M Sutton
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Ive done abit to the car in the new year and have taken some pictures along the way.
I got the roll cage painted as its easier to get done now rather than in the car. I know it needs welding in but once the welding is complete i will blow in the areas around the welds.
Next on list was getting the car stipped down for underseal/stonechip. I have done the arches, front and rear panels previously but wanted to tackle the underside aswell, plus decided to give it all a freshen up.
After closer inspection all the rust i could find was around the holes in the floor and at the front of the car where it had be jacked up in the past! Which isnt bad atall for a 21 year old car!
I ground down the rust areas, treated with etch primer before giving it all a good few coats of underseal/stonechip. Since owning the car ive been very suprised by the condition of it so want to preserve it for years to come!
I should be recieving my coilovers next week so will get those fitted along with the new top mounts, aswell as the exterior trim next weekend.
I also fitted new exhaust bushes as i think they were still on the orginals lol, it feels much more solid now!
I have a date set with my mate in Feb to get the cage fitted so fingers crossed it will be in soon and i can start fitting the interior back in and get it finished for around April in time for the better weather!
Enough talk more pictures 
All rubbed down.
Cage painted!
All rubbed down and masked up ready for underseal/stonechip.
All done and looking much fresher and fully protected 
All done and demasked ready for more work next time 
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Darryl H
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Great job mate
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Graeme
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Looking really good mate. Can't wait to see this next time, make sure you get it all done before the baby or you know you will loose all your time.
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D0NN3R
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love the colour of the cage
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gidged500
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Looking good mark , how long did it take you to cover it with underseal/stone chip ? Looking at how good yours is I need to do mine
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M Sutton
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Thanks for the comments lads!
George, I did it over a weekend but its mainly the prep that takes the most time. I used, what's called, a shutz gun with an airline to apply it which is much easier than brushing it on but the same result can be had with either way
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gidged500
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Great thanks think I'm gonna be doing that probably with a brush though :/ oh well lol
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Mark.W
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Cracking job Mark
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DansCorsaSXi
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Nice work Mark.
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SeanXE
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lovely work mark!
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M Sutton
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Thanks 
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Jed D
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id eat my dinner off the bottom of that car
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Paul_JC
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Looking good mate, wish we had somewhere like you've got to work on jodies saxo lol
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M Sutton
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Abit more work done after a 3 week wait for my suspension!
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, its comming togeather and hopeing to have the car finished and back home in the next 4-6 weeks!
I also ordered a helmet net earlier in the week and had a nice suprise when my coilovers and the net turned up on friday
I love new shiny parts. All the new suspension parts lined up ready, just needed to build the fronts up.
Fronts all built up and threads greased ready for fitment.
Fitted!
Back ones all fitted.
Also got the front door cards on and new carbon handles fitted!
Adjusted the suspension, may adjust it some more later but happy for now. Sitting alot better IMO
Also trial fitted the cage ready for fitment very soon. Thats all for now!
Comments welcome
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Darryl H
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Looks great mate! Reallyl ove this project 
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DansCorsaSXi
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Love it Mark!!
Sits alot better now dude and that cage is awesome!
Is the alloys same colour as the bumpers? Take them adjusters out aswell. 
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M Sutton
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Cheers Darryl and Dan
The bumpers arent painted, there just plastic colour. Wheels are done in anthracite. The adjusters are staying in for now
[Edited on 05-02-2012 by M Sutton]
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Christopher
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Soooo unbelievably clean! Great work mark
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M Sutton
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Thanks buddy. Bet you like the cage colour, Atlantic blue
Your cars looking great lately mate!
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Christopher
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Might have to pinch it Does look great! Thanks mate I just now want to tidy up all the paintwork so its as clean as this get it fully undersealed, a few bits need welding up, gsi kit needs repainting, then strip it out, omp seats and steering wheel, cage, and im happy
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Kieran
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Looks amazing mate! Should be proud.
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M Sutton
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Cheers Kieran
Plans sound good Christopher, im sure itl look good what ever you do!
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MatthewR
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Another quality Vauxhall Sutton!! Great effort mate, love your work.
What a great follow up to the Corsa
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Jed D
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smart
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M Sutton
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Thank you MatthewR, glad you like it. I enjoy working on cars and trying out different ideas. Although this project has been done on a budget compared to the corsa im quite pleased with it so far!
Cheers Jed D
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