The rebuild continues PH2 cat D

[Steve-V6-D61]

The never ending rebuild contines, its only been off the road for 3 years now, by the time I have finished it, 18,000 miles is going to be VERY LOW mileage for a 04 car..

Any way no rush, it could be a classic collectors car by the time i finish it.

It does not seen like the bargain I hoped it would be.

Parts brought
secondhand,

one front wing, bonnet, 2 headlights, rear wing scoop, one spot light, half a V6 clio floor pan for sill section, air con rad, sill cover, front subframe, front wheel, front bumper blade and front legs.

Parts new

Front bumper, 2 arch liners, front lower grill, front upper grill, front subframe under cover, front bumper under cover, air con dryer, rad surround plastic, door, door skin, mirror, 4 new tyres, one spot light, renault badge, 2 headlamp washers, clips etc.

Parts repaired

Rad mounts, front wing.

£1100 for jigged repair work side and front., basic only left for me to finish off

And its a Cat D !!!!

A update in about 2 years at this speed.

How much, well I stopped stopped counting at 9K should be £11K finished I hope. That's with me doing all the repair work, but still I am saving one from the big scrap heap that all V6's seem very keen on getting on.

Think I found the reason for it's demise tonight, broken front nearside road spring, may well of caused it to spin out, broken for a while looking at the rust on the broken ends.

Steve

 

[Brembov6]

We need pictures ::

 

[taipan]

I think what Ben is trying to say is...

:nopics:

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

Due to fact I am scum I cant post pictures, well not a member, spending all my cash an parts !! :rofl:

 

[Jamesv6]

Imagine being a club member and a dealer or some other place giving you 10% off a car spring. That's £20 saved so far. :rofl:

I'm not touting for trade though, so just ignore me and upload your pics to Photobucket, then you can post them anywhere on the forum

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

This is when I picked it up, GULP

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

Offside with new outer sill section fitted, with sill cover, both from different cars, but the same colour.

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

NS front end, suspension stripped off for painting and checking, hence why I found the broken spring. new bumper blade fitted with new subframe.

all checked and painted.

test fitting of panels checking the gaps. bonnet failed the test so replaced.

 

[Jamesv6]

Ah yes number 185. Quite a job you've got on there. I recall when you were "v6steve" on the forum.

 

[Jamesv6]

A noticed the previous owner might well have put different front springs on the Silver Vee. He did mention doing it in July 2006.

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

Hi James

lost my password so, re applied for membership. yes its will be worth in the end I hope.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

OK OK, so I spent me last few pounds and brought some membership, Yepee, not scum anymore
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[Jamesv6]

Oh I feel a wee tiny bit bad now lol

Great to have you and this amazing project in the club :bow:

 

[k1ano]

Good to see an owner of a cat d happy to show the process and work involved and with a lot of enthusiasm too - well done and keep up the good work ...

Martin

 

[Jamesv6]

^^^ I was typing the same thing as k1ano but the fingers landed on different keys.

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

So many new freinds already, well two

These two way to rebuild a car, hide the facts and look ashamed or dishonest or be honest and be proud of what you can achive if you try.

Anyway been here before

Rolled MG ZT V8 limited edition during full re-shell

1

finished car registarted as new car.

 

[TRW1]

keep us updated, certainly got yourself a project there...

 

[looch]

Brilliant stuff! Looking forward to progress updates!! :approve:

 

[MarkR]

Great going Steve.

Very glad your returning one to the road. Will watch the progress with great excitement [smilie=icon_cheers.gif]

-Mark.

 

[k1ano]

I guess it's all a bit late now (and maybe too expensive) but there is another thread on here with availability of new bodyshells - which have probably not been available easily before.