Reality Check - Page 4

Duffy3074 · 12-05-18, 06:57 AM

Thanks for that.

Normally when I’m into a car the drive for me is doing something different (or with a story) or the reward is a (relatively) rare car in stand out condition.

With the Coupe it’s all stuff that I did on the 90 and it’s not that rare (albeit if I hadn’t literally just finished the 90 I’d be in there)

I don’t do bodywork because my OCD is never satisfied by what I can DIY on that front.

I’m going to try it here and see if I can generate some enthusiasm on that front. The barrier there is the whole ‘old dog , new tricks’ thing!

audi80fan · 12-05-18, 10:28 AM

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I don’t do bodywork because my OCD is never satisfied by what I can DIY on that front... The barrier there is the whole ‘old dog , new tricks’ thing!

You say that, but the DIY bumper trick is turning out well, as is the general clean and clay bar. The rear end is already shaping up nicely and thats for minimal / zero outlay and not much time.

As for the rest, sounds like you have a good plan in place. I would cap my spend to £600 MAX and the rest labour. I am sure someone will snap it up afterwards for £1600-2000 once all the servicing etc is done.

The best thing with a car like this is you will see some major transformations that will be quite satisfying and enjoyable to work on, even without massive outlay. Ok, it will never be a show car, but thats not the end goal this time.

Duffy3074 · 12-05-18, 11:22 AM

Thanks.

I’m working on the premise that it’ll be worth no more than £1k if finished.

It’s a learning exercise on bodywork, I’ve done stuff upto bumpers before, I’ve worked out a cosmetic bodge for the windscreen that should work (treat the surface rust, paint it and then stick a suitable piece of windscreen rubber across the top) and that just leaves some deep scratches on the drivers door to sort.

We’ll see

sinbin5t · 12-05-18, 05:23 PM

Sounds like a plan Duffy

Duffy3074 · 13-05-18, 10:13 AM

A member of the forum has expressed a strong interest in the car as a runner and tidied up.

Ergo lots of bits now in the post and it's another Duff resto!

Oh feckity feck feck.

urquattr085 · 13-05-18, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

A member of the forum has expressed a strong interest in the car as a runner and tidied up.

Ergo lots of bits now in the post and it's another Duff resto!

Oh feckity feck feck.

Oh come on!!!!! You love it really

Duffy3074 · 13-05-18, 11:21 AM

Normally yeah but just been there and done that and bought an expensive T shirt, it also delays other stuff in the pipeline slightly.

On the other hand it saves the car and I’m pleased about that.

urquattr085 · 13-05-18, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

On the other hand it saves the car and I’m pleased about that.

That's reason enough if time & finances allow.

John. · 13-05-18, 01:59 PM

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...... and it's another Duff resto!

Looking forward to it !

Duffy3074 · 13-05-18, 06:09 PM

12-05-18, 06:57 AM	#31
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Thanks for that. Normally when I’m into a car the drive for me is doing something different (or with a story) or the reward is a (relatively) rare car in stand out condition. With the Coupe it’s all stuff that I did on the 90 and it’s not that rare (albeit if I hadn’t literally just finished the 90 I’d be in there) I don’t do bodywork because my OCD is never satisfied by what I can DIY on that front. I’m going to try it here and see if I can generate some enthusiasm on that front. The barrier there is the whole ‘old dog , new tricks’ thing! Last edited by Duffy3074; 12-05-18 at 07:21 AM.

12-05-18, 11:22 AM	#33
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Thanks. I’m working on the premise that it’ll be worth no more than £1k if finished. It’s a learning exercise on bodywork, I’ve done stuff upto bumpers before, I’ve worked out a cosmetic bodge for the windscreen that should work (treat the surface rust, paint it and then stick a suitable piece of windscreen rubber across the top) and that just leaves some deep scratches on the drivers door to sort. We’ll see

12-05-18, 05:23 PM	#34
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Sounds like a plan Duffy

13-05-18, 10:13 AM	#35
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	A member of the forum has expressed a strong interest in the car as a runner and tidied up. Ergo lots of bits now in the post and it's another Duff resto! Oh feckity feck feck.

13-05-18, 11:21 AM	#37
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Normally yeah but just been there and done that and bought an expensive T shirt, it also delays other stuff in the pipeline slightly. On the other hand it saves the car and I’m pleased about that.

13-05-18, 06:09 PM	#40
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078