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Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:55 am
by Dieselman
MTXM wrote:I noticed it was a 'L' reg. 2.0 16v slightly sporty Fiat Will, but not a car that I have registered before tbh! Regards, Matthew T.
The view we have would be the same one an XR3i or Golf GT1 driver would have...the back of it as it pulled away.
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:35 pm
by MTXM
Here is a shot taken earlier today with work in progress to the rear door and wing that had been quite heavily (and mostly unnecessarily) filled and repainted in the past. The Bodyshop hopes to have everything ready to paint later this week including welding on the front cills! Regards, Matthew T.
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:44 pm
by raynoon
wow! That's one dusty XM! Bet it's gonna look lovely when it's finished. I need to find me a good body shop!
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:06 pm
by russ92xmsed
Cor.... That's quite some prep. The dust is epic! Might need a good bucket and sponge... Just saying!
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:57 pm
by MTXM
Yes chaps I think it will need a good clean afterwards on both sides, but hopefully the effort shall be worth it! The dust is mainly from the filler that needs to be sanded off. The same chap has done paintwork on almost all of my XM, including flattening a large 'bottom' shaped dent in the gold car rear wing and removing numerous small dents and repainting both sides of the Germany car. With regards, Matthew T.
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:31 pm
by MTXM
The work has progressed rather more slowly than hoped, but most of the painting is now done, which includes another rear door to replace the heavily filled original. Here is a photo taken last week after my re-fitting of the front bumper and nosecone. I am very pleased with the finish on the door and rear wing. The rear spoiler, roof corner section and rear bumper still await attention, but I have been promised completion of the car by Friday. With regards, Matthew T.
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:58 pm
by Dieselman
I see you've had privacy glass added as well.
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:13 pm
by Dean
Rat look privacy glass is all the rage at the moment.
Coming along nicely Matthew.
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Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:41 pm
by russ92xmsed
My old front bumper I do believe......
Re: Oldest XM in the UK - Now with registration!!
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:03 pm
by MTXM
You are quite correct about the bumper Russ that fits in nicely and was greatly appreciated! The glass is now back in the door with the missing quarter-light to be replaced shortly. Regards, Matthew T.