New comer - Progress (edit)

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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

Post by Hawaiis0 »

First door off. Loads more issues.
Bottom bush has gone in the door hinge by the looks. Door beam is solid though :D
Door strap bolt smashed.
Door latch disintegrated due to poor PO repair.
Central locking bobbin sheared

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Door hinge-pin bushes should be fairly easy to fix. Great that the beam is in good condition.

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Glass out! Various tools used. Soooooo much sealant to clean.

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Should be ok to re-fit. :shock: :o :lol:

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The front screen had multiple stone chips so was being replaced anyways. However, it was one edge chip which caught my cutting wire which killed it.
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Won't be long before your cars MOT exempt.
Replace the black tape with clear and that screens good for another few years :lol: :lol:
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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

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Pete Boole wrote:
Sun Aug 04, 2024 22:29
Door hinge-pin bushes should be fairly easy to fix. Great that the beam is in good condition.

Pete
Turns out to be poorly spaced , floating on the hinge pin
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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

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What do we think on coverdales swatch colours for 'beiges/golds'?

None are close to the original - "Gold"

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