Mumsie's Calibra V6 is going in for a reshell

Johnny A · 22-06-2008, 09:31

Mum's calibra has been getting really tatty for a while now, rusty doors and rear arches and recently the top of the drip rails on the roof. Not worth repairing I have been looking for a facelift shell (galvanised chassis).

Went to check out a shell in Essex that is owned by Brain Stirrup's friend, Calibra turbo minus the LET (destined for a Corsa B). The thing is more or less totally rust free bar a spot of surface rust on the passenger door about 2mm across (looks like the paint was chipped off and rain got to it) and a car park ding on the drivers door.

We agreed a price of £500 for the whole car minus the engine (that includes the F28 and working 4x4 system). All going well it will be transported to Jamie's workshop next saturday as that is where I will be carrying out the work (cheers chap)

Trust me the car is filthy as its been sitting outside for an month with all the rain we have had.

**Benn** · 22-06-2008, 09:33

Wow a brunchies....

Drizz · 22-06-2008, 10:15

So thats what its all about lol

Johnny A · 22-06-2008, 10:21

yep drizz, was close though as your not far down the road lol

Drizz · 22-06-2008, 10:28

**Nobbie** · 23-06-2008, 08:19

Looks nice.

ANDYRACER · 23-06-2008, 09:23

So we going for 4x4 F28'd 3.0 V6?

**Bicco** · 23-06-2008, 09:28

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So we going for 4x4 F28'd 3.0 V6?

mmm, want one.....

Johnny A · 23-06-2008, 16:52

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Originally Posted by ANDYRACER

So we going for 4x4 F28'd 3.0 V6?

tempted, but mum doesn't do many track days or snow drifts TBH. So to improve fuel economy it's being removed.

chip · 23-06-2008, 16:59

Better than scrapping it, fair play, lot of good shells going to waste!

Johnny A · 23-06-2008, 17:02

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Originally Posted by chip

Better than scrapping it, fair play, lot of good shells going to waste!

Best bit is the bits I will have for sale:

Mint working F28 with F20 speedo ring gear - £250-280??
Working 4x4 - £80?
VGC black leathers (no rips or marks) £120

Made almost my money back + weigh in shell/barge will bring in some more.

chip · 23-06-2008, 17:03

Agreed, you will make a profit on it mate.

providing your time has no value

Johnny A · 23-06-2008, 17:05

I won't say my time has no value, because you will try and ravage me at billing at 3am if I do

**jamied** · 27-06-2008, 22:41

Unit shall be ready for this little project...

And living room floor for johnny as he has 5 weeks to book his holiday...after that he's asleep in the unit...unless he wants to do baby feeding at 3 in the morning.

and if was him the unit is the best choice as my little monster will show him who's boss.

Johnny A · 27-06-2008, 22:44

Being the spawn of Jamie I doubt if even tripwire bb claymore's and a loaded Airsoft rifle will be able to hold back the little bugger!

That wailing noise you hear at 3am is me with a child attached to my face Alien style!!

**jamied** · 27-06-2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Johnny A

That wailing noise you hear at 3am is me with a child attached to my face Alien style!!

lol...could be worse mate.....it could be me or chip...

Johnny A · 28-06-2008, 19:28

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Originally Posted by jamied

lol...could be worse mate.....it could be me or chip...

or both... at the same time

Johnny A · 28-06-2008, 19:33

Stage 1 complete:
Went to Jamie's to await the arrival of mum's new shell. After doing a bit of moving gear and getting the new shell in I took some pics:

Shame jamie wouldn't let me have this:

This pic shows the scale of Jamie's new unit!!

Arty:

specks · 28-06-2008, 19:36

nice looking shell and thats a decent size garage,i want.