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MattR32T · « **Reply #180 on:** May 12, 2013, 08:41:03 pm »

Front bumpers finished with new badge and grill top. Fitted tommorrow.....

Painters have promised some progress this week so I'm expecting to see a real difference within the year....
Hope I'm not being optimistic again

Action jackson · « **Reply #181 on:** May 13, 2013, 11:26:31 am »

Looks fantastic Matt. Excellent

MattR32T · « **Reply #182 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:28:05 pm »

Quote from: Action jackson on May 13, 2013, 11:26:31 am

Looks fantastic Matt. Excellent

Cheers. By the time it's finished you'll have something much nicer or be too old to drive it, haha. Beginning to worry that petrol won't exist anymore.....

Bumper wasn't fitted today either

But the painters are aiming for a fully primed car by Monday. I will wait and see

detailer · « **Reply #183 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:31:36 pm »

Jesus just stumbled across this. Awesome build

MattR32T · « **Reply #184 on:** May 14, 2013, 12:18:57 am »

Quote from: detailer on May 13, 2013, 07:31:36 pm

Jesus just stumbled across this. Awesome build

Thanks

MattR32T · « **Reply #185 on:** May 14, 2013, 10:47:25 am »

Well their sticking to their word and progress on the bodywork commences again.......
Just waiting for the front bumper to finish the prep work.....

Even sent an action shot for me to enjoy .......

Action jackson · « **Reply #186 on:** May 14, 2013, 09:28:06 pm »

Matt I've been stockpiling petrol just in case, also been applying to work in the Middle East so I can afford both the car and fuel bills. But it'll be sooo purrty it'll be worth it. Oh and crazy fast,I really am envious, which is rare for me. I'm getting the wife a mk2 tt 3.2 as well so should be a nice set of cars once I'm done. Any news on how your doing the front grill

MattR32T · « **Reply #187 on:** May 14, 2013, 10:14:27 pm »

Quote from: Action jackson on May 14, 2013, 09:28:06 pm

Matt I've been stockpiling petrol just in case, also been applying to work in the Middle East so I can afford both the car and fuel bills. But it'll be sooo purrty it'll be worth it. Oh and crazy fast,I really am envious, which is rare for me. I'm getting the wife a mk2 tt 3.2 as well so should be a nice set of cars once I'm done. Any news on how your doing the front grill

I think we've decided where were going with the grill but I'm leaving the final decisions with the painters.

MattR32T · « **Reply #188 on:** May 14, 2013, 10:53:36 pm »

Now we're on a roll......
Front bumper is complete and fitted. Just requires some tickling from the paint shop ready for paint. Big Thanks to Mike for surpassing my expectations

Rear has been tickled..

Another action shot to show how busy they are.......

MattR32T · « **Reply #189 on:** May 18, 2013, 08:25:29 pm »

Phone call from Chris at the paint shop last night to discuss the works and I decided it was easier to go down and have a chat.... Apparently mine will be the last full paint job they do as their business has grown in other directions.......
Anyhow every thing is going to plan and their attention to detail makes me happy.

Petrol flap removed and stickers taken off ready for prep

While there I unsoldered the aerial

Final bit of prep on rear arches, they feel so smooth now

Bonnet has been prepped and primed......

Wings had a reaction so they was taken back and primed again ready for some paint now

Tailgate is finished in the primer department

Front bumper has been partially shaped, sat in the oven for a duration and primed. A little more opening of the vents is required and a tad of tickling then final primer coat ready for some colour. Final finish has been decided on both bumpers now

Rear bumper at the same stage as front and just requires no. plate light recess's cut out

Final prep work in engine bay and then body to be primed early part of week. Aiming to have rear of panels, shuts and bay in colour towards the end of the week......