Project Runabout
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James Breadvan
- Posts: 535
- Joined: Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:17 pm
- Location: Norwich
Snett prep
Banking on a spot of good weather for our forthcoming event, I asked Mr Hayward to get me some 888s for the Golf. These are only available in a 50 profile instead of the T1-R's 45, and 50's catch on my arches. I needed a plan...........a plan to cut the arches out 
In truth this was an absolute doddle to do, even for a fool like me. I simply removed the plastic black exterior arch trim, measured an inch from the lowest point ( I guessed that 25mm higher would solve scrubbing) and started cutting with a grinder. I then used a hammer and dolly to flatten the new raised arch and this flared the arch really well, gaining an inch from the starting point. All that was left after this was to re-attach the plastic arch trim. I'm not that fussed about aesthetics, you'd never guess, so I simply rivetted the trim back on. Sorted!
I drank a lot of cider last night. I mean a lot! I awoke this morning and felt the urge to paint the Golf (too much alcohol is bad kids)
Oh well.........in for a penny, in for a pound!
Masked up
Primer
First coat of stripe
Finished stripe
This isn't finished. Painting outside is very difficult at the best of times. Painting outside in the rain is nigh on impossible. Needless to say, I gave up and called it a day so I'll have to finish the job of another time.
The design was not planned so I'll have to figure out what I do with a bloody great red stripe over the bonnet and do something clever with it
Anyway, bonnet, wing and bumper is painted (kind of) 888's are fitted and arches are cut out. Roll on Thursday when I have to teach a few people about corner entry speed
In truth this was an absolute doddle to do, even for a fool like me. I simply removed the plastic black exterior arch trim, measured an inch from the lowest point ( I guessed that 25mm higher would solve scrubbing) and started cutting with a grinder. I then used a hammer and dolly to flatten the new raised arch and this flared the arch really well, gaining an inch from the starting point. All that was left after this was to re-attach the plastic arch trim. I'm not that fussed about aesthetics, you'd never guess, so I simply rivetted the trim back on. Sorted!
I drank a lot of cider last night. I mean a lot! I awoke this morning and felt the urge to paint the Golf (too much alcohol is bad kids)
Oh well.........in for a penny, in for a pound!
Masked up
Primer
First coat of stripe
Finished stripe
This isn't finished. Painting outside is very difficult at the best of times. Painting outside in the rain is nigh on impossible. Needless to say, I gave up and called it a day so I'll have to finish the job of another time.
The design was not planned so I'll have to figure out what I do with a bloody great red stripe over the bonnet and do something clever with it
Anyway, bonnet, wing and bumper is painted (kind of) 888's are fitted and arches are cut out. Roll on Thursday when I have to teach a few people about corner entry speed
Dont look half bad big fella although i think local traders should be banned from selling you a rattle can or maybe that should be the sale of cheap cider :lol: :rotflol:
" Uh Betty you should of seen this car in Ely today!! it had stickers and stripes
all over it, and when it started up, the noise!!!, I could feel my teeth rattling!!!"
