[Car_Restoration] Dimma Restoration

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

I have made a start on getting ready for the removal of the floor and I have removed the lower part of the sills but kept top part on to keep strength I have also braced the car across the doors and chassis ready for when floor removed, Inner sills looking ok so far and I have removed one strengthening plate from drivers side going to drill spot welds on bulk head and fuel tank area then hoping to turn car over end of week then can remove strengthening plate and lower sill from passenger side then floor wont be far away from being cut out once I recover from my operation on Monday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still have the dents to remove from the chassis legs but will do once floor removed

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

I have finally got car turned over the other way and have had a constructive day removing underseal(worse job in the world) managed to get a front arch and the rear arch cleaned and in etch primer this rear arch had suffered more with rot as you can see not much left of the bumper bracket but I have a new on to fit.

 

Jobs tomorrow if all go well are to remove rest of underseal from the underside then remove front strengthening plate and part of sill ready for floor removal and if I get time may weld last patch onto bootfloor.

 

 

 

 

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Nice work will follow with interest

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

Got a call today from the powdercoaters to tell me my parts were ready so popped in car and went and picked it all up really happy with how it all turned out also got them to blast some bits before they go off to platers next week when I got home there was a parcel with my gaz coilovers in so a good day in all. I have also dropped the steering rack that I stripped and the anti roll bar brackets at the vapour blaster today should have them back next week then can start putting subframe back together and steering rack.

 

 

 

[welshpug 1,661]

all that work then you put gaz on it

 

they'll be rusty in a year or so

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

ive never had a problem with gaz stuff and car wont be used as a daily

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

I know it goes against what I've been doing to the car but im very tempted with the new shell that's come up for sale on this site.

[speno 239 2 Cars]

what's left to do on your shell ?

is the floor really bad ?

is it going to be a show car and not used much or a weekend car ?

I did mine to my best ability , also knowing its going to be used quite a lot , so not to go too anal about the underneath

don't get me wrong I did it to stop the rot but also I know its never going to be parked up with a Mirror underneath it at a car show ;0)

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

I want to build it to as close to concourse as I can but it will get used

[speno 239 2 Cars]

Well a new shell is a pretty good start to go concourse

esp if you are fitting a brand new kit as well

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

so true

[speno 239 2 Cars]

mmm decisions decisions

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

I have pm'd him for more pics but swaying on getting it

[speno 239 2 Cars]

Well just get it shipped up to simon

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

might need running gear on it or did you send yours bare?

[speno 239 2 Cars]

Mine was back on its wheels ( left the rear shockers off to make it higher )

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

take it simon spraying yours underneath aswell

[speno 239 2 Cars]

indeed

[kyepan 291]

looking great! keep the pics coming

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

Sadly common sense has got the better of me and I should be putting deposit down on the brand new shell tomorrow so if anyone requires any parts of my shell let me know before I get rid of it.

Edited October 26, 2014 by Juttie205

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Of course it's a shame to move on after all the hours you've put into it, but I think it's a very sensible decision. Not quite sure why the people on the for sale thread are calling it sacrilege? I think a genuine Dimma is one of the most deserving cars to receive the new shell.

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

will be so reassuring to know that under the kit will be a brand new shell not many dimmas or normal 205s can say that

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

Nice move, I don't think you'll regret it

[Juttie205 123 2 Cars]

Had a few more pics sent to me of new shell now just waiting for guy to get back to me so I can put my deposit down and sort out picking it up.

 

deposit now paid picking up next month

 

 

 

 

[stu8v 68 1 Cars]

Cool, you should be done for Christmas