jimmy 2.1
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Dave, it has a rusty bonnet, get over it ffs! My van is form over function, its more about the looks than performance, where is your and others are the opposite. If i'd have painted it black, or covered it in leather would anything have been said? No is probably the answer, but because its rusted i get told i've ruined my van. Whats the difference? Its only a colour and effect? Rant over!
Willay, i'd have got the beam shot blasted and powder coated, but with Modified Nationals show this weekend (i'm attending both days) and my MOT due next week i didn't have the time nor money to get it done. But who knows, once all that and PVS is out of the way i might get it done!
Just off for a shower now as i'm filthy, i'll get pics and update not the new beam is in place in a mo...
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
who cares about a 'grubby rear beam that you cant see when fitted?
me 
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Charlton
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all i can say is it JIMMYS van and its up to him what he does to it. 
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jimmy 2.1
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Update 20/5/08
Managed to get my grubby new beam back in today! Didn't have my trusty assistant Jack with me today, so was all done by me. All bolts came out ok, and none were seized which really surprised me! Anyway here's some progress pics!
Jacked the van up and got it on some axle stands....
Gave all the nuts/bolts that were being taken off a blast in WD40....
Undid the brake flexi hoses and put them in a spare bottle to catch the brake fluid, took the springs out, took the shocks off the beam....
Removed the beam.....
The offending crack 
Gave the shocks a quick clean.....
Got the new beam in place....
Put some copper grease on the bolts...
Bolted the beam on and bolted the rear hubs back on....
Bled the brakes, checked everything was ok and tight, and lowered it off the axle stands. Done!
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Charlton
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good work jimmy
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bux
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nice one jimmy! told you youd piss it  i dont no how your going to sleep tonight tho mate..........wot with that terrible rear axle!!! lol
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jimmy 2.1
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Steve, i'm not sleeping tonight, start work at 10pm!  Although i know what you mean. I'll have to not bring those mirrors with me this time to show off the underside of my van at Mod Nats....
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bux
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lol, shall we go round looking under everyones cars see how CLEAN & PERFECTLY PAINTED they are lol.........i shouldnt worry, its in 1 piece with no rot or cracks unlike the other 1 
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Graeme
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how the hell did you manage that?
i mean with out jack you must of been strugling!
Looks good as ever and i really do like it and would love to buy it off u but i just couldnt keep it crack free round here! 
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karisma_corsa
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Looks good mate!! get on msn if u wna see my new stuff for mod nationals!!!
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jimmy 2.1
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Greame, it was a struggle, but i got there in the end!
You also haven't seen or driven the roads of Bradford lol!
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Ben G
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is it me or can you see where the spoiler has been smoothed in?
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jimmy 2.1
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No Ben its not you, and its meant to be like that
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willay
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quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Willay, i'd have got the beam shot blasted and powder coated, but with Modified Nationals show this weekend (i'm attending both days) and my MOT due next week i didn't have the time nor money to get it done. But who knows, once all that and PVS is out of the way i might get it done!
Fair play mate as someone has obviously pointed out it is your car  - I only made my comment because so far the standard of your car is very high and was suprised to see the replacement beam fitted in that condition. I completely understand now if you want to get it sorted quickly for MOT/PVS! Cheers.
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Graeme
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Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Greame, it was a struggle, but i got there in the end!
You also haven't seen or driven the roads of Bradford lol!
but thing with bradford u tend to just dodge dead bodies in the road from drive by`s as opposed to moving dears and big old badgers on there sunday strole! 
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16V_1600
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Think I'll come round and do your boot false floor and swiftly leave with your wheels and you'll find your car adorned with some cav gsi rims
Nice work with the rear beam. That's some crack in the original one!
[Edited on 22-05-2008 by 16V_1600]
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cooki
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cant believe your selling mate
1 of the best corsa's on CS
[Edited on 28-05-2008 by cooki]
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jonnysri
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lookin sweet as ever jimmy, gd to meet ya on monday
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jimmy 2.1
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quote:
Originally posted by cooki
cant believe your selling mate
1 of the best corsa's on CS
[Edited on 28-05-2008 by cooki]
Thanks.
Just really pissed off with cars in general at the moment. Maybe i'll change my mind once i've let things settle
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CrazyEyes
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Wow, after 27 pages of reading and flicking thru pics I'm truly amazed at the progress of this machine!
Hats off to you for so much originality! Top job!
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jimmy 2.1
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Update 4/6/08:
I've been experimenting with idea's i've had with my wheels. Most will not like, but who really cares!
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Simon_16v
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Mmm different
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Whittie
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Well, its different, doubt its been done before lol
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FruitBooTeR
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Take it Luke inspired you
Looks good though i like it 
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jr
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like that
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