MY SPRINT VXG 707N (W london)

[Jon Tilson]

Just an idea....
Why not do the boot light panel and the rear roof quarters in really bright silver?

Or would that look naff...sure some phto shop expert could do you a preview...

Looks great and really good progress.

Jonners

[Purplebargeken]

Know what you mean Jonners. I think the silver mid-stripe would look really cool. Cracking work

[merlind100]

That looks fabulous, it's going to put mine to shame tho it'll be nice to see another black one. Mine doesnt have the satin on the back panel either

[tinweevil]

That looks fabulous, so much nicer than matt.

[Howard81]

Cor, that looks fantastic!!!

[johnnyv1]

Hey guys, sorry no update for awhile,its been busy...

The deadline to be out of the garage came, and on the day it was very far from roadworthy-amongst other things it had no windscreens, locks, handles, dash, seats, lights, brakes/clutch needed bleeding, oil/filter needed changing, still have the gearbox selector problem, exhaust was thrown on with a quick bit of welding but will need relocating as it will not clear the road humps I reckon, no tax/road permit either etc. I did go as quick as possible but ran out of time on my own to sort everything.

So, on the day I was trying to get all the main wiring fixed to start the engine,i was under pressure as all of the above needed doing and i only had a few hours left in the garage. I got it ready to start, put the batt on a fast charge, turned the ignition key, and nothing, no soleniod click or anything. I checked and checked again and it all seemed fine, the earth is good everywhere as far as i know, the power is getting to the starter on the main, checked the ignition feed at the soleniod when key was being turned and it was sending power, joined the two main connection on the starter and it turned over, but nothing happening to the soleniod. I am guessing that the soleniod is knackered.

So 8pm came and I was hoping that seeing as it was not long to go until It was drivable, they would have given me just a few more days until i could drive it out of there, I have known them for a number of years and would have worked for free for a bit after i finished the car, but he came over and said the time is up so nothing i could do but put down tools,pack all the bits into the car and get ready to ring around for a tow. I left the garage to phonecalls from them telling me it had to be out that night, so i was stressed a little to say the least. I sorted a tow the next morning, bought a cover, got it towed to outside my house, covered it, got a mate to keep an eye on it while i went and bought tax and a road permit,came back, put them on and have been sorting as much as i could over the past few days in my spare time away from catching up with work.

Still got loads to do, but i'm so happy to have it outside my house now, have had a lot of admiration, great comments and even some teenagers asking me if it was a mustang? .lol. I will keep it covered until i have it all ready, then in the future after i flat back all the paint and compound the paint i will not put cover back as not to scratch paint.

I've since fitted the windscreens, dash, headlights, door handles, locks, bought an alarm, as well as alot of other misc bits...

Sorry for the essay by the way too.lol

A pic or two for now :

[johnnyv1]

Going home...

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[johnnyv1]

I also fitted a new fusebox and all new connections,also new connections everywhere else including coil,fuel pump,lights and i cleaned, sprayed, removed corrosion on parts and clear coated a few metal bits after polishing them where corroded etc...

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[johnnyv1]

Spent today sorting the headlights, front indicators, and struggling to try and get the starter out so i can bring it somewhere tomorrow to test/repair the soleniod. I could'nt get the starter out so i guess i will be at it tomorrow again...

[Andybrad]

Well done man! Bet you're right pleased to get it home. Car is looking great, love the side exit exhaust too.

[johnnyv1]

Well done man! Bet you're right pleased to get it home. Car is looking great, love the side exit exhaust too.

Thanks, . I might need to do some re cutting and modding on the exhaust though as its only about 2inches from the floor as it is. Annoyed with myself for getting rid of the original system (sold on ebay) before i should've, but didn't think back then i would be in such a rush to fit the new one...

Anyone have any advice on the soleniod issue, and also it is quite difficult in getting it into some gears mainly reverse before i brought it in the garage,think the problem is at the selector bit at bottom of gearstick, is this a common problem?

Cheers again all!

[lwalton]

car looks excellent how is the fire wall material any good?you started yours roughly the same time as me and mine is just a bare shell still,paint job looks superb. lee