Getting there...

Dawn · 21st April 2018, 17:33

I've been working like mad on the underside of my V6 for the last three days, and am still at it! It's starting to look good though, and will soon be at the waxoyl stage!

Meanwhile, Andy has started getting the engine and all the other bits and bobs back onto Bones!

I love it when a plan, or rather a car comes together hehehe!

AndyN01 · 21st April 2018, 18:54

Wow,

Go Dawn, GO!

Wonderful.

Now if we all form a nice sensible line can you do ours

Andy.

Dawn · 21st April 2018, 18:57

In all honesty, the only other car I have gone so mad on underneath is my 82 Cavalier, so this 75 better be around as long after this effort! �� Bones has been done, but will need checking as I didn't do it myself.

LotusLC · 21st April 2018, 19:48

I hope no nails were broke in the making of these photo's

Dawn · 21st April 2018, 19:58

I don't do nails lol! My late brother was car mad, he made me the same. As I am on my own now, I try and do as much as I can to cars, house and caravan myself! �� Usually its fun, but this is a slog, getting a good feeling now its looking better though.

And Andy is doing a tip notch job on Bones, he even cleaned her bay up before starting to fit the new engine.

LotusLC · 21st April 2018, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I don't do nails lol! My late brother was car mad, he made me the same. As I am on my own now, I try and do as much as I can to cars, house and caravan myself! �� Usually its fun, but this is a slog, getting a good feeling now its looking better though.

And Andy is doing a tip notch job on Bones, he even cleaned her bay up before starting to fit the new engine.

Good on ya Dawn, my daughter Lydia would rather mess with car's than get doll'ed up....

Dawn · 21st April 2018, 20:14

I need to find a car mad mechanic for a husband hahaha!

Comfortably Numb · 21st April 2018, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I need to find a car mad mechanic for a husband hahaha!

Don't all rush at once, lads! Seriously, that kind of determination to do such a horrible job is truly medal-worthy, Dawn. I know I should be doing the same to mine, while it's dry, but I'd rather polish it on the shiny bits!

trikey · 21st April 2018, 20:43

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Originally Posted by LotusLC

I hope no nails were broke in the making of these photo's

None of mine Gary

mileshawk56 · 22nd April 2018, 17:50

Dawn I just hope the rear lower arm suspension thingys were in a better shape than those on my 04MGZT V6 Sports etc etc. when I looked, anyone know what they were made of apart from chocolate? The last time I saw rust like that was on a 1974 Vauxhall Ventora 3.3, lovely car but rust.... and well done you. Chris S.

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,075 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Wow, Go Dawn, GO! Wonderful. Now if we all form a nice sensible line can you do ours Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

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LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	I hope no nails were broke in the making of these photo's __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	In all honesty, the only other car I have gone so mad on underneath is my 82 Cavalier, so this 75 better be around as long after this effort! �� Bones has been done, but will need checking as I didn't do it myself.

21st April 2018, 19:58	#5
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I don't do nails lol! My late brother was car mad, he made me the same. As I am on my own now, I try and do as much as I can to cars, house and caravan myself! �� Usually its fun, but this is a slog, getting a good feeling now its looking better though. And Andy is doing a tip notch job on Bones, he even cleaned her bay up before starting to fit the new engine.

21st April 2018, 20:14	#7
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I need to find a car mad mechanic for a husband hahaha!

22nd April 2018, 17:50	#10
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Dawn I just hope the rear lower arm suspension thingys were in a better shape than those on my 04MGZT V6 Sports etc etc. when I looked, anyone know what they were made of apart from chocolate? The last time I saw rust like that was on a 1974 Vauxhall Ventora 3.3, lovely car but rust.... and well done you. Chris S.