got meself a fraud crapi

[srad34]

Why, is that how you drive around Lincolnshire?

Oh yes, living the 70's dream my friend 

[Ghosty]

Nice!

What's Gene Hunt doing there, looking for another Quattro

[trigger]

I love this car!

[Angrydicky]

This is insanely nice, makes such a nice change from the stiletto white MK3 2.8i's that fill every car show in Essex. Genuine giffer spec, even down to the Veteran Motorists badge on the grille, the extra spotlights and the door protectors! (and the fantastic colour!). Love it!

[pedman]

This is insanely nice, makes such a nice change from the stiletto white MK3 2.8i's that fill every car show in Essex. Genuine giffer spec, even down to the Veteran Motorists badge on the grille, the extra spotlights and the door protectors! (and the fantastic colour!). Love it!

I wondered what the v shaped badge was cheers

[Angrydicky]

The little number in the middle of the badge denoted how many years the owner had been driving for. I'm tempted to get one for the Maestro, but then again that might be taking the gifferisation a bit far

[pedman]

had a good day today cleaning the n/s and started removing the black tar ziebart from under the bonnet

[tooSavvy]

.... Fffffff

 

Mine is 7yr old & engine/bay looks like the anchor chain of the Titanic

 

 

Just losinn the will to wash it...(err, NOT that I do.. evvah)

 

 

TS

[pedman]

hi guys quick update removed all the ziebart front the front and rear panel no scabs or rot anywhere and under the bonnet is nearly finished spare wheel has never been on the car

[beko1987]

That's lovely!

[tooSavvy]

Ha Ha.... Ziebart 'black' = no rustienessess.

 

Mine, from the dealer, looked like yours does NOW... NOW mine looks like it is ready for fragginn....

 

It being totally 'blackened' wivv rusieprevention tar would be a distinct improvement.........

 

 

TS

[Steviemillar]

That looks fantastic!!

[Skoze]

Get that Ziebart back on!! Looks an absolute honey - a German one too by that vin, didn't know 2.0S mk2s were made there.

 

Enjoy, they're great. Can't wait to get back out in mine. 

[junkyarddog]

Looks absolutely lovely.

 

Although I never really understand the need to remove the very substance that kept the car so well preserved?

 

But thats just me.

 

Enjoy your beautiful car

 

Wish mine looked half as good

[alf892]

Looks like you got a good one there and all the better for the clean up.

[PiperCub]

Looks seriously fine - and I hated the things as a teenager! Odd to think they used to be everywhere, now seeing one is a (welcome) rarity.

[trigger]

I think it looks much nicer without all that black shit on it, it may have been ok 40 years ago when the car was new but now it doesn't matter that it's gone, it's not like you'll be using it every day and in bad weather.

[michael1703]

Out of interest, how easily is the ziebert coming off and what are you using?

 

Ziebert is a bit shit actually, some of the most rotten cars I've seen have had it from new

[pedman]

Out of interest, how easily is the ziebert coming off and what are you using?

it comes off quite easy with cheap thinners on a rag

Ziebert is a bit shit actually, some of the most rotten cars I've seen have had it from new

[vulgalour]

I'd likely look at getting some sort of clear stone chip protection on the front valance, even if you're only using it lightly.  The tech on paint protection has come on leaps and bounds and can even look nice now as well as doing a good job.  Absolutely sterling bit of brownery there, much liking for it here.

[pedman]

few more pics today

[Essex V6]

Looking fantastic - just need to replace all the chrome bit (bumpers, mirrors, door handles, etc) with the proper "S" black ones and it will be bob on!

[Uncle Jimmy]

Zeibart is just a trade name for underseal isn't it? White spirit or petrol will dissolve it.

[Uncle Jimmy]

Ziebart usually refers to cavity wax but the Ziebart company in US produces all sorts of car care products. They appear to have invented the concept of long term protection against the elements.

[pedman]

hi guys I had a look at the rear sticking brakes and found this when I removed the drivers side rear wheel a cut down spare key wrapped in cling film and secured with a piece of foam I guess the old boy wasn't going to get caught if he lost his key lol

[pedman]

under bonnet pics notice how horrible the inner wings looked with the black tar now removed also moved the air horns and the home maid loom that looked a mess

[trigger]

Wow! What a transformation!

[derskine]

Ditto that looks great, it certainly preserved it despite looking rubbish.

[face]

Looks cracking!

 

Plus that tax disc is worth about £12K if I'm understanding things correctly.

[fordperv]

^ no its scene tax that makes expense. Lovely looking motor