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[Wreelybro]

I'd split 'em and spray the silver parts white while you're sorting out the lenses. The silver looks out of place now you've changed everything else.

Got to pluck up the courage to split them!

Although found a company in Grimsby that will refurb the lenses and polycarb laquer them again to 3 microns.

Post up the results when you get them done. One of my lenses could do with some TLC. How much does it cost?

Got him down to £60 per light won't be done for a while cash being spend on more important things!

[techieboy]

Although found a company in Grimsby that will refurb the lenses and polycarb laquer them again to 3 microns.

Hopefully not the same company NickB777 used who returned them in a worse condition than they were when sent and charged him for the privilege.

[Wreelybro]

Although found a company in Grimsby that will refurb the lenses and polycarb laquer them again to 3 microns.

Hopefully not the same company NickB777 used who returned them in a worse condition than they were when sent and charged him for the privilege.

Do you know the name of the company NickB777 used?

[TazN]

Was going to say same thing. Think they turned around and said it cant be done any better blah blah. Nobody seems to have had much luck with refreshing the lenses. Most talk for non oem lights has resulted in possibly making just lenses as they are the bits that need replacing.

[Wreelybro]

OK so I've lost my seat belt bolts and really need some for the MOT - I have 2 which are around 2" long but need the other two sorry not sure of sizes as I have nothing to compare them to. Has anyone got any spare?? I will also need the spacers for the bolts as well!! Help me VX220.org you're my only hope!

[Darcini]

I've got 3 x 38mm long Allen key countersunk head type and one 41mm hex headed bolt, plus one 22mm spacer. Not sure if any use?

[Tom220SC]

Looking good

[Wreelybro]

I've got 3 x 38mm long Allen key countersunk head type and one 41mm hex headed bolt, plus one 22mm spacer.
Not sure if any use?

Better that what I've got which is nothing!! (PM'd you Nige)

[smiley]

I've got 3 x 38mm long Allen key countersunk head type

I would need one of those also.
If Wreelybro has finished shopping, and you have one left, please let me know.

[Wolfstone]

Although found a company in Grimsby that will refurb the lenses and polycarb laquer them again to 3 microns.

Hopefully not the same company NickB777 used who returned them in a worse condition than they were when sent and charged him for the privilege.

Do you know the name of the company NickB777 used?

Was a company called Glasstechnics and he paid £70 for the pair and got sweet FA in return.

Here's the thread:

http://www.vx220.org...ce/page__st__20

And the company (to avoid):

http://www.glasstechnics.co.uk/

[Wreelybro]

Cheers wolfstone it's not this company I've got to do some more research before I commit to this but he did offer up to a 5 year guarantee..

[Wreelybro]

Had another day on the VX today:

Jobs Done

Seats bolted back in, 'Cheers Cliffie for the tip getting in the front PAX bolt'

Seat Belts in (Temp bolts until I get the correct ones.)

Front Indicator Fixed (was just a bit of corrosion in the plug!)

Alarm fitted back to clam but not yet wired.

Side repeaters fitted

Wheel arches fitted

Fuse Boxes Fitted

Front V tweeked to fit better.


Jobs To Do

Set ride heights and shocks

Adjust door fitment

Fit front clam

Fit headlights

Fit dash and Dah Panels

Plug alarm back in and hope is works

Fit Rear View Mirror (Cheers again Cliffie)

Fit steering column surround

Fit panel behind seats

Well that will do for now!!!

[Sticky]

Saw this in the flesh today, looks amazing! Keep going, she'll be even better when all back together

[Wreelybro]

Couple of pics with the old Red Top on just for a comparison

[slindborg]

Old..... Cheeky feck, that's brand spanking new fabric

[badgerade]

I think I've got a set of bolts/spacers - and I think they might actually be off this car I'll check - drop me a PM if (when) I forget.

[Wreelybro]

Well after a good evenings work the VX is 99% ready for the MOT just a couple of last minute jobs to do beforehand. Bolt the dash back in and set the ride heights on the shocks so I can get it on the MOT ramp. (Oh yeah and book an MOT!!!) Anything I should be wary of for the MOT?? And does anyone know a VX friendly MOT station in the Luton/Dunstable/MK Area?

Edited by Wreelybro, 29 June 2012 - 09:52 PM.

[Wolfstone]

I've used T&H in Bletchley area of Milton Keynes before. Good bunch of guys (or at least were). http://www.autoinsid...es/ai_39752.php

[JG]

I likethe red roof onwhite

[Sticky]

I've used T&H in Bletchley area of Milton Keynes before. Good bunch of guys (or at least were).

http://www.autoinsid...es/ai_39752.php

TMS used (might still do) to take their VXs there so they know the car.