Kiltox Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 What paint did you use on the van? Looks ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 What paint did you use on the van? Looks ace. https://www.paints4trade.com/coovar-hammercote-smooth-finish-metal-paint-263719-p.asp?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5fDWBRDaARIsAA5uWThXXdoNu-PMarKpUFe7ExZI97g_1bKo0e3q8cxKm-ahYXoA0XRSRuMaAiYpEALw_wcB A tin of this through a spray gun. Kiltox and SiC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Van looks really good, its come on a long way in a short time. Love it. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 RJC_1153 by srblythe, on Flickr This might be going away to a new home tomorrow, I'm genuinely sad to see it go, mostly because all of the decent parts from my spares car are on it and as soon as it does go something will probably break on the estate and I won't have any spares to use. They_all_do_that_sir, oldcars, Dirk Diggler and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 RJC_1153 by srblythe, on Flickr This might be going away to a new home tomorrow, I'm genuinely sad to see it go, mostly because all of the decent parts from my spares car are on it and as soon as it does go something will probably break on the estate and I won't have any spares to use.Does that mean you've managed an actual sale on here?? Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Does that mean you've managed an actual sale on here?? Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk It does, I can't quite believe that someone on here is contemplating buying it. Lacquer Peel, They_all_do_that_sir and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Prob too late now but on the Audi shoes the adjuster is a little tapered serrated wedge that is pulled down into the cross bar between the shoes . A small spring keeps constant tension on the wedge so when movement becomes too much the adjuster clicks down . To manually adjust you just use two screwdrivers to slowly pry the shoes apart until the adjuster slips down . Easy to go too far so I usually mark the position before I start so I can go back and start again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 They actually work ok . Also TPS do a rear shoe kit for about 28 plus vat and the shoes come with all new fittings and all assembled . Saves loads of time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I do hope le Camionette de knob is staying in the fold, the paint job has tidied it up a hell of a lot FOAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 https://www.paints4trade.com/coovar-hammercote-smooth-finish-metal-paint-263719-p.asp?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5fDWBRDaARIsAA5uWThXXdoNu-PMarKpUFe7ExZI97g_1bKo0e3q8cxKm-ahYXoA0XRSRuMaAiYpEALw_wcB A tin of this through a spray gun.How many coats? Looks ace from here. What is the finish like close up? I'm always impressed paint wise what can be done DIY. Both trigger and Vulgalour have had impressive results with just rattle cans too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Looks great, hard to believe it's the same van! ...Change that damn side light bulb though... it's making my OCD twitch. DodgyBastard, The Moog and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 How many coats? Looks ace from here. What is the finish like close up? I'm always impressed paint wise what can be done DIY. Both trigger and Vulgalour have had impressive results with just rattle cans too. 2 coats, it looks a bit rubbish close up but that's mainly down to the lack of preparation. If the whole van was smooth before painting it would have went on so much better. The paintwork is just as bad as it was before but now it's all the same colour. SiC and puddlethumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Prob too late now but on the Audi shoes the adjuster is a little tapered serrated wedge that is pulled down into the cross bar between the shoes . A small spring keeps constant tension on the wedge so when movement becomes too much the adjuster clicks down .To manually adjust you just use two screwdrivers to slowly pry the shoes apart until the adjuster slips down . Easy to go too far so I usually mark the position before I start so I can go back and start again . I figured most of that out when I had it apart the first time but the main reason it wasn't working correctly was the handbrake cable needed replaced. I had the drums, shoes, cylinders and wheel bearings replaced to find out the handbrake wasn't positioning the shoes correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 I thought I'd get some last photos of it tonight. RJC_1177 by srblythe, on Flickr I'm pleased with how this one turned out. SiC, Zelandeth, richardthestag and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 RJC_1138 by srblythe, on Flickr I think the Aldi needs a new clutch, it was making some funky noises when I was driving fast and changing gears quickly. The clutch pedal is extremely heavy, it has been the same since I bought the car a month or so back but now makes weird whooshing/grinding sounds if pushed too quickly when booting it.Any of our Audi experts done a clutch on one of these?I think it's a sticky release bearing that's causing the noise but I'd be as well changing the whole lot if it has to come apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I thought I'd get some last photos of it tonight. RJC_1177 by srblythe, on Flickr I'm pleased with how this one turned out.Me too. loserone, They_all_do_that_sir, Dirk Diggler and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Audi clutch is a doddle as the inner driveshafts unbolt saves undoing hubs so ideal on your four poster, are you sure it's the clutch as they are bad for chewing the difs, that may of course just be the more powerful models as both sports I had needed new boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Audi clutch is a doddle as the inner driveshafts unbolt saves undoing hubs so ideal on your four poster, are you sure it's the clutch as they are bad for chewing the difs, that may of course just be the more powerful models as both sports I had needed new boxes.I'm not entirely sure what the problem is, the clutch seems to be the most likely issue, my polo had a diff on the way out and whined in every gear, the noise in the audi was different, its quiet all the time apart from when driving fast and trying to change gear quickly it makes a strange whooshing sound. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 RJC_1193 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1191 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1188 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1185 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1184 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1183 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1182 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1181 by srblythe, on Flickr Won this at auction today for £300 so with fees it was £420.1.6 pez with 70k on the clock.Mot expired in October.Bodywork isn't great but it drives well and interior is great.I'm going to sell the Audi and get this on the road instead. The Moog, Hawkeyethenoo, oldcars and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Those velour seats look comfy, must be a rare survivor being a pezzler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Unusual spec. Saw the velour seats and thought you'd snagged a GTX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisfan Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It is a gtx interior but it's not on the steering wheel either so a run out model? alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It is a gtx interior but it's not on the steering wheel either so a run out model? They used that wheel (a plastic rimmed version of the early 205 GTI tiller without the GTI insert) on the S5s which were 1.6s - so is FOAD's an S5 that's lost its rear badge [or had a tailgate replacement] and had GTX seats fitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 That is properly gorgeous Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 The last GRs had seats similar to the GTX for the last year or two, and wondrous they were too. alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I really do want to try a Pug 305. Would need to be an estate to justify a place in the ‘armada’ and probably a nice one too. Good work, FOaD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I really do want to try a Pug 305. Would need to be an estate to justify a place in the ‘armada’ and probably a nice one too. Good work, FOaD. Come round mine when I've got my spesh auto back on the road and we can flob round the Fens like Vic n' Bob. Lacquer Peel, The Moog and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 I'll probably be putting the Audi up for sale. RJC_1138 by srblythe, on Flickr Dirk Diggler and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 That's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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