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Posted by: Jeroen Aug 22 2005, 11:25 AM

SHE'S BACK HOME!!!

just back from the bodyshop... fully painted in epoxy primer
there's still some points that need some minor attention, but the big hunka work has been done
like complete new longs (inner and outer)

she looks sooooo sweet all dressed in white

finally I can start BUILDING instead of tearing down

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Posted by: brant Aug 22 2005, 11:49 AM

this is great.
I'm so happy for you.
the big tide has turned...

good for you
it looks wonderful!

brant

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 22 2005, 11:52 AM

Hm.. Something seems to be...missing...

Posted by: i love porsche Aug 22 2005, 11:54 AM

looks awesome!

i cant wait for the day when i can start putting it back together also

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Aug 22 2005, 12:05 PM

Just don't put your feet down before you come to a complete stop.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: Jacco Aug 22 2005, 12:21 PM

Finally Jeroen!

congrats on this great step towards a finished project!
Wouldn't mind taking a peek at this beauty but lets make it usefull so if ya need any help in the coming months just give me a call or send a PM!

greets
jacco

Posted by: URY914 Aug 22 2005, 01:43 PM

Are tile floors a "dealer installed option?"

Paul

Posted by: omanolo Aug 22 2005, 02:39 PM

Yaba Daba Dooo!

Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 22 2005, 04:49 PM

Everything looks better with a fresh coat of paint (primer).

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 22 2005, 04:53 PM

QUOTE (Jeroen @ Aug 22 2005, 10:25 AM)
she looks sooooo sweet all dressed in white

Like a virgin in white , waiting for your gentle touch.

Posted by: Gint Aug 22 2005, 05:05 PM

Looks awesome J! I know the feeling.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Aug 22 2005, 05:23 PM

QUOTE (URY914 @ Aug 22 2005, 11:43 AM)
Are tile floors a "dealer installed option?"

Paul

New Fox Special, "when weight loss goes wrong"

Car looks great Jeroen!!

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 22 2005, 06:35 PM

QUOTE (VegasRacer @ Aug 22 2005, 11:53 PM)
Like a virgin in white , waiting for your gentle touch.

well... it wasn't gentle

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RJ mount is in!

Posted by: mihai914 Aug 22 2005, 06:38 PM

Did you even sleep last night?

That is some nice welding, congrats on the car!

Posted by: redshift Aug 22 2005, 06:41 PM

OH MY GOD HAS PAUL SEEN THIS!?

Get some clothes on it, before it catches a flu.

M

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 22 2005, 06:58 PM

Sweet

Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 24 2005, 08:14 PM

'bout time you welded that engine mount on! Its been a year since I drug it over the pond to you!

Looks great in white but where are the fender, dude??

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 25 2005, 05:47 AM

QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Aug 25 2005, 03:14 AM)
Looks great in white but where are the fender, dude??

May be a bit hard to see, but if you look in the first pic, theres a big ass box on next to the car (driversside)
The new "plastic" fenders are in there

And the front stock steelies are in the 8th pic
Still in factory primer

Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 25 2005, 06:50 AM

I hope you didn't get the engine mount in too high.
When I installed one the bottom was right down on the flange where the floorpan meets the firewall. It looks like yours is at least 1/2" up.

Posted by: URY914 Aug 25 2005, 06:58 AM

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Aug 25 2005, 04:50 AM)
I hope you didn't get the engine mount in too high.
When I installed one the bottom was right down on the flange where the floorpan meets the firewall. It looks like yours is at least 1/2" up.

Ouch!

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 25 2005, 07:16 AM

yep... it is 1/2 an inch up
Brad advised me to mount it 1/2" up if I was going to run headers on a low car to make sure I got enough ground clearance...

Posted by: DNHunt Aug 25 2005, 07:23 AM

Oh man Jeroen, when I saw that post about it being too high my stomach flipflopped. I had visions of trying to grind those welds.

Now, that looks Mavvvelous.

Dave

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 25 2005, 01:09 PM

I figured, worse case scenario, I could put a 1/2" washer under the mounts and use longer bolts to lower it back

I did forget one thing though... I should have grinded a vent hole at the bottom center of the welded piece
I fear it's going to be a water trap (I'm not using any engine tin, so there's quite an exposed scoop )

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 25 2005, 05:32 PM

well, instead of just sittin' here glaring at my monitor, I got off my ass and put the (old) engine in the car for mock up
went in smooth and fits like a glove
just took me 20min (no help) so that explains the smug grin

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Posted by: root Aug 25 2005, 06:28 PM

Looks awesome! Keep the pics coming...great job!

Makes me want to start a 6 project next.......
but the 'BIG TIV' is first in line!..