Tims 1985 BX 19GT (Work in Progress)

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:10 pm

Unfortunatly the front end shunt it had whilst in Adams ownership did more damage than originally though! Dont worry we have a collection of large "straightening" tools

adamskibx · Post by **adamskibx** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:25 pm

I am glad to see it's getting the level of work required to bring it back to it's pre crash condition. Is that bonnet a lighter shade or is that just fading? I know they did several shades of that colour... It also looks like its less bent than it was before under that bumper, which is a very good start.

Also, has the n/s rear door got primer on it? I don't remember any rust or dents there?

Keep up the good work. I want it back already lol

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:09 am

The bonnet has been sanded down ready for its new paint Adam, hence the change in colour, I managed to straighten the front end with a block of wood and jack but it still needs a bit more "tweaking" so it doesnt look like it has a "hair lip" when the bumpers back on.

The drivers dorr has been sanded but the rear door is just a shadow from the black Golf next to it.

I will need some new fogs as my reflectors are u/s, anyone know where to get some?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:20 pm

Paintworks done just needs mopping and reassembling, the drivers doors not great as its rotten so will probably come through again before too long.

Anyone know where I can get some new foglamps then chaps?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:59 pm

They look very similar to my ZX Volcane's fog lamps...
Can't really see from this, but...

Worth checking out though.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:59 pm

Which means, Peugeots too?

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:44 am

They aren't the same as on a 205, that has straight sides but I *think* they might be a match for the ones on an 306.
Have a look at this link:
http://www.designercars.net/membercars/812.php
I know I bought a pair for a 205 a couple of years back from a Peugeot, and they turned out to be the wrong ones as they were slightly curved.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:31 am

I would have thought Zx and 306 items were identical, seeing as they shared so much else. Best thing Tim, is post the dimensions - with pics - and see if anyone can help further. How are they mounted?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:57 pm

They are mounted on a u shaped bracket which attaches to the frot crossmember which comes up andd under the front bumper, I imagine peugeot ones are the same, they are made by Cibie.

I may just get some kitchen foil and remake the reflectors myself

Baldbazza · Post by **Baldbazza** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:15 pm

Tim, set up a fleabay search for "Cibie IODE". They came up fairly regularly last summer when I was looking for a yellow set (but none on at the moment).

They're much more common than you'd think

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:35 pm

Tadaaa!

Just the GT badge to sort now and a damn good clean, and maybe some french style plates

Not bad for a 23 year old car.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:49 pm

That's gorgeous!

For that really authentique look - yellow those foglamps.

artic-steel · Post by **artic-steel** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:38 pm

That is amazing,

Well done Tim, well done Adam, BXers salute you

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:36 pm

Good thinking Phil, I have a mate with the correct yellow paint too, leave it with me!

jonathan_dyane · Post by **jonathan_dyane** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:49 pm

Well done, that's a super job! Now you can enjoy driving her...