Payco Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Just a small update. Shes pretty naked right now as the rear and front light clusters, c pillar badges and bumpers are all away being re chromed. I wont post all the little jobs as there have been too many. I have purchased a new pillar antenna and re located it from the front wing (shouldn't have been there at all) and fibre glassed the hole. Whilst the rear bumper is away for chroming I have removed some self adhesive reflectors they fitted to cover some holes in the rear with and fibre glassed and flattened them. All will be made good when she gets her full bare metal respray in 18 months time. Oh, and fitted the exclusive SSS steering wheel I sourced from overseas, Last photo is her with her lights in before she went away. Decided to remove the rubber over riders on the bumpers to provide a cleaner look. Edited June 23, 2020 by Payco 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 It coming along buddy looks like you have been busy mate, i bet the chrome is costing a arm and a leg, i know it did for me many moons ago i think it was around £1.00 per square inch and that was twenty years ago on a mk1 escort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 17 hours ago, ShortPaul said: It coming along buddy looks like you have been busy mate, i bet the chrome is costing a arm and a leg, i know it did for me many moons ago i think it was around £1.00 per square inch and that was twenty years ago on a mk1 escort Thanks I negotiated a great deal. £300 for the light clusters, badges etc and £450 for the pair of bumpers which included removing some minor dents, welding the holes from the over riders I am removing. Drove over to see the progress yesterday. Here's some photos. Next stage is for him to re enamel the SSS badges in red and cream and to satin black some areas of the light clusters. Collecting next Friday. Bumpers will be another few weeks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Payco said: Thanks I negotiated a great deal. £300 for the light clusters, badges etc and £450 for the pair of bumpers which included removing some minor dents, welding the holes from the over riders I am removing. Drove over to see the progress yesterday. Here's some photos. Next stage is for him to re enamel the SSS badges in red and cream and to satin black some areas of the light clusters. Collecting next Friday. Bumpers will be another few weeks. Looking good mate, being done for a good price then Edited June 24, 2020 by ShortPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 its all looking really nice mate, look forward to seeing in the flesh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Looking lovely Martin, Thanks for keeping us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Andy_Muxlow said: Looking lovely Martin, Thanks for keeping us updated. Hope you are keeping well Andy and we can meet up before the winter months descend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Awesome project Great looking car as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 So looking forward to seeing her Martin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Payco said: Hope you are keeping well Andy and we can meet up before the winter months descend. Hi Martin, yes all's well with us here. I am now back at work which is a massive relief, especially for Sarah hows things with you guys? Yes it would be great to be able to meet up and stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 All ok mate. Hope to see you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Small update. All my light clusters and pillar badges are almost ready for collection. The triple SSS pillar badges have been completely redone. The SSS and the chequered flags have been syringe injected with enamel and look fantastic. You cannot find originals of these and the replicas are around $800 a pair. He's done a very impressive job. Full photo library and pics to follow next week. UPDATE. ALL DONE. Just the bumpers to go. Edited June 30, 2020 by Payco 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 A cracking job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 You got a cracking project car there over here in the UK we don't see many Jap cars from this age so good to see, I was watching a Wheeler dealers a few weeks ago and doing a 510 and when they finished it looked ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 15 hours ago, The Big Miester said: You got a cracking project car there over here in the UK we don't see many Jap cars from this age so good to see, I was watching a Wheeler dealers a few weeks ago and doing a 510 and when they finished it looked ace Thanks mate. Its only 1 of 2 registered here in the UK as SSS. Saw the WD episode too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 800 bucks for a badge All looks great Martin, look forwards to a drive down your way to see it up close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Going to arrange a min meet in August Col so will include you.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Done a bit of cosmetic tidying today. Shelf under the glove box and ignition was a bit crappy with scratches on the hardboard. Covered it with speaker box carpet. Much better now. Going to tidy up that messy wiring next. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Nice job Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Thanks Andy. Hope you guys are all well. Stay safe mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Very nice Martin. Just reading this for the first time and seeing all the pics. Can't beat a good old classic car, ...I do love modern cars tbh but worked for a few years as a Classic Car Restorer so do have a love for the older motors as well. What a rare car to have and enjoy. Look forward to seeing how it progresses more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) So pleased today as re fitted my rear c pillar badges and front light surrounds. Now all re chromed. Looks great. Edited July 5, 2020 by Payco 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 22 hours ago, GMballistic said: Very nice Martin. Just reading this for the first time and seeing all the pics. Can't beat a good old classic car, ...I do love modern cars tbh but worked for a few years as a Classic Car Restorer so do have a love for the older motors as well. What a rare car to have and enjoy. Look forward to seeing how it progresses more. Thanks Gareth. Hope all is well with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 45 minutes ago, Payco said: So pleased today as re fitted my rear c pillar badges and front light surrounds. Now all re chromed. Looks great. Looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Yeah looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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