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bighed Moderator
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:06 am Post subject: |
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I thought the porsche colour looked sweet before I saw the actual pic of the porsche. That gets my vote!! |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
Joined: 07 May 2014 Posts: 109
Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:15 am Post subject: |
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The people have spoken - it looks like a unanimous decision for the Cassis Red |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Its official - I'm an indecisive ba*#ard
Found another colour and really like it. Its classed as green too so I wouldnt need to change the log book.
The laquer I bought is absolute crap but you can still tell the dififference between the wing and the front door.
Looking forward to getting my Spax 80mm kit
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Look what turned up yesterday
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Jon_Kadett Astra Legend
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Honestly have a look at a colour the mk1 came out the factory with called silver green. It's absolutely stunning in modern paint and looks awesome with a beige interior. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
Joined: 07 May 2014 Posts: 109
Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:44 am Post subject: |
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It doesn't look bad mate but not really what I'm after.
No real updates other than I decided to get the GTE front seats spruced up because they were quite rusty. Stripped the bases and has them powder coated satin black. Very happy with the results but would like some new bolsters for the drivers seat before putting it back together
Oh and have fitted my new Opel badges to the back and removed the rear wiper and 1300 badge
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mr_long Astra Specialist
Joined: 07 May 2014 Posts: 109
Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Today my new inner wings turned up.
So far the parts I've collected are
- 2 x rear corners
- 2 x rear arch repairs (inner & outer)
- 2 x inner wings
- 2 x outer wings
- new front screen seal
- clear front indicators
At the moment I'm not sure whether I'm going to need a front panel or not. The lower half looks fine but the top section looks a bit scabby. |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 4546
Location: Oxfordshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome!
Will you drilling your nice inner wing for the aerial wire!? No, me neither! _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:13 am Post subject: |
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DeadEye wrote: | Awesome!
Will you drilling your nice inner wing for the aerial wire!? No, me neither! |
Ha ha. Who needs the radio anyway |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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Location: Oxfordshire
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Are you going to replace the entire inner wings or use them to patch?
Getting the old inner wings out properly is a nightmare. _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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To be honest I'm not really sure yet. Mine have a few holes & some areas that have been patched already so when I saw them on eBay I thought it would be a good idea to get them.
Also sold a couple of custom vw engine mounts & bought a couple of sills with the cash & they arrived today (Klokkerholm) |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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Location: Oxfordshire
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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If you find some klokerholm floors pans, buy them! _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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nelson c. Astra Enthusiast
Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 311
Location: Portugal
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Yes it is!
Their floor pan are really accurate but you can't get them any more which is a shame. _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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mr_long Astra Specialist
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Just a small update. I thought I'd have a go at repairing the drivers side rear arch.
Needless to say I've found she's not in as goo a nick as I thought. I may well go from novice to expert welder by the time she's finished
I've warped it a little but nothing major so she'll not need loads of filler.
The inner arch is tacked in but going to be a right pain & the sill is shot
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