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24v Project

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:15 pm
by Eddie nuff
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My new project in its new home for the foreseeable future. She will be getting the same care and attention that Goldie and the Sinker have. The paintwork is shot and needs taking back to the primer if nothing else. Although there is rust on the edges of the doors, bonnet and hatch the panels are pretty solid. The interior is generally good but will need pulling out to sort it properly. The underside is a different story however. Much worse than Goldie and in need of complete stripdown to bare metal.

But before that I need to remove the front end as the starter is toast and I need the engine running to move her about.

Looking at two years to bring her back to former glory.

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:42 am
by citroenxm
If goldie is anything to go by you will do a stunning job on her which she well deserves..

I look forward to watching progress.

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:50 am
by citroenxm
You realise goldie and this 24v are only 56 days apart..

4th oldest on this forums register..

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:22 am
by Dieselman
It's good to see this 24v is being saved.
The undersides of pretty well all UK Xm have a decent amount of rot when you look. Nothing that can't be sorted with some effort.

I thought you weren't bothered about having a V6...? ;) :D

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:59 pm
by Eddie nuff
When you compare the undersides Goldie's was in a different class. This one will come back but will take a lot more work.

The V6 engine isn't the driving force here, it's the age. I've looked at many cars over the past year but either the car or the time wasn't right. This is one of the oldest S1's and maybe the oldest known 24v. That's the interest.

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:35 pm
by MTXM
Well done for saving another early S1 24v Neil and do let us know how matters progress and also if any assistance or parts are needed! With regards, Matthew T.

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:36 pm
by citroenxm
We have a parts deal already with Neil where possible..

Most likely items that no one else wanted to buy..

But she should end up a good stunning car like goldie..

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:37 pm
by MTXM
Please do let us know something about the history of the car and is it earlier than Paul's former 24v? It sounds like you have quite a lot of work to do Neil and clearly not one for the faint hearted!

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:39 pm
by MTXM
What do you mean by a 'parts deal' Paul and if Neil has what he needs that is fine! With regards, Matthew T.

Re: 24v Project

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:43 pm
by citroenxm
Lol its my car mathew!!