The Z3 Bug!

[andyglym]

Great work going on there Andy .
So many things that are on the to do list

A voyage of discovery mate, lots of looking and quadruple checking on the first side, just started stripping down the second side. Of note, no clips broken on either side, which is nice. Lockdown does have the odd benefit, a weeks leave and not allowed out and poor weather so had the time.

 

[Stevo7682]

Unfortunately both of mine have just sat in the rain all week been off but wet and windy all week

 

[andyglym]

Unfortunately both of mine have just sat in the rain all week been off but wet and windy all week

That's a shame mate.

 

[t-tony]

I've a nice warm dry Garage but, I've been working on the garage.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

I've a nice warm dry Garage but, I've been working on the garage.

Tony.

A tad chilly being and old barn with 3 1ft Square openings. Full thermals, work trousers, T-shirt, jumper, fleece and wooden hat

 

[t-tony]

A tad chilly being and old barn with 3 1ft Square openings. Full thermals, work trousers, T-shirt, jumper, fleece and wooden hat

Mr Bobby suit then eh mate?

Tony.

Ps. Was the hat made HT's clog maker?

 

[andyglym]

Mr Bobby suit then eh mate?

Tony.

Ps. Was the hat made HT's clog maker?

Smell check

 

[hard top]

Full thermals, work trousers, T-shirt, jumper, fleece and wooden hat

Just got to see a photo of this get up ....

 

[andyglym]

Passenger side done, just needs to dry then I'll reassemble.

Sill cover bearing up OK, some minor corrosion on the edges so sanded back, Jenolite applied then two coats of Hamnerite.

Quater panel all OK so just cleaned and applied some ACF-50 for prevention measures. Interestingly water was dripping out of the indicator wire so left to drain

Wheel Cradle cleaned and ACF-50 applied

Spare wheel cleaned and ACF-50 applied to both side for prevention then the plastic wheel holder cleaned

 

[DamZ_3]

That is Lovely Motor... Loving the Interior...
Damz x

 

[andyglym]

That is Lovely Motor... Loving the Interior...
Damz x

A bit dusty at the moment after all the work that's being done, hopefully get her out for a good wash next weekend when all put back together. Thanks

 

[DamZ_3]

A bit dusty at the moment after all the work that's being done, hopefully get her out for a good wash next weekend when all put back together. Thanks

Just realised my typo...
That is 'a' lovely motor...
Good Luck with the further repairs - Sadly I don't have a garage so all my works end up being on the street outside... And all very weather dependent! I will get round to a list at some point, but at the moment Lady P & I are just enjoying the sunshine and an open top car!!
D

 

[andyglym]

SitRep. Bella is 24 next month so thought I'd treat her A new (to her) set of 17" staggered Style 78's courtesy of John @Dakar Z3. Absolutely top notch job, as new. Had a clandestine meeting in a random lay-by near Hexham to do the exchange then home. First time I've met John, had time for a chat, a thoroughly nice chap. Many thanks John.

 

[hard top]

Absolutely top notch job, as new.

Indeed, they look brand spanking new mate ....

 

[Stevo7682]

Saw them for sale Andy I was so tempted as they look fantastic but other more important stuff to do .
They will look well nice on Bella .

Stephen.

 

[Mint]

SitRep. Bella is 24 next month so thought I'd treat her A new (to her) set of 17" staggered Style 78's courtesy of John @Dakar Z3. Absolutely top notch job, as new. Had a clandestine meeting in a random lay-by near Hexham to do the exchange then home. First time I've met John, had time for a chat, a thoroughly nice chap. Many thanks John.

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New boots for her too

 

[Stevo7682]

And self level center caps

 

[andyglym]

New wheels (to Bella) and new boots. @Dakar Z3 they look great John, a much much better drive after a quick road test.

@Martin Sullivan as requested Martin, a much better ride on the 17s

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres on staggered 17" Style 78's, happy 24th birthday for next month Bella

Spacers, maybe?

 

[Martin Sullivan]

Nice one Andy. What tyre pressures do you have on these? Have you done any fettling?

The fronts look like they line up well. Will you go for spacers on the back?

 

[andyglym]

Nice one Andy. What tyre pressures do you have on these? Have you done any fettling?

The fronts look like they line up well. Will you go for spacers on the back?

Thanks Martin. 32psi all round, runs sweet as

I'll look into spacers, I'll measure up with a plumb line to measure the gap.