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Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 17:42 |
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_________________ Corsa C Ute Z18XE
"Love Never Fails"
Last edited by LeratoGP on 09 Dec 2018, 21:23, edited 13 times in total.
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CoRsA FeVeR
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Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 17:56 |
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Filter, Exhaust, Branch & Chip |
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All the best with the restoration
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 17:59 |
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Last weekend i went home (brits) to strip the Ute, here are the pics.
_________________ Corsa C Ute Z18XE
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Last edited by LeratoGP on 05 Aug 2012, 18:11, edited 1 time in total.
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 18:00 |
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CoRsA FeVeR wrote: All the best with the restoration Thanks!
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 18:05 |
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Another Update! I managed to get the Astra G rear Stub Assembly. Attachment:
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:30 |
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Nice Going! Keep it up!
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CoRsA FeVeR
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:33 |
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Is it going to be re sprayed? Same colour?
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:37 |
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CoRsA FeVeR wrote: Is it going to be re sprayed? Same colour? I am still no sure but i think a different colour will do me justice and give the Ute the new look.
_________________ Corsa C Ute Z18XE
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CoRsA FeVeR
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:41 |
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Filter, Exhaust, Branch & Chip |
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Joined: 06 Nov 2009, 16:08 Posts: 1126 Location: Never in the same spot too long
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Ja I was thinking the same thing
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 10:59 |
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CoRsA FeVeR wrote: Ja I was thinking the same thing I will surely update you on the colour change once i decide.
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CoRsA FeVeR
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 11:02 |
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Filter, Exhaust, Branch & Chip |
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LeratoGP wrote: CoRsA FeVeR wrote: Ja I was thinking the same thing I will surely update you on the colour change once i decide.
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 12:02 |
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CoRsA FeVeR wrote: LeratoGP wrote: CoRsA FeVeR wrote: Ja I was thinking the same thing I will surely update you on the colour change once i decide.
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 20 Aug 2012, 22:15 |
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Another Update! Today i managed to get some free two hours so it did the Stubs Conversion here are the pictures!! Attachment:
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That was a straight set up and easy to do!! Thanks Mervin (Hybrid) for the Stubs now they work like charm.
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Posted: 24 Aug 2012, 22:48 |
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Time for another Update! Today i went to Robertsville near Florida (JHB) to pick up my Z18XE Attachment:
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012, 14:34 |
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Good Going there!
On your rear brakes ... what other work did you have to do i.t.o. the handbrake, lines, etc?
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012, 23:12 |
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Klonkie wrote: Good Going there!
On your rear brakes ... what other work did you have to do i.t.o. the handbrake, lines, etc? The handbake cables and lines are a straight fit also from Astra G.
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Posted: 27 Aug 2012, 12:10 |
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Nice work.
Keep it up
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 27 Aug 2012, 12:13 |
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Mischif wrote: Nice work.
Keep it up Thanks
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Posted: 27 Aug 2012, 12:27 |
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smart!
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LeratoGP
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Posted: 27 Aug 2012, 22:05 |
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crispy boss wrote: smart! Thank you!
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