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[JamesV6CDX]

Having fixed the misfire issue on Saturday (water in the plug wells from windscreen seal) I drove the 210 miles home, and spent a bit of time checking her over for the MOT, which I had already pre booked for today.

A quick check over on Sunday up on a ramp and all looked good to me. The only job done was a handbrake adjustment.

Passed the MOT today without a single advisory - now has a ticket until 20 October 2017 

[JamesV6CDX]

The old girl is now at my local valeting place, for a full wash/wax/polish inside out treatment.

They always do a super job, so this will allow me to see what potential the bodywork has, and exactly what is needed, paint wise. I know she's a bit rough around the edges and won't come up like a mint example, but I'm hopeful they will be able to make her look nice and presentable

[zirk]

Nice one James, 

Not sure I'd be getting a Car Waxed if its due some Paint work though.

[JamesV6CDX]

Nice one James, 

Not sure I'd be getting a Car Waxed if its due some Paint work though.

When I say paint work - I am referring mainly to the NSF door and rear bumper - it would probably be cheaper to replace the parts from a tidy breaker, rather than pay for respraying

[zirk]

Nice one James, 

Not sure I'd be getting a Car Waxed if its due some Paint work though.

When I say paint work - I am referring mainly to the NSF door and rear bumper - it would probably be cheaper to replace the parts from a tidy breaker, rather than pay for respraying

Sounds like a plan, problem these days getting a couple of panels painted and washed in down the side can easily become more expensive than the Cars worth.

[Mister Rog]

 So, you're getting it ready for me to buy it back from you then       

[JamesV6CDX]

So, you're getting it ready for me to buy it back from you then       

Watch this thread late tonight for a further biggish update with pictures.

I don't think you'll be using your Vauxhall dealer again anytime soon

[zirk]

So, you're getting it ready for me to buy it back from you then       

Watch this thread late tonight for a further biggish update with pictures.

I don't think you'll be using your Vauxhall dealer again anytime soon

Vauxhall make cars, nobody said they were any good at keeping them on the road. 

England invented Football but when was the last We won the World Cup. 

[STEMO]

So, you're getting it ready for me to buy it back from you then       

Watch this thread late tonight for a further biggish update with pictures.

I don't think you'll be using your Vauxhall dealer again anytime soon

Vauxhall make cars, nobody said they were any good at keeping them on the road. 

England invented Football but when was the last We won the World Cup. 

1966.

[JamesV6CDX]

Here are a few photo's after the MOT and the valet. As you can see, not perfect, but presentable enough for her age:















Also as you can See, Rog, I have re fitted all of the trim in the luggage area:






Damage to NSF door:



Small Bumper Scrape:

[JamesV6CDX]

Shiny!!

[JamesV6CDX]

A few under bonnet pictures of todays repairs to follow, once my annoying iPhone decides to upload them to photobucket!

[Mister Rog]

It's really wierd seeing pics of "your" car posted by someone else. But I stand by my decision and happy to see it "not cubed" 

[JamesV6CDX]

I'm hoping you will be pleased to watch the ongoing restoration work, Rog

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Keep it up, It's nice to see them being saved rather than being scrapped or drifting away in Ireland to destruction.