David1982 11 1 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 Justin if you want to go I will speak to Rob and tell him your there on behalf as I'm not going to be there in the day. Save you fiver at least That goes for you as well Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted March 1, 2016 Lovin this thread..... David has sent me some more picture which I have hosted for him. But before posting just wanted to clear up the cost of restoration question. My point is that maybe now or at some stage in the future the 205/car restoration/classic car community will realise that the cost of an OE restoration is astonishing (when compared to similar), had I know the final cost I'd never have started. Perhaps the differentiation between a properly restored car and an immaculate low mileage one is that the low mileage one will still have 25 year old seals, hoses, mounts, rubbers and plastics. What would the following cost (all new OE) if you could get them. Front bumper Rear bumper External trims incl red insert Window quarter seal Door seal (Grey) Full Light set incl driving lights and backs Bonnet insulation 2 sealing strips (under bonnet and tailgate) Rear glass 1/4 badge set Internal carpets So I think any OE restoration (if at all possible now) will easily be north of £20K here are Davids Pics....Enjoy Was there meant to be a link to the pictures? I've no doubt that the cost to rebuild with all new parts is horrendous, although of course there's a question of what's a restoration and what's effectively building a new car for the sake of it. I suspect it's one that different people would have different opinions on. Me personally I don't see that a "restored" car need necessarily have new trims, bumpers and the like providing that the ones on the car are in excellent condition, and given the eye-watering numbers mentioned earlier in this thread that's a whole chunk of cash saved right there if that's anything like reality. Equally, I do agree with your point that a high value, low mileage unrestored car is going to have some age related degradation of things like rubbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juttie205 123 2 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks david i will let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrfirepro 127 1 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 Was there meant to be a link to the pictures? I've no doubt that the cost to rebuild with all new parts is horrendous, although of course there's a question of what's a restoration and what's effectively building a new car for the sake of it. I suspect it's one that different people would have different opinions on. Me personally I don't see that a "restored" car need necessarily have new trims, bumpers and the like providing that the ones on the car are in excellent condition, and given the eye-watering numbers mentioned earlier in this thread that's a whole chunk of cash saved right there if that's anything like reality. Equally, I do agree with your point that a high value, low mileage unrestored car is going to have some age related degradation of things like rubbers. Building a new car v restoration is a nice way to summerise it... Anthony perhaps you've just invented a new clasification in the 205 world... I 100% agree, my Miami is just starting restoration and I don't intend going my previous route and expect that it will be a equally pleasing car, just at a much lower cost and perhaps much more pleasurable to drive... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juttie205 123 2 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 I agree paul I could have done my car for probably half the cost but I have chosen to source all these new hard to find parts when sometimes my original parts would have been fine. I have found doing my build it gets very addictive getting these new parts plus i have learnt alot doing mine and know where i could save money if i was to do again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David1982 11 1 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 How far off are you Justin with your Dimma? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speno 239 2 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 your exactly right Anthony brand new unregistered shell I even have the barcode plate off it from the factory. It might not be a original dimma anymore but most defiantly is still a genuine one. Ahh so it's not an original dimma now as you previously stated thanks for the verification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juttie205 123 2 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 Im hoping a couple of months but it dont help i have to work offshore for 3 weeks at a time so not due back til the 9th then have 5 weeks before im away again for 3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted March 1, 2016 What's going on with the ride height?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David1982 11 1 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 There's always a few little bits to do even when you sit there and think it's done... Finally. Then I find out my seat are wrong. Little job for tha weekend tho so I don't mind. Why a Dimma mate something you have always wanted to do or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juttie205 123 2 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 What does it matter to you mark if i call it a original or a genuine it could be called both in my opinion this thread is not about my car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juttie205 123 2 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 yep allways wanted a dimma when i was at school but they was allways to expensive then i got the chance to get one and then the project got a little out of hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David1982 11 1 Cars Posted March 1, 2016 What's going on with the ride height?
