DaveR Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I love this project! The dash looks sweet, bud. Keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 I love this project! The dash looks sweet, bud. Keep up the great work. cheers buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Right so had a few of you guys ask where the cars upto,ive been to the bodyshop today to drop some bits off and although they are taking pics as they go i took a few myself just to give an idea of progress.had time to think and decided im sticking with astral black 202.its just had a 4 arches rolled (the paint cracked as expected) the front splitter is being bonded,the rear wiper motor hole has been welded up and the rear toyota badge removed,ive decided im keeping the front badge as i dont want loads of filler in the front bumper.currently there just going over it removing any dints or imperfections on the bodywork Edited June 12, 2011 by skippyboyo1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 A little update with a few more pics of where the cars up to.im expecting it back at the end of this month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 the carbon really looks good with the flocking mate ,im gonna nick a few of the photos for my carbon album ---dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Loads of hard graft and thought gone into that mate - nice one! However, maybe its just me being OCD but if I was getting my dash panels done I would want all the weave in the 'carbon fibre' to match up between the different panels. Pleased to see yours all run in the same direction though - nice neat work Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 the carbon really looks good with the flocking mate ,im gonna nick a few of the photos for my carbon album ---dave 100% happy dave! ive not put the best pics on yet plus you cant beat seeing it to be honest.top job! give yourself a pat on the back buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Loads of hard graft and thought gone into that mate - nice one! However, maybe its just me being OCD but if I was getting my dash panels done I would want all the weave in the 'carbon fibre' to match up between the different panels. Pleased to see yours all run in the same direction though - nice neat work Dave. it looks better in real life to be honest.i was going to do it myself but im holding my hands up i couldnt have done it any where near as good as daves finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Right so this this wasnt part of the plan however it came up at the right time so im going to get it fitted and see if i like it which if im honest im sure i will,my plan was to pick this up and then get some carbon end caps but to be honest i like the black ones it came with so thats how its staying. <a href=http://s1.postimage.org/36uam6n0k/sp10.jpg' alt='sp10.jpg'> [/img] Edited June 15, 2011 by skippyboyo1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 So went to the bodyshop today and the cars coming on now,its ready to be rubbed down and primer to be applied. One thing to mention is ive made a mistake going for the lowering springs insted of adjustable coilovers,the car just is not low enough so when i get the car home ill be taking the the brand new lowering spings off and selling them for some adjustable ones. <a href=http://s1.postimage.org/495tikk/sp1.jpg' alt='sp1.jpg'> [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 So i wanted to see what the spoiler would look like and im well happy with it,as ive said the car need to go alot lower for the look i want. The spoiler has been painted before and me and the guy whos painting the car have both agreed it needs to be re-done so the spoilers coming apart and getting painted with the car however ill be leaving the carbon showing and not painting it. <a href=http://s1.postimage.org/8ccneis/sp7.jpg' alt='sp7.jpg'> [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 looks great you should get the pair of carbon end caps in the for sale section for that spoiler imo she is coming along great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Loads of hard graft and thought gone into that mate - nice one! However, maybe its just me being OCD but if I was getting my dash panels done I would want all the weave in the 'carbon fibre' to match up between the different panels. Pleased to see yours all run in the same direction though - nice neat work Dave. Stevo,,,, I'm liking your style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Called in at the bodyshop today,took a few pics to show progress. This is fresh out of the paint booth and has yet to be flatted down,the bodyshop have done a better pic record of the progress which ill get hold of soon. Edited June 28, 2011 by skippyboyo1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 very nice fella, where in york did you get that flocking done, i bet hes gonna get countless orders now. also which body shop are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 very nice fella, where in york did you get that flocking done, i bet hes gonna get countless orders now. also which body shop are you using? cheers buddy,i used a guy who has his own unit just off the A64 for the flocking im going to put all the info on about him at a later date as hes moving premises at the moment so cant take any work on just yet. The bodyshop is RT Autobodies in leeds (01132500865) ive used a lot of bodyshops in the past and never found one good enough to keep using however richard who is the owner is fantastic.As you can see the cars not done yet and already i can say ill be using him again.his attention to detail is fantastic and ive not yet found any imperfections in his work. 100% worth the 60mile drive from my house just to get to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 thats very good to know as i have a house slap bang in the middle of leeds and york and fancy using a bodyshop near there, i may pop down one saturday and see what they can do for me, and mebbe perv over your car hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 well the cars coming on and due back in 2weeks,got loads and loads of pics to put on!!!!,ive lost a bit of interest to be honest however im sure its down to the car being away for over a month now. Ive also decided that im not going to be fitting the TRD Spoiler and my reasons for this are? erm well im not sure!!! im in two minds so its up for sale in the sale section and ill see what happends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) well the spoiler sold so there we go,im sure ive made the right decision. Edited July 16, 2011 by skippyboyo1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Right then not had time to get anything done over the last few weeks,however managed to get over to the bodyshop and take a few pics as the cars nearly ready to be picked up. The cars had a full re-paint as you no and the skirts have now been fitted along with the spats,due to past experiences ive had the parts that are prone to stone chips coated with an anti-chip protection paint so fingers crossed it should hold up and the bonnet is now painted and ready to be flatted off.just the front bumper to paint now the its home time with the car. Edited July 28, 2011 by skippyboyo1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 finally have some free time and picking the car up this sunday!!!!! ill get the pics on when i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Looking forward to seeing them dude The inside of your car is awesome!! Will be great to see the outside matching and the whole thing togather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Right so the cars back and here are the pics. 100% going to get coilovers as the new kit has highlighted the fact the suspension and wheels now need changing. A reminder of what the car looked like when i started this thread.......... <!--url{0}--> <!--url{1}-->[/img]</p><p> <img src= image hosting[/img] Heres a few of the car arriving back home today. <!--url{4}--> <!--url{3}-->[/img]</p><p> <img src= wordpress image hosting[/img] <!--url{8}--> <!--url{9}-->[/img]</p><p> <img src= hosting images[/img] <!--url{12}--> <!--url{13}-->[/img]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> And off the trailer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img src= gif upload[/img] <!--url{16}--> <!--url{7}-->[/img]</p><p> <img src= image uploading[/img] <!--url{20}--> <!--url{1}-->[/img]</p><p> <img src= image host[/img] <!--url{24}--> <!--url{15}-->[/img]</p><p> <img src= image uploader[/img] Im over the moon with this! i had the rear spats fitted and repaired,same with the skirts,All 4 arches rolled,bonnet vents cut in and meshed along with the front bumper,front bumper lip fitted,rear bumper filled (due to rear fog light being screwed on),rear toyota badge removed,rear wiper removed and of course a FULL re-spray for £2300.00 inc VAT. I cant thank Richard the owner of RT AUTOBODIES in leeds enough! hes a car enthusiast and has a skyline and a full blown trackcar himself and this shows in his work and attitude towards it. all my friends and family will now be using this bodyshop. The number is 01132500865 Edited August 7, 2011 by skippyboyo1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 looks very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 looks very nice Cheers dave just needs the coilovers and wheels sorting now and im getting there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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