Troy's btcc replica gsi

[cavaliersri130]

Looking good bud wish I could weld like that.

[btcctroy]

Looking good bud wish I could weld like that.

With the correct set-up, time, patience and lots of practice there really is no reason why you can't
Welding really is a case of practice makes perfect.

[cavaliersri130]

Looking good bud wish I could weld like that.

With the correct set-up, time, patience and lots of practice there really is no reason why you can't
Welding really is a case of practice makes perfect.

I'll just have to keep trying lol.
You really are doing a pucker job in her though m8.

[btcctroy]

I got a bit more done today. The passenger wheelarch is all done, just needs grinding and painting.
Cut out all the rust on the passenger side scuttle

[TurboDan]

That arch looks mint. I really need to get some of that grey primer you use, no bits of surface rust come back at all there

[btcctroy]

Today I have finished the wheelarch the wing has been removed to show how different it looks

[TurboDan]

Loads more room now, have you drilled those holes at the top too?

[btcctroy]

Yea I got a set of dimple dies so it flares the hole. Adds a lot a strength

[Envoy CDX]

Looks rather tidy under there now. What's next?

[cavaliersri130]

She's looking good m8 you're doing well with that good work.

[btcctroy]

Yea I got a set of dimple dies so it flares the hole. Adds a lot a strength

Loads more room now, have you drilled those holes at the top too?

Today I have finished the wheelarch the wing has been removed to show how different it looks

[btcctroy]

Well I have nearly completed under the Bonnet. I have a couple of tubes to weld in and fit the replacement lower panel then it's ready for paint
Here's a couple of pics

[TurboDan]

Love the wheel arches!

The gutters look spot on.

[btcctroy]

Bit more of an update. The engine bay is complete and ready for stripping and painting
Welded the bulkhead tube supports for the roll cage which will be fitted at a later date.




Also got a Bailey header tank. I will be moving the top hose spout as its in the wrong place bit fits quite nicely after modding the bonnet a bit


Finally got a set of qed/jenvey direct to head throttle bodies for a bargain price. All thanks to Dan for keeping his eyes open, Cheers Pal

[TurboDan]

That looks really good, tubes look very neat!

Header tank looks like a corsa B one?

Throttle bodies look mint, should finish off your engine nicely

[btcctroy]

Yes its a corsa be. I have a corsa alloy twin core radiator too but it does look small. Should be ok

[TurboDan]

People use the alloy radiators on corsa xe's with no problems so it should be fine.

[gsi pie]

slowly coming together troy

[cavaliersri130]

Looking good m8 can't wait to see the finished result.

[btcctroy]

The floor Is pretty much done just need to fit the so called jacking point. A couple of before and after pics for those who are interested

[TurboDan]

Nice job. Looks like a differant car now.

[SteLowis]

Good work fella!

[btcctroy]

Well finally managed to get a bit done on the cav today. It's now all in primer just need to sort a few imperfections before top coat.
Also made a bracket so the abs unit can go under the dash, I was going to remove it all but its just as easy to relocate it so went with that

[Chip Pan Dan]

looks sweet dude

[planetc]

Where are you going to put your biscuits if you have the glove box full of abs?