1986 340(the results are in)

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1986 340(the results are in)

Post by Bazboy » 07 Sep 2008 07:05 pm

hey guys finally got my car lowered by 2 inches but doesn't look to me like much of a change lol I used escort lowering blocks on the back and chopped the front springs, I decided to chop the springs mainly because of cost but also because loads of people say its ok and loads say it isn't so i decided to find out for myself, and i dont thinks it too bad but i will be getting some proper springs when i get paid by work, apart from lowering the only other things i have done are spraying up some of the trim loads left still to do, sprayed up the wheels (white) but will need a touch up soonish and got hold of a 3 door glt interior. so what you all think?? excuse the paintwork lol still working on that point.


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Am gonna have ago at making my own door cards this week but haven't a clue where to start lol anyone got any ideas??

Cheers Dan.
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Post by garth » 07 Sep 2008 07:12 pm

Looks fine mate! :D
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Post by MJ » 07 Sep 2008 11:53 pm

Looks great :)
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Post by Bazboy » 08 Sep 2008 12:51 am

Cheers guys, needs a few bits doing such as front and rear spoilers, and a new front bumper, but im just having fun learning about the car at the moment and trying new things out to see if they work.

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Post by germ » 08 Sep 2008 12:26 pm

Looking good! :D

The paint actually looks quite cool 8)

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Post by 340GLT » 08 Sep 2008 01:57 pm

Get some autoglym on that paint, it should come up a treat.
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Post by Bazboy » 08 Sep 2008 05:05 pm

I dont know what to do about the paint, was thinking about re-spraying it when i have the time, but people seem to like the matt maroon finish, and i must admit im kinda digging it myself lol.
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Post by WooDooUK » 08 Sep 2008 06:57 pm

you will be amazed, what some polish and some elbow grease will do, the paint is normaly very deep. my paint was not quite as bad as yours but it was on the way.

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Post by Bazboy » 08 Sep 2008 08:26 pm

Just a quick update started spraying the trim around the windows today, it used to be chrome from what i remember but over time had gone nasty grey so out came the paint, only got one side done today so will get the other done tomorrow(hopefully). Anyways got some pics of what i did so here they are for your amusement lol.

All covered in tape and newspaper to stop me spraying the body.

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First coat of primer on

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After several primer coats on with the flat black

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After several flat black coats i removed everything and this was the end result, far better then before imo, i also sprayed the plastic which runs along the top of the windows, by now it was dark so excuse the poor pic.

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Post by Tubthumper » 08 Sep 2008 08:51 pm

Hi Dan,

I've just cut the paint back on my DL, using Autoglyms paint renovator, and it worked a treat.It took a few hours to do, and then another hour to wax, but it transformed my matt car into a shiney one :)

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Post by Bazboy » 08 Sep 2008 08:56 pm

Hmm may have ago with it, but there isn't much paint left on her lol, if you look around the boot and along the edges some places you can see where the paint has rubbed down to the primer. So i am thinking of leaving it as is paint wise and getting everything else sound and then giving her a re spray.

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Post by Frits » 08 Sep 2008 09:47 pm

Nice car, good work

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Post by SteveP » 08 Sep 2008 11:09 pm

Good idea Dan, the black trim looks loads better!
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Post by filthyjohn » 09 Sep 2008 08:30 am

Leave the paint alone! It looks like it's been done satin red on purpose :D
I was going to suggest some 15s to help it look lower (smaller gap to the arch), but those rims look cool as.
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Post by SteveP » 09 Sep 2008 08:47 am

I would highly recommend taking your headlights apart and giving them a good clean (be careful not to scratch the reflectors though). They look rather dull and it will make a huge difference to lighting output
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