I realise this isn't a simple question, but can anyone provide an estimate of how much I might get for my Zed in it's current condition -
All of the paint has had a reaction (a delayed reaction by months!) and now looks terrible. I thought the tailgate and bonnet had escaped the reaction, but they haven't... All that work for nothing. It means repainting the whole car, and what's to say it wont happen again. I'd have to rub down almost back to bare metal. Just when I could see light at the end of tunnel and might get to actually drive my Zed. It's really pi**ed me off, and after 3 years, I've think I've just had enough. I have other things I need to spent time and money on.
Anyway, the body totally rust free! Sills fine, corner sills solid, a perfect chassis infact.
Engine runs, but doesn't like it when the MAF is connected. I bought another MAF, same thing... Sorting this was meant to be my next job before any MOT. The engine, as far as I know, has only done 67000 miles and used to run fine as my daily driver. The ABS light is on, another job I had after the running problem.
I've rebuilt the car using all good parts. I was obviously putting her back together to drive and keep for a long lone time.
Things replaced -
New clutch plate, thrust bearing and master cylinder.
New discs and pads all round, using TT calipers.
Good OEM exhaust system with Japspeed downpipes
Diff, gearbox and engine oil changed.
New rear drop links.
Engine mounts replaced with good used ones.
Sump replaced (leak free).
Good used TT radiator installed.
Headlights dismantled and reconditioned.
Fog lights reconditioned.
Brake shoes removed, cleaned up replaced, handbrake adjusted.
Targa roof panels dismantled, reconditioned and reassembled.
Rear bearings / hubs replaced good ones.
Air horns added.
I have a full blue velour interior to be installed (needs adapting to door seat belts). I also have front and rear leather seats (no door cards).
Spares -
Brake master cylinder (NA)
Rear ABS pump unit
ABS sensors.
Fuse boxes
Tailgate
Dashboard.
Old shocks with springs (seen better days)
Plus other bits and pieces
I have 4 brand new 18" wheels, never used still in box, which I'd likely sell separately. Need tyres.
A new battery will be required.
So what do you think, if I stuck the whole lot on ebay? Other than the ruined paint job, it's nearly a perfectly good N/A. Wouldn't take much to finish.
The other option is that I ignore the paint, continue to fix her up, get an MOT, then worry about the paint. I just don't know if I have the motivation to do it anymore... :(
I realise this isn't a simple question, but can anyone provide an estimate of how much I might get for my Zed in it's current condition -
All of the paint has had a reaction (a delayed reaction by months!) and now looks terrible. I thought the tailgate and bonnet had escaped the reaction, but they haven't... All that work for nothing. It means repainting the whole car, and what's to say it wont happen again. I'd have to rub down almost back to bare metal. Just when I could see light at the end of tunnel and might get to actually drive my Zed. It's really pi**ed me off, and after 3 years, I've think I've just had enough. I have other things I need to spent time and money on.
Anyway, the body totally rust free! Sills fine, corner sills solid, a perfect chassis infact.
Engine runs, but doesn't like it when the MAF is connected. I bought another MAF, same thing... Sorting this was meant to be my next job before any MOT. The engine, as far as I know, has only done 67000 miles and used to run fine as my daily driver. The ABS light is on, another job I had after the running problem.
I've rebuilt the car using all good parts. I was obviously putting her back together to drive and keep for a long lone time.
Things replaced -
New clutch plate, thrust bearing and master cylinder.
New discs and pads all round, using TT calipers.
Good OEM exhaust system with Japspeed downpipes
Diff, gearbox and engine oil changed.
New rear drop links.
Engine mounts replaced with good used ones.
Sump replaced (leak free).
Good used TT radiator installed.
Headlights dismantled and reconditioned.
Fog lights reconditioned.
Brake shoes removed, cleaned up replaced, handbrake adjusted.
Targa roof panels dismantled, reconditioned and reassembled.
Rear bearings / hubs replaced good ones.
Air horns added.
I have a full blue velour interior to be installed (needs adapting to door seat belts). I also have front and rear leather seats (no door cards).
Spares -
Brake master cylinder (NA)
Rear ABS pump unit
ABS sensors.
Fuse boxes
Tailgate
Dashboard.
Old shocks with springs (seen better days)
Plus other bits and pieces
I have 4 brand new 18" wheels, never used still in box, which I'd likely sell separately. Need tyres.
A new battery will be required.
So what do you think, if I stuck the whole lot on ebay? Other than the ruined paint job, it's nearly a perfectly good N/A. Wouldn't take much to finish.
The other option is that I ignore the paint, continue to fix her up, get an MOT, then worry about the paint. I just don't know if I have the motivation to do it anymore... :(