The Fleet blog and Mollie's restoration at Chevronics.

[Tim Leech]

I think that car needs to be on the CCC stand next year for sure.

[Mothman]

Too far ahead for me to plan for that Tim. I could be living in Cornwall by then and it may just be a bit too far away. But, we will see as its early days.

[Mothman]

Mollie is coming along nicely now, rear subframe now fitted up and suspension cylinders sorted and front to rear pipes fitted. Wont be long now!!

[Philip Chidlow]

Wow. Impressive. Did Rob supply the filler neck?

[Mothman]

Yes Phil, he did.
He has been reproducing them for a while now.

[Mothman]

Just done 1000 miles in the TGD since i bought her at the end of August. A few things have been sorted but nothing difficult[thanks Malcolm]. Engine original with 290k on the clock, dont know about the gearbox but all working well [famous last words].Now my daily driver.

[Mothman]

I have today opened a Facebook page for Mollies restoration for those interested. Got a lot of pictures to up load with commentary so bear with me, it will take a little time to fill. There will of course be interlopers in the form of my other BXs and a GSA.
Sorry, but ive no idea how to post a link to it on here.I expect I will learn shortly.

[Mothman]

A few more pictures of how the work is progressing with Mollie.

[Tim Leech]

Ive come over all unnecessary!

[Des Smith]

Looking good! I couldn't help noticing your steel wheels have been powder-coated. I was cleaning mine last week and was quite disappointed that there was rust spotting through the coating.

[Mothman]

Dunno Des, what do you do about it? More waxoil or dinitrol under the hub cap where it cant be seen? Will attract the dirt though.

[mds141]

NOS steelies are currently on German eBay.

[mds141]

http://www.ebay.de/itm/281475521393

[Tinkley]

I don't think any of my BXs' have had wheels with oval punch outs/slots?..... although the rest of the wheel looks like it would fit fine. Maybe reserved for the 'posh' 16v model eh?...

Stunning restoration job, you must be very pleased with the work Andy. Should keep her on the road for a very very long time.

[Mothman]

Yes, i am very pleased Tink, cant wait to drive her. Was going to make her my daily driver, now not so sure. However, you buy new cars and use them every day. Just have to be very careful i suppose.
Wheels look very nice Mark, am certainly going to have to find some good uns for Wilma as hers are shite!! However, Rob found Mollies in a scrap yard in France in almost perfect condition. Hopefully he will find some more.