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t5steve
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:01
finally got round to spending a day working on vinny yesterday
started by cutting up a pair of escort boot hinges.............
from this.................
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000222_zps64f41a0a.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000222_zps64f41a0a.jpg.html)
to this......................
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000223_zps7b423b1d.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000223_zps7b423b1d.jpg.html)
which were the right shape to hold on this..................
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000227_zpsd1e2c346.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000227_zpsd1e2c346.jpg.html)
then proceeded to make new brake pipes for the rest of the rear beam.................
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000228_zps4b8cbd18.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000228_zps4b8cbd18.jpg.html)
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000230_zps8630c2ad.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000230_zps8630c2ad.jpg.html)
then fitted new shoes and pads and fitted refurbeddiscs and modified calipers
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000231_zps1b0cae8e.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000231_zps1b0cae8e.jpg.html)
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000232_zps7019b55d.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000232_zps7019b55d.jpg.html)

all i have to do now is fit rear beam back on vinny......................another day perhaps

was joined by shreckblackr as one of his rear calipers was sticking on.......................apologies for fuzzy pic
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000235_zps3d7488c0.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000235_zps3d7488c0.jpg.html)
then we cured the front wheels from rubbing.........................but only after shreck prayed to the wheel gods
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000236_zps6a6e5670.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000236_zps6a6e5670.jpg.html)
all sorted.....................
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/vinny%20pics/WP_000237_zps25a7523a.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/angliamania/media/vinny%20pics/WP_000237_zps25a7523a.jpg.html)
hybriduno
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:17
cool cool :) another project in the making :)
merc85
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:19
Looks like you to had a busy busy day, Be good to see Vinny back on the road again soon.
AndysR
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:24
Great to see work on Vinny progressing and good to see you back on here :)
t5steve
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:25
cool cool :) another project in the making :)

been in the making far too long i'm afraid


Looks like you to had a busy busy day, Be good to see Vinny back on the road again soon.

can't wait to finish him..................i miss him....................galaxy's suck..................
t5steve
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:28
Great to see work on Vinny progressing and good to see you back on here :)

was good to spend time on car .......................been keeping up by phone but not posted for a while..................too much going on
merc85
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:29
How is the caliper modified bud
t5steve
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:35
bigger stainless steel pistons..................less weight.............
AndysR
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:40
was good to spend time on car .......................been keeping up by phone but not posted for a while..................too much going on

Yeah I remember you saying you had lots to deal with, hope all is ok the other side of the forum :)
t5steve
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:45
Yeah I remember you saying you had lots to deal with, hope all is ok the other side of the forum :)

we are slowly coming to terms with our news....................many thanks for thinking of us
AndysR
Monday 6th May 2013, 20:48
we are slowly coming to terms with our news....................many thanks for thinking of us

Just pleased to see you back, I am sure it's been very tough and will be for some time to come but glad to hear your well.
Kingsford G
Monday 6th May 2013, 21:00
Nice work there mate.Y don`t u clean and paint the axel while its off?Shreks car look the nuts with the new wheels on.
V70 Graham
Monday 6th May 2013, 21:08
Just pleased to see you back, I am sure it's been very tough and will be for some time to come but glad to hear your well.

Exactly wot he said.....nice to have you back Steve.
t5steve
Monday 6th May 2013, 21:23
Nice work there mate.Y don`t u clean and paint the axel while its off?Shreks car look the nuts with the new wheels on.

i did think about cleaning and painting axle but it would be the ONLY time it will ever get cleaned..............have cleaned / painted springs and shocks........
so will look nice for a week or so...................................or until i go to workshop again...............
they are my old wheels on shrecks car............been refurbed in crystal white............they do look good on his car and really suit it
Kingsford G
Monday 6th May 2013, 22:04
I c.I need to find some wheel to fit mine to bring them back when u have time.
merc85
Monday 6th May 2013, 22:07
I c.I need to find some wheel to fit mine to bring them back when u have time.

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iancho
Monday 6th May 2013, 22:16
Great work Steve, You picked a nice day for it mate... Glad to see your finding time for yourself and doing some interesting Mod's :)
Kingsford G
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 00:06
???

Wheel refurb mate,need spare wheels so Steve can get mine done.
t5steve
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:12
Wheel refurb mate,need spare wheels so Steve can get mine done.

still have my old T5 wheels if any use
Kingsford G
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:14
still have my old T5 wheels if any use

Will they fit 302 brakes tho?
AndysR
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:17
If they are the standard 850 T5 wheel they don't clear the caliper by about 2 mm :(
t5steve
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:18
Will they fit 302 brakes tho?

ain't got a clue to be honest but i'll start a post ................someone will know
merc85
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:19
If they are the standard 850 T5 wheel they don't clear the caliper by about 2 mm :(

Dont worry KG, get the Grinder Out pmsl :hbomb:
AndysR
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:20
Dont worry KG, get the Grinder Out pmsl :hbomb:

It's been done with no ill effects long before now ;)
theflyingbrick
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:32
glad to see your out and about stevo x
t5steve
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:35
glad to see your out and about stevo x

thanks mate.......................how was lydden?
Kingsford G
Tuesday 7th May 2013, 23:55
How long would u need them for to finish off mate?
t5steve
Wednesday 8th May 2013, 00:04
2 / 3 days at most
Kingsford G
Wednesday 8th May 2013, 00:09
Thinking of sticking her in the workshop and take the wheels off for the meet,don`t mind her taking the workspace for 2-3days.
Kingsford G
Wednesday 8th May 2013, 00:22
Should`ve said if that`ll be suitable time for u?
t5steve
Wednesday 8th May 2013, 00:22
Thinking of sticking her in the workshop and take the wheels off for the meet,don`t mind her taking the workspace for 2-3days.

no problem
theflyingbrick
Wednesday 8th May 2013, 17:20
thanks mate.......................how was lydden?

amazing.............would of been better if i didnt forget my licence :doh: but still had a fantastic day ;)
merc85
Wednesday 8th May 2013, 21:37
It's been done with no ill effects long before now ;)

Would you do it to your car?? I'm not to worried about mods but when it comes to brakes Hummmm..... the caliper material is made/designed to a spec in the 1st place for a reason. ill effects or not, id buy some 302's and fit wheels that clear them properly for peace of mind and i aint Minted by any standard.