lovatt Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 been a busy boy at the weeknd, almost finished thought id post some pics up took a few bits off add some bits, this isnt all of em ! looks better ? still got to get IC hard pipes and the inlet polished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 looks awsome - what was the total cost of parts, and who did the cam cover and fan cover ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by jasonmoola looks awsome - what was the total cost of parts, and who did the cam cover and fan cover ? I was gonna ask t he same thing, but I may want to see it after 3 months, to see if things are still the same. Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Wow looks like a different car! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 thanks for the comments i did all the polishing and painting myself, all i had to pay for is the chrome and that cost me £120 as for the paint fading i did it in hi-solid laquer, it wont fade or peal the shiney stuff will take some looking after tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by lovatt thanks for the comments i did all the polishing and painting myself, all i had to pay for is the chrome and that cost me £120 as for the paint fading i did it in hi-solid laquer, it wont fade or peal the shiney stuff will take some looking after tho :eek: You painted them yourself!! Holy crap mate, fecking good job!! :thumbs: Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 That looks good mate Are you still working for that bodyshop cos if you are i may have to pay you a visit Where did you get the chroming done was it local ? regards colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop :eek: You painted them yourself!! Holy crap mate, fecking good job!! :thumbs: Ben.. Ben its what he does for a living !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by dude Ben its what he does for a living !!!! Dude:flame Dev Yeah Yeah, I've been drinkin' dude, go play with ya toolvbox or summit! :p Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 lol yeah it is what i do for a living colsoop what bodyshop did you think i was working at as i have recently moved to a Merc/aston place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Looks bloody lovely mate - top job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 i rember you saying you were at "west midlands accident repair centre" is that the one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 yup thats the one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 It looks very nice but, why did you not fit the ADS spark plug cover and cam gears cover ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 You need a Battery cover and Fuse box cover m8!! Looking good! Expecting polished turbo pipes soon for you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Originally posted by Peter Sharp It looks very nice but, why did you not fit the ADS spark plug cover and cam gears cover ? that wasnt actually mine it was another persons off this bbs, he asked me to do some work on it, it was in the pic as thats the only one i have of the bits, i was waiting for somebody to bring that up Paul E i am looking for more bling to finish it off. if you look for all the stuff i need off you and pm me your price ill have a think about it, need batt/fuse covers, induction pipes, PS/brake fluid caps and anything you think i should have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Originally posted by lovatt thanks for the comments i did all the polishing and painting myself, all i had to pay for is the chrome and that cost me £120 as for the paint fading i did it in hi-solid laquer, it wont fade or peal the shiney stuff will take some looking after tho what bits cost £120 to get chromed? turbo heat sheild power steering tank radiator clamps engine lift out hooks battery clamp got my rad clamps chromed for £3.50 each p/s tank £17 battery clamp £7 does look good when its all back in place. some polished hard pipes and a bit of colour hoses will do. that fad surround and spark plug cover look well, how come you not do lower cam cover. must say looks loads better with shiny stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 cost me £120 for turbo heat sheild power steering tank radiator clamps battery clamps rear latches it was a friend of a friend who said they would do it for a drink, hmm expensive drink but the work is 110% so im not complianing what is a lower cam cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 just under the spark plug cover at front, under your water pipe. it joins onto the spark plug cover. a nice hard pipe kit will add more bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 i never thought of painting that ! go away Mark oh go on then how does it come off looking around for my hard pipes, i think im going to get them from Totally Custom, or i may get them with an IC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Originally posted by lovatt i never thought of painting that ! go away Mark oh go on then how does it come off looking around for my hard pipes, i think im going to get them from Totally Custom, or i may get them with an IC hehehe you know it will look the biz with it done. i want some new ones painting a high gloss jet black. gone off the open one showing cams and flip paint. its weird how your tastes change over time now get sanding your lower cover have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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