Rat

[r-reg-sr]

nice man exelents all the way
dont mash yourself up over doin an that
where is this dark hole guy gone?

 

[sleeper_ss]

Cheers Mark,
Nice to see all the summer cars out & about aint it..

Good work sleeper_ss keep it up!

Cracking spots, the bug on BRMs is just right, and its nice to see a Beta about too. Add lows to that SD1 and it would be a double hard bartender of a car.

 

[sleeper_ss]

I know..everyones very quiet.They must be up to something

nice man exelents all the way
dont mash yourself up over doin an that
where is this dark hole guy gone?

 

[sleeper_ss]

Not a lot of progress this weekend but did manage to get my bonnet filled,primed & half flatted today in between fannying up the Serena tailgate.Wanted to shiv a load of excess metal from the underside before I painted it but noise abatement bloke was in all day

 

[martinb]

Coming along nicely mate, gonna look awEsome, have you decided on final colour poppett? Got that stuff for you, just trying to find the time to drop it off, unless your swinging by? Keep it the good work, fly the flag for us Croydon micras

 

[r-reg-sr]

noise abatement bloke you have become famous!!
nearly their with the respray,cant wait to see him-i was thinking last night that my cars a "him" then the gear box may as well be the "she" part--geting proded and giving some proding back now and then? dont know if that makes sense?it seems too to me

 

[sleeper_ss]

Alright Mart,got a few ideas on the paint.Still got half litre of the original colour to play with & some blacks..Stayed late tonight & had a go..
No rush on the bits I've got more than enough to be getting on with but I will pass thru anyway & see how you're getting on...

 

[sleeper_ss]

323

Arrived early today & did the roof..then Stayed late tonight & got the o/s wing primered & flatted & snagged & masked the o/s side,another early morning tomorrow..
Very nice find by the man who owns the grey Skyline.. 1989 Mazda 323 1600cc DOHC Turbo with 4 wheel drive.2 owners,66000 miles..Want one.

 

[slimothy]

that mazda is pretty much the pinnacle of retro cool! - soooooo jealous!

 

[r-reg-sr]

mazda=ultimate rare beast
last pic=what a beast vehicle,hard progress and predictions into the future too:grinning:

 

[sleeper_ss]

fog

Drivers side painted with matt laquer.Came out well with no runs but picked up some debris on the wing..you cant flat & polish matt or it becomes shiny.Has to be gun finish so may have to do wing again..It's not ideal painting conditions in our workshop with all the mess,dust,insects & sillicones around.A spider went for a walk with his size 10's on the wet roof when I did it..:wasntme: Left a heat gun going inside the sealed car to get the paint going off quicker..
Found the unloved black March on the side of the road with the tax finishing this month..may knock on some doors Oh & it's manual!

 

[r-reg-sr]

rat-atat-tat with the caps filling back............
immaculate looking even with the debris and spiders with the DM'S:laugh:
PRIVATE PLATE MARCH?please save him-look so much smarter without the boot spoiler

 

[sleeper_ss]

Unmasked,fitted mirror etc. & cleaned it up.Swapped the bumper for the original I lashed a coat of black over so I can finish the filler & paint the other one.Not liking the satin on the bumper,will also be matt.Can't get it out of the garage for better pics as Terrano without brakes has taken residence in the entrance..But pleased with the matt red.
pic 5.Delivered another Suzuki Santana for someone & found this in his drive.
pic 6.Near mint 1980 Accord I see around.

 

[frank]

looking good SS :grinning: chequered flag bonnet and/or roof ?

 

[markbognor]

The Accord is fab. So is the Rat.

 

[sleeper_ss]

Cheers Frank,got a few ideas..Like a very minimal dark grey union jack on the roof.Wish I could air-brush stuff..

looking good SS :grinning: chequered flag bonnet and/or roof ?

 

[sleeper_ss]

The Accord is fab. So is the Rat.

Lots of lovely chrome bits

 

[sleeper_ss]

Scream

Had to graft this weekend so not much time for Micras but painted & fitted what's left of my grill & fitted the mesh grill.Perfect height,just had to trim the sides.Makes me want to get on with finishing the bumper...
It's running rough since the new engine,splutters,pops when decelerating & cuts out.So needs some love under the bonnet this week...

 

[B14KLR]

love that colour! finish looks top too, nicely done dude!

 

[Shaun]

Yeah Car Looks AmAzing! (Y)

 

[r-reg-sr]

very appealing color sort of mystical

 

[sleeper_ss]

Elvis

Thanks for the comments,bit of inspiration to get the paint finished...

pic 3.Elvis Presley is alive & well living in my home town.
pic 4.I have local competition fwn
pic 5.Old skool Sedan roller crying out for attention.Gloriously ugly,beautifully engineered,pas,auto & all electric.Drives mint apart from clicky CV.Resisted the temptation to remove the hubcaps & paint matt black after I cleaned it.Not allowed any more cars (I might hide it somewhere )

 

[markbognor]

The car's looking great.

Keep up the randomness of your picture posts.

 

[r-reg-sr]

that elvis guy......he owes me $20 bucks from when i bought him a burger meal in 1967 minisowta gig:laugh:
who you kiding "compotition"
yours is one of a kind,saying that the other one is good condotion

 

[ferritboy]

Pic 1- hope Jill does see your car parked in her spot when she not there!!!???
Pic 2- lovin the grill badge
pic 3- WTF is someone walking around dressed as Elvis......
Pic 4- I think you should cut their springs one night while they sleep.
Pic 5- stop trying to sell me your rusty old scrap sh!tters.
Peace

 

[sleeper_ss]

Cheers Mark,camara is always with me.Got a few pics today,I'll get them up..

The car's looking great.

Keep up the randomness of your picture posts.

 

[sleeper_ss]

@ Ferrit,cutting peoples springs & removing their interiors while they sleep should not be a crime,it's an act of kindness.
& the civic aint for sale,it's the new ghetto ride Watch this space...

 

[sleeper_ss]

No Micra progress but got a few pics on my travels...spotting a few modded Micras around my way...
Been using the Civic (now minus wheeltrims)Checked the cv's & suspension while swapping tyres,the springs are way long
Pic 6.Anyone know his is?Looks like a flag holder.Woman looked at me like I was mad taking a pic of her bumper
pics 7 & 8.Very red.Very high

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw70M-_gGa0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceiwy9cDEdA&feature=related

 

[sleeper_ss]

Not much progress apart from running better...But cleaned the Super S up & fitted the alloys.It's for sale if anyone interested..Easy project.
pic 2.Lowered with the aid of 3 fat people onboard on the way back from the cafe.

 

[Noddie]

I really do like the look of the mk1 fezzer.

 

[sleeper_ss]

No progress sadly (Unless putting on sticker counts) this earning a living lark is getting in the way But have penciled Sunday in as "my car day"
pic 4.Morris Marina.Very nasty cars indeed

 

[frank]

roll on sunday SS :grinning:

 

[markbognor]

I would gladly rock a brown on brown marina coupe.

I hope life doesn't conspire to keep you away from your car day.

 

[martinb]

funny seeing your picks mate, i know man who knows a man who knows the s14 drift car( also know where it lives at work)

also i must have seen the fiesta 20 or so times in the last week bombing around! calling out for some weller wheels!

super s looks awesome mate, wheels really suit, makes me miss my old one :down::down:

cars looking awesome matey, you sorted the bay yet?

what plans you got for sunday?

noddies popping over sunday and gonna get scopez over for a bit, fancy popping over to see the bits ive been doing? got somebits to show ya, keep in touch matey:grinning:

 

[sleeper_ss]

I would gladly rock a brown on brown marina coupe.

Remember Leyland at this time did some horrendous orange/brown combo deckchair style striped seats in their creations..
Just had a little trip down memory lane http://www.morrismarina.org.uk/ Nice to see but I would prefer to not have to travel in one again.Used to get a lift home from my first job by a psychopath coleague in his company Marina van.Very scary

 

[sleeper_ss]

what plans you got for sunday?

Yeah I'll come over,be good to have a nose.I'll bell you & see what time you're all about.

 

[ferritboy]

funny seeing your picks mate, i know man who knows a man who knows the s14 drift car( also know where it lives at work)QUOTE]

OH OH ME 2!!!! His name is 'JAY' and works at A&K tyres top of slutton....

 

[sleeper_ss]

funny seeing your picks mate, i know man who knows a man who knows the s14 drift car( also know where it lives at work)QUOTE]

OH OH ME 2!!!! His name is 'JAY' and works at A&K tyres top of slutton....

@ Ferrit..Such a groupie :grinning:
Having a mini-micra meet on Sunday if you're around,or anyone else local for that matter..

 

[sleeper_ss]

Edge

Was a good boy at work today so robbed some time to change some oils & filter.Had a load of bottles of Edge 0-W30 & 5-W40 laying around,mixture of petrol & diesel so I used the diesel stuff in the gearbox.
Warmed engine with a flush additive,drained,flushed through with petrol,flushed petrol out with cheapo oil & filled with the runny stuff.Surprising how much dirt gets left in the engine if you just drain naturally.*geek*
Old gearbox oil had a few filings where the previous old dear owners been banging it into gear but not bad.Garden hose fits perfectly into the speedo drive hole for easy filling,no spillage.The oil level full indicator is the top of the green finned drive...(sticker on gearbox sayes so)
Was raining..tis a little handful.fwn Looking forward to some engine mods
Robbed the stricken Vectra of it's skirts & endcaps for possible future project.Got a nice set from a Suzuki Swift Gti somewhere but Kia bloke has stored the bits in different locations & I've only discovered one part so far...
& mint old S type Jag.30000 miles,2 owners,stored for 15 years.Going to put it round the banger track

2.Frankenstines gear oil filler.
3.1st flush.
4.3rd flush.

 

[sleeper_ss]

Ps.Joking about the Jag getting it but it would be funny to see the reaction in Practical Classics

 

[markbognor]

Ps.Joking about the Jag getting it but it would be funny to see the reaction in Practical Classics

An XK150 Coupe was ovaled a few months back.

 

[r-reg-sr]

good tips
thanks

 

[sleeper_ss]

Having a chat with a bloke who was nosing around a fairly decent 1970 Rover Coupe in the yard.Let it slip he wanted to put it round the track.End of conversation

An XK150 Coupe was ovaled a few months back.

 

[sleeper_ss]

Endangered Species

Finally got round to sorting out the nearside bodywork issues.Filler was stiff bottom of the tin but suffered it rather than let Halfords have me trousers down.Been putting off getting rid of the bump strip glue..see you in 6 months So primer is soon..
Nice old Beetle.Bit of a serious collector is the owner,14 cars! I like meeting people who make my little collection seem normal.

 

[sleeper_ss]

Been ever so busy but have managed to wash out the garage & get the car in position for some paint..
Got a 1.6cc 1995 Primera in.For sale if anyone fancies a conversion donor.Done 133000 miles,runs & drives fine.Sound engine,box & clutch.Clicky CV joint,needs plugs.Hurry up I want to watch the blog... *geek*

 

[r-reg-sr]

make sure you do the paint justice!
nice pics man!

 

[Cricketboy]

Just read the whole blog. All I can say is....cant wait to see the finished product. Being a student studying motorsport engineering my car is my world. Just wish i had the time and money to do something like a full strip down and rebuild. Great work loving the progress. Keep it goin!!

PS where are the 16's in the first pic? are they prepped/painted?

 

[karlj]

at least im not the only one that takes random pictures of rare/unusual cars... been an awesome read

 

[Tom 1.0]

great blog buddy,

great to see people are still getting on with their builds and moving forward

 

[sleeper_ss]

Sadly had no time at all lately to play with this car but I've not forgotten about it...and took it out from its hibernation today for a photo call & a quick slide around in the snow..
Last time I drove this I realised that the ride is way hard (standard struts with chopped Spax springs)Speedhumps are a joke..So on good advice I've been waiting for a Matiz to turn up to be relieved of its suspension.This car was meant to be a daily driver & the ride just takes too much pleasure out of it.(Tho still a great laugh)Mart donated some chopped standard springs from his car (which are bearable) so I may use them while I wait for a Daewoo victim.