent seen the Golf... cough
This is what the colours should look like if painted properly.
I honestly think both would look good but think the Berry will look the best.
In other news I've bought a set of GTE front seats
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glenn Club Manager
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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That Porsche colour looks awesome _________________ 4x4 Turbo MK1 Astra - may actually be finished this year!
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Dont say that. Its just confusing me ha ha |
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glenn Club Manager
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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mr_long wrote: | Dont say that. Its just confusing me ha ha |
I just think it's a more classic colour and would probably suit the MK1 well. The other colour is very brash and bold, which doesn't always suit a MK1.
Tricky one! _________________ 4x4 Turbo MK1 Astra - may actually be finished this year!
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah I totally get where your coming from. I suppose theres plenty of time to make my mind up. |
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glenn Club Manager
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Choosing a colour is a nightmare, once it's done... it's done! _________________ 4x4 Turbo MK1 Astra - may actually be finished this year!
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