Project XIX

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

me too! lol, always looking for bargains..... dont know how difficult it is to remove dash yet........

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

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i think neal snapped up the last cheap heater matrix that was on ebay, heh, i'm sure he scans ebay at least 80 times a day for stuff lol

damm straight he finds things some of us dream of finding sometimes!?!

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

just bought some smoked side repeaters to blend in with the black bodywork, to go with clear front indicators..... hope it looks good when they are fitted........

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

eBay is a 19 owner's best friend Very Happy

Seriously though, there is no way I could ever do the restoration on my black one without eBay.

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

not talking to you........ Laughing

i need a new heater matrix...... Evil or Very Mad

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

was looking at this, and thinking if they might fit or not???? i need some, just dont wanna get the wrong ones...... confusing when they say "with hubs" do they mean bearings too????????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4635461153&fromMakeTrack=true

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

yeah, they'll fit.

'with hub' doesnt really mean anything, its just that the hub is built into the dic on the 19.

If you get those, you'll also need the bearings to press into them as they don't already have them in.

Also, don't forget about your ABS rings if you have ABS! Might be worth seeing if you can remove the rings from your current discs before buying those because if you can't, they'll be basically useless.

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

good tip, as the weather is quite good, the XIX will be parked outside this week, might take discs off rear this week, dont want it out in the rain and letting the rust get worse!

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

just a quick query......... how much do you think im looking at for the rear arches to be done? only rough estimates..........

Level 8 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 270

there is a bloke of ebay selling new body parts including rear wheel archs. no sure if they will fit a 3 door or not.

depends how bad your archs are. but if you can do some of the prep work your self you will save your self a bundle

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

hi james, during this thread i have posted a link to all my pics so far, including the rear arches. if you have time, have a quick flick through and see what you think?

Level 8 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 270

i think you need to investigae the rust. cant really see much from the pics i found. will look for more later though.

have you taken the skirts off to look under them.

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

not yet, but had a good look under the car, looks good, have to take some pics of underneath just to show everyone, see if they think it looks good, gonna be under there in the next few days anyway, gotta put the leather interior in this week!! Smile

Level 8 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 270

good stuff.
on the rear archs is it just bubbling up if so could just be a case of sand it back then treat the rust prime and paint.

if its holes depend how good a job you want. can just fill the holes but filler might pop out or crack fairly soon. or do it properly and weld in new metal.

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

want new arches really, as i have been told that its probably cheaper and quicker than being filled

Level 8 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 270

if its surface rust that can be sorted with out getting new archs. if its worst then new archs is probably better in the long run plus you know its been done properly.

did you find the archs i mention earlier on ebay

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

about Â£25 each ones? i have seen them yes, probably go with that i think........ if the jobs worth doing..............

one of the rears is right through, the other isnt far off i reckon

Level 8 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 270

well in that case new archs it is lol. not sure the ones on eaby are for 3 door though but probably could be modified to fit.

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

just a shame, coz at the moment thats all the rust there is that i can see, fingers crossed

Level 8 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 270

lol. know what you mean. i have just found i really small hole, (just small enough for the key to go through) top of the sill under the rubber door seal. need to get it fixed. thing is i have to dismantle half the car so the bloke acn weld it. i'm gonna take both skirts off and see if any where else needs doing. other than than there is not rust. just a dent where some arsehole hit it

Retroholic Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 1000

right, need everyones vote on this......

as i have the bendix ABS i need to see what people think to the question, should i keep the bendix ABS, possibly change it to another type, or just bin the ABS altogether?

opinions needed!! cheers