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  1. Bonjour all, so rather than stump up £150 for some "acoustic" matting and then £110 for some pre-made sides I decided for the sake of £15 in ply and £10 in carpet, £5 glue and some industrial underlay I would do my own! Thus, I measured up (will put measurements up tonight) and got to work. I lined the sides and flooring in very thick, non-absorbent underlay for industrial work flooring (very good acoustic properties) and adhered using 3M tape usually used to stick up vinyl to walls. Cut a couple of notches out of the rear end of the side panel so that I could slide it up under the headlining at seatbelt end and then pull it back towards the rear 3 quarter window and it sits in position, marked up a hole so I could use the seatbelt hanger as the ONLY fixing (did not want lots of self tappers destroying my hard earned watertight cabin!). Used spray adhesive to stick on the carpet (the hardest part!!!) and done! Got too dark to take finished pictures but I think they look and indeed fit every bit as well as the far more expensive ones! Oh, and yes...its miles quieter and indeed warmer!! Ply lining of floor and rear door next! cheers Andy
  2. Thanks very much, forgot to pop a link back on! Thought I would share some more pics as boarded the back out and I know there are always loads of people asking how to make panels etc. SO, posted on new thread! If anyone wants to trade for a 110 csw or crew cab then please get in touch!!! cheers Andy
  3. Brilliant and indeed thank you, sounds like a sensible plan, the bay it is!
  4. Should add it passed its MOT with no advisories on Monday!
  5. Good morning, I have just completed a 5 year (yes 5 year) body off resto. on my 1987 90 (19J engine). It took a bit longer than expected but got there! I am now rather keen (once bitten..still not shy!) on a 110 as it would suit my need a little better (family etc) and so I am asking a little advice on potential value as I don't have too much of a clue and don't want to fall into the classic trap of "well I put my heart and soul into so its worth £0000000000's". Details: 1987 2.5td hardtop: 155,000 on clock, body off full nut and bolt resto. Chassis: new rear cross member with extensions fully blasted, 3 plates on entire chassis needed so totally solid, primed and painted in KBX 3 part system. Body: newer rear tub fitted, undertub struts removed and entire thing stripped, straightened, etch primed, sealed underneath, side panels stripped etch primed, door bottoms replaced, stripped, etch primed, roof (smooth with sun roof from later 90) stripped, all joins sealed. new rear door (no spare wheel mount), all new hinges all round, all new stainless bolts all round, all glazing and body rubber is new as are all door seals, new front screen, full headlining, ply lined and insulated rear, bonnet from later model with soundproofing underneath, new bonnet release mechanism, new wiper mounts and blades and arms, new mirrors and arms, jackable sills, 3mm black chequer plate on wings and rear corners. Full respray in coach enamel tamar blue. Footwells replaced, battery box replaced. ALL panels joined with new fixings, isolated with either correct seals or sealant, D bar on front and new front bumper. ALL NEW headlight surrounds and grille, all fixing stainless steel Running Gear: ALL new dampers and coils, full polybush yellow kit, all new suspension bolt kit, new bumpstops, new coil retention plates, new axle and hub seals, front and rear output seals on transfer done, input and output shaft selas between gearbox and transfer box done, all fluids replaced and done 10 miles, new HD clutch, bearing and arm kit, shifter yoke replaced. Braking: New front calipers, ALL new piping throughout, new front discs and pads, new rear cylinders and shoes, new handbrake shoes and springs, new fluid. Engine: Full service and new filters and fluid, replaced front and rear crankshaft oil seals, new water pump, new starter motor, new crankshaft pulley, new timing kit, fully rebuilt heater (now hot in cab!!), new viscous unit, new fan, new belts throughout, ALL breathers raised and brought to a manifold ready for a raised air intake, runs as sweet as a nut so strongly suspect its had major work before I got it. Electrical: fuse boxes changed from glass to blade type, ALL new lights throughout (inc halogen main conversion from sealed), new headlamp bowls, ALL working like new (inc fog and reverse!!) Interior: SAMS trim seat reupholstered and new foam (2 seats) in black and PINK!! vinyl ( I know!!), mountney boss and 14" wheel (running nicely after lathing boss to fit properly)all new knobs, full headlining, rear ply and insulated. Wheels: 16" 8 spoke with 265 75 16 wildcat AT with decent tread. I also just before MOT's on Monday (19th Jan 14) replaced all fluids in boxes, engine, new filters (inc gearbox fliter) to make sure. If I have forgotten anything please ask, or if you have a 110 csw/110 crew cab you fancy doing a bit of trading with then let me know!! Advice and guidance much appreciated, Its my first ever project so I would imagine I should have done some things differently! I have included a couple of pics too! cheers Andy
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