Willsy's 309 GTi - Latest update 04/09/2018 - Page 18 - Saxperience

Mash · 9th May 2015, 12:23

The attention to detail on every single part is absolutely incredible well done.

Out of interest do you actually make a profit on any of them?

I know you get top whack for them but with so many new parts - especially OEM I couldn't imagine that there would be a margin left at the end.

willsy · 9th May 2015, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Steve_GTI

So much love for the 309 GTI. Its going to be one of the best around when its complete

Cheers Steve. This one has set the standard for 309's and is widely regarded as the best at the moment, it's still being worked on. The progress thread for that it well worth a read too if you have an hour spare.

http://www.309ownersclub.com/forum/v...php?f=34&t=714

willsy · 9th May 2015, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Mash

The attention to detail on every single part is absolutely incredible well done.

Out of interest do you actually make a profit on any of them?

I know you get top whack for them but with so many new parts - especially OEM I couldn't imagine that there would be a margin left at the end.

I do pride myself on the attention to detail, really appreciate the compliments :-)

I've never bought one with the intention of selling for a profit margin. I did make a good profit on the red AX but that was such low mileage all it really needed was a good detail and some small parts. I miss that car though.

This one will be a keeper, and you're quite right it costs a fortune, there's definitely no way I'd ever make my money back on this one

Mash · 9th May 2015, 17:43

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Originally Posted by willsy

Cheers Mash :-)

The red AX GT that I had prior I did make a very very good margin on, but that was such low mileage all it really needed was a good detail and some small parts.

This one will be a keeper, and you're quite right it costs a fortune for all of these new Genuine Peugeot parts. I'm currently working my way through a spreadsheet for my spending so far, I'm pretty sure that this one has exceeded £5,000 already and I'm still not at MOT stage yet.

I dare say I'll have no trouble getting into 5 figures. Certainly no one would pay that for one at the moment unless it's near concours with a collector showing some interest.

If you're planning on keeping it then completely ignore me - I'm more than happy to spend loads on a car as long as it's going to stay after.

I don't think that's too unreasonable, there's a goodward on ebay at the moment for over 10 grand but I think the owner is pretty optimistic - claims it's concours condition but I'm sure you would show him the true meaning of the phrase!

Mash · 9th May 2015, 18:37

Goodwood* excuse my poor spelling..

willsy · 10th May 2015, 09:13

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Originally Posted by Mash

There's a goodward on ebay at the moment for over 10 grand but I think the owner is pretty optimistic - claims it's concours condition but I'm sure you would show him the true meaning of the phrase!

Very optimistic. I'm no expert on Goodwood's, but the general consensus on it from various Goodwood owners is that in it's current state 'very good condition' would be better described. Plenty to be attended to before that could be upped to mint/immaculate (I'd be happy to achieve that). Concours is literally as if it left the factory yesterday

Mash · 10th May 2015, 09:21

Exactly, it looks pretty clean on the outside till you look in the engine bay. Nice condition admittedly, but no where near the effort you have put in to this one.

chinkostu · 11th May 2015, 03:51

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Originally Posted by willsy

Cheers Steve. This one has set the standard for 309's and is widely regarded as the best at the moment, it's still being worked on. The progress thread for that it well worth a read too if you have an hour spare.

http://www.309ownersclub.com/forum/v...php?f=34&t=714

Nice! Both up to a nice standard, although I think yours is a bit cleaner

willsy · 12th May 2015, 20:50

Here we go again folks.

Today I decided to dig out my zinc plating kit that I last used on my AX GT.

Started off with these 2 bits

First stage is to clean using electrolysis, much more effective than other methods and the only way to guarantee being rust and grime free without the harshness of blasting

Doesn't take long til the solution is full of rusty particles and old aged coating

First one cleaned

And onto the zinc plating

Jobs a gudden

Quite pleased with it. Of course there is some minor pitting left by the rust removal but it's just as nice to retain and refurbish some of the cars original parts as it is to fit new ones. Restoring bits yourself is much more rewarding.

willsy · 12th May 2015, 23:12

And some more done

Before

After

chinkostu · 13th May 2015, 11:16

Fucking incredible.

Dude, do my car.

haha

willsy · 13th May 2015, 17:33

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Originally Posted by chinkostu

Dude, do my car.

I'd love to do someone else's car, it'll save my bank balance for a bit then :-)

Alanapone^p · 13th May 2015, 18:10

I think the slight pitting gives the part a bit more character as well. It shows that it has been restored and not just all brand new bits fitted. Cracking job! Just need a bucket big enough to dip my whole car in next!

willsy · 14th May 2015, 21:55

Only got a few more bits plated today. Factory fitted air horn bracket and one of the PAS reservoir brackets

elliotthorwood · 19th May 2015, 17:46

I bet your mot tester loves you! Do you just show up in the car drive straight back out with the certificate? Absolutely incredible work and a great read! 👍👍

willsy · 21st May 2015, 19:46

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Originally Posted by elliotthorwood

I bet your mot tester loves you! Do you just show up in the car drive straight back out with the certificate? Absolutely incredible work and a great read! 👍👍

That'll be nice if that happens :-) this one hasn't had an MOT for over 10 years, I'm getting closer to being ready for one though

willsy · 21st May 2015, 19:46

Well progress has been steady again, I've started working my way through the MOT'able bits and checking through the electrics.

Bizarre place to start was to get the factory option air horns working again. Working through the bits independently the old compressor was no longer capable of producing the amount of compressed air required

So I managed to source a near identically designed one to retain the original appearance and fitted it to the newly plated bracket.

Refitted the horns & now they work perfectly.

I then tried to tidy up the engine bay wiring a little. One of my hates is messy wiring and the setup on these are terrible, other than some subtle re routing and refreshing the conduit there's nothing more I can do to this....

Of course the paintwork will have to be excused for a while longer, but the passenger side is mostly complete and up to scratch

Before

As it stands

0rang3peel · 21st May 2015, 20:03

incredible this, the patience you have doing absolutely everything is mind boggling!

Dom · 21st May 2015, 22:32

I will keep saying this throughout this build, just wow. The rust treatment and zinc plating looks incredible, and the attention to detail is second to none all over this car. Well done Matt!

willsy · 23rd May 2015, 07:50

Cheers :-) I've just ordered a new genuine clutch kit which I want to get fitted whilst the front suspension and subframe is off, and I've ordered the last remaining front suspension bits from Peugeot aswel as some new bits for the steering assembly.
With all that lot finished the front end will just need the calipers sending off to BigRedd for a refurb with new discs & pads then it'll be just about compete I think.