Showing posts with label Getting started. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Getting started. Show all posts

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Lets start with what I've done so far..

12 November
Cleaned out garage in preparation of the project – 4hrs

14 November
I had started stripping the car for a respray many years ago and stored trim, lights and and fittings in the boot, so sorted into plastic bags and labeled – 2hrs

16 November
Removed front bumper and side lights – 3hrs

18 November
Removed front spoiler
Started and had trouble removing L/H wiper wheel box – 3hrs

19 November
Drilled off the L/H wiper wheel box nut
Removed lower screen cover plate – 1.5hrs

22 November
Removed internal side trim to get access to remove L/H side vent and fittings – 1hr

25 November
Removed Bonnet, trouble with rusty bolts – 1hr

26 November
Removed rear bumper and fitting in boot including old alarm, spare wheel straps etc – 2hrs

28 November
L/H front & rear brakes - inspect and remove pads & shoes
Damaged rear brake pipe - Needs to be replaced! – 2hrs

29 November
Removed rear L/H brake pads and cylinder - cleaned and bagged and labeled
Removed front L/H calliper - cleaned – 2hrs

30 November
Need to moved the car over in to garage to give me access to right side - using scissors jack to lift and gently push the car side forwards – 1hr

Ok, that's it so far – updates will follow as it happens.