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CHELT RS
02-11-2011, 23:01
Well, after owning ADG for over 33 years and abusing it for a fair few of them the time has come for some tlc. I delivered the old girl to the bodyshop on the 30th September for the work to start. The remit was to remove the interior, engine, glass and nosecone. Repair any rust and nasties found, then a complete respray including engine bay then full waxoil protection to hopefully last another 33 years.
Got the call yesterday that the strip down was almost done apart from engine removal. I have to say I went in with some trepidation as to what they had found. Needn't have worried though as it seems all is well and no nasty shocks. I think the worst bit is base of screen and scuttle panel but new this was dodgy so all in all very happy.
Some pics below.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00976.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00974.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00956.jpg
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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00959.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00973.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00962.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00957.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00963.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00960.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00971.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00968.jpg

More pics to follow in a couple of weeks when engine has been removed.

Phil
bluevan1
03-11-2011, 01:13
nice project to see .
how far u going to go with it m8?
CHELT RS
03-11-2011, 20:43
That's about it I hope. Get any rust sorted then respray. Fit a few new things I have bought over the last couple of years then get out next summer and enjoy it again.

Phil.
CHELT RS
10-02-2012, 17:44
Well progress at last. After 3 months things are starting to move again.Outside of shell now back to bare metal and the few repairs needed have started. Latest pics below.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00982.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00981.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00980.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00979.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00978.jpg
wetandwindy2
10-02-2012, 19:16
looking good that doent look to need much other than paint bet your well happy
CHELT RS
12-02-2012, 22:35
No, not much more. New scuttle panel to be fitted and a rear chassis rail on nearside and that's about it. They have grafted in new repair panels for the rear arches as these were a bit bent from my rallying days as per picture below.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00971.jpg

Phil.
CHELT RS
24-03-2012, 21:15
Went to see ADG yesterday to deliver a few new bits and pieces ready for the re-assembly. Was greeted by a freshly painted RS. Over the moon to see it back like this as I had been told by a mate that it was in primer.
Some pictures below. Appologies for the couple of blurred ones but the excitement got the better of me. :) Silly old sod that I am.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00995-1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00992.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00993.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC00996.jpg
RStu
24-03-2012, 21:27
Shes looking great and wasnt that bad to start with :), I bet it feels great giving her a well deserved bit of TLC after 33 years
alancdavis
24-03-2012, 21:28
Looks realy well
wetandwindy2
24-03-2012, 22:08
very nice bet you were well happy
CHELT RS
25-03-2012, 20:56
Shes looking great and wasnt that bad to start with :), I bet it feels great giving her a well deserved bit of TLC after 33 years

The old girl and me have been through a lot together since I bought her so lots of memories. Deserves all the pampering she gets from now on.:)
CHELT RS
25-03-2012, 21:02
very nice bet you were well happy

Looks realy well

Thanks both. Painter told me he put 6 coats of paint on so should last a few more years.
CHELT RS
09-05-2012, 18:11
Well, picked up the RS from the bodyshop yesterday and they have done a pretty good job. Couple of things need addressing but all in all very happy.
Pictures below. More to follow when it stops raining.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC01006.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC01007.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC01005.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC01003.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/phil4robbins/DSC01004.jpg
bevo
09-05-2012, 19:15
Looking good:cool:
eagie
09-05-2012, 21:05
Looks great you've got to be happy if thats all you've had to do in 33years.
wiggyrs
09-05-2012, 21:26
looking very nice :cool:
Martin
10-05-2012, 14:38
Good jobe there Phil :cool:

Nice to see a one owner car still being used :)
lee bishop
10-05-2012, 15:09
Like it!
rsjon
10-05-2012, 18:30
very nice,health to wear.
taffr
10-05-2012, 18:38
Top colour , looks superb
Dave1800BDA
10-05-2012, 19:13
very good phil, top work there:cool:
modena green
10-05-2012, 19:39
bet your pleased with that phil real nice,all ready for another 33 years then;):)
CHELT RS
10-05-2012, 21:01
Thanks everyone for your nice comments. Still a few things to do. Wheels need a refurb and seats need recovering so still a bit of money to spend yet.
I am hoping to get to the RS show at Burford next month. Are any of the organizers on here?

Regards

Phil.
nft308
13-05-2012, 16:30
Car looked mint going up birdlip hill this lunch time mate ;)
CHELT RS
13-05-2012, 20:04
Yep, that was me. What were you in. I did notice someone flash me. I assume that was that you?

Phil.
Tim
13-05-2012, 20:07
Thanks everyone for your nice comments. Still a few things to do. Wheels need a refurb and seats need recovering so still a bit of money to spend yet.
I am hoping to get to the RS show at Burford next month. Are any of the organizers on here?

Regards

Phil.

i dont think any of them are,are you looking for somewhere to park your car for the day?

i was out in my mex today and went into the cotswolds about,fosse way,stow then back via charbury
nft308
14-05-2012, 07:17
Yep, that was me. What were you in. I did notice someone flash me. I assume that was that you?

Phil.

yes i did flash you i was in a red volvo artic lorry,looks like you was just winding it up !!!!!!!!!!
CHELT RS
14-05-2012, 15:41
yes i did flash you i was in a red volvo artic lorry,looks like you was just winding it up !!!!!!!!!!
Yes, just getting it wound up as you say. Glad you liked it. :):)

Phil.
RS_Fiesta
14-05-2012, 18:02
Good thread,ready for some more action down the lanes I think!
CHELT RS
14-05-2012, 22:05
Good thread,ready for some more action down the lanes I think!

Unfortunately not. There haven't been any proper road rallies on the Cotswolds since the mid 80's. Ah the good old days, 180 miles, all selective, targa timming road races sorry rallies. Really miss those days.

Phil.
RS_Fiesta
15-05-2012, 20:31
Yeah bet you do,other big changes planned at the minute!waiting to hear them before carrying on with the 205