Wrecks to Riches... Imola MCoupe

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Z3cade
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Wrecks to Riches... Imola MCoupe

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MCoupe wrecks to riches project..

Day 1 = barn find :shock:

It's been laid up for nearly two years like this

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First job is full fluids change and full service..

It's being picked up next week on a car transporter. It's completely dead and won't be turned over until all fluids have been changed.

Once its up and running then the fun begins :twisted:

Ill update the project as it progresses. Watch this space..!
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Wow :shock: Is this yours Liam?
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Brian H wrote:Wow :shock: Is this yours Liam?
No it's my cousins Coupe. He's left me in charge of sorting her out :wink:
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Z3cade wrote:
Brian H wrote:Wow :shock: Is this yours Liam?
No it's my cousins Coupe. He's left me in charge of sorting her out :wink:
What a naughty boy your cousin
But a nice find
Did you know of its existence
Young mark would now be having a hissy fit letting the car get like that

Tell him its a write off and you had to give it away
but dont let him in your garage :wink: :wink:
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My cousin has owned it for 10 years.. He's not one for looking after things as well as he should have. But it was used as his daily up until 2 years ago..
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The Coupe was finally picked up lastnight.
It's off to Jabbasport here in Peterborough for full fluids change/service and full suspension upgrade 8-)

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Bet that will look the buisness when its back to life :wink:
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Looking forward to seeing you transform that ... will Mr Gee be around with his polishers :D
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Story so far..

The coupe has had a full service with all fluids change, H&R anti roll bars, H&R springs, Bilstein B8 shocks, new top mounts, new Eagle f1 tyres and a set of Indy's refurbished roadstars

Next inline is the new vanos on Friday ;)

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Over at crowland eh!

But couldn't pop in to see your old mate!
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Today, Mr Vanos (Steve) working his magic on the new vanos unit.

He's also replaced the seals on my roadster for good measure, good man ;)

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The Coupe is back at mine for a short while, having a good clean and polish :)

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Will be fitting some newly acquired facelift headlights..

She drives so well after having a full service and Mr vanos work his magic! The suspension setup is great and goes really well with the coupes rigid body. All the main mechanics are done. Next begins the exterior and interior revamp.. :wink:
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my dream garage set-up .......... one for fun :D and the other for fun with the dogs in the back :D 8-)
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PCSAM wrote:my dream garage set-up .......... one for fun :D and the other for fun with the dogs in the back :D 8-)
I think my dream garage would have more exotic metal in it that that!
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