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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: LJay on 14 November 2011, 14:54:30
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......enjoy your week in the bodyshop!
Dropped her in this morning to have some bits of body work sorted out. Mainly the roof and tailgate but there's a couple of bits on the bottoms of her arches too.
Here's hoping she looks even nicer when she comes back! :)
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......enjoy your week in the bodyshop!
Dropped her in this morning to have some bits of body work sorted out. Mainly the roof and tailgate but there's a couple of bits on the bottoms of her arches too.
Here's hoping she looks even nicer when she comes back! :)
Bye bye Bob's Laura's car......
Was talking to James about it by PM this morning - I know she still looks damn good but this should bring her back to her former glory. Let's hope the bodyshop do her justice and look forward to seeing the old girl again when I come to Chester. :y
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Not many really top notch Omega's about these days. You seem to have bought one of the last, Mrs Jimbob... :y :y
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
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Not many really top notch Omega's about these days. You seem to have bought one of the last, Mrs Jimbob... :y :y
I'm certainly aiming to keep her that way! :y
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
...wince... :-X
;D
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
I'd run and hide very quickly if I was you!! ;D
Actually, I can vouch for Laura's driving having been out with her when she took my car for a test drive and she would put a lot of men to shame......and she drives a 3.2 MV6 like it should be driven! :y
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
I'd run and hide very quickly if I was you!! ;D
Actually, I can vouch for Laura's driving having been out with her when she took my car for a test drive and she would put a lot of men to shame......and she drives a 3.2 MV6 like it should be driven! :y
I was thinking more of the parking. Girlies have poor spatial awareness........ ::) ::) ::) ::) :)
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
I'd run and hide very quickly if I was you!! ;D
Actually, I can vouch for Laura's driving having been out with her when she took my car for a test drive and she would put a lot of men to shame......and she drives a 3.2 MV6 like it should be driven! :y
I was thinking more of the parking. Girlies have poor spatial awareness........ ::) ::) ::) ::) :)
Oh I dunno.....I'm pretty good at aiming a slap! ;)
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
I'd run and hide very quickly if I was you!! ;D
Actually, I can vouch for Laura's driving having been out with her when she took my car for a test drive and she would put a lot of men to shame......and she drives a 3.2 MV6 like it should be driven! :y
I was thinking more of the parking. Girlies have poor spatial awareness........ ::) ::) ::) ::) :)
Oh I dunno.....I'm pretty good at aiming a slap! ;)
Opti - it's time to start surrounding yourself with a web of guy ropes in self defence, just in case. :-X
;)
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Not many really top notch Omega's about these days. You seem to have bought one of the last, Mrs Jimbob... :y :y
I'm certainly aiming to keep her that way! :y
good idea Ljay.. I hope/wish you will be more lucky than me :y
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......enjoy your week in the bodyshop!
Dropped her in this morning to have some bits of body work sorted out. Mainly the roof and tailgate but there's a couple of bits on the bottoms of her arches too.
Here's hoping she looks even nicer when she comes back! :)
Bye bye Bob's Laura's car......
Was talking to James about it by PM this morning - I know she still looks damn good but this should bring her back to her former glory. Let's hope the bodyshop do her justice and look forward to seeing the old girl again when I come to Chester. :y
And when might that be pray tell you shandy drinking southern softie :P ;D
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Ljay , if there will be a paint job, warn the painters to see the test card painted to show you before they apply it on car (to see if it matches).. :y
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Ljay , if there will be a paint job, warn the painters to see the test card painted to show you before they apply it on car (to see if it matches).. :y
Thanks Cem! :y
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
I'd run and hide very quickly if I was you!! ;D
Actually, I can vouch for Laura's driving having been out with her when she took my car for a test drive and she would put a lot of men to shame......and she drives a 3.2 MV6 like it should be driven! :y
I was thinking more of the parking. Girlies have poor spatial awareness........ ::) ::) ::) ::) :)
Oh I dunno.....I'm pretty good at aiming a slap! ;)
As Mr Jimbob knows only too well..... ::) ;D ;D
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Christ I thought you'd stacked it for a minute, going by the title ....aaaand breeeath. ;D
look forward to seeing it finished LJay. :y
Woman driver, so quite possible.... :)
I'd run and hide very quickly if I was you!! ;D
Actually, I can vouch for Laura's driving having been out with her when she took my car for a test drive and she would put a lot of men to shame......and she drives a 3.2 MV6 like it should be driven! :y
I was thinking more of the parking. Girlies have poor spatial awareness........ ::) ::) ::) ::) :)
Oh I dunno.....I'm pretty good at aiming a slap! ;)
As Mr Jimbob knows only too well..... ::) ;D ;D
Ah, but, he's entitled to tickle with his! :P ;)
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......enjoy your week in the bodyshop!
Dropped her in this morning to have some bits of body work sorted out. Mainly the roof and tailgate but there's a couple of bits on the bottoms of her arches too.
Here's hoping she looks even nicer when she comes back! :)
Bye bye Bob's Laura's car......
Was talking to James about it by PM this morning - I know she still looks damn good but this should bring her back to her former glory. Let's hope the bodyshop do her justice and look forward to seeing the old girl again when I come to Chester. :y
And when might that be pray tell you shandy drinking southern softie :P ;D
Be afraid.........very afraid, it might be soon! ::) :y
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......enjoy your week in the bodyshop!
Dropped her in this morning to have some bits of body work sorted out. Mainly the roof and tailgate but there's a couple of bits on the bottoms of her arches too.
Here's hoping she looks even nicer when she comes back! :)
Are you getting rid of the 'Dent' then Laura? and what will we be calling Bob in the future?...... :D :D :D
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......enjoy your week in the bodyshop!
Dropped her in this morning to have some bits of body work sorted out. Mainly the roof and tailgate but there's a couple of bits on the bottoms of her arches too.
Here's hoping she looks even nicer when she comes back! :)
Bye bye Bob's Laura's car......
Was talking to James about it by PM this morning - I know she still looks damn good but this should bring her back to her former glory. Let's hope the bodyshop do her justice and look forward to seeing the old girl again when I come to Chester. :y
And when might that be pray tell you shandy drinking southern softie :P ;D
Be afraid.........very afraid, it might be soon! ::) :y
Oooo I'd better dig my gimp mask out then ::) ;D
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Well, she was due to be ready today but the bodyshop has rung to say they've missed a bit so probably be ready tomorrow!
Can't wait to get her back now.
Griffin badge is on back order at Vauxhall so she won't be looking her best immediately. Fingers crossed it won't be long.
Going to make a decision on other badges when she's back, might leave her de-badged as the tailgate has been resprayed.
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Well, she was due to be ready today but the bodyshop has rung to say they've missed a bit so probably be ready tomorrow!
Can't wait to get her back now.
Griffin badge is on back order at Vauxhall so she won't be looking her best immediately. Fingers crossed it won't be long.
Going to make a decision on other badges when she's back, might leave her de-badged as the tailgate has been resprayed.
seems like you have gone for a detailed job Ljay.. I wish it will be exactly how you want.. :y
I'll take mine on saturday :)
ps: I'm glad I'm driving miggy everyday ;D this manual box is something great :)
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Did they remove the rear screen or just mask it up?
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REmoved the screen :y
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All you that lined yourself up for a slap by way of women drivers quips.
Would'nt worry about it to much as your not likely to be found, Navigation is not a strong point neither ;D ;D
But on the plus side if you are after a pair of shoes or a new hoover...................................... ;)
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phew when i saw the title thought the worse :'( well done Ljay hope the beast looks even better when you get it back look forward to seing it again at a future meet :y :y
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not wishing to hijack tut thread... but say i wanted my very rusty wing sorted AND a total new respray say from star silver to black what i be looking at money wise???
just wondering! :y :y :y :y
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not wishing to hijack tut thread... but say i wanted my very rusty wing sorted AND a total new respray say from star silver to black what i be looking at money wise???
just wondering! :y :y :y :y
Depends really... But for a top quality, full respray including remedial work I expect you'll be into 4 figures at any good body shop :o
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not wishing to hijack tut thread... but say i wanted my very rusty wing sorted AND a total new respray say from star silver to black what i be looking at money wise???
just wondering! :y :y :y :y
Depends really... But for a top quality, full respray including remedial work I expect you'll be into 4 figures at any good body shop :o
hmmm. thats what i was thinking. on a 10 year old car dont make sense imo :y
cheers for the reply tho ;) ;) ;)
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Well, she was due to be ready today but the bodyshop has rung to say they've missed a bit so probably be ready tomorrow!
Can't wait to get her back now.
Griffin badge is on back order at Vauxhall so she won't be looking her best immediately. Fingers crossed it won't be long.
Going to make a decision on other badges when she's back, might leave her de-badged as the tailgate has been resprayed.
When it was in the bodyshop after the wing was crunched by a van a year or so ago, after putting on a new wing and painting, they had to respray the drivers door to get the paint to blend in. As a result they had to try and source a new MV6 badge and that became a bit of a problem. As far as I remember I think they obtained one from fleabay in the end so if you do want to re-badge her it might be worth a look. :y Look forward to seeing the results sometime in the near future. :y
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She's back!
They've made a really good job of it, have to really look to see the repairs! Really pleased and would recommend the guy who did the work!
Sexy brum brum! :-*
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I Think they've done a good job.
Only issues / non issues I can see so far are, overspray into wheel arches, and they have reused the old trim from the rear screen. (No griffin badge yet due to supply issue)
They've..
repaired a large rust spot on the roof
usual tailgate rust, and the same between lock and numberplate
rust on bottom of both rear arches and doors.
Front wing paint had come off.
Seems to be a very good colour match too :D
Happy to supply details to anyone interested :y
Havent got much in the way of before photos...Just these couple..
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1516_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1517_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1518_resize.jpg)
These are todays...
not great light, so will get some better ones over the weekend.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1519_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1520_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1521_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1522_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1523_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1524_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1525_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1526_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1527_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1528_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1529_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1530_resize.jpg)
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All you that lined yourself up for a slap by way of women drivers quips.
Would'nt worry about it to much as your not likely to be found, Navigation is not a strong point neither ;D ;D
But on the plus side if you are after a pair of shoes or a new hoover...................................... ;)
Bit rich from a bloke with a bra size for a user name don't you think! :P :P :P
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the beast is looking good very nice to see some pics remeniss smile and then have a little cry :'( the cars looking very well and pampered :y :y could not have gone to a better home by the looks of things
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ive got a griffin badge you can have comes complete with a 2.6 estate though ;D ;D we could swap!!!! :y
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ive got a griffin badge you can have comes complete with a 2.6 estate though ;D ;D we could swap!!!! :y
Hmm tempting, but no! :P Don't like the noise yours makes! :P
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Looks like they've done a damn fine job there Laura. :y.........I almost shed a tear or two! ::) I see what James meant with a tad of overspray inside the wheel arches but that'll probably be unoticeable after a bit of use. Great to see my baby's being well cared for. :y :y
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Looks like they've done a damn fine job there Laura. :y.........I almost shed a tear or two! ::) I see what James meant with a tad of overspray inside the wheel arches but that'll probably be unoticeable after a bit of use. Great to see my baby's being well cared for. :y :y
Ah Bob, you'll hopefully see her soon! :-*
I think he's done a good job for a local, backstreet bodyshop to be honest. Amazing what's on your doorstep that you don't know about.
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
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what happened to those awesome wheels? Really made it stand out running on those.
Looks good though, leave it de badged, remove the Vauxhall front Grill, bet people won't really know who made it :)
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ive got a griffin badge you can have comes complete with a 2.6 estate though ;D ;D we could swap!!!! :y
Hmm tempting, but no! :P Don't like the noise yours makes! :P
thats just the throaty sound of a v6 ;D ;D ;D :o
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
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what happened to those awesome wheels? Really made it stand out running on those.
Looks good though, leave it de badged, remove the Vauxhall front Grill, bet people won't really know who made it :)
It never had a Vauxhall front grill mark - that's an Irmscher grill.
I changed the Azev wheels over a year ago because they were too damn expensive to keep shod in tyres - especially the 265 rears! Used to get through a set every 10k miles!! Also, Azevs seem to be made of a fairly soft alloy and they were frequently getting dented thanks to our wonderfully potholed roads. Apart from that I think she looks well with original MV6 wheels back on. ;)
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what happened to those awesome wheels? Really made it stand out running on those.
Looks good though, leave it de badged, remove the Vauxhall front Grill, bet people won't really know who made it :)
The wheels ate tyres for breakfast, dinner and tea! Prefer what's on it to be honest.
What Vauxhall front grill? ::)
If we'd though in advance about de-badging we'd have had the holes filled and left it but the holes are there so a badge is on its way!
And thinking about it, I don't want her to lose her vauxhall identity!
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Scrub those wheel arches and get some schultz (or similar) sprayed under them and behind the wheel arch. :y
Actualy Ljay, get Jimbob to do it, save you a job ;D
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
You'll have more than ginger nuts Jaime!! ;D Anyway, behave! Laura's a happily married woman. :P
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
You'll have more than ginger nuts Jaime!! ;D Anyway, behave! Laura's a happily married woman. :P
Jimbob has watched Ljay and I drink tea together :P ;D
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
But you're not ginger! ???
Oh, hang on, I forgot that your carpet didn't match your curtains! :o :P
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i prefer the wheels that are on it they are the origonals and very nice they look too :y
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
But you're not ginger! ???
Oh, hang on, I forgot that your carpet didn't match your curtains! :o :P
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i just sprayed my computer with a mouthfull of tea pmsl :y
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
But you're not ginger! ???
Oh, hang on, I forgot that your carpet didn't match your curtains! :o :P
Oi! They do!
I'm grey all over ;D
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
But you're not ginger! ???
Oh, hang on, I forgot that your carpet didn't match your curtains! :o :P
Oi! They do!
I'm grey all over ;D
It's obviously been too long! :(
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I think I just vomited into my mouth a little.
(http://www.bobpitch.com/anon/Bride_of_Wire_brain%20bleach.jpg)
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"Bit rich from a bloke with a bra size for a user name don't you think!"
Ah you've sussed it my two favorites rolled into one ;D
Nice motor :y
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Looking good :y
Can I try out your rear leather seats Ljay :P ;D
Anytime TB! For what purpose? And who's providing the tea?? ;) ;)
You provide the tea, I'll bring the Ginger Nuts :P
But you're not ginger! ???
Oh, hang on, I forgot that your carpet didn't match your curtains! :o :P
;D ;D ;D ;D
Car looks beautiful :y :y
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I Think they've done a good job.
Only issues / non issues I can see so far are, overspray into wheel arches, and they have reused the old trim from the rear screen. (No griffin badge yet due to supply issue)
They've..
repaired a large rust spot on the roof
usual tailgate rust, and the same between lock and numberplate
rust on bottom of both rear arches and doors.
Front wing paint had come off.
Seems to be a very good colour match too :D
Happy to supply details to anyone interested :y
Havent got much in the way of before photos...Just these couple..
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1516_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1517_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1518_resize.jpg)
These are todays...
not great light, so will get some better ones over the weekend.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1519_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1520_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1521_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1522_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1523_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1524_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1525_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1526_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1527_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1528_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1529_resize.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/littlejimmym/Bobs_MV6/IMG_1530_resize.jpg)
car looks very good.. and I'm jealous now >:(
;D wheel arches not a problem soon mud will cover it..
and the dense mist over the car took my attention.. ??? be careful in winter time its likely you will see frost in random areas on the road.. :y
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Few more pics now in the gallery
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=95998.msg1202348
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Few more pics now in the gallery
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=95998.msg1202348
Well done L - that turned out great. 8) :y