[car_overhaul] Project 'shed' Has Started...

[ashley peddle 3]

Well I finally had my new 205 delivered. its a fairly clean shell but rear beam and engine is fooked, there is no interior (and carpet is gross) and the running gear is rather suspect... its in need of more work that what i first thought im still hoping to have it done by eurofest in mid September (Combe action day) For the money it was still a bargain considering it has 7 months MOT

 

already sourced is the interior and (im hoping) ant has a 1.6 rear beam... gona keep it as a 1.6 for now purely because i wont have to upgrade the brakes/suspension too much and leaves less new parts that i need to buy. May upgrade to something bigger over the winter though

 

front fog lights

white bonnet

rear valence

1.6 engine (decent ready to go)

1.6 drive shafts

hose set

bbm GpN mounts

drivers side rear arch

clear repeaters/indicators

 

^^^ if anyone has any of the above please drop me a pm

 

how it was delivered:

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/kat...%20shed/one.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/kat...20shed/four.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/kat...0shed/three.jpg

 

More pics of engine removal HERE (clicky)

 

So there we go... will need its fair share of long nights, but im sure it should be up and running in the not too distant future more progress/pics to follow...

[MrG 3]

where did you find it Ash? And dare I ask how much was the project shed?

[Fox 3]

Looking like a nice project there!

 

Hope you tidied up before you left!

[ashley peddle 3]

where did you find it Ash? And dare I ask how much was the project shed?

 

was off a mate who is joining the army so needed shot pretty quick - and it was £100 - but has 8 months MOT was nice to meet you today by the way - will drop you a pm in a bit with Mr Carbs details - let me know if you need any help fitting them.

 

Looking like a nice project there!

 

Hope you tidied up before you left!

 

lol cheers - and no i didnt tidy up thats next on the list though honnest

[kate205gti 4]

lol you're in trouble now

 

its coming along nicely thou (tiz my 1.1 nose in the second pic ) will come up and play again at the weekend

Edited July 22, 2008 by kate205gti

[Jrod 7]

New method for blackening bumpers? Get your filthy hands all over 'em.

[ashley peddle 3]

New method for blackening bumpers? Get your filthy hands all over 'em.

 

ha ha ermmm yeah that was my bad... they will be cleaned down and painted black with halfords bumper paint as it looks the tits on white cars (tried and tested many times!)

[miamistu 1]

Your number plate has my initials

[timmsy19 3]

ha ha ermmm yeah that was my bad... they will be cleaned down and painted black with halfords bumper paint as it looks the tits on white cars (tried and tested many times!)

 

Agreed. just done my bumpers and looks so nice on the white.

 

looks like a good project there.

[ashley peddle 3]

cheers for the comments guys!

 

noticed today that the starter bolts are all but fecked so i guess im looking for an engine and box now

 

can anyone shed some light on the gear linkage? they look like miles' gp N but not sure whats attached to the 'L' bracket?

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/kat...ed/106_0682.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/kat...ed/106_0681.jpg

 

also took the dyson to the wrkshop to see how the carpet would come up - was quite pleased (the dark patches are just damp - not dirt!)

 

 

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

can anyone shed some light on the gear linkage? they look like miles' gp N but not sure whats attached to the 'L' bracket?

 

think thats a constella linkage and quickshift kit

[ashley peddle 3]

really?!?! i have to say im shockes - it just looks like a very cheap bodge!

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

really?!?! i have to say im shockes - it just looks like a very cheap bodge!

 

yeah they look pretty s*it

 

http://www.constella.co.uk/205gearrods/new_page_1.htm

[Baz 421]

Yep, that's a Constella work of art...

[GLPoomobile 958]

You could probably get that carpet looking nearly brand new if you're willing to invest a couple of hours in it. Need to get it out of the car, give it a good beating, then a good soaking, and a bit of a scrub with a hard brittled brush and some Vanish stain remover/washing up liquid/anything else you have lying around, then hose it off and leave it to dry.

 

That Constella quickshift adaptor looks overly complicated for something that needs a simple solution! And yet not necessarily well done. They don't come with the Jubilee clip as standard though, do they?

[ashley peddle 3]

You could probably get that carpet looking nearly brand new if you're willing to invest a couple of hours in it. Need to get it out of the car, give it a good beating, then a good soaking, and a bit of a scrub with a hard brittled brush and some Vanish stain remover/washing up liquid/anything else you have lying around, then hose it off and leave it to dry.

 

yeah i know - but if im totaly honnest i cant be arsed i am gona have another go at it once its dry with a wire brush and some more cleaning products, but will do it in place (the barn is relativly dry so it shouldnt be a problem)

 

That Constella quickshift adaptor looks overly complicated for something that needs a simple solution! And yet not necessarily well done. They don't come with the Jubilee clip as standard though, do they?

 

you missed the trusty/compulsary zip-tie

[ashley peddle 3]

Well thanks to a local guy with a 'dumped' 205 i have now dropped a new 1.6 lump in to 'le shed'. Its all ready to plumb up but is a totally unknown engine so all fingers crossed!

 

It turns over freely, but the spark plug holes were filled up with water (but the plugs were still in) and the oil was brown so only a 50/50 chance it will run ok.

 

place your bets...

[Baz 421]

It's an 8v...

[steve@cornwall 100]

Well thanks to a local guy with a 'dumped' 205 i have now dropped a new 1.6 lump in to 'le shed'. Its all ready to plumb up but is a totally unknown engine so all fingers crossed!

 

It turns over freely, but the spark plug holes were filled up with water (but the plugs were still in) and the oil was brown so only a 50/50 chance it will run ok.

 

place your bets...

 

 

Think I may have bunged a 'box and starter on it before fitting and done a compression comparison before ? Have yourself a weekend in sunny Cornwall and raid my garage for most of your parts before going home - just stripped a 1.6

Edited July 27, 2008 by steve@cornwall

[ashley peddle 3]

lol cheers steve - if i was closer i think id take you up on that!

 

as for doing a comperssion test i dont actually know how funny that i can dress an engine, fit a box properly, fit the engine and plumb it all up but dont know how to do a simple comperssion test

 

if it DOES work it will need an almost instant oil change/service/italian tune up, but i can but hope! for £40 i got an engine, box, alternator, starter motor, hose set, brand new gearbox mount (my old one was nackered) decent battery tray (my one was rusty), a set of good wishbones, a set of good driveshafts and a mint set of rubber genuine 205 mats so i can hardly complain if the engine is nackered.