S3: A long Weight...

[DaveyT]

Yes, as a callow youth, I fell for that one while on secondment to the toolroom guys - IIRC the stores kept me there for over an hour, but now, the WAIT is over...

 

It's time to get back on to the full restoration of my 1981 S3 n/a.

 

I'll be starting a blog and hassling many of you for hints and advice, but so far thanks to Slewthy, Buddsy, Andyclements and Hilly among others for the quality documenting of their own experiences - I reckon you've saved me 50 hours and about £100 already (so full membership on its way   ) & I haven't started yet.

 

The avatar pic was taken c.2002 on Dad's ramp, only sig.diff. to date is the removal of the aftermarket gutter pipe, but we have a PLAN!

 

The Plan:

go from where we are now to road ready status by September this year, starting with engine out, tanks/fuel lines checked, brakes, clutch etc re-hosed, and then see how much of the anticipated advice falls within budget.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Dave

Edited December 15, 2013 by DaveyT

[Bazza 907]

Dave

You might need to adjust your expectations on when you'll get it "road ready by September this year" is quite a tall ask bearing in mind it's not a time travelling Delorean..

 

Good luck and look forward to future updates 

[DaveyT]

Yeah, I kind of agree, but that's my line in the sand.

 

Assuming I can get Dad's mojo going again, he's a retiree with nothing but time on his hands   , so the bodywork aspect can come on separately. I did the re-trim 5 years ago so that's just waiting to go back in,but I'll admit I do rather have a habit of overestimating my abilities/underestimating the work required...

[iainskea]

Welcome Dave, I think S3s are pretty close to S2s, so I hope I can offer some guff and gain some in return! Good luck

[Bibs]

Welcome to TLF and thanks for signing up

 

Why did you remove the gutter? Down pipe blocked? 

[DaveyT]

LOL! Thanks for the forum Bibs.

Been watching LEW for a while and finally figured the tie up between you. Decided to join both, but things seem much more interactive on here, so i figure this is where I'll be spending most of my research time.

[cbclotus]

Welcome Dave....Mike

[slewthy]

Hi Dave, nice to have you on board. glad to hear some of my minute musings have been helpful.

I'm kinda quiet at the moment but will no doubt spark up again in the new year. Keep a good record of what you are planning and do and keep us appraised.

Welcome!

[CaptainBigleux]

Welcome on board. Good luck for the project

[ramjet]

Welcome to TLF Dave.

 

Hate to disappoint you Dave, but you've missed September this year. It is currently December.

 

Any other questions or issues with using the forums (or any help with dates ) feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help.

[DaveyT]

Hate to disappoint you Dave, but you've missed September this year. It is currently December.

Bugger, that just seems to keep happening!

 

 

... (or any help with dates ) 

Got a number for Kylie?

[Bibs]