#1: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:00 pm ---- So, this will be my third project thread, after Poppy, the intercooled 2.0HDi ( www.206info.co.uk/Foru...poppy.html ) and Violet the quickly sold track car. So, after moving to Moscow last year I am now back, with a third project. Cally - Short for Californian Poppy - Sticking with the flower theme.
Cally was bought or an absolute steal at £690and she went in for an MOT, which all that was required were ball joints, an exhaust clamp and the rear pads. As I was still out of the country, Larry and Dave spent a lot of time getting it sorted for me.
This is how she was bought:
I'm not going to post photo's of each modification and change that I have done in the last 5days, but big brownie points to anyone who can spot all 9 changes that have been made.
These photo's are all from today, where I got my old detailing head back on and gave her a good clean. The bodywork of this car is awesome. No panel gaps, no major dents and the paintwork is all the same colour. I can honestly say she is one of the best examples that I have seen of a 12year old car for a long long time.
This won't be a huge project, as I am in the UK for less than 10weeks a year, and it's just a clean car to keep me occupied and get me from A - B whilst I am here... Although knowing me, I'll hatch some stupid plan somewhere. Last edited by tomd0801754 on Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:15 pm; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:13 pm ---- All I got was
Black Headlights
Black Fog lights
Black/orange Badge
Black Alloys
Interior change
Lowered
New plate?
Black Headlights - Wrong - Anthracite
Black Fog lights - Wrong - Anthracite
Black/orange Badge - Wrong - Anthracite
Black Alloys - Wrong - Anthracite
Interior change - - Correct - 180 Interior
Lowered - Correct - Coilovers
New plate? - Even I forgot about that one! The old GTi things on the side looked tacky.
Debage - Correct.
Balljoints do not count.
Gloss strips - Again, repainted Ford Metallic Grey.
Hiya Jared, hope you are ok pal!
#5: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:21 pm ---- I'm good mate how are you. Seen a lot of pics on Fb from Moscow. Looked good
Right parts wrong colour. Close enough.
Anthracite strips then?
Looks good, phase 2 rear strip and washer jets would be a good add
tomd0801754 wrote:
PugJH wrote:
All I got was
Black Headlights - Wrong - Anthracite
Black Fog lights - Wrong - Anthracite
Black/orange Badge - Wrong - Anthracite
Black Alloys - Wrong - Anthracite
Interior change - - Correct - 180 Interior
Lowered - Correct - Coilovers
New plate? - Even I forgot about that one! The old GTi things on the side looked tacky.
Debage - Correct.
Balljoints do not count.
Gloss strips - Again, repainted Ford Metallic Grey.
Hiya Jared, hope you are ok pal!
#6: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:25 pm ---- Rear passenger SP arch,
Stubby aerial?
Jared - I'm fine pal, enjoying a nice 8 week holiday! Yeah anything that looks black in those photo's is actually anthracite. Rear bootstrip, coming soon. Ph2 washer jets - Trying to track some down. Many scrapyards are full of PH1 ones or the bonnet has already gone.
That is them all.
I have also added a engine cover and removed those awful cones, for a K and N panel filter. Also had a full service and already has a full aftermarket exhaust system.
8 week holiday, you completely moved to Moscow or is it work related?
#9: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:46 pm ---- Completely moved to Moscow mate. Been there for a year now. Just been given another year contract, that added with a Russian girlfriend and a generally much better lifestyle... Could be there for a while. But, it now looks like I have this baby sat at home, and I don't know if I can be apart from her for 42 weeks a year. She may have to come to Russia.
#10: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:16 pm ---- Sounds good, speak the language well?
Do you have a car in Russia or is there no need where you live/work
#11: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:29 pm ---- I don't have the Russian keyboard on here, but:
zdrastviewty, kak dela? morshna dva piva, odin vodka e cola e odin batulka krazney vino pozhalsta.
Hello, how are you? Can I have two beers,one vodka and cola and one bottle of red wine please.
Other bits and bats, but I can get by in the vast array of bars. No car mate. The metro costs 50p and I can get anywhere in Moscow for that. Plus have you seen the Russians driving? I value my life and car.
#12: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:58 pm ---- already started making look brilliant! love it
#13: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: cartoonhead, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:01 pm ---- she looks alot better all ready
#14: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: tsotd, Location: kentPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:28 pm ---- got to get me some of them headlights/foglights
#15: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:58 am ---- very nice car,it's in mint condition
#16: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:50 am ---- Looking good. The Anthracite suits the car and a certain someone has said she likes the lights like that (guess that's a job for the future). Another someone just loves the car (still not had the heart to tell her you're gay)
Did you get the heat shield sorted?
#17: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:51 am ---- I guess this means you can change your "Warning I'm Retired" avatar now
Good tohave another familiar face back on here
#18: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:29 am ---- Really nice project. Glad you like it in Russia, must of been quite overwhelming when you first moved.
#19: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:04 am ---- Macca - The other one didn't even say hello to me before. I'm heartbroken! Although she must have clicked I'm gay after catching us in bed together earlier.
Andrew - Meh, I'm still partially retired.
Rob - Cheers pal. It was, but very quickly got into the swing of things.
#20: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:38 pm ---- I would like to move to Australia but the cost for holidays to see if I like it then all the moving and setting up. If it doesn't work out then I would be pretty screwed financially. Where as I could have a decent mortgagei n 2 years.
#21: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 1:15 pm ---- It's catch 22 mate. I save more out there, have a much better lifestyle and work is generally better. I'm 22. A mortgage can wait for a few years.
#22: Re: tomd0801754's Project #3 - Cally the GTi. Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:58 am ---- You missed the biggest change of all. The rear view mirror is back on
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