11-12-2016, 11:48 PM
Time for an update on this.
Firstly, a massive, massive thank you to everyone who voted for this in the end of year awards. I'm properly proud of that and has just motivated me some more to continue with the level of detail I'm going to on the resto.
Hasn't been any progress at all really of late. The front subframe and suspension is back on and it's off axle stands, mainly so I could move it on the drive as id left it at the front of the drive meaning our other two cars had to park on the road. Not ideal in a small cul de sac. Other than that, I've been very busy at work (food distribution at this time of year) and cash going on other things.
I ended up working all this weekend at the request of my bosses boss and as a result, managed to wangle a bit of a deal.....means January's pay packet will be somewhat heavier which I've agreed with the wife will pay for the Rallye to go and have the front end blasted and 2k primed. Not entirely sure who I will use yet but looking at a company called Faircharm Restorations in Leicester who I follow in face book and who do some very very good work, although if anyone knows anywhere good in Leicester who they'd recommend, please let me know.
First job though will be to get it to my mates unit and up on his ramps one day and finish the underside. Needs a good wash down on the bits I've done, plus a few bits at the front finishing properly and the tunnel doing now I've finally had the downpipe heat shield off. Needs some threaded sections welding back on for the heat shield bolts as a couple of these sheared when I was removing them and then the fuel tank strap stud doing as well.
Once that lot is done, it's time to think about having the underside and engine bay painted properly (base and heavy duty clear) and then I can start thinking about getting the body painted and the car rebuilt.
Ideally, I'd like the car back on the road by next Christmas but £££ will be a big factor.
Again, thanks for all the positive comments and support.
Firstly, a massive, massive thank you to everyone who voted for this in the end of year awards. I'm properly proud of that and has just motivated me some more to continue with the level of detail I'm going to on the resto.
Hasn't been any progress at all really of late. The front subframe and suspension is back on and it's off axle stands, mainly so I could move it on the drive as id left it at the front of the drive meaning our other two cars had to park on the road. Not ideal in a small cul de sac. Other than that, I've been very busy at work (food distribution at this time of year) and cash going on other things.
I ended up working all this weekend at the request of my bosses boss and as a result, managed to wangle a bit of a deal.....means January's pay packet will be somewhat heavier which I've agreed with the wife will pay for the Rallye to go and have the front end blasted and 2k primed. Not entirely sure who I will use yet but looking at a company called Faircharm Restorations in Leicester who I follow in face book and who do some very very good work, although if anyone knows anywhere good in Leicester who they'd recommend, please let me know.
First job though will be to get it to my mates unit and up on his ramps one day and finish the underside. Needs a good wash down on the bits I've done, plus a few bits at the front finishing properly and the tunnel doing now I've finally had the downpipe heat shield off. Needs some threaded sections welding back on for the heat shield bolts as a couple of these sheared when I was removing them and then the fuel tank strap stud doing as well.
Once that lot is done, it's time to think about having the underside and engine bay painted properly (base and heavy duty clear) and then I can start thinking about getting the body painted and the car rebuilt.
Ideally, I'd like the car back on the road by next Christmas but £££ will be a big factor.
Again, thanks for all the positive comments and support.
Cherry Red Rallye - Full on OEM resto.....