My Aussie Bay

Discussion in 'Show Us Your Ride' started by Baysearcher, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Nothing like it used to.
    If there is a big gust it now takes much less input to avoid getting blown about as there isn't the slack in the system.
     
  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    That's good news, but it wasn't windy today. :D
    I'd love to take it for a drive at TE, I'm insured (3rd party). :lol:
     
  3. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Mine used to wander about all over regardless mate, it doesn't now!
    With a heavier rack I think it'll be bloody lovely!
     
  4. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Heavier rack? You mean it's not finished yet? No need to answer, I'll see you at the weekend. :)
     
  5. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    I think its too light at speed mate.
    Who knows if its finished, they can't make their minds up....
     
  6. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Right, I've done a good few miles in this now and can honestly say it is bloody lovely!
    The engine and steering mods have made it a pleasure to drive again, and I love it!
    Happy days.
     
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  7. That's good- pleased you're happy with it.

    All it needs now is lowering.....
     
  8. Is the paint fixed now?
     
  9. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Going in to Orley Jnr on Monday mate!
     
  10. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Paint sorted. Any Bristol peeps looking for paint; I can't recommend Martin @ Peel's MotorKraft enough. He's done my van and my car in the last few weeks and the match / finish is perfect.

    Just back from some steering adjustments too, drives like a modern car (ish)
    Happy days
     
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  11. I told him to tell you they'd been using it for the lunch runs
     
  12. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Ye, he said it was more fun than that Cobra they're doing at the moment!
     
  13. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    The bus is currently back at Peel's having the poptop repaired and painted. Should be back in the next few weeks.
    I'm currently looking into the Subarugears box too.
     
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  14. sANDYbAY

    sANDYbAY On benefits-won't sponsor!

    Subaru gearbox, not content with the heart now you're ripping the kidneys out as well. :)
     
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  15. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Just had a chat about the SG box with Fellows.
    Sounds like a definite possibility.
    Happy days
     
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  16. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Roof off yesterday to see what state the metal was in:

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    Plenty or scummy bits to cut out but the guy doing it isn't fazed.
    Be back on the road soon enough.
    Happy days.
     
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  17. Same roof as mines by the looks of it. I don't have the VW stamped in the roof lid though. :-(
     
  18. Make sure he repairs the frame underneath too if it's spread under there, it's quite easy to just repair what you can see and leave the structure underneath.

    I recently took my roof off to repair the three areas where the hinges attach. This was the worst one at the front..........
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    The other two hinges need localised repairs of about 2inches long, this one however had allowed water in and it had spread into the frame, I kept chopping / chasing the rust and this is where I ended up!
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    Now I know why people in the know say avoid rusty gutters!

    Hopefully water hasn't got to your frame too, good luck.
     
  19. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    They're Supro roofs I think.
    I'll be looking for a new vent cover tomorrow...
     
  20. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Cheers @optimistic, I'll find out in the next day or so. I shoved my finger through a couple of the holes and the structure beneath is still shiny metal. Only cutting the roof skin out will give us a proper look though so fingers crossed!
     

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