New bumper side lights

[Wakeykd]

There an expensive ‘mod’ for what they are but I do like the new look

[wayne]

They look nice.

Don't forget to add the clear A post panel side indicator repeaters to match. Side repeaters

[Wakeykd]

Thank you, they were already fitted by the last owner, so it’s a nice match now!

[Rambo]

There an expensive ‘mod’ for what they are but I do like the new look

Much more 21st C than the old ones. I have them on both my cars

PS don't get rid of the old ones. If/when you sell the car the new owner might prefer OEM, although I doubt it

PPS lovely colour (is it metallic green ?) and lovely and shiny

[Wakeykd]

Thank you I quite like them, unfortunately they were not easy to change as the old 28 year old screws did not want to come out so the old lenses were sacrificed. Slightly off topic I ve a upholsterer in Wakefield booked to repair both seat bases as there split. Having this done October. Lots of jobs to do which will make the car feel and look so much better. I ve realised I can’t do everything at once and not let it get to me. One of the gems of owning a classic and I will enjoy seeing it evolve over time. And sorry it is metallic Green, any advice on the door sills for refurbishment. Mine as slightly scuffed

[Rambo]

Whilst your lavishing all this attention to the topside of your baby, don't forget the underside And, particularly the inner sills/outriggers. Whilst you have the seats out, peel back the carpets and check thoroughly for corrosion and repair and Dinitrol/Waxoyl as necessary

[Wakeykd]

The previous owner has done a good job with the waxoil and the Mot history shows no rust issues which was a factor when I bought. When I take the seats out I will give it a good check. It looks like it’s been garaged most of its life as it seems quite dry but will double check.

[Rambo]

Apart from the advisories in 2013 and 2015

Date tested
13 May 2015
PASS
Mileage
82,127 miles
MOT test number
6696 1343 5119

Expiry date
12 May 2016
Advisory notice item(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
corrosion to rear subframe,shockers,coil springs and wishones


Date tested
13 September 2013
PASS
Mileage
82,037 miles

Expiry date
12 September 2014
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)


Probably worthwhile checking all these items ???? All fairly straightforward stuff but worth doing over the autumn/winter if the car is laid up for a period of time

[Wakeykd]

Things like springs, dampers and pipes don’t worry me as I know they can be swapped over, the will only be used in the dry and kept in a heated garage so it doesn’t worry me.

[Rambo]

I was thinking more of your rear sub frame and wishbones

[Wakeykd]

I ve had it checked over at work and it’s nothing to worry me going forward.

[Kipperozzy]

How do you remove the ones in the wing ?

[Brit-Car-Nut]

Remove the wing...

Through the opening at the front of the door (when the door is open), loosen the two bolts at the bottom and the two nuts at the top and slide the wing out at the bottom (slotted holes) and gently pull down to remove the panel.

[Kipperozzy]

Thanks, I couldn’t figure it out when I had the wheel arch liners off last winter