The Black Beauty

[graham John]

i started on the old girl yesterday, the long awaited transformation into top spec group 4 rallycar from nice steady roadgoing car.

Hopefully i will not be writing about it this time next year as the plan is to have it completed during the summer months and hopefully getting it up to Donington for national day.

The Fabricator is due on saturday to discuss the four link / Round turret, new floorpans, Panhard rod and the full welded in S/D rollcage (welded in to the turrets).
to those who have gone before me with this type of project, please have patience with me as i will no doubt ask all the usual daft questions, however hopefully i will end up with what i have always hankered for. (I never had the heart to do it to the white RS (i.e. Andons)

i will keep you all updated with pics and info, however i now enter the temple that is my garage, I have said goodbye to the wife, Kid, and Dog and told them that i will emerge (sideways) with the finished article in the fall of this year. (or when Tony Christie is no longer number 1 in the charts, whichever is sooner!).


cheeRS

[RS2000CUSTOM]

You know the Golden Rule Graham - loads of pics along the way !

You say Donington National Day/Weekend

Do you mean you will be on track ?

[graham John]

Hopefully on track.

Probably on the mic (i havent forgotten Dave !) on the saturday and hopefully out on track at some point.
Someones got to show you boys how to get a drift through redgate and out the other side down the craners.............
loads of photos to follow over the next few months, keep the encouragement coming (and the advice)

[anddon]

thats the hammer Graham i am so glad to hear this, the beast lives on and will come back fighting,
as for the white one i am taking good care of her, she is slowly getting some money spent on her (all sensible mods obviously). its a shame those rolltops you got are in a state, as a nice set is top of my list. the engine bay stays as it is for now, as i want to give her a few runs first.
anyway good luck, keep us posted with pics etc.

good luck mate!!!!

[graham John]

Hi andrew,
yes, the beast will live on, this time even more meaner and leaner.
Good to hear that the white one is doing well (i have been following your progress)- she looks gorgeous in the recent photos and glad that even your other half has now come around to liking the RS.

will keep you all posted.................


cheeRS

[graham John]

Ah Well,
Monday evening, no skin left on knuckles of either hand.
Managed to strip the following.
Prop, rear shocks, rear trailing arms, Exhaust (like fighting a great white !)
complete interior, fuel lines, anti dive/ double width/ and ARB (like fighting TWO great whites) rad, Ex manifold, washer bottle, hoses, starter, alternator, and loads of minor bits all carefully cleaned and put aside. Not a bad days work, the fabricator also came and agreed a date for the turrets, four link, panhard, Turret - linked roll cage and a few floor panels / general welding repairs etc.

Engine is basically ready for lifting out, however cannot get the (twin 45) dellortos off as the top centre inlet manifold nut is recessed - anybody got a "slim" 13mm socket to fit in to the recess ??(genuine plea)

will post some pics later,

cheeRS

[graham John]

some pics ............

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Will post some more when the skin grows back on my knuckles, off to lift the engine now........


cheeeRS

[RS2000&MEXICO]

keep it up m8 you will get there in the end ...i have ...just...lol

[graham John]

thanks for the encouragement,
keep you posted............


cheeRS

[ian parker]

Graham Hi, looks like we both got sorted eventually, couldn,t help but notice, that car has a N/S Remote mirror, any plans for it, if not, if its complete, sour point i know,,, would happily buy it off you,

[Banishit]

nice one Graham, finished for Next month then ? :clown:

[graham John]

nice one Graham, finished for Next month then ? :clown:


i dont think sooooooooo



cheeRS

[anddon]

what BHP do we reckon the car would of had with all the mods you have found Graham.. any ideas guys

[RS_VAN]

Looking good so far graham :thumbup:
keep it up m8
an get some thin tight fitting leather gloves kinky i know lol
believe me saves ur knuckles

[graham John]

Hi neil,
yep, the marigolds are in the garage, trouble is she thinks i am doing the washing up :cheers:

[vinny]

lookin good graham, keep up the good work :cheers:

[GAZ W]

Keep it up mate , hope to see it at nat day :cheers:

[graham John]

set to work on getting the lump out yesterday, not easy on your own, however having done it a few dozen times it all came flooding back,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad004.jpg

Also the roll cage was delivered on saturday morning, a full safety devices turret linked jobbie with multipoint fixings, note the immaculate cut lawn that was done just for the photographs (lol)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad016.jpg

Exhaust was a complete pig to get off the car, every thing was as tight as hell, however, i won in the end.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad015.jpg

and all done with just a few basic tools........


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/rs2000035.jpg

AAhh, escorts, dont you jus love em

cheeRS,

[RS2000&MEXICO]

you don't need much....lol

looking good m8 keep it up... :cheers:

[graham John]

good fun though.

most things were easy to undo (petrol tank has been the worse to date) although as for the wiring, it will take a while to sort that lot out (see technical queries)


cheeRS

[yellow peril]

like the computer on the bench in the garage.....nice and handy for urgent emails about bit that dont fit.

[graham John]

yes, well spotted, im am on it as we speak..............

this way i do not have to chuck the daughter off hers and can get on with things in peace.

web cam anyone ?

cheeRS

[lee bishop]

is that your blood on the garage floor?? LOL

[GAZ W]

all you need is a pair of mole grips ,and a adjustable spaner

[RSBOREHAM]

Graham,
Just dont lose heart, i did this transfomation and it took me in excess of 700hrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but believe me its all worth it when you finally drive it (apart from the 4500rpm @ 58mph on the main roads in 5th lol)

If you need any photos help etc.. give me a call as i have probably had that problem at some point
Cheers
Martyn

[graham John]

Hi martyn,
thanks for the encouragement and support, much appreciated.

I have built (and rallied) many escorts over the years however i can at last afford to spend some serious money on the right kit rather than run it as fairly standard. I intend that this car will be right and a high standard of build and finish achieved

There are some photos i would appreciate, can you either email them, post them (here ?) or can i meet up to view them.

main ones i am after (for guidance only)

Rear turret installation

Four link installation

Panhard Rod installation

Although there are some sites with the pics, i cannot download or print them (can anyone help ? - Kel, Dave ? )

Additionally, i would love some photographs of your interior as it looks the mutts nuts and is the type of finish i would like.

i would contact you, however do not know your number, any chance you could pm me ?

cheeRS and thanks again,

Graham

[Kel]

what do you want printed, send me the link & I'll sort it for you.

[graham John]

finally got to strip the entire engine bay on the weekend, at last i can now see whats needed and where.
the servo was a complete pig to get out, having corroded itself into the inner wing, however, all parts now out for inspection and strip / clean

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Also my new state of the art chemical washing machine for all the nuts, bolts, screws, washers. simply place in clothes peg basket, dip into de greaser (old plastic sandwich box), swirl around and prod with stiff brush, hang to drip dry, and steam clean thoroughly.
Technology the welsh way.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/ice_fire_fur/DAD/car030.jpg

All the "white" holes in the engine bay are now redundant and will be filled with the mig, not too much rust on the old girl, and the top mounts are A1 condition, the worst affected area around the fusebox / heater panel.

cheeRS

[graham John]

Advice needed guys ref the engine bay - please see technical section for photographs under engine bay advice needed.

cheeRS

[graham John]

bought some more bits for the car today, however, despite spending a (very) tidy sum of cash most of it will be unseen, however you just gotta have it.
The fuel tank and stand are of a high spec, note freshly cut lawn!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/new001.jpg

these bits should help it corner a little better - the rack is 2.2 (yes) turns lock to lock, and the alloy hubs should help with the unsprung weight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/new002.jpg

new bilstein inserts, 190 llb standard height springs and new RBTM should settle it all nicely

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/new004.jpg

all nicely propelled by a straight cut 5 speed box (bought s/h after trying it in the Donor car

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and finally most of the wiring has now been stripped out, loads of surplus wires everywhere, some not connected to anything, others do do with the many alarm systems fitted

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so far progress going well, however could do with a few pics of some twin pump layouts for the fuel, any one help ?

cheeRS

[Frosticles]

Don't you just love new toys. Going to be great when it's done Graham

[graham John]

yeah, lots of toys should help and i am looking forward to driving it, though that is still some way off yet. The emphasis will be on handling as for too many years i have driven poor handling cars so hopefully i will be a happy bunny when it is all done.

cheeRS

[Kel]

a better handling & lighter car is much quicker than a high powered car.

I'm sure you know what I mean

re: Lotus

[graham John]

yes kel,
as we speak i am on a diet and going to the gym, - can you believe that!

not that i want to get fit, just so that i can build some muscles to lift the bloody engine back in.

cheeRS

[M11RF]

Keep up the good work mate... :cheers:

[graham John]

having read project mexico you were an inspiration, i just hope i dont come across too much rot cos that will really put me off, however so far so good (plenum chamber asides)

cheeRS

[raybs]

as we speak i am on a diet and going to the gym, - can you believe that!

No Graham, I cant.

[graham John]

...........but its true.

i bought a pushbike last week, one of them mountain bike jobbies, and now i cycle to the chip shop rather than drive, how's that for inspiration.

cheeRS

[raybs]

Well done Graham, next you will be telling me you WALK round the golf course instead of driving one of those buggy things (only reason I can think of for taking up golf!!!).

Of course, you will be loosing pounds trying to take your struts apart, so that will help. May try it myself :thumbleft:

Ian

[graham John]

i still have photos of you with teddies...............

[RS2000CUSTOM]

i still have photos of you with teddies...............

So do I ! :geek:

[raybs]

hmmmmm!

[GAZ W]

well done on the fitness regime mate ... ive done a steady 8 mile run tonight :cheers:

[RS2000CUSTOM]

You lot would have been proud of me today - Olympic Training :cheers:

On way to Wales I stopped off at Little Chef near Newport and had an

Olympic Breakfast - felt well fit after it :flower:

[lee bishop]

FPMSL :cheers:

[graham John]

YYYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH :cheers: (got the struts apart)

YYYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH - the old gilr has gone to the fabricators for the links, turrets, rods, and body repairs today, how sad to see it on the trailer, how wonderfull to see an empty garage.

Happy Bunny :drunken:


YYYEEEAAHHH



cheeRS

[Banishit]

nice one Graham

empty garage that rings a bell :geek:

[graham John]

Hi Bri,

Struts were driving me bonkers, the threads were damaged thus would not unscrew from the casing and with precious little space to work with it was more than i bargained for, however all done now.

time to give the garage a lick of paint. new carpet, and a general tidy up, god knows what i will find in there............

[anddon]

mmmmm, i bet it was being traiered by a white mondeo !!!

[GAZ W]

probably find loads of mk2 bits you never knew you had :cheers:

[graham John]

Andon, spot on.

Gaz, spot on

cheeRS

[anddon]

i got eyes everywhere mate, lol

[graham John]

should have her back about mid August (yahoo)

[anddon]

nice !!!!

[graham John]

Got most of the bits back from the powder coaters today, try and post some pics later...........

cheeRS

[dasadrew]

nice one Graham

empty garage that rings a bell :geek:

An empty garage would certainly ring my bell as it would mean the bloody resto is finished and I'm not anymore looking like a black-and-white minstrel after underseal scraping each weekend.

[graham John]

ah well,
been getting on with things lately, the car has now been sorted with all the rotten panels / sunroof etc and ready for the roll cage and other bits.
went to the local powder coaters and got some stuff done, (plenty of Bling underneath) and you may also note that i have now decided to go the full coilover route (gartrac jobbies) instead of the Capri 2.8 struts (banishit has his name on those as long as the offer is right !! , eh Brian :cheers: )

pics includ full adjustable TRE, double width, adjustable platforms and springs, roller bearing top mounts, alloy hubs, etc etc just need some decent front brakes and the corners are almost complete. looking forward to putting all the nice new clean bits back on the car, then taking it out for a thrash to get them all dirty again LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/day035.jpg

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anyway, you can see what i will be up to this weekend, assemblying all the enclosed in preperation,

cheeRS

[Banishit]

lots of lovely toys there Graham

[racingsnake]

Nice!

Stevo

[Frosticles]

Looking very pretty there Graham :cheers:

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Graham - I love the way your garage door pull matches the front truts ! - lol lol lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/day014.jpg

[Banishit]

Graham - I love the way your garage door pull matches the front truts ! - lol lol lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/day014.jpg

Cant beat a good TRUT eh Dave LOL

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Oops sausage fingers

[graham John]

the door pull was a freebie...........................

[graham John]

with the black beastie due to come back home soon, thought i would give the garage the restoration trearment............


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surprising what a bit of floor paint can do, now to tidy up the workbenches and the loft area above the actual garage, (note "Brian's" Bilsteins in fresh yellow paint at the rear of the garage)

cheeRS

[Banishit]

PMSL at the struts LOL :geek:

I will have to paint my floor sometime, that looks really nice, too nice for a car

[Frosticles]

Did exactly the same for when the Mex came back (Not as pretty as yours though Graham :colors:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Garage-finished.jpg

[graham John]

we could have a bufty competition for garage floors ...........lol

[Frosticles]

Tis nice (Albeit cold) to work on a nice dust free floor!! Was going to carpet it but glad I didn't!

[graham John]

Frosticles, was your electrician a short chap or midget ?



cheeRS

[Aaron P.]

carpet only hold moisture in it, if u have coal sacks put them on the floor as the rising damp wont go through them as much.......i aint no scientist on the matter :cheers: :cheers: , painted floors make a big big difference to keeping the floor clean of dust but the paint is expensive

[Frosticles]

Think I paid £15 for 5 litres of the stuff from our local paint suppliers. Graham.......I did the Electrical work :geek: Was intended so I could see under the car when it was raised. Fouls the door when it's opened and still couldn't see underneath all that well. :clown: Should have put them on the floor. Won't make the same mistake with my new garage. Could have put carpet down in mine as it is bone dry all year long (Has radiators on in the winter)

[anddon]

Frosticles.... how you doing mate, what paint did you use and was it a matter of just slapping it on or did you have to treat the concrete first ?

[Banishit]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EPOXY-RESIN-TOUGH-FACTORY-GARAGE-FLOOR-PAINT-ANY-COLOUR_W0QQitemZ7550493469QQcategoryZ105992QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and heres how too

http://www.international-paints.co.uk/details.php?productid=137&surfaceid=54

[graham John]

steady on guys.............

this is the resto section not bloody changing rooms......lol

cheeRS

[Frosticles]

Anddon, Just slap it on the floor. Super sticky and dries pretty quickly. Just make sure there's no dust or oil on prior to painting. Can't remember the paint make but you can buy it from any paint suppliers. Just ask for floor/garage paint.

[anddon]

lol...

Graham, is that cafe i went to open on sundays !!! also did you see the car in the Rallye News, twice. lol

[anddon]

Frosticles cheers mate

[graham John]

lol...

Graham, is that cafe i went to open on sundays !!! also did you see the car in the Rallye News, twice. lol




are you up in the area then ? always welcome to pop in.

yep, good to see "Gwynn" in RN, and nice pics of the kids too,


cheeRS

[anddon]

my old man has asked me, i think because he is in a motorbike club and he takes riders on training etc, i ma guessing he may of been thinking of stopping off there, do you know if it is open mate ? hows the shell coming on too ?

[graham John]

got the struts built up today, went ok although trying to fit the bloody circlip in the RBTM was a pain, spec consists of Alloy hubs, Vented discs, new inner and outer bearings, steering arms, Gartrac adjustable spring platform struts, new 300 / 70 bilstein inserts, new 270 llb springs, new RBTM, black wheel nuts, extended wheel studs and "standard" calipers now fitted,(note Red grease caps for front bearings, looks like Customs nose lol) just need to bolt to the shell (anyone any decent princess calipers for sale guys ?).
cost per corner excluding caliper and disc @£650.it would have been more only i done all the work myself and i had a friendly engineering company (Design and manufacture, Merthyr Tydfil) press the wheel studs into the alloy hubs).
wil soon have for sale a set of group 4 Bilsteins (World cup) complete.
For info i have added a pic of the Gartrac "threaded" front strut alongside the 2.8 strut i was originally going to use (now destined for brians stripped beastie, oops forgot, brians white beastie)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/f78388c8.jpg

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will keep em coming..............

[Banishit]

Nice and Shiney :cheers:

£650 per corner ouch

[Frosticles]

Lovely Graham, Keep the pics coming :cheers:

[wiggyrs]

Looking very nice Graham :cheers:

[yellow peril]

Graham
i have just taken my princess 4 pots off my mex to trade in at harwoods old spot in liverpool, i am getting a set of bremsport alloy calipers so need the cash to put towards them.
Will be taking them on saturday 14th so need to know before then.
He has offered £100 for them so if you want them at that price plus postage, call me on 07779290464 or reply thro this email.
they are already spaced and linked for vented discs and have stainless steel pistons fitted instead of crappy chrome plated originals and would come with pads with loads of meat left on. They are painted with silver brake paint.
can post pics if interested.

[ders]

sold to me :cheers:

cheeRS Ders.

[graham John]

Bloody hell, give me a chance to reply guys !

anyone got anymore ?

[Aaron P.]

those struts are very sweet looking.....keep the pics coming :cheers:

[james cruise]

Top Job Graham, just wondering did you have to
give gartrac a pair of struts for them to convert to coilovers.
keep the pics coming :cheers:

[graham John]

yes, sent gartrac my "standard" struts and they then cut the thread on the casing and added the wedges etc etc, quality is top notch.

cheeRS

[graham John]

spent the weekend sorting the engine out. Stripped quite a lot of it, and then enamelled or painted the various bits for re assembly.
As the lump is out of the car it would be a shame not to make it nice and clean to sit in the engine bay. so, here it is, all bling bling............

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/rawr001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/rawr002.jpg


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will keep em coming.........

cheeRS

[Banishit]

keep it going Graham, why paint the alloy bits ?

[Neil I]

Is that a Halfords oil filter I see..... :adminfinger:

[Banishit]

yeh get an EFL90 for £4 LOL

[graham John]

halfords filter will do for now just to "block up the hole" and keep dust out

only painted little alloy bits, not much

have you worked out what it's gonna be yet!!!!!

[Banishit]

An engine ? :geek:

[graham John]

brian gets the seeegarrr


cheeRS

[Frosticles]

A very pretty engine?

[graham John]

the internals are even better.................

[anddon]

you've modified it to what it was when you had it from me Graham ?

[RS_VAN]

Looking great so far graham
when do you get the beastie back to start the rebuild?

[graham John]

you've modified it to what it was when you had it from me Graham ?

yep, a couple of little tweaks here and there.!!!

should have got the car back a couple of months ago !!!! (RS Van)

not really bothered when it comes back as it gives me more space in the garage to sort the bits out, did you fit those seats by the way ?

cheeRS

[anddon]

nice mate, what bhp do you reckon the car will be then mate..
did you mean me with the seats or "rsvan"

[RS_VAN]

did you fit those seats by the way ?

cheeRS
yes seat are in the van for now got to get them recovered still
and sitting on one now made a computer chair out of it lol
wish i had a garage mine would be finished by now :colors:

[graham John]

lots more bling bling for the black beastie today, all alimax gear, battery tray, rear lens protectors, fuel pump mounting bracket, footrests, water washer bottle, Centre console, plus a few cable pulls, cut out switches, and some helmet nets, and pocket nets........

oh my poor wallet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/4.jpg

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WARNING !

Building escorts can seriously damage your wealth.

cheeRS

[Banishit]

nice lots of shiney things

Hope you asked for discount with all those Alimax advertising stickers everywhere Graham ?

[graham John]

the stickers will be coming off thats for sure............

off for my flecked door cards and red tops in a few minutes, post some pics later,


cheeRS

[graham John]

finally finished off the struts last night,
spec reads

Gartrac casing fully adjustable spring platform (new)
Wedged strengthening
alloy hubs (new)
Large wheel bearings(new)
Cross drilled / machined Princess four pot calipers (cheeRS Banishit)
300 /70 inserts (new)
250llb springs(new)
Roller bearing top mounts(new)
Goodridge braided hoses(new)
steering arms
Vented discs
extended wheel studs(new)
Black wheel nuts(new)

have a look...............

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/car013.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/car014.jpg

cheeRS

[robrs2]

I don't think the brake pipe fits in the hole at the bottom :drunken:

Nice and shiny :cheers: I must get in the garage and start on mine

[graham John]

anyone know what the thread is for the RBTM studs (3 no each strut ??)


cheeRS

[scoobydoo]

I think it's M8

[graham John]

and following the festive season, the following appeared at the base of our chimney and await fitting...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/christmas026.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/christmas025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/christmas028.jpg


and a few more models for the garage shelf...........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/christmas029.jpg

although i think santa left behind one of his little helpers..........


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/christmas022.jpg
LOL

cheeRS

[graham John]

And today my rear retardation equipement was delivered from Fostek, nice bit of kit, good quality too........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/disk002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/disk003.jpg


so much to fit now, car is due back it two weeks having had its bodywork sorted, will post more pics soon,


cheeRS :cheers:

[Kel]

looking like the plan is coming together.

1:1 scale lego set :D

[graham John]

yes, getting there, added it all up today, doesnt bear thinking about.

anyone from Wales wants to help screw it back together, you're more than welcome..........


cheeRS

[graham John]

Following the trip to autosport, out came the cash (again) for some much needed goodies, especially a set of seat belts to go with the seats in the above pics.........

couldnt resist the Sabalt harnesses, 3" x 3" six points, date stamped and to FIA standards, should help keep even my frame in place, good price too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/nifty1.jpg

Also on the lines of safety, it would break my heart if the car went up in flames (as we know they can do) therefore i was wanting to fit a decent plumbed in system, bought the lifeline 2000 4ltr system with electrical operation (didnt fancy having pull cables, and always wanted an electrical jobbie)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/nifty141.jpg

As with most of the "branded" gear i have bought, i purchased from Peter Lloyd Rallying (Bridgend) who was at autosport, absolutely first class advice and prices, if you are ever dealing with PLR, ask for Peter himself and say you saw it here

cheeRS

[Banishit]

nice toys graham lovin it

[graham John]

yeah, me too,


cheeRS

[RSBOREHAM]

Graham,
The correct thread for the RBTM is 5/16 unf (if they are the original type)
Cheers
ps. The belts and extinguisher are a good choice! (same as WTW)

[graham John]

thanks mart, spot on advice.
the thread for the RBTM has had me for a while now so i will try some that size,

cheeRS

[Banishit]

bolt suppliers

http://www.namrick.co.uk/

[graham John]

thanks Brian,

spot on.


cheeRS

[graham John]

after a rendevous with mr Frost, i now have a very nice set of 7" minilites with some tyres or other for the black beastie. Ordered a further 3 today to give me a couple of sets, fair play to Frosticles, they are as good as the day he bought them, top notch, centres and wheel nuts invluded..
Also got VERY excited about the other round silver thingy's - our secret, eh Kev.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/minilites003.jpg

cheeRS

[Banishit]

Also got VERY excited about the other round silver thingy's - our secret, eh Kev.....

cheeRS

Not an Penis ring by any chance seeing as Kev does not need it now :thumbright:

[Frosticles]

:cussing: @ Brian.... :geek:


Glad they are to your liking Graham :cheers: As regards to the "Other" Silver shiny things, My brother-in-law came round tonight and his mate ahas some "Interesting" items you will be interested in. Will keep you posted.

[graham John]

Also got VERY excited about the other round silver thingy's - our secret, eh Kev.....

cheeRS

Not an Penis ring by any chance seeing as Kev does not need it now :thumbright:



KEV !!!

you said they were especially for ME !

[Frosticles]

:cussing: @ Brian.... :geek:


Glad they are to your liking Graham :cheers: As regards to the "Other" Silver shiny things, My brother-in-law came round tonight and his mate ahas some "Interesting" items you will be interested in. Will keep you posted.

My english is good tonight..... :clown:

[graham John]

:cussing: @ Brian.... :geek:


Glad they are to your liking Graham :cheers: As regards to the "Other" Silver shiny things, My brother-in-law came round tonight and his mate ahas some "Interesting" items you will be interested in. Will keep you posted.


yes pleeeze................... :salute: :salute: :salute:

[Frosticles]

No probs. :thumbright:

[graham John]

got the plenum chamber off to see the damage, .....horror, however have now made up plate and welded in place, little bit of surface rust looks worse than it is, good rubbing down, paint, primer, and plenty of waxoyl, then on with the plenum cover and the scuttle grill, hopefully sort that out this weekend.......


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/graham001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/graham002.jpg


and here she is looking very sad for herself, still, it has to look bad before it looks better.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/graham006.jpg


cheeRS

[Banishit]

is that as far as He has got Graham after all this time ?

[Frosticles]

I think you need to put a boot up the body shop's arse :cheers: Will be a cracker when done though.

[graham John]

...........or swop for a reliant robin, (lol) must be to group 4 spec, no rust and have furry dice...........

cheeRS

[graham John]

:cussing: @ Brian.... :geek:


Glad they are to your liking Graham :cheers: As regards to the "Other" Silver shiny things, My brother-in-law came round tonight and his mate ahas some "Interesting" items you will be interested in. Will keep you posted.
.................................................. .............................................


Any news Kev ?

;)

cheeRS

[Mex 1t]

any progress on your car to report graham ??????

[Frosticles]

None as yet mate, He's out of the country at the mo. Shoulkd be back in a couple of weeks. Will keep you posted. :)

[graham John]

any progress on your car to report graham ??????


hope to have it back this weekend, will post pics and update, thanks for asking of the old girl, cant wait to get her back

cheeRS

[mike77cos]

Addicted to this thread now, need more:)

[graham John]

None as yet mate, He's out of the country at the mo. Shoulkd be back in a couple of weeks. Will keep you posted. :)

any news yet kev ?

got me all moist !!!!!!


cheeRS

[RS2000CUSTOM]

I could have helped you Friday

BUT

You didnt believe I was in your street ! - lol lol lol

[graham John]

come from hot turkey. - loads of booze, - now on cold turkey.

if i had known you could have watered the hanging baskets!

cheeRS

[mike77cos]

news though?

[graham John]

bought a load of bits at National day, will post some pics later, some prices were absolutely crazy though, talk about exploitation :eek: , even though i had the cash and the desire, i refuse to pay through the nose for blatant profiteering, hope they're stuck with their remanufactured parts for a long time and see sense and get real on the pricing front.


cheeRS

[graham John]

spent some (more) cash last weekend at donington, there were actually some good trade stands there for us mk 2 owners, however (as above) some were in blatant rip off mood and even though i could afford and wanted the parts i refuse to pay that sort of money on principle - robbing gits!

However, did get the following .........................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad001-1.jpg

group 4 bias box, reservoirs, dash adjuster, alloy wheel holder and straps, group 4 steering joint, (Cam splashguard and throttle brackett thingy courtsey of the gimp elect)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dad002-1.jpg

oil catchtank and seat supports,


more to follow.........................


cheeRS

[Banishit]

you have been a busy boy

[graham John]

yeah,

cheeRS

[Nelly]

Hi Graham,

Who did you get the reservoirs & bracket from?? Am I right in saying that they attach directly on to the vertical part of the bulkhead rather than the top panel (so that I can still fit the bulkhead pad, without drilling through it)??

Cheers
Neil.

[graham John]

Hi neil,
JMC Motorsport, barry, south wales - he will post ,
call 01446 737222, ask for Jeremy, mention my name you may even get a discount (lol)


cheeRS

[Deepest Blue]

courtsey of the gimp elect

:agimp:
Quality !

[RUDDY]

Saw Graham very early picking through the traders at ND , must've sneaked through the same gate as me :rolleyes:

[lee bishop]

i have met you once graham........... are those seat supports upto the job??

[Nelly]

Hi neil,
JMC Motorsport, barry, south wales - he will post ,
call 01446 737222, ask for Jeremy, mention my name you may even get a discount (lol)


cheeRS

Thanks Graham, will get one ordered.
Neil.

[graham John]

Saw Graham very early picking through the traders at ND , must've sneaked through the same gate as me :rolleyes:

i got there early cos i knew you'd be snooping around getting all the bargains........lol

good to see you again sir,

cheeRS

[paul spence]

i have met you once graham........... are those seat supports upto the job??
wot do you mean lee?

[graham John]

i have met you once graham........... are those seat supports upto the job??


you trying to say im Fat ?? lol ;)


yes, they are plenty good enough for me, and the same as the ones below....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/dayout046.jpg


cheeRS

[Miniliteman]

i got there early cos i knew you'd be snooping around getting all the bargains........lol

good to see you again sir,

cheeRS

Ruddy is after Mk3 things nowadays Graham !

[graham John]

i remember when he was after stuff for porkers !!!

leon, good to meet you both last week (schitzophrenia rules ok) and to have a beer and chat.

how was the sutton visit on monday ?



cheeRS

[Miniliteman]

i remember when he was after stuff for porkers !!!

leon, good to meet you both last week (schitzophrenia rules ok) and to have a beer and chat.

how was the sutton visit on monday ?

cheeRS

LOL; I am still somewhat surprised that Paul still has the wife after all this time! Well he probably still has because he sold all his cars ... I know where my priorities would lie with someone like her ;)

So you do remember meeting Graham?? Yes nice to see and speak to you and all the rest of the bunch.
Sutton on Monday was again excellent; we were left to ourselves in the museum / workshop by Mr Manager and had a good look at all the cars. After a cuppa with John O' we headed home only to find the M25 blocked, and after that the Eurotunnel on fire so we had to get a ferry to Calais.
Oh yes, forgot my jacket at the hotel but hopefully it's in the post.

CU, Leon.

[graham John]

more bits aquired this week....................


Group four W C X M note the gussets and boxed in sections

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation039.jpg

and seeing as the custom would not part with his Ashley, decided to go for a top spec four piece 2.25" jobbie

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation041.jpg


cheeRS

[graham John]

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


called in to see the old girl today, horaaay, things moving on...............


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation032.jpg


Mid repair....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/graham001.jpg

post repair......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/4849f044.jpg

Turrets and Four link cut out and tack welded in place.........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation033.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation020.jpg

note strengthening plates in place ready for Weld in roll cage (above - Below)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation027.jpg

Progress at last


cheeRS

[Banishit]

hooraa

Nothing beats a bit of Tack Wekded mate ;)

[graham John]

u seeing something i dont ............:drunken:


lol ;)

cheeRS

[graham John]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation007-1.jpg

Four link kit tacked in place.....obviously all need trimming and seam welding flush and in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation008-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation009-1.jpg

happy bunny today :)

cheeRS

[lee bishop]

coming along nicely there grah

[graham John]

yes, some good progress, should get it in the "home" garage for next weekend.............

keep the encouragement going guys


cheeRS

[graham John]

roof has turned out really well, lot (LOTS) of work gone into that to get rid of the sunshine hole, although i must admit a new skin would have been easier, quicker, however, a final rub down and away we go..........


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/d98e88fa.jpg


cheeRS

[lee bishop]

painting it this week? or does that come later??


yes, new roof would have been better!! how long till that lot cracks and shows through on a competition car?? you can always vinyl it....... :)

[graham John]

paint long way off yet...

"special " formula for the roof - should be ok to be honest, as thread says LOTS of work gone into that particularly with the bonding / strengthening etc etc

cheeRS

[Frosticles]

Looking good Graham :D Bagsie first dibs in the passenger seat when it's done.:)

[graham John]

done!

cheeRS

[Banishit]

ah you made the 5 min edit damn LOL

Last edited by graham John : Yesterday at 20:43

Cars come on well mate, nice one, is this after you telling him to pull his finger out

[graham John]

ah you made the 5 min edit damn LOL





Cars come on well mate, nice one, is this after you telling him to pull his finger out


yes, a little pressure goes a long way..................


cheeRS

[graham John]

found a nasty bit of rot in the outer sill area, however nothing too worrying and easilly repairable

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation010.jpg

and started to remove the underseal from the underside...........might become a bufty lol lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation014.jpg

at some point in its life the gearbox tunnel had been the subject of a large hammers attention and was stretched to high heaven and extremely thin. Plating both sides has now considerably helped to not only re strengthen but also enlarge the area for that nice "standard" straight cut box.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation031-1.jpg

Front mounting point for rollcage also considerably strengthened, once all the weld has been ground down it will be a nice finish, judging by the similar type of work on the mini sat next to mine (not shown - the mini that is)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation030-1.jpg

Plenum chamber repairs and also bulkhead gussets now in place..........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/RSpreperation024.jpg

cheeRS

[graham John]

been trying to get some other bits ready for when the old girl comes home, having bought the WCXM and Manifold i thought time for a dry run, not without its challenges though.

anyway, eventually got it all sitting right and exhaust in place.............

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/carbits003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/carbits010-1.jpg


cheeRS

[RUDDY]

Graham,
spotted your toolkit in the background to match the engine ..:p
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h254/RSESCORT/my_first_tools.jpg

[graham John]

thats em...............lol

cheeRS

[Skids]

Is the plate you have for the cage leg sufficient area and the correct thickness .I usually make mine 250mm x 150mm minimum 2mm thick,srutiners(spelling ?):o are quite hot on safety ellements and it will be a real bas***d to have to re plate it when you have it all back together.
Just a point ,I'm not being picky but now what its like if you have to go start again when you think everything is ok.
Skids

[GP4]

Is the plate you have for the cage leg sufficient area and the correct thickness .I usually make mine 250mm x 150mm minimum 2mm thick...

Reinforcment plates for the main hoop and front legs must be a minimum of 120 sq.cm in area and at least 3mm thick for MSA sanctioned events...better hope the scruts' don't get too fussy checking yours if they're only 2mm!!

:)

[Tim]

lookin good graham,whats the plans for the car?is it keepin the nose?

[graham John]

Nose will be kept as i love the look. possibly, - just possibly it may get a series X kit, having owned many over the years i do miss the outline.
Colour will remain black and when complete and all run in / shaken down will get a complete respray externally.

currently enjoying getting things ready to bolt back on, could do with a little help with silly things like wiring though and so on (hint hint)

will kep the pics coming...........................


cheeRS

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Never seen a head gasket as thick as yours Graham :eek:

Is it a WRC item ?

W eetabix
R e-cycled
C ardboard

[Skids]

GP4
Typo error should have read 3mm :o .
Having been on the roof a few times over the years I know the importance of having strong cage points.Its no good having the best cage on the market if it disappears through the floor when put to the test.
Cheers
Skids
Will one day be back in the woods.!

[Tim]

oooo cant wait to see it all done :cool:

[graham John]

Never seen a head gasket as thick as yours Graham :eek:

Is it a WRC item ?

W eetabix
R e-cycled
C ardboard

thats the kiddie...................


engine building on a budget here, spent ages cutting round the oil return pipes:D


cheeRS

[graham John]

called in to see the old girl today, four links, turrets, floor , inner sill, roof, engine bay gussets, odd patches, all now done, cage mounting points all done, cage partly fitted, etc etc, now awaiting paint.

should have her home next saturday :thumbright:

cheeRS

[Mex 1t]

will it be painted when it comes home ?

[Dave1800BDA]

the fun then starts putting all those nice bits on:D

[graham John]

called in to see the old girl today, four links, turrets, floor , inner sill, roof, engine bay gussets, odd patches, all now done, cage mounting points all done, cage partly fitted, etc etc, now awaiting paint.

should have her home next saturday :thumbright:

cheeRS


well, next saturday turned into next saturday turned into next saturday etc etc


will have the old girl home this friday, 3rd November :cheers:


cheeRS

[ian parker]

06 Graham ??:confused: :p

[graham John]

06 Graham ??:confused: :p


lol, yes, 06 Ian
she's been at the fabricator / bodyshop since July 05 :eek:
how ive kept my patience god knows..............


still, when she comes back, lots of pics, should keep the spammers off here for a while;)



cheeRS

[ian parker]

its going to be a nice car, whats your plans for it :confused:

[graham John]

its going to be a nice car, whats your plans for it :confused:

taking it to a few of these............................


http://www.killarneyanddistrictmotorclub.com/graphics/autocross.jpg


seriously!


cheeRS

[Mex 1t]

hows it coming along ????? any nearer to collecting ?????;)

[anddon]

waiting patiently to see her new look .....

[graham John]

waiting patiently to see her new look .....


should be "home" tomorrow


in anticipation, virtually all of Merthyr Tydfil will celebrate with very large bonfires and extravagant firework displays, in fact the celebrations will be NEAR YOU wherever you live, some even started as early as last week such is the build up

http://www.premierpyro.com/sb6.jpg


cheeRS

[vinny]

should be "home" tomorrow


in anticipation, virtually all of Merthyr Tydfil will celebrate with very large bonfires and extravagant firework displays, in fact the celebrations will be NEAR YOU wherever you live, some even started as early as last week such is the build up

http://www.premierpyro.com/sb6.jpg


cheeRS

:sign5:

[grum]

hope it aint a dud then :mad:

[Mexicomark]

I thought the shell was going to end up a Dave's lockup for the
"GIMP MY RIDE" treatment.:confused: :D

[graham John]

should be "home" tomorrow

cheeRS


:( :dontknow: :banghead:


cheers (sigh!):sulkoff:

[Dave1800BDA]

oh dear not a happy bunny gra, at least the rugby was good albeit a draw, a good one at that

[anddon]

whats news on it then mate.... getting annoyed for you now, the car is refusing to be completed, it was close to a year with the bodyshop of my choice before i decided to pull it back home... i am sure its close now though mate, head up

[Mex 1t]

whats the score gj ??????? have u been round with the boys to sort em :D :agree:

[grum]

virtually all of Merthyr Tydfil will celebrate with very large bonfires and extravagant firework displays,

:mad: did someone forget to bring the matches ? :mad:

[graham John]

called in today basically to see when i could get it delivered back home, - should be in a couple of days time!!!


anyway, having looked at the car all it now requires is a little undersealing and so on, however did take some pics of further works, and despite the time taken, very pleased with the standard of work ..............


bit dusty in the garage at the moment, however four link, turrets, cage all nicely in, welded and seam sealed/painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/a001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/a008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/a013.jpg

you may recall the previous condition of the plenum chamber...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/carsandstuff015.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/graham001.jpg

however, here we are, old one removed 'new one' sourced and all prepared below- i did ask for about ten tonne of underseal before it went back on though....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/a005.jpg


and a pic of the four link in place,


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/a017.jpg


roll on tuesday when she comes back home, so much to do and fit


cheeRS

[cervantes]

coming on nicely bet you cant wait to start assembling everything.

Plenum chamber went the same on mine along with 90% of the lip at the top of the bulkead.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

nice one G...get it home and done for next year;) :D

[Banishit]

ah still exsist then , nice one mate

[graham John]

ah still exsist then , nice one mate


yes,
was begining to think it had gone....................



cheeRS

[paul mex]

That starting to look the business ,and That plenum looks a good job,:D Are the link brackets on the axle on upside down? Or are mine?? Think mine are the long part down:( You might have me a bit worried now:eek:
paul

[wiggyrs]

Looking good Graham :D

[Tim]

lookin very nice there,who been doin the work 4 u

[GP4]

Are the link brackets on the axle on upside down? Or are mine?? Think mine are the long part down:( You might have me a bit worried now:eek:
paul

The link brackets on Grahams axle are not positioned in what would traditionally be thought of as the 'normal' manner...in other words they are indeed upside down. They'll still work, it just means that there'll be less upward travel available before the top link bar hits the ceiling of the body box...shouldn't be a problem on a road/trackday car provided it ain't lowered too far.


;)

[grum]

IT LIVES !

coming on nicely G

firework display soon then ;)

[Dave1800BDA]

good one graham, start getting the parts ready now.:D

[Frosticles]

Should be ready then a week after you get it home then Gra? :D

[paul spence]

looking well GJ

[GAZ W]

looking very good there gra

we should be building em up at the same time:D

[graham John]

guys, thanks for the support in the above posts,:wav: need it to be honest, just want to get it home now and crack on

lets see if we can have fireworks on tuesday ;)


cheeRS

[Neil I]

Excellent news Graham :D :D :D

Can't wait to see it on the road.

Cheers
Neil

[graceloc]

Very nice G, keep the pics coming.

[hally]

where's it at then?:confused:

[graham John]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/new074.jpg


:mad: :dontknow:


cheeRS

[grum]

:sleepy1:

any longer they'll be wrapping it in glittery paper and sticking a huge **** off bow on it with a label saying happy christmas :(

[Frosticles]

I hope you're getting a discount from them for all this waiting graham?

[graham John]

:sleepy1:

any longer they'll be wrapping it in glittery paper and sticking a huge **** off bow on it with a label saying happy christmas :(


i said that this time last year..............:o



cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

I hope you're getting a discount from them for all this waiting graham?

no theyre charging him for storage:eek:

[grum]

well ? is your garage floor still blue with a red strip up the middle or is there something on top of it yet ?

[graham John]

well ? is your garage floor still blue with a red strip up the middle or is there something on top of it yet ?



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/GrahamJohn/new074.jpg

:(

cheeRS

[ian parker]

Good job you have a good head of hair Graham:mad: :eek:

[Dave1800BDA]

Good job you have a good head of hair Graham:mad: :eek:

its all show Ian,

its the worrying of where the beasty is









http://www.kkkatura.co.jp/mens/toupee.jpg

[ian parker]

its all show Ian,

its the worrying of where the beasty is









http://www.kkkatura.co.jp/mens/toupee.jpgpmsl

[ian parker]

Dave, dont show Gaz W, he,ll be after that :eek: :D

[Frosticles]

Dave, dont show Gaz W, he,ll be after that :eek: :D

:sign5:

Any news yet Graham??

[hally]

well? is it next weekend?:D

[hally]

weekend come and gone! i think the works team need to pay a visit to your painter!;)

[graham John]

:dontknow: :banghead:


cheeRS

[hally]

another weekend gone gj?:o

[Frosticles]

I think some arse kicking needs to be done Graham.

[hally]

come on Kev get the boys togethere and we will pay them a visit!:violent1:

[mike77cos]

updates we need updates

[hally]

G J gone quiet i think hes been for it and they have sold it!:D

[graham John]

or hiring it out......................:eek:


cheeRS

[paul spence]

ITS ON ITS WAY:occasion9:

[Dave1800BDA]

:sign5: quality spence,

[GAZ W]

ITS ON ITS WAY:occasion9:

Thats bucking frilliant :D :D

[graham John]

ITS ON ITS WAY:occasion9:


would be quicker, too:eek:


cheeRS

[GAZ W]

Ive got mine back graham :p ;)

[graham John]

Ive got mine back graham :p ;)

lets see a pic then, Gaz


cheeRS

[grum]

G.J., actually being serious for once here now - why is it/has it taken so long to get it back ? is it still not finished yet ?

[graham John]

G.J., actually being serious for once here now - why is it/has it taken so long to get it back ? is it still not finished yet ?

:(

car has been (to date)

four linked
turreted
New sills, inner and outer
floor panels
engine bay gusseted
all 'unwanted' holes weld filled (what were some of those for)
sunshine roof taken out and made good
seam welded along chasis
A frames repaired
Gearbox tunnel replaced
General repairs to some body parts
Roll cage fitted (linked to turets) and strengthening plates fitted to floor
Skidded parts underneath car
Plenum chamber / grill removed, metal cut out, replaced, and plenum chamber / grill replaced
car has been shot blasted on underside (Now NO Rot)
Car shot blasted inside/engine / boot
Engine bay / Boot / Interior sprayed black

unbelievably, im just awaiting some minor works to the front wing and some paint to the roof, and delivery to home.

last week i said "**** it i'll take it as it is and finish off those bits when it comes home"

i still have to fit the -

Firewall.
New suspension
wiring
glass
seats and internals etc
New brakes front and rear (Discs courtsey of Fossie)
WCXM
Fuel / brake lines
Engine
in fact, everything!!!

it is a bare shell with only a set of front legs and an axle to keep it rolling.

the work done is excellent, it's just that i keep getting told "next week" and so on, however i will Definatly have it home for christmas, finished or not - cannot afford to lose two weeks of Valuable holiday time when i could be working on it.

Havent paid one penny to him yet therefore its not the usual tale, and the guy doing it is a really nice decent guy with high quality work, surely he would want the cash with Chrimbo around the corner..

will update by the end of this week:o


cheeRS