I am no bodywork expert but have been working on the front spoiler, I couldn't leave it in its previous condition especially with the crack in it and felt like having a go repairing it myself.
The spoiler filled and flatted down.
51 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrNow Filler primer
52 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrI'm quite pleased with the results so far, and now on to some mechanical stuff.
The front suspension is now complete with all new bearings, bushes, ball joints, brakes etc.
53 by Roy Forrester, on Flickr
54 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrAnd the same with the rear suspension, I was also lucky enough to be able to borrow a 13/16" reamer off a work colleague so I could recondition the radius arms myself, also fitted the petrol tank and exhaust back on.
55 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrThe coilovers courtesy of Dave at Dampertech.
56 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrI have also fitted a pair of new wing mirrors as the old ones were in a bit of a sorry state. It took me an age to choose a pair I thought might complement the looks of the car but even then you can never be 100% sure.
If nothing else the photos will be reference for other owners if deciding to change theirs.
57 by Roy Forrester, on Flickr
58 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrAt some stage I need to filler that hole in the cover.
59 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrJust to confirm they are Vitaloni Californian Mirrors from Demon Tweeks.
And last of all the engine bay is nearly finished, just a few little things to do.
60 by Roy Forrester, on FlickrThe battery clamp is courtesy of Jon and Goldeneye, why try to alter a good idea? and the air box at the bottom of the windscreen is stuck back on, thanks to the expert advice from Alistair.
I am now concentrating my efforts in refitting the interior back, only in its original form so I can get the car MOT'D but I do want to update it at some point and make it a rolling project as with loads of other jobs still to do.
