Time to get started!
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Time to get started!
Hey everyone, I have an FD and a FC already and ive just gone and picked up a 1985 FB, its a serious project and im going to need lots of help!
Pics to come soon!
Pics to come soon!
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Welcome to the gang Hellramsden,
we’re a friendly group and will always chip in and help when we can mate.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help or parts.
Cheers Steve.
1983 Stardust blue Elford. Being recommissioned after 20+ years off the road.
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Thanks!
Ibe been making a list so far of bits I'm going to need. I'll deffo be putting up a wanted post soon
Ibe been making a list so far of bits I'm going to need. I'll deffo be putting up a wanted post soon
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Welcome! What are your plans for the build? Keen to see these pics you mention



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KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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The day I got her home, been stripping it down ready to make some patch repairs.
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It appears that the rear water drains of the removable steel roof do not flow into the ventilation grille but into the sill.
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Yeah its not in the best shape, I can weld and picked this as the harder areas seem to be find.
Im about to get it fully stripped down and up on some ramps ready to make repairs.
Im about to get it fully stripped down and up on some ramps ready to make repairs.
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Welcome to our little forum and good luck with your project.
Put something under those wiper arms. They can break your screen in a heartbeat if you drop them!

Put something under those wiper arms. They can break your screen in a heartbeat if you drop them!
1985 Sunrise Red S3 TWR
2006 Mercedes CLK 280 Sport AMG
2006 Mercedes CLK 280 Sport AMG