Jump to content

Poncing up Percy much chromage


Recommended Posts

Posted

You may remember thispost-2866-0-46023300-1470211133_thumb.jpg got it mot'd got it home, and started taking it to bits, and generally titting about with it..ergopost-2866-0-49500800-1470211247_thumb.png

Latest is driver's door, which was pretty bolloxed.............my intricate welding skills are pants, so bodgery transpired, involving rust killer, a hammer, a fibreglass kit, and a good dollop of Satan's shaving foam...to wit;post-2866-0-53706500-1470211390_thumb.jpgpost-2866-0-73854700-1470211411_thumb.jpg

 

By the way, I heartily recommend this stuff;post-2866-0-03029400-1470211446_thumb.jpg

 

After repairing said door, time for a bit more titting aboutpost-2866-0-51030300-1470211494_thumb.jpgpost-2866-0-35537600-1470211519_thumb.jpgpost-2866-0-35537600-1470211519_thumb.jpgpost-2866-0-23250800-1470211551_thumb.jpg

 

All done with Rustoleum rattle cans [base coat and 'flake, and cheapo B&Q wood, copper strip is garden stuff for repelling slugs.............................

Moar later

Posted

Needs hitting wiv a lowering stick m8 !! Innit !

Posted

I'm not going to attempt to justify what I'm doing, if nothing constructive is to be said, I'll delete the post.

Posted

I should have known..................if it's not on dealer plates, with factory spec wheel trims, it's obviously rubbish...................for those of you who "liked" it, thanks for the support.

  • Like 1
Posted

Hey, I like it. Your car, do what you want and please post more because you are actually doing something constructive.

 

+1 for Lidl paint as well.

  • Like 4
Posted

I was kinda wondering how long it would take for someone to slate you.

This forum doesn't appear to like modifying motors so I took a look at what I post and pretty much all my threads happen to be modifications one way or another, I decided against touching the sierra but still can't sell it so what are you supposed to do.

Posted

I'm just looking at that and thinking how much work it'll be to finish the rest of the car!

Posted

I think it's just nice to have a thread that isn't just click bait or a carbon copy of something that's been done before.

I'm thinking "what are xxxxx like?" when there'll already be half a dozen threads answering that if you just use the search function.

If i don't like a thread, i don't look at it.

Is there a specific style your aiming for with the passat, or just trying different things out?

  • Like 3
Posted

It reminds me of something from Hot Car or Custom Car in the 1970s,

  • Like 2
Posted

Not sure when the collective agreement that says you can't modify your shite was ratified. Must have missed it.

  • Like 4
Posted

Its fine, its yours, do what you like with it.

I like it.

I like the standard car, but you know, its quite funky and nice.

 

Im looking for a classic ped, and when I eventually get one its getting painted yellow & black like a wasp. Balls to the purists.

 

Mind you, if you pour nitromors over it and dangle an iron from the rear lashing eye I'll set the Incredible Smurf on you...

Dont make him angry, you wouldnt like him when he is angry

8380d1315273944-4.jpg

  • Like 3
Posted

I was expecting a thread where you returned it to standard.

 

Unsure of what reaction you expected, it's clear that the 'inevitable' word will pop up somewhere in another member's reply though.

Posted

I like the wood mind

Yeah I do too.  As someone else said, it's very 70s, and that's fine by me.  We clearly differ on our choice of base, but that's life.  Enjoy!

Posted

Do it. I don't have to like it, but this really grumpy old man might like when finished. 

And another thing, It's your car.

Posted

Going for a woody, 60's surf wagon type look, with a bit of kustom stuff thrown in......................not rat rod, not pineapple, not stretched tyres, not "stanced", and definitely not bloody"Euro look"...............

 

and thanks to all of the kind words..............

  • Like 2
Posted

Have you got the roof slats??

 

I may (and stress may as not looked for them for years) still have a set in the shed from my old GL5.

 

Happy to post on if you need them and I still have them

Posted

Not badly sticking a roll of wood effect fablon to the sides, no fuel can on roof, no sanded panels.

 

0/10 awful job.

Posted

Yeah I do too.  As someone else said, it's very 70s, and that's fine by me.  We clearly differ on our choice of base, but that's life.  Enjoy!

Agree with this aswell. Haven't seen a proper woodie in years. How are you sticking it to the doors? ( Please say it's double sided sticky tape!!)

Posted

Have you got the roof slats??

 

I may (and stress may as not looked for them for years) still have a set in the shed from my old GL5.

 

Happy to post on if you need them and I still have them

 

Remarkably, I do have them, they look like they've never been on the car.!

Posted

]Agree with this aswell. Haven't seen a proper woodie in years. How are you sticking it to the doors? ( Please say it's double sided sticky tape!!)

 Oh no..............this stuff, which I've used before, cheap and bloody effective...............post-2866-0-32414800-1470463872_thumb.jp

post-2866-0-32414800-1470463872_thumb.jpg

Posted

Difficult for me to envisage the whole from just seeing a panel or two. I like the look of how it was but as others have said, it's your car you do what you want to it.

 

Look forward to seeing how it progresses.

Posted

I must admit it isn't my thing but I do like the paint on the bonnet. I think it will look pretty good once done, maybe it could do with going back to the original ride height to make it better to drive mind.

Posted

Bin the steelies. How about these?

 

300861.jpg

 

 

Nice,   but probably way out of my price range..........................these are going on, painted white, with polished rims, 13", so no rubber band tyres..............

 

post-2866-0-25407300-1470481863_thumb.png

  • Like 4

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...