Dave Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Looks even more amazing each time you post up new pics mate. Totally agree on those fog lights, they are so much nice than the smaller standard ones, (and also uber rare! Please don't crash! lol) Amazing work on this one, and loving the refurbed trailer as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 On 09/05/2018 at 10:39 PM, Dave said: Looks even more amazing each time you post up new pics mate. Totally agree on those fog lights, they are so much nice than the smaller standard ones, (and also uber rare! Please don't crash! lol) Amazing work on this one, and loving the refurbed trailer as well. I hope I don't ever crash, but you never know! I've found out where to replace the lights so I'm not to worried, the brackets on the other hand..... Back in the bodyshop this weekend to sort the rear bumper alignment. Trailer refresh made it even better to tow (it was good before) and the electric winch made working alone easy. Also got to find all the leaks, luckily only a few small ones in the scuttle where I drilled the fire and electrical pull cords Back bumper didn't align on the right side and it's been a mystery for a few months. Luckily Ed figured it out, the quarter panel I have was from a hatch and is quite different around the bumper/arch interface Mounting holes are a mile apart too So it's time to cut and shape the arch to match the bumper. Already 60% there and he only started on it this afternoon! Going to roller the arches at the same time too. At least now I don't have to worry about replacement bumpers if I damage one as a new one will bolt straight on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 2 hours ago, DeLaSoul said: Back bumper didn't align on the right side and it's been a mystery for a few months. Luckily Ed figured it out, the quarter panel I have was from a hatch and is quite different around the bumper/arch interface Mounting holes are a mile apart too Interesting that you say that... I've just bought a couple of repair panels for the hatch - good to know in advance that there might be an issue 2 hours ago, DeLaSoul said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 10 hours ago, dr_broon said: Interesting that you say that... I've just bought a couple of repair panels for the hatch - good to know in advance that there might be an issue Would be worth a really close look. I had a quick scan through the hatch and aerodeck do look different. I also went back through my photos from 2015 (when I first got the panels) and it looks like I did indeed get the one off the hatch looking at the rear light. The quarter is slightly different at the bumper edge and very different around the light. When mine was cut in it was pretty much just at the wheel arch so the light issue wasn't and issue. https://photos.app.goo.gl/8mbqbnwKcYeLW9i39 Wiring off my phone so can't post a photo but the link should show the genuine Honda and aftermarket patch panels I had to do the job. At least the body shop can fix it easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 how come you didn't get the arches roller before paint? surely that would've made sense? shame about the rear arch aswel mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Chandler said: how come you didn't get the arches roller before paint? surely that would've made sense? shame about the rear arch aswel mate Wheels didn't get close enough to worry about it before paint so didn't bother. By the time we do the cambers correctly it still shouldn't be an issue but he's got the car and can do it so he may as well. If the arches are warmed up first and it's done properly it won't damage the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 6 hours ago, DeLaSoul said: Wheels didn't get close enough to worry about it before paint so didn't bother. By the time we do the cambers correctly it still shouldn't be an issue but he's got the car and can do it so he may as well. If the arches are warmed up first and it's done properly it won't damage the paint fair enough mate. ye thats the usual way is to warm up the arch so the paint will mold with the metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Bodywork update, the metalwork is now done so just needs smoothing and prepping for paint Gearbox is almost done too, and is now fitted with a 4.7 final drive, all new syncros, seals and new bearings all round. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwolf Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Oooo very nice mate coming along nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Nice! Changing the LSD at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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