Restoring Red
1979 Leyland, brought in March 2003, for NZ$300.00
This is our son's baby, we brought it one night without him knowing, drove it back about 190km with no WOF (it hasn't had one for three years) So we figured she must be in pretty good nick to run so far without a problem after being neglected for so long. We new she had rust problems, but the body was practically dentless...and after a tune, oil change and brake repair she's (hopefully) mechanicly sound.
Although what was estimated to be a few weekends, has turned into 8 months, a few rolls of welding wire, one holden guard (for patches) two new A panels, a new sill and alot of chasing rust, not one bog repair will be found in this beauty, (apart from the fact my husband is the most fussiest panel beater around, being his sons car it has to be done absolutely right!) No point in risking his life, by bogging it up, even when no one would ever know...we would !
(Note to all you kiwi's did you know you have to have your spare wheel secured in the boot now? bugger the battery it can be floating around but not the spare wheel!! doh!)
^^^^ She's All Finished - Updated pics on page 2 ^^^^!!!
"Things that have been finished:"
Custom center consol - made by hubby - looks good!
Dash board - re-made
Exhaust - coming out in the center, new tip.
Paint - deep red
Mags - hopefully not mini lites - they're not, they're hotwires..yipee!
upholstery/roof lining/carpet - black & burgundy - mothers job.
Smaller steering wheel
Fully alarming it
Personalized Plates
Black flared guards and trim
Crome/red gear knob
Driving Lights
Seat covers
Mats
Stereo/cd player
"To do list:"
Design and make side mirrors
Back Roof Spoiler - if we can import one - still looking
