Thepowerofdiesel - Project 165

Primer is sanded down flat then the Polyester paint, just lacquer on top of that and rub that down and polish up to shine. Takes time either way!


As for the red engine, reserve judgement till everything is in place! Remember there is a lot more to go under the bonnet yet to break it up. Anyway I like it thats what counts

 

I will re paint it

I know what you mean, it can be as high temperature as it likes but is still susceptible to the build up of shite etc. Its the risks you take, but who know may be sold off before she need a touch up.

 

Ok guys get ready for a big update here not forgotten about you, just finding time. So apologies for the copy and paste off CCUK

Taken most of a day to cut back the panels just got one wing left to do, primed the bonnet and sun roof while my hands were still usable









Little of nothing done today the weather has been dire, so much for summer this year!
Set about piecing the interior back together with a bit of sound deadening, and the big job of fitting the fuel flap.








About time I put a few more pictures up, been mad busy at work so done less than ever. Cleaned up most of the heater, blower and AC and refitted along with the wiring loom. Also started attaching the engine loom.










Tried to make up for having the day at JAE yesterday, but couldnt seem to get much headway. By the time I had cleaned up the parts and painted them its getting dark. Also got out the dash and had a ponder of what to do where the vinyl has lifted, yeah didnt get anywhere with that either
















So tonight and last I actually managed to get the master cylinder in. I totally forgot to put this in before the engine went in and what a twat it was...... Ill remember next time!



And have got the steering column into place, makes it look so mess now.


Slowly piecing the jigsaw back together, a few bits are getting thrown on for now like the turbo, cat and heat shield just to try and remember whats what :lol:
With any luck we should have a tune in a couple of weeks, going to have time off work to try and break the back of it.

 

More............. OK



We have had a bit more progress anyway.... I did take last week off but spent half of that playing with my tractor seen as the weather was so appalling Only I could take time off and not be able to do much.


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Back to job in hand......
I did have a little video, for some reason its turned a crappy 6 second video into 42mb. So cant be arsed upload it here. I will try and give you the Facebook link


[video]https://www.facebook.com/v/10150247231584964[/video]


Here a couple of pictures to keep you happy. Finally found some 185 front brakes so got them painted, primed a few bits, and piecing the engine bay together.






More from today, making some progress now!











The weekends work so far...






Got the rear looking good finally have the bumper painted and fitted. Sunroof is fitted and amazingly works. Started on the boot lid removed the spoiler and cleaned it off, there is a bit of rust that needs dealing with. I think im more than capable of that by now. :lol:



















Well here we go .... today





















And there we have it again up to date.... getting near to having a functioning 165

 

Im sure it was public video, nevermind. Its only one of the old girl running anyway!

 

Should start with apologies for not updating this sooner, but just dont seem to have got round to it better late then never as they say. So sit back here is the update to where I stand today, waiting for better weather and getting an MOT basically.

Start back with Fitting a bit of glass, and pratting around with wheels :lol















Finished painting the drivers door



Nearly got all the painting done anyway, alot of polishing to follow and the trim sticking on but all is good.

 

Any who today I have a damn fine looking 165, yeah there is still loads to do and as yesterday alot of polishing but all the kit is on, bar the front due to needing to take the bumper off again to fit the intercooler rad etc
Pictures tell it all








Got the dashboard in place tonight, eventually! And got some glass in the doors, just cant get it up at the moment.








painted a few bits and got the front built up more or less. Not sure about the grill being black, the light had gone by the time I got it on. Just doesnt look right....











Not going to bother writing anything for these pictures..... they tell the story better than I







More.....










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